Publications by authors named "E D Beltran"

Introduction: Inborn errors of immunity is a diverse group of rare diseases caused by over 400 genetic mutations affecting the immune system and increasing infection susceptibility, autoimmunity, and malignancy. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation offers a curative option for some inborn errors of immunity, with haploidentical donors providing a viable alternative when identical donors are unavailable.

Objective: To determine survival, usefulness of weekly chimerism monitoring, immune reconstitution, and complications in patients with inborn errors of immunity who underwent haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at a reference center in Colombia.

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Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a likely underdiagnosed chronic pain syndrome consisting of pelvic pain lasting longer than 6 weeks plus lower urinary tract symptoms in the absence of infection or other identifiable cause. It is more common after 40 years of age. The etiology is unclear, but some patients have inflammatory findings in the bladder known as Hunner lesions.

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Neoantigen-specific T cell receptors (neoTCRs) promise safe, personalized anti-tumor immunotherapy. However, detailed assessment of neoTCR-characteristics affecting therapeutic efficacy is mostly missing. Previously, we identified diverse neoTCRs restricted to different neoantigens in a melanoma patient.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The prevalence of oral, metabolic, circulatory, and nutritional diseases is rising globally, with common factors like unhealthy diets influencing their trends, prompting an evaluation of these issues in Colombia through government health records.
  • - The study aims to analyze the correlation between oral diseases (like caries and periodontitis) and systemic pathologies, as well as their links to socioeconomic factors in Colombian regions from 2016 to 2023.
  • - Results indicate that the average number of consultations for oral diseases was significant, with extensive caries being the most common issue, and a correlation was found between oral and systemic diseases, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic indices on health outcomes.
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Introduction: Acquired pellicle (AP) acts as a membrane preventing acids from coming into direct contact with the tooth. Possibly, individuals with different dental health status present changes in its composition that could disrupt this function. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the protein composition of the AP in adolescents with erosive tooth wear (ETW), caries, or sound.

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