- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Inflammation biomarkers and pathways
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Community Health and Development
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- interferon and immune responses
- Mesenchymal stem cell research
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
University of Miami
2018-2022
University of Arizona
2015-2018
Universidad de Los Andes, Chile
2015-2018
Chronic infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C (HCV) affects an estimated 35 million 75 individuals worldwide, respectively. These viruses induce persistent inflammation which often drives the development or progression of organ-specific diseases even cancer including Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). In this study, we sought to examine inflammatory responses following HIV HCV stimulation macrophages Kupffer cells (KCs), that may contribute mediated subsequent liver...
Infrared imaging (IRI) can detect airflow through and near respirator masks based upon temperature differences between ambient exhaled air. This study investigated the potential usefulness of IRI for detecting leaks providing insight into sites significance leaks. Subjects (n = 165) used filtering facepiece N95 respirators (N95 FFR) in course a research concerning training modalities. Short sequence video infrared images were obtained during use with intentionally introduced facial seal Fit...
Quantitative data on human-environment interactions are needed to fully understand infectious disease transmission processes and conduct accurate risk assessments. Interaction events occur during an individual’s movement through, contact with, the environment, can be quantified using diverse methodologies. Methods that utilize videography, coupled with specialized software, provide a permanent record of events, collect detailed in high resolution, reviewed for accuracy, capture difficult...
<h3>Background and objectives</h3> Several microRNAs are known to control the differentiation function of B cells, that considered key elements in pathogenesis systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, a common miRNA signature has not emerged SLE, since published data includes patients variable ethnic background, type disease organ involvement. Moreover, gene expression studies often limited they target only unfractionated, heterogeneous cell populations. Here, we aimed at identifying...
Early recognition of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) provides clinical benefits in terms remission induction, reduced disease progression, and eventually treatment free remission.To describe the setting a Unit devoted exclusively to early RA patients referred from primary healthcare centers (PHC) Chile.Patients were nine participating PHC 2014 through 2016. physicians received formal training enhance criteria program adherence. Mandatory referral an age above 17 years, arthralgia less than 1-year...