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4-methylumbelliferone-mediated polarization of M1 macrophages correlate with decreased hepatocellular carcinoma aggressiveness in mice
(Nature Research, 2021-03-01)Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) arises in the setting of advanced liver fibrosis, a dynamic and complex inflammatory disease. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a mixture of cellular components including cancer cells, ... -
A familiar study on self-limited childhood epilepsy patients using hIPSC-derived neurons shows a bias towards immaturity at the morphological, electrophysiological and gene expression levels
(BMC, 2021-11-01)Background: Self-limited Childhood Epilepsies are the most prevalent epileptic syndrome in children. Its pathogenesis is unknown. In this disease, symptoms resolve spontaneously in approximately 50% of patients when maturity ... -
A few challenges in mucopolysaccharidosis type I
(2021-06-01)RESUMEN Se describen como desafíos actuales en mucopolisacaridosis I la necesidad de una clasificación adecuada, vinculándola a las indicaciones terapéuticas; el diagnóstico temprano desde la pesquisa neonatal, ... -
A functional platform to monitor SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell responses in vaccinated individuals and COVID-19 recovered patients
(Medicina Buenos Aires, 2021)Abstract in English, Spanish The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of the emergent pandemic disease COVID-19, requires the urgent commitment of the immunology community to understand the adaptive immune ... -
[A functional platform to monitor SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell responses in vaccinated individuals and COVID-19 recovered patients]
(Medicina Buenos Aires, 2021-07-01)Abstract in English, Spanish The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of the emergent pandemic disease COVID-19, requires the urgent commitment of the immunology community to understand the adaptive immune ... -
A Machine Learning Model to Predict Drug Transfer Across the Human Placenta Barrier
(Frontiers Media, 2021-07-01)Abstract The development of computational models for assessing the transfer of chemicals across the placental membrane would be of the utmost importance in drug discovery campaigns, in order to develop safe therapeutic ... -
A poor and delayed anti-SARS-CoV2 IgG response is associated to severe COVID-19 in children
(Elsevier, 2021-10-01)Abstract Background: Most children and youth develop mild or asymptomatic disease during severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, a very small number of patients suffer severe ... -
A Randomized Trial of Convalescent Plasma in Covid-19 Severe Pneumonia
(Massachusetts Medical Society [Society Publisher], 2021-02-01)Abstract Background: Convalescent plasma is frequently administered to patients with Covid-19 and has been reported, largely on the basis of observational data, to improve clinical outcomes. Minimal data are available ... -
A strategy to reduce medication prescription error in hospitalized patients
(Medicina Buenos Aires, 2021)Abstract in English, Spanish Prescription errors represent a relevant health problem. This work aims to analyze the medication prescription error in hospitalized patients before and after a multiple intervention. This is ... -
A Year of Living Dangerously: Challenges and Recommendations for Safely Performing Ophthalmic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic, from Start to Finish
(Taylor and Francis Group [Commercial Publisher] Dove Press [Imprint], 2021-01-15)Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has forced all nations to take an active role in infection control incorporating recommendations and measures to control viral dissemination. The epidemiological impact is very diverse and ... -
Abordaje psicosocial de la muerte perinatal de un gemelar
(FUNDASAMIN (Fundación para la Salud Materno Infantil), 2020-04-01)The perinatal death of a twin is a dramatic expe- rience and a traumatic impact for parental psyche. The mourning for the death of a twin carries a special com- plexity since the mother and the father are exposed to ... -
Acceleration of TAA-Induced Liver Fibrosis by Stress Exposure Is Associated with Upregulation of Nerve Growth Factor and Glycopattern Deviations
(MDPI [Commercial Publisher], 2021-05-01)Abstract Liver fibrosis results from many chronic injuries and may often progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In fact, up to 90% of HCC arise in a cirrhotic liver. Conversely, stress is implicated in ... -
Actualización de los baremos del inventario de estrategias de aprendizaje y hábitos de estudio (LASSI).
(2019-11-01)El significativo nivel de deserción en el primer año de carrera puede deberse a diferentes motivos: baja tolerancia a la frustración, hábitos de estudio no adecuados, un bajo nivel de madurez en el momento de la decisión ... -
Acute peritoneal dialysis, complications and outcomes in 389 children with STEC-HUS: a multicenter experience
(Springer [Commercial Publisher], 2021-06-01)Abstract Background: Management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in children with hemolytic uremic syndrome induced by a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection (STEC-HUS) is supportive; however, 40 to 60% of cases ... -
Administración de insulina en recién nacidos
(FUNDASAMIN (Fundación para la Salud Materno Infantil), 2016-06-01)La insulina es una hormona hipoglucemiante. Su administración impacta directamente en el metabolismo de la glucosa del recién nacido (RN). La farmacocinética y farmacodinamia de la insulina en los neonatos no ha sido ... -
Alcohol consumption leads to loss of healthy life, but the ADH1B*2 allele may still protect from NASH
(AME Publishing [Commercial Publisher], 2021-06-01)La enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico (NAFLD, por sus siglas en inglés) es ahora la causa más común de enfermedad hepática crónica en todo el mundo, afecta a casi una cuarta parte de la población mundial ( 1 , 2 ) ... -
Alternative Technique for Sphenopalatine Ganglion Electrode Fixation: Avoiding Lead Migration
(Wiley [Commercial Publisher], 2021-12)La estimulación del ganglio esfenopalatino (SPG) se propuso por primera vez en 2007 ( 1. ). Existe una fuerte evidencia que sugiere que la estimulación SPG es efectiva en el tratamiento de la cefalea en brotes (Grado de ... -
An Ethical Pathway to Quality of Life in Critically Ill Newborns
(Taylor and Francis Group [Commercial Publisher] Routledge [Imprint], 2021-06-01)Abstract Advances in perinatology have permitted the survival of fragile neonates. Quality of life (QoL) has been considered a key element in medical decision-making. In this review we analyse the role of QoL regarding ... -
An inflammatory aging clock (iAge) based on deep learning tracks multimorbidity, immunosenescence, frailty and cardiovascular aging
(Nature Research [Commercial Publisher], 2021-07)Abstract While many diseases of aging have been linked to the immunological system, immune metrics capable of identifying the most at-risk individuals are lacking. From the blood immunome of 1,001 individuals aged 8–96 ... -
An Update on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Kidney Disease
(MDPI [Commercial Publisher], 2021-07)Abstract Chronic kidney disease is a major public health issue globally and the risk of cancer (including HCC) is greater in patients on long-term dialysis and kidney transplant compared with the general population. ...