Publications by authors named "J Raul Gonzalez-Garcia"
This study compared the effects of a sled push priming session on performance in 20 m sprint times, vertical jump, and perceived recovery, in comparison to a control condition, during competitive microcycles. Sixteen young semi-professional football players completed two conditions: priming (heavy sled pushes and MD-1 training) and control (only MD-1 regular training), in a crossover design. Twenty-metre sprint times and countermovement jump (CMJ) were assessed 24 hours following the completion of the experimental sessions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute gastric dilation and necrosis, although rare, are most commonly associated with eating disorders. We present a case of a patient with a history of prior fundoplication and complete intestinal obstruction, which led to severe gastric dilation and subsequent gastric necrosis. The condition was successfully managed through partial gastrectomy.
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- This study investigated the link between immune checkpoint proteins and liver stiffness in HIV/HCV-coinfected individuals one year after successful HCV treatment, focusing on plasma levels of these proteins and their correlation with liver stiffness measured five years later.
- 39 patients with advanced liver disease who achieved sustained virologic response (SVR) were analyzed, revealing that although liver stiffness decreased over time, it remained persistently high in 61.5% of participants five years after treatment.
- Elevated levels of immune checkpoints BTLA, PD-1, and TIM-3 were associated with this persistently high liver stiffness, indicating a potential ongoing immunological impact on liver health even after HCV eradication.
Purpose: Head and neck cancer (HNC) remains a significant global health concern with rising incidence and substantial impacts on patients' quality of life. Patients often experience adverse effects from both the disease and its treatment, affecting daily functions and social interactions. This study assesses the usability, interest, and satisfaction of HNC patients in using Step Oncology platform for improved treatment adherence and quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: In response to direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) therapy, patients who experience a decrease in hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) considerably reduce liver complications and have increased survival. This study aimed to assess the metabolomic changes associated with the changes in HVPG from the start of DAA therapy until 48 weeks after effective DAA therapy in patients with advanced HCV-related cirrhosis.
Methods: We carried out a multicenter longitudinal study in 31 patients with advanced hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis.