Publications by authors named "L A Bellone"

Neutrophils, major regulators of innate immunity, have recently emerged as key components of the tumor microenvironment. The role of neutrophils in cancer has been linked to their ability to form neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), structures composed of decondensed DNA decorated with enzymes that are released into the extracellular space. Here, we discuss the pivotal roles of NETs in influencing responses to anticancer therapies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

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Borderline personality disorders account for 50% of adolescent hospitalization cases in psychiatry. The severity and psychopathological complexity of these symptoms indicate the need for inclusive models of understanding. Adopting a holistic approach allows for the consideration of not only the patient's environment, but also their position within that environment and their life history.

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Background: The extent and nature of sexual abuse (SA) and its consequences in psychiatry are still poorly described in adolescence.

Objective: This article describes the frequency of SA reported in an adolescent population hospitalized in psychiatry, and assesses its links with the severity of mental disorders and the medical issues of these adolescents.

Methods: The study includes 100 patients for whom SA has been mentioned, among all patients aged 13 to 17 years old hospitalized for about 4 years.

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Background: Information on the impact of the different variants in children in Latin America is scarce. The objective of this study was to describe epidemiologic and clinical features of COVID-19 infection in children under 18 years of age in Argentina, comparing the periods before and after the circulation of new variants.

Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, multicentric, analytical study.

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