Publications by authors named "M Castanon Apilanez"

Article Synopsis
  • Youth with vertically acquired HIV (YWVH) show immune abnormalities despite being on antiretroviral treatment (ART), especially with heightened T-cell activation and exhaustion levels.
  • A study comparing YWVH to HIV-negative youth found strong correlations between immune activation markers and the CD4/CD8 ratio, suggesting this ratio may help in tracking disease progression.
  • Overall, ART appears to only partially restore normal immune function in YWVH, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and adaptation of treatment strategies.
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Background And Purpose: Spain has been one of the countries heavily stricken by COVID-19. But this epidemic has not affected all regions equally. We analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital stroke admissions and in-hospital mortality in tertiary referral hospitals from North-West Spain.

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