Publications by authors named "Adoracion Esteso"
Background: Early recognition and an attempt at obtaining microbiological documentation are recommended in patients with non-community-acquired pneumonia (NCAP), whether hospital-acquired (HAP) or health care-associated (HCAP). We aimed to characterize the clinical features and microbial etiologies of NCAP to assess the impact of microbiological investigation on their management.
Methods: This was a prospective 1-y study in a university hospital with 141 non-mechanically ventilated subjects suspected of having HAP (n = 110) or HCAP (n = 31).
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the effectiveness of monitoring treatments for castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) with bone metastases through serum PSA levels, functional imaging (18F-fluorocholine PET/CT), and spine MRI rather than relying solely on traditional imaging methods like CT.
- The research involved 10 patients who underwent a series of PSA assays and imaging tests at various treatment intervals, with a focus on comparing the results of PET/CT and MRI to determine disease progression.
- Results showed a high agreement (92%) between spine PET/CT and MRI in assessing disease status, but discrepancies arose when whole-body PET/CT was considered, indicating different detection capabilities and challenges of each imaging method alongside fluctuating PSA levels during treatment.