Publications by authors named "L Castillo-Martinez"
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- The study aimed to find out how common low body cell mass is among different sexes and age groups in a community in Mexico City.
- Researchers analyzed data from 981 adults aged 35 and older, using methods like bioelectrical impedance vector analysis to determine body composition.
- Results showed that 29.4% of participants had low body cell mass, with a significantly higher prevalence in men (39%) compared to women (24.4%), especially in those over 75 years old.
Previous studies have demonstrated that a low skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is an adverse factor for overall survival (OS) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). However, its association with the treatment response has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed to determine the association between low skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and treatment response in DLBCL patients.
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- The study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care settings.
- It evaluated 1,319 adults and found a 39.2% prevalence of CKD, with significant rates of albuminuria and differing prevalence based on age and diabetes onset.
- Key risk factors identified included age, male sex, diabetes duration, hypertension, retinopathy, and use of metformin, highlighting the need for early detection strategies in primary care.
Relationship between aging and excess body fat with markers of inflammation, skeletal muscle mass and strength in Mexican community-dwelling people.
Ir J Med Sci
October 2024
Introduction: Aging is accompanied by changes in body composition, such as an increase in fat mass (FM), a decrease in skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI) and muscle strength, combined with a chronic inflammatory process (CI).
Objective: Determine the relationship between age and excess body fat with markers of chronic inflammation, skeletal muscle mass and strength.
Methods: A cross-sectional alitical study was carried out in a convenience sample of adults 45 to 59 years old (n = 100) and older adults 60 to 74 years old (n = 133).
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- Sarcopenia, a condition marked by muscle loss and weakness due to aging, is prevalent in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly influenced by chronic inflammation, leading to various health risks.
- A study with 165 women diagnosed the prevalence of sarcopenia at 15.8%, revealing that patients with sarcopenia were older and had significantly longer disease duration than those without it.
- Inflammatory markers, specifically IL-1α, IL-6, and TNFβ, were found at higher levels in women with sarcopenia, suggesting that inflammation plays a critical role in the muscle deterioration process in RA patients.