Publications by authors named "Graciela S Arciga-Vazquez"

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  • - Human brucellosis is a significant global health issue, particularly in Mexico, where timely diagnosis relies on serological tests.
  • - A study in Puebla, Mexico, found that out of 77 patients suspected of brucellosis, 39 were confirmed positive, with a majority being adults and females.
  • - The results indicate that about half of the patients had confirmed cases, emphasizing the need for laboratory diagnostics due to the non-specific nature of clinical symptoms.
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Breastfeeding is one of the oldest and most useful practices for human race. It is crucial for optimal newborn development and yet the stigma built around it has proven to be devastating for its implementation over the years. For the past few decades, numerous studies have been conducted to shed light on the countless benefits of breastfeeding and to cast off the taboo around it.

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Background: The cardiac troponin I (cTnI), creatine phospokinase (CPK), and creatine kinase- myocardial band (CK-MB) are cardiac biomarkers used in newborns with asphyxia.

Objective: To analyze the relationship between cTnI, CPK and CPK-MB levels with clinical and biochemical diagnostic criteria for neonatal asphyxia.

Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study in neonates with at least one diagnostic criterion of asphyxia.

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