Publications by authors named "Elia de Esteban-Macineira"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) in Spain and Mexico, analyzing 705 cases and identifying 78 EE cases, highlighting differences in microbial infections, antibiotic resistance, and patient outcomes between the two countries.
- In Spain, 60.25% of cases had bacterial infections (primarily Staphylococcus and Streptococcus), while in Mexico, 39.74% had fungal infections (mostly Candida), with diabetes mellitus being a significant risk factor, especially prevalent in Mexico.
- Treatment included various antibiotics and procedures, revealing overall better success rates for bacterial infections (around 50%) than fungal infections (around 30%); the study stresses the need for region-specific healthcare strategies and continuous research on EE management
The prognosis of uveal melanoma is significantly influenced by the risk of metastasis, which varies according to clinical and genetic features. Driver mutations can predict the likelihood of disease progression and survival, although the data in the literature are inconsistent. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of driver mutations, including , , , and , in the advancement of uveal melanoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Uveal melanoma is the most prevalent intraocular malignancy in adults, derived from uveal tract melanocytes. This study focuses on the frequency and risk of second primary malignancies in UM patients.
Methods: A PubMed search (1980-2023) identified studies on SPM incidence in UM patients.