Publications by authors named "Carlos Alberto Prado-Aguilar"
Objective: To identify the association between the transtheoretical model (TTM) and physical activity (PA) carried out in free time in patients with arterial hypertension in the central region of Mexico.
Design: Comparative cross-sectional study. SITE: The study was carried out in the Family Medicine Unit No.
Histologic characterization and risk factors for persistent albuminuria in adolescents in a region of highly prevalent end-stage renal failure of unknown origin.
Clin Kidney J
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the high prevalence of end-stage renal failure of unknown origin (ESRD-UO) among adolescents in Aguascalientes, Mexico, particularly affecting 20-40 year-olds, by screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and identifying associated risk factors.
- - In analyzing 513 students, the research found that 3.7% exhibited persistent albuminuria, though there were no significant homeostatic or anatomical abnormalities detected through renal ultrasound; however, those with albuminuria did show reduced total renal volume.
- - Kidney biopsies revealed glomerulomegaly and various podocyte abnormalities, with identified risk factors linked to environmental exposures and family health history, while a higher BMI and breastfeeding appeared
Background: Given the high contribution of stroke to the global burden of disease, there is a need for good-quality information on Web platforms such as Wikipedia.
Aims: This study aimed to describe the quality of the Wikipedia articles on stroke written in different languages.
Methods: We studied the world's 30 most spoken languages.
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 serum levels in patients with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia with and without stroke: case-control study.
Neuroradiology
June 2022
Purpose: To describe the differences in the serum levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 of patients with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia (VBD) with and without acute stroke.
Methods: Case-control study. From an outpatient clinic, we recruited 14 controls and 19 patients with VBD.
High prevalence of end-stage renal disease of unknown origin in Aguascalientes Mexico: role of the registry of chronic kidney disease and renal biopsy in its approach and future directions.
Clin Kidney J
April 2021
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the pathologies with the greatest impact on the public health system. Over the last few decades, the relevance of CKD in Mexico has increased, with associated overwhelming costs for care of renal disease. There are no reliable CKD statistics in Mexico.
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