Publications by authors named "Victor Hugo Bardales-Zuta"
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- Recent research indicates that calcium channel blockers (CCBs) can lower the risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) by 29%, although they do not impact TB-related mortality rates.
- The study synthesized data from eight observational studies involving over 4 million patients, showing similar benefits for both those with and without diabetes mellitus.
- The findings suggest more significant protective effects in the general population and among patients treated with certain types of CCBs, but further studies are needed for conclusive evidence.
Background: High altitude exposure triggers a series of physiological changes to maintain homeostasis. Although longer-term (days to years) acclimatization processes are well studied, less is known about the physiological changes upon rapid ascent. We took advantage of Peru's geography to measure the first physiological changes following rapid transport from a low to a high-altitude environment among lowlanders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, created a rapidly unfolding health crisis, especially in the initial phases of the pandemic. In the early stages of the pandemic, various strategies were proposed for COVID-19 prophylaxis and treatment with very little scientific evidence available. Among these proposed treatments were ivermectin and chlorine dioxide, which were both used widely in Peru for both disease prevention and treatment without considering their problematic side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare the clinical results (28-day mortality and disability at discharge) in patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) treated with immunoglobulin or plasmapheresis at the Regional Lambayeque in Peru Hospital.
Patients And Methods: Retrospective Cohort Study. Brighton criteria was used for diagnosing GBS, and modified Rankin scale (MRS) was employed for evaluating functional outcome.