Publications by authors named "J I Cortes-Garcia"
Exposure to multiple heavy metals associated with levels of inflammatory cytokines in workers in vulnerable conditions.
Int Arch Occup Environ Health
January 2025
Purpose: Individuals in occupational environments are particularly susceptible to the impacts of pollutants; making it crucial to assess systemic inflammation markers. The study aimed to evaluate the immune response to inflammation through the assessment of a cytokine profile in individuals working in vulnerable conditions exposed to heavy metals.
Methods: A total of 137 adults participated in this study from three work environments: brickyards, waste scavenging and quarries.
Comparative study of two retrograde locked intramedullary nail designs for ankle arthrodesis: A finite element analysis.
Proc Inst Mech Eng H
February 2024
Ankle arthrodesis is the gold standard for treatment of end-stage arthritis. The goal of ankle arthrodesis is to obtain bony union between the tibia and the talus. Retrograde intramedullary nailing is typically reserved for ankle and subtalar joints arthrodesis.
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- The study investigates the role of interleukins IL-17 and IL-33 and filaggrin (FLG) in the epidermal barrier function of patients with malar melasma.
- After barrier disruption, the melasma-affected skin showed increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and inflammation compared to unaffected skin.
- Findings suggest that melasma is linked to skin inflammation and barrier dysfunction, underscoring the importance of maintaining skin health in affected individuals.
Introduction: Dermatoporosis is a chronic cutaneous fragility syndrome, characterized by skin atrophy, purpura and pseudo-cicatrices.
Objective: To determine factors associated with dermatoporosis in a sample of subjects aged ≥ 60 years.
Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study of subjects aged ≥ 60 years who underwent history taking, physical examination and application of a self-administered dermatoporosis diagnostic questionnaire.