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Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes related with neurological events after liver transplantation in adult and pediatric recipients.
Piñero, Federico.; Cheang, Yu.; Mendizabal, Manuel.; Cagliani, Joaquin.; Gonzalez, Ariel.; Pages, Josefina.; Colaci, Carla.; et al. (Wiley, 2018-02-07)Controversy exists whether NE after LT are more frequently observed in children or adults. We aimed to compare the incidence and outcomes for NE after LT in pediatric and adult recipients. A single-center cohort study, ... -
Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes related with neurological events after liver transplantation in adult and pediatric recipients.
Piñero, Federico.; Cheang, Yu.; Mendizabal, Manuel.; Cagliani, Joaquín.; Gonzalez, Ariel.; Pages, Josefina.; Colaci, Carla.; et al. (John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2018-02-07)Abstract Controversy exists whether NE after LT are more frequently observed in children or adults. We aimed to compare the incidence and outcomes for NE after LT in pediatric and adult recipients. A single-center cohort ... -
International variations in application of the best-interest standard across the age spectrum.
Laventhal, N.; Verhagen, A.; Hansen, T.; Dempsey, E.; Davis, P.; Musante, G.; Wiles, A.; et al. (Springer Nature [academic journals on nature.com], 2017-02-01)OBJECTIVE: Ethically and legally, assertions that resuscitation is in a patient's best interest should be inversely correlated with willingness to forego intensive care (and accept comfort care) at the surrogate's request. ... -
International variations in application of the best-interest standard across the age spectrum.
Laventhal, N.; Verhagen, AAE.; Hansen, TWR.; Dempsey, E.; Davis, PG.; Musante, GA.; Wiles, A.; et al. (Springer Nature [academic journals on nature.com, 2016-10-13)OBJECTIVE: Ethically and legally, assertions that resuscitation is in a patient's best interest should be inversely correlated with willingness to forego intensive care (and accept comfort care) at the surrogate's request. ... -
Isolated Intrapulmonary Vascular Dilatations and the Risk of Developing Hepatopulmonary Syndrome in Liver Transplant Candidates.
Mendizabal, Manuel.; Goldberg, DS.; Piñero, Federico.; Arufe, Diego.; De la Fuente, María J.; Testa, Pablo.; Coronel, Matias.; et al. (Elsevier, 2017-08-01)BACKGROUND: The natural history of intrapulmonary vascular dilations (IPVD) and their impact on patient outcomes in the setting of portal hypertension has only been described in small series. AIMS: To assess the ... -
The Latin American experience of allografting patients with severe aplastic anaemia: real-world data on the impact of stem cell source and ATG administration in HLA-identical sibling transplants
Gomez-Almaguer, D.; Vázquez-Mellado, A.; Navarro Cabrera, J.R.; Abello-Polo, V.; Milovic, V.; Garcia, J.; Basquiera, A.; et al. (Springer Nature [academic journals on nature.com], 2017-01-01)We studied 298 patients with severe aplastic anaemia (SAA) allografted in four Latin American countries. The source of cells was bone marrow (BM) in 94 patients and PBSCs in 204 patients. Engraftment failed in 8.1% of ... -
Liver disease and dyslipidemia as a manifestation of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). Clinical and diagnostic aspects, and a new treatment. An update.
Bay, Luisa.; Cañero Velasco, Cristina.; Ciocca, Mirta.; Cotti, Andrea.; Cuarterolo, Miriam.; Fainboim, Alejandro.; Piñero, Federico.; et al. (Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría., 2017-06-01)Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D) is still a little recognized genetic disease with significant morbidity and mortality in children and adults. This document provides guidance on when to suspect LAL-D and how to ... -
Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: evaluation of the alpha-fetoprotein model in a multicenter cohort from Latin America.
Piñero, Federico.; Tisi Baña, Matias.; Ataide, Elaine C.; Hoyos Duque, Sergio.; Marciano, Sebastián.; Varón, Adriana.; Anders, Margarita.; et al. (Wiley, 2016-11-01)BACKGROUND & AIMS: The French alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) model has recently shown superior results compared to Milan criteria (MC) for prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence after liver transplantation (LT) ... -
Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: evaluation of the alpha-fetoprotein model in a multicenter cohort from Latin America.
Piñero, Federico.; Tisi Baña, Matias.; De Ataide, Elaine C.; Hoyos, Sergio.; Marciano, Sebastián.; Varón, Adriana.; Andres, Margarita.; Zerega, Alina.; et al. (John Wiley & Sons A/S, 2016-05-05)BACKGROUND & AIMS: The French alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) model has recently shown superior results compared to Milan criteria (MC) for prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence after liver transplantation (LT) ... -
Loss of dystrophin is associated with increased myocardial stiffness in a model of left ventricular hypertrophy.
Donato, Martin.; Buchholz, Bruno.; Morales, Celina.; Valdez, Laura.; Zaobornyj, Tamara.; Baratta, Sergio.; Hita, Alejandro.; et al. (Springer, 2017-03-18)Transition from compensated to decompensated left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is accompanied by functional and structural changes. Here, the aim was to evaluate dystrophin expression in murine models and human subjects ... -
Loss of dystrophin is associated with increased myocardial stiffness in a model of left ventricular hypertrophy.
Donato, Martin.; Buchholz, Bruno.; Morales, Celina.; Valdez, Laura.; Zaobornyj, Tamara.; Baratta, Sergio.; Paez, Diamela.; et al. (Springer, 2017-03-18)Transition from compensated to decompensated left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is accompanied by functional and structural changes. Here, the aim was to evaluate dystrophin expression in murine models and human subjects ... -
Multicenter Study of the Psychometric Properties of the New Demoralization Scale (DS-II) in Spanish-Speaking Advanced Cancer Patients.
Alazne, Belar.; Arantzamendi, Maria.; Nuñez, Alfredo.; Santesteban, Yolanda.; Martinez, Marina.; Lopez-Saca, Mario.; Consigli, Sara.; et al. (Elsevier, 2019-03-01)Abstract Context Demoralization is a state of existential distress in patients with advanced illness, typically with coping difficulties, feelings of loss of sense, and purpose in life and despair, among other things. ... -
Ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir/dasabuvir ± ribavirin is safe and effective in HCV-infected patients in a real-life cohort from Latin America.
Mendizabal, Manuel.; Haddad, Leila.; Gallardo, Patricia.; Ferrada, Alejandro.; Soza, Alejandro.; Adrover, Raul.; Aravena, Edmundo.; et al. (Wiley, 2017-09-01)Information about the use of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir/dasabuvir ± ribavirin (OBV/PTV/r/DSV ± RBV) in real-clinical practice in Latin America is scarce. We aimed to confirm safety and effectiveness of OBV/PTV/r/DSV ± RBV ... -
Prevalencia y características clínicas del asma en adultos jóvenes en zonas urbanas de Argentina
Arias, Sergio.; Neffen, Hugo.; Bossio, Juan C.; Calabres, Carina.; Videla, Alejandro.; Armando, Gustavo.; Anto, Joseph.; et al. (Elsevier, 2018-03-01)Objetivo Estimar la carga del asma en la población adulta joven en zonas urbanas de Argentina. Diseño Se realizó una encuesta telefónica a nivel nacional en sujetos de 20 a 44 años en áreas urbanas de Argentina. Se ... -
Renal Transplantation in Patients Older Than 60 Years With High Comorbidity. Is There a Survival Benefit? A Multicenter Study in Argentina
Fragale, Guillermo.; Pujol, Gervasio.; Laham, Gustavo.; Raffaele, Pablo.; Fortunato, Marcela.; Imperiali, Nora.; Giordani, María.; Taylor, Marcelo.; et al. (Wolters Kluwer, 2020-08-01)Abstract Background: The impact of renal transplantation (RT) in the elderly with many comorbid conditions is a matter of concern. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of RT on the survival of patients older than ... -
Results of Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Multicenter Latin American Cohort Study
Piñero, Federico.; Costa, Paulo.; Boteon, Yuri.; Hoyos, Sergio.; Anders, Margarita.; Varón, Adriana.; Zerega, Alina.; et al. (Elsevier Espana,, 2018-03-01)Abstract Background and aims: Heterogeneous data has been reported regarding liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Latin America. We aimed to describe treatment during waiting list, survival and ... -
Results of Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Multicenter Latin American Cohort Study.
Piñero, Federico.; Costa, Paulo.; Boteon, Yuri.; Hoyos Duque, Sergio.; Marciano, Sebastian.; Anders, Margarita.; Varón, Adriana.; et al. (Fundación Clínica Médica Sur, A.C., 2018-03-01)Background and aims. Heterogeneous data has been reported regarding liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Latin America. We aimed to describe treatment during waiting list, survival and recurrence ... -
Risk factors for advanced resuscitation in term and near-term infants: a case-control study.
Berazategui, Juan P.; Aguilar, Adriana.; Escobedo, Marilyn.; Dannaway, Douglas.; Guinsburg, Ruth.; Branco de Almeida, Maria F.; Saker, Firas.; et al. (BMJ Publishing Group Limited., 2017-01-01)OBJECTIVE: (1) To determine which antepartum and/or intrapartum factors are associated with the need for advanced neonatal resuscitation (ANR) at birth in infants with gestational age (GA) ≥34 weeks. (2) To develop a risk ... -
SPARC gene deletion protects against toxic liver injury and is associated to an enhanced proliferative capacity and reduced oxidative stress response.
Peixoto, Estanislao; Atorrasagasti, Catalina.; Malvicini, Mariana.; Fiore, Esteban.; Rodriguez, Marcelo.; Garcia, Mariana.; Finocchieto, Paola.; Poderoso, Fernando.; et al. (Oncotarget, 2016-06-25)SPARC, also known as osteonectin and BM-40, is a matricellular protein with a number of biological functions. Hepatic SPARC expression is induced in response to thioacetamide, bile-duct ligation, and acute injuries such ... -
Succinate-CoA ligase deficiency due to mutations in SUCLA2 and SUCLG1: phenotype and genotype correlations in 71 patients.
Carrozzo, Rosalba.; Verrigini, Daniela.; Rasmussen, Magnhild.; De Coo, Rene.; Amartino, Hernan.; Bianchi, Marzia.; Buhas, Daniela.; et al. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved, 2016-03-01)BACKGROUND: The encephalomyopathic mtDNA depletion syndrome with methylmalonic aciduria is associated with deficiency of succinate-CoA ligase, caused by mutations in SUCLA2 or SUCLG1. We report here 25 new patients with ...