Inadequate prediction of postoperative complications in breast cancer surgery: An evaluation of the ACS Surgical Risk Calculator
Abstract
Background. The American College of Surgeon (ACS) Surgical Risk Calculator is an online tool that helps surgeons estimate the risk of postoperative complications for numerous surgical procedures across several surgical specialties.
Risk factors for hospitalization and mortality due to dengue fever in a Mexican population: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract
Objectives. Identify risk factors associated with increased hospital admission and mortality due to dengue fever (DF), and estimate the risk magnitude associated with each individual variable.
Evaluation of two microcosm systems for co-treatment of LDPEoxo and lignocellulosic biomass for biochar production
Abstract
Background
The co-transformation of solid waste of natural and anthropogenic origin can be carried out through solid-state-fermentation systems to obtain bio-products with higher added value and lower environmental impact.
Pentosan Polysulfate Maculopathy: What Urologists Should Know in 2020
Abstract
Objective. To conduct a review of current literature to assess whether an association exists between Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium and the development of macular disease, as it is the only oral medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the management of interstitial cystitis.
Abnormal N-glycosylation of human lens epithelial cells in type-2 diabetes may contribute to cataract progression
Abstract
Purpose: In order to better understand cataract development, we analyzed the glycosylation profile of human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) from anterior lens capsules of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-diabetic (ND) patients undergoing routine cataract surgery.
Setting: Research Department of the Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera, Hospital “Dr. Luis Sánchez Bulnes”, Mexico.
Design: Experimental study.