Publications by authors named "M T Villar"

Trypanosoma cruzi is a protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease. Globally 6 to 7 million people are infected by this parasite of which 20-30% will progress to develop Chronic Chagasic Cardiomyopathy (CCC). Despite its high disease burden, no clinically approved vaccine exists for the prevention or treatment of CCC.

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The mediating role of anxious, depressive, and somatic symptoms was examined in the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adolescent substance use, with attention to the unique effects of each set of symptoms within the same model. Adolescents (n = 701) were assessed over time (ages 3-17) in a majority male (70.5%) and white (89.

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Article Synopsis
  • East Coast fever is a deadly tick-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite Theileria parva, significantly harming livestock in sub-Saharan Africa and resulting in over a million deaths annually.
  • Current control strategies, including acaricides and an "infection and treatment" approach, have limitations in scalability, highlighting the urgent need for innovative vaccines for effective disease management.
  • Recent advancements in vaccine research are being explored, such as quantum vaccinomics and mRNA vaccines, while addressing gaps in understanding host-pathogen interactions and the need for novel chimeric vaccine designs and improved delivery methods.
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Introduction: water is a crucial component of human health useful for various bodily functions. Despite its importance, previous research has largely overlooked hydration in Latin America, focusing instead on regions with greater access to a variety of food sources. Objective: hence, this study provides comprehensive data on water consumption patterns in this region and analyses the hydration profiles of urban Latin American populations, emphasizing the role of pure water in daily intake.

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