Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) in Mexican Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Introduction: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing tuberculosis, and even more so if they receive biological agents. In Mexico, the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in RA diagnosed by interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) is largely unknown. The objective was to determine LTBI prevalence and the associated risk factors in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Place of residence and social marginalization as prognostic factors for prostate cancer survival in Veracruz, Mexico.

Objectives: To determine if the place of residence and the level of social marginalization are associated with prostate cancer survival.

Materials And Methods: All patients diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC) in the period from 2013 to 2017 in a tertiary healthcare hospital in Veracruz, Mexico were included. Patients resided in rural and urban areas.