Publications by authors named "Martha L Romero-Prieto"

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can cause a broad range of diseases, with severity depending on immune status, comorbidities, and age. Initial CMV infection usually occurs in childhood and is typically asymptomatic, leading to lifelong latency. In immunocompromised patients, CMV can affect multiple organs, but salivary gland infections are rare.

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Objective: To review the current trends in pancreatic cancer research and propose alternatives for an earlier diagnosis.

Method: A search was conducted using the PubMed and Scielo electronic databases to find statistics related to the incidence of pancreatic cancer.

Results: Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality in the USA; in Colombia the incidence of this neoplasia is 4.

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