Hospital Universitario Austral -HUA-: Recent submissions
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Hypotonic and isotonic intravenous maintenance fluids in hospitalized controlled trial.
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2019-05-09)Abstract Objective: To compare the changes in serum sodium and acid/base status in patients receiving hypotonic and isotonic solutions. Design: A randomised, controlled and double-blind clinical trial. Setting: ... -
Looking for the Best Model to Predict Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Liver Transplantation in Latin America.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma in Latin America: Diagnosis and treatment challenges
(Baishideng Publishing Group, 2018-10-07)Abstract Latin America, a region with a population greater than 600000000 individuals, is well known due to its wide geographic, socio-cultural and economic heterogeneity. Access to health care remains as the main barrier ... -
Fatty liver disease, an emerging etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma in Argentina
(Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 2018-01-27)Abstract Aim: To investigate any changing trends in the etiologies of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Argentina during the last years. Methods: A longitudinal cohort study was conducted by 14 regional hospitals ... -
Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes related with neurological events after liver transplantation in adult and pediatric recipients.
(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 ... -
Treatment with direct-acting antivirals for HCV decreases but does not eliminate the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
(Wiley, 2019-01-13)Abstract Background & Aims: Data from Europe and North America have been published re‐ garding the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after treatment with direct antiviral agents (DAA). We proposed to ... -
Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Does the Place Where Ultrasound Is Performed Impact Its Effectiveness?
(Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature, 2019-03-01)Abstract Background: Biannual ultrasound (US) is recommended as the clinical screening tool for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The effectiveness of surveillance according to the place where US is performed has not been ... -
Results of Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Multicenter Latin American Cohort Study
(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 ... -
Adherence to Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer therapeutic algorithm for hepatocellular carcinoma in the daily practice: a multicenter cohort study from Argentina
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved, 2018-04-30)Abstract Background and aim Adherence to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging algorithm for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma is challenging in the daily practice. We aimed to analyze adherence to ... -
A different gut microbiome linked to inflammation found in cirrhotic patients with and without hepatocellular carcinoma
(Elsevier, 2019-04-15)Abstract Introduction and aim: A pro-oncogenic intestinal microbiome was observed in murine models; however, no specific microbiome in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been reported. We aimed to compare ... -
Home-Based Care for Patients with Lysosomal Storage Disease: Experiences in Argentina
(Latin American Society Inborn Errors and Neonatal Screening, 2019-07-01)ABSTRACT Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is a long term treatment for patients who suffer from lysosomal storage disease. A transversal descriptive study was conducted to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of a ... -
Multicenter Study of the Psychometric Properties of the New Demoralization Scale (DS-II) in Spanish-Speaking Advanced Cancer Patients.
(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. ... -
Principalismo, bioética personalista y principios de acción en medicina y en servicios de salud
(pers. bioét, 2018-06-08)Dado que hay una brecha y diferencias entre conceptos bioéticos y otros principios de acción provenientes de la práctica de la medicina moderna, su comparación es razonable. La medicina moderna ha generado principios de ... -
Reducción de prescripción inapropiada y eventos adversos a medicamentos en ancianos hospitalizados.
(MEDICINA (Buenos Aires), 2018-01-01)Reduction of inappropriate prescriptions and adverse effects to medications in hospitalized elderly patients. Together, potentially inappropriate prescribing of medications (PIP) and appropriate prescribing omission (APO) ... -
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of a Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST)
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2018-05-03)Abstract Introduction: The second victim is defined as the health professionals who commit an error and are traumatized by the event manifesting psychological, cognitive, and/or physical reactions that have a personal ... -
El impacto del error de medicación en los profesionales de enfermería.
(Difusión Avances de Enfermería (DAE), 2018-01-01)Objetivo: conocer cuál es el impacto que presentan los profesionales de salud al cometer un error y qué enseñanza les deja el evento. Método: estudio descriptivo a través de una encuesta anónima y voluntaria realizada a ... -
Possible neuroprotective role of P2X2 in the retina of diabetic rats.
(Springer Nature, 2018-04-12)Abstract Background: Purinergic receptors are expressed in diferent tissues including the retina. These receptors are involved in processes like cell growth, proliferation, activation and survival. ATP is the major ... -
Early ciliary and prominin-1 dysfunctions precede neurogenesis impairment in a mouse model of type 2 diabetes.
(Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved., 2017-12-01)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is reaching epidemic conditions worldwide and increases the risk for cognition impairment and dementia. Here, we postulated that progenitors in adult neurogenic niches might be particularly vulnerable. ... -
En las fronteras de la ética de la investigación clínica: ajustando las normas al progreso.
(Revista Argentina de Cardiología, 2017-06-01)Es claro que las normas pueden ser buenas, regulares o malas. Dada la lógica normativa y burocrática, no hay mucho énfasis ni investigación sobre las malas normas en investigación clínica y su impacto en la producción ... -
Corneal Neovascularization: A Combined Approach of Bevacizumab and Suramin Showed Increased Antiangiogenic Effect Through Downregulation of BFGF and P2X2
(Current Eye Research, 2017-12-21)ABSTRACT Purpose: The objective is to analyze the antiangiogenic mechanism of suramab, a pharmaceutical compound of bevacizumab and suramin, in a rabbit model of corneal angiogenesis. Material and Methods: Corneal ...