Publications by authors named "Alejandro Diez-Vidal"

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a herpesvirus capable of establishing lifelong latent infections, leading to a wide spectrum of diseases. It can affect multiple organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, typically through lymphoproliferative syndromes or gastric cancer, while acute gastrointestinal disease is rare and poorly understood. Two cases of EBV-induced acute colitis in kidney transplant recipients were described.

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Background: People with HIV-1 (PWH) age differently than the general population. Blood telomere length (BTL) attrition is a surrogate biomarker of immunosenescence and aging in PWH. BTL is reduced immediately after HIV-1 infection and recovers in PWH with long-term virologic suppression, but the extent of this recovery is unknown.

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a safe, noninvasive technique performed at the patient's bedside, providing immediate results to the operator. It complements physical examination and facilitates clinical decision-making. In infectious diseases, POCUS is particularly valuable, offering an initial assessment in cases of suspected infection.

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Introduction: Evaluating outpatient cases in internal medicine consultations presents a significant diagnostic challenge. Ultrasound can be a highly useful tool in assessment and decision-making.

Patients And Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on a cohort of patients attending an internal medicine rapid assessment clinic.

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Background: The interrelation of cancer with venous thromboembolism is established, yet the specific impact on the incidence and progression of superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) remains unclear.

Objectives: To investigate the association between SVT and malignancies, focusing on risk factors, presentation, course and complications.

Methods: A single-center prospective observational study of patients diagnosed with DVT or SVT referred to a venous thromboembolism clinic between January 2013 and April 2018.

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This case report details the management of a 79-year-old male with recurrent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus capitis bacteremia and endocarditis. The patient's clinical journey encompassed multiple hospital admissions, with challenges in managing endocarditis, pacemaker replacements, and potential cutaneous sources of infection. The treatment regimen included intravenous antibiotic therapy during hospitalization and suppressive antibiotic treatment upon discharge, alongside a decolonization strategy for his scalp lesions.

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Article Synopsis
  • A study analyzed 5,665 people living with HIV to assess the prevalence of autoimmune diseases (ADs) from 1990 to 2020, finding a total AD prevalence of 5.3% among participants.* -
  • The study revealed a significant increase in the occurrence of various ADs in recent years, particularly spondylarthritis and thyroid disorders, while cases of immune thrombopenia decreased.* -
  • Coinfection with hepatitis C virus was noted in 46% of participants, with cryoglobulinemia being the only AD statistically linked to HCV infection, suggesting changes in the immune response of PWH over time.*
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