Medicina clinica
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Observational Study
Vaccine effectiveness in patients admitted for influenza during the 2023-2024 season.
Vaccination against influenza is widespread worldwide, reducing complications associated with infection. However, the impact of vaccination on mortality/ICU admission in hospitalized patients has been little studied. ⋯ Influenza vaccination may reduce the probability of ICU admission or death. This effect is likely due to better control of the immune response. We did not observe any relationship with the risk of presenting bacterial superinfection.
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Liver cirrhosis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Excessive alcohol consumption and metabolic associated steatotic liver disease are the most common etiological factors of cirrhosis in our region. ⋯ However, it is important to eliminate the etiological factor responsible for the disease, as this can lead to the disappearance of complications, a state known as recompensation. This article proposes an updated review of the epidemiology of cirrhosis and its main causes, and offers an overview of the clinical features and treatment of the disease's complications, in addition to outlining future lines of research in this field.