Publications by authors named "J Villota Arrieta"

Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious medical condition that places patients at high risk of developing gastric ulceration and gastrointestinal bleeding. One preventative strategy involves the use of omeprazole; however, its chronic use is associated with adverse effects, highlighting the need for alternative therapies. This study evaluated the protective effects of methyl eugenol (ME) on gastric mucosal damage in a rat model of SCI.

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Unlabelled: Asthma is a chronic non-communicable disease considered a serious health problem worldwide. The Chronic Care Model promotes the self-management of patients' chronic conditions. This process requires an active engagement of health professionals to provide education for patients to manage their disease better.

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Peptic ulcers result from an imbalance between protective factors (e.g., prostaglandins, nitric oxide, and sulfhydryl groups) and aggressive risk factors (e.

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  • Lake Guamuez, Colombia's second largest lake, supports local families through tourism, agriculture, livestock, and trout production, but suffers from pollution due to these activities.
  • The study assessed the lake's water quality using somatic coliphages (SCs) as bioindicators, conducting samples over six months at nine locations.
  • Results revealed significant contamination and genetic diversity in SCs, with higher concentrations in areas with more human activity, raising concerns about potential links to gastrointestinal diseases in nearby populations.
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Background: Providing quality supportive therapy for children with cancer is essential to reduce the high mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries. Febrile neutropenia is the most common life-threatening complication of cancer in children. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the 'Golden Hour' intervention in reducing the time to administer antibiotics and its impact on clinical outcomes in a Mexican hospital.

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