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Prospective Latin American cohort evaluating outcomes of patients with COVID-19 and abnormal liver tests on admission
(Elsevier, 2021-03)
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Introduction & objectives: The independent effect of liver biochemistries as a prognostic factor in patients with COVID-19 has not been completely addressed. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of abnormal ...
Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: impact of expansion criteria in a multicenter cohort study from a high waitlist mortality region
(Wiley, 2021-01)
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This study aimed to compare liver transplantation (LT) outcomes and evaluate the potential rise in numbers of LT candidates with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of different allocation policies in a high waitlist ...
The impact of hydroxychloroquine on obstetric outcomes in refractory obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome
(Elsevier, 2021-10)
Abstract
Background: The use of low-dose aspirin (LDA) and heparin has improved pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). However, 20-30% still have adverse outcomes despite treatment. Recent ...
Open intrauterine repair of spina bifida aperta: Historical aspects, current availability, and clinical outcomes from the Latin American Spina Bifida Consortium
(Wiley, 2021-07)
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Objective: To determine the historical aspects, current availability, and clinical outcomes of open intrauterine repair of spina bifida aperta (IRSBA) in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.
Methods: ...
Congenital Bladder Prolapse Through a Patent Urachus: Two Institutions' Experience
(2021-03)
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We describe our experience in 2 institutions handling bladder prolapse through a patent urachus (PU), together with a brief review of published literature. Case 1: A term neonate with congenital prolapsed bladder ...
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on liver cancer management (CERO-19)
(Elsevier, 2021-06)
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Background & aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems and it may have heavily impacted patients with liver cancer (LC). Herein, we evaluated ...
COVID-19 in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder patients in Latin America: COVID-19 in MS and NMOSD patients in LATAM
(Elsevier, 2021-06)
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Background: There is no data regarding COVID-19 in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) patients in Latin America.
Objective: The objective of this study was to describe ...
Up-regulation of pro-angiogenic molecules and events does not relate with an angiogenic switch in metastatic osteosarcoma cells but to cell survival features
(Springer, 2021-08)
Abstract
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most frequent malignant bone tumor, affecting predominantly children. Metastases represent a major clinical challenge and an estimated 80% would present undetectable micrometastases at ...
Failure in all steps of hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance process is frequent in daily practice
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
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Introduction and objectives: Failures at any step in the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance process can result in HCC diagnostic delays and associated worse prognosis. We aimed to estimate the prevalence ...
New insights into oxidative stress and immune mechanisms involved in age-related macular degeneration tackled by novel therapies
(Elsevier, 2021-05)
Abstract
The prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has increased in the last years. Although anti-VEGF agents have improved the prognosis of exudative AMD, dry AMD has still devastating effects on elderly ...