Publications by authors named "C Rodriguez-Martin"

Introduction: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an effective and safe preventive measure. However, it has not reached all target users who could benefit from it. The study aimed to understand the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral baseline characteristics of PrEP users.

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Introduction: There is discussion about the frequency of STI screening among pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users. The aim of this study was to analyse the incidence of STIs and to evaluate different screening models in order to optimise the follow-up.

Methodology: A prospective study was conducted between 2017 and 2023, including 138 PrEP users in a STI clinic.

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Article Synopsis
  • A multicenter study in Madrid analyzed the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV who recently acquired hepatitis C (RAHC).
  • Of the 133 enrolled patients, many had prior sexually transmitted diseases and the most common hepatitis C genotype found was G1a; about 11% experienced spontaneous cure, while the treatment success rate was over 90%.
  • The findings suggest high-risk sexual behaviors are prevalent among MSM with RAHC, highlighting the importance of effective treatment strategies for this population.
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The chimeric EWSR1::FLI1 transcription factor is the main oncogenic event in Ewing sarcoma. Recently, it has been proposed that EWSR1::FLI1 levels can fluctuate in Ewing sarcoma cells, giving rise to two cell populations. EWSR1::FLI1 cells present a migratory and invasive phenotype, while EWSR1::FLI1 cells are more proliferative.

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Ewing sarcoma is a rare pediatric tumor characterized by chromosomal translocations that give rise to aberrant chimeric transcription factors (e.g., EWSR1-FLI1).

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