Scaffolds comparison for production of hyaline cartilage from adipose tissue of mesenchymal cells

Introduction The advances in the creation of substitutes for damaged organs using mesenchymal cells as a cellular source and scaffolding for different materials provide a substantial alternative in reconstructive surgery. Biodegradable support structures and autologous cells called matrices1 can be formed through tissue engineering. These matrices should be biocompatible, bioabsorbable, and non-immunological. Furthermore, they should […]

Body mass index and physical activity in schoolchildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by clinical subtype

Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting neurodevelopment: motor behaviors, cognition, socialization, emotions, and others1. ADHD is the most common neuropsychiatric disorder in childhood, with a worldwide prevalence of around 5.2%2, although a more recent review reported a prevalence of 3.4%3. Overweight and obesity (OW/OB) are defined as […]

Risk factors for severity, viral load, and outcomes in patients with COVID-19

Introduction In 2019, cases of pneumonia of unknown origin due to a new RNA betacoronavirus, currently severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV2), were identified in Wuhan. The World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency and named it coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)1. The index case in Mexico was detected in February 2020 […]