Gac Med Mex
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In Mexico, heart transplants (HTs) have been performed since 1988. ⋯ Given the low figures in the main indicators related to HT in Mexico, it is urgent to rethink health policies in heart failure and HT.
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The arrival of the pandemic caused by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) exponentially increased scientific production. ⋯ The volume of information published on COVID-19 and the citations received influenced the impact increase in 2021 JCR.
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In pregnant women, a higher risk for developing viral respiratory infections is identified. ⋯ Age range and symptoms are consistent with those previously reported. Evidence was found of an increase in cesarean section without a clear indication in women with COVID-19.
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SARS-CoV-2 infection spatial and temporal distribution overlaps with endemic areas of vector-borne diseases (VBD), whose surveillance in Mexico has substantially changed since the first COVID-19 confirmed case. ⋯ Some measures to reduce COVID-19 cases, such as social distancing, home confinement, reductions in public transport and working at home (home office), probably temporarily decreased the number of VBD cases; however, there may be a resurgence of VBDs in the near future.
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Regional hyperthermia at between 38 and 39.5 °C has been used to treat inflammatory processes and, occasionally, skin infections. In areas where leishmaniasis is endemic, hot compresses are applied as anti-parasitic treatment. ⋯ Constant, regulated and physiological elevation of temperature for more than 30 minutes induces apoptosis of in vitro-cultured L. mexicana parasites when they are in an active phase of the cell cycle.