Publications by authors named "A Panduro"
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is closely associated with obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors. MASLD has rapidly become the most common cause of liver disease worldwide, currently affecting 38% of the global population. Excess weight causes chronic inflammation and the activation of different pathways involved in liver damage.
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- Viral hepatitis (A-E) is a significant global health issue, prompting the WHO to launch a 2015 initiative aimed at drastically reducing infections and deaths by 2030, especially in countries like Mexico which is among the 38 focus nations.
- In Mexico, while there are established programs for diagnosing and treating hepatitis B and C, there is a lack of routine diagnosis for hepatitis D and E, and the National Hepatitis C Elimination Program started in 2020 has not expanded to cover hepatitis B and E.
- Efforts to control viral hepatitis in Mexico need more resources, improved diagnosis and vaccination for hepatitis A and B, treatment coverage for hepatitis B and C, and collaboration across different sectors to enhance patient care.
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- - The study investigates the risk factors for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) transmission, focusing on subtype 1a in Mexico, where it was found to be the most prevalent (58.5%) among the 260 infected adults analyzed between 2014 and 2018.
- - Significant risk factors associated with HCV transmission include intravenous drug use and tattoos for subtypes 1a and 3a, while hemodialysis and blood transfusions are linked to subtype 1b.
- - The research suggests subtype 1a was introduced to Mexico in 1976, with notable increases in cases from 1998 to 2006, highlighting the need for tailored prevention strategies like improving medical training, reducing
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- Oropharyngeal cancer treatments can cause swallowing difficulties due to muscle atrophy and scarring despite their effectiveness in tumor removal.
- Current rehabilitation methods for improving swallowing, like tongue exercises, have proven ineffective, prompting the exploration of new solutions.
- An injectable biomaterial made from decellularized porcine skeletal muscle (SKM hydrogel) showed promise in reducing scarring and improving muscle healing in a rat model, while also promoting an anti-inflammatory immune response.