A5000745748- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Trace Elements in Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Global Health Care Issues
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas
2014-2025
Ospedale San Giuseppe
2017
University of Milan
2017
Universidad de la República
2012
The independent effect of liver biochemistries as a prognostic factor in patients with COVID-19 has not been completely addressed. We aimed to evaluate the value abnormal tests on admission hospitalized COVID-19. performed prospective cohort study including 1611 confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection from April 15, 2020 through July 31, 38 different Hospitals 11 Latin American countries. registered clinical and laboratory parameters, function tests, during hospitalization. All were followed until...
Wilson's disease (WD) is an uncommon cause of acute liver failure (ALF). Our aim was to describe clinical features, diagnostic findings, treatments, and outcomes patients with ALF due WD.
BACKGROUND:Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common cause of acute hepatitis in developing regions. In high-income countries, an emergent zoonotic disease increasing concern. Clinically, the infection usually and self-limited immunocompetent individuals, although rare chronic cases immunocompromised patients have been reported. Both infections recently associated with several extrahepatic manifestations, including neurological hematological disorders. CASE REPORT:A case autochthonous HEV...
Little is known about current practice of liver transplantation (LT) in Latin American countries (LATAM). This study aimed to describe LT activity, immunosuppression protocols and policies regarding prophylaxis cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection hepatitis B virus (HBV) recurrence different active LATAM centers. A web-based survey with 20 questions was sent all members ALEH SIG December 2022. 22 centers performing 35 [5-160] per year from Brazil (n=5), Argentina (n=4), Chile Ecuador (n-2),...
Although the WHO strategy aims to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) as a public health threat by 2030, national strategies are variable worldwide. This study aimed assess establishment of different policies and HCV in Americas. We conducted 23-item survey about HCV-related among gastroenterologists hepatologists The was carried out electronically (2022–2023). Data were compared with governmental institutions, regulatory agencies, scientific societies, publications. estimated an index...
Latin America (LA) includes 20 countries, with significant cultural and economic diversity. In order to develop regional liver transplant (LT) guidelines, the LT ALEH special interest group (SIG) made a survey aimed at investigating current status of pre- evaluation in LA. A 150 questions-survey was distributed LT-SIG members 01-05/2023. descriptive analysis performed. answers from 14 countries were obtained. All performed except one. Financing private 5%, public 32% mixed 63%. Allocation...
Hepatitis E is a leading cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. We report the full-length genome sequence an HEV-3 strain obtained from chronically infected patient Uruguay. This shared only 86% nucleotide identity with most closely related reference belonging to subtype 3m.
Introducción: el trasplante hepático (TH) constituye tratamiento de elección en pacientes con enfermedades hepáticas severas e irreversibles, sin opción tratamientos alternativos eficaces.La medición indicadores calidad permite detectar problemáticas susceptibles ser mejoradas a fin optimizar los resultados.Objetivo: presentar resultados del Programa Nacional Trasplante Hepático (PNTH) Uruguay 10 años su implementación y compararlos estándares internacionales. Material método: estudio...
Liver transplantation (LT) is an established therapeutic in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Since 90' Milan's criteria have been the gold standard for selection of best candidate. In last decade, new expanded developed, like UCSF, Up to 7 and AFP Model, with purpose achieving a better liver transplant candidates. This study aimed describe results LT HCC our center, evaluate different criteria, assess survival. Retrospective analysis adult patients transplanted National Transplant Program...
Acute on chronic liver failure (AoCLF) is a syndrome characterized by acute decompensation of patient with cirrhosis, multi-organ and high short-term mortality. Liver transplantation (LT) the treatment choice. Characterizing these patients important to optimize best management strategy. This study aimed assess survival AoCLF evaluated for LT in Uruguay identify variables associated Retrospective analysis adult National Transplant Program (January 2018 - December 2021). 97 were evaluated, 25...