Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhotic patients with terlipressin plus albumin. First experience in Mexico.

Introduction: Type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a functional renal failure that complicates end-stage cirrhosis. The vasopressin analogue terlipressin has been associated with improved renal function in patients with type 1 HRS.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of an infusion of terlipressin plus albumin in reversing type 1 HRS, its tolerability, and its adverse effects.

Adipokines in a group of Mexican patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

Introduction: Leptin has been implicated in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. It has also been suggested that adiponectin plays an important role in the transition from fatty liver disease to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

Objective: To evaluate whether leptin and adiponectin levels are related to the degree of necroinflammatory activity and fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

Stem-cell transplantation into the frontal motor cortex in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.

Background Aims: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by the selective death of motor neurons. CD133(+) stem cells are known to have the capacity to differentiate into neural lineages. Stem cells may provide an alternative treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.