Role of glycocalyx damage in cardiac surgery as part of the mechanism of acute kidney injury

Introduction Cardiac valvular disease is a condition that affects populations in both developed and developing countries. It is estimated that approximately 79% of the 15.6 to 19.6 million people with rheumatic heart disease live in developing nations. However, this epidemiological figure may be underestimated, given that its diagnosis depends on echocardiography, a technology that is […]

Virtual reality in the performance of healthcare professionals

Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is a computerized technological tool that allows users to interact with a three-dimensional environment in an immersive way. Its use has expanded across different areas, including the field of medical education, where it has grown significantly as an innovative method for the training and continuing education of healthcare professionals1. It is […]

Benefits of emerging technologies in medical education

Introduction Medical education is undergoing a process of transformation driven by the incorporation of emerging technologies, which seek to respond to the growing complexity of clinical practice, improve patient safety, and optimize teaching-learning processes. In this context, tools related to artificial intelligence (AI), virtual or augmented reality (VR/AR), high-fidelity medical simulation, telemedicine, distance learning, and […]

Platelet immunity, the hidden side

Introduction Platelets are the second most abundant cellular component of blood, after erythrocytes, with a circulating half-life of 7 to 10 days. They are anucleated cellular fragments derived from bone marrow megakaryocytes, and in healthy humans their size ranges between 2 and 5mm. Platelets are prepackaged with proteins and bioactive molecules that allow them to […]