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Researchers are conducting an international, multicenter observational study to understand acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy AKI-RRT in Latin American countries. The study focuses on the epidemiology, outcomes, and care processes for patients with AKI-RRT, comparing variations across different countries and examining factors such as demographics, clinical profiles, and socioeconomic status that may influence patient outcomes. The aim is to establish a comprehensive database to support clinical research and improve understanding of AKI-RRT in this region. The study observes critically ill adult patients admitted to intensive care units ICUs who are undergoing any form of renal replacement therapy. It collects detailed clinical, laboratory, treatment, and outcome data without assigning treatments, as it is observational. Patients are followed from enrollment through hospital discharge or up to 90 days, including ICU stay and 90-day post-ICU follow-up to track mortality, renal recovery, and complications related to renal replacement therapy. Participants involvement includes monitoring during ICU and hospital stays with data collected on mortality rates, length of stay, renal function recovery, dependence on renal replacement therapy, and complications such as infections or anticoagulation issues. The primary outcome measured is in-hospital mortality, with secondary outcomes covering ICU mortality, 90-day mortality, length of stay, recovery, and procedural complications. This study spans from enrollment until 90 days after ICU admission, providing extensive observational data on AKI-RRT in Latin America.

Gallbladder cancer GBC is a serious disease often linked to gallstones, especially in women. This research focuses on improving the early detection and prevention of GBC by studying various factors including geography, environment, lifestyle, ethnicity, gender, and molecular markers. The goal is to better estimate the risk of developing GBC and to help guide prevention and treatment decisions, supported by a European-Latin American research collaboration. Participants include those with gallbladder cancer or dysplasia, both before and after starting treatment, as well as individuals with gallstones scheduled for gallbladder removal surgery. The study involves collecting epidemiological, clinical, and dietary data along with biological samples such as blood, saliva, urine, bile, feces, and gallbladder tissue to identify and study new biomarkers and risk factors for GBC. Throughout the study, researchers will use this information to build a biorepository and develop a risk score that integrates multiple factors linked to GBC. They will monitor participants for the development of gallbladder cancer or dysplasia through standard hospital protocols. The study aims to support future personalized prevention strategies and targeted therapies while training new researchers in precision medicine for GBC. Participation involves data and sample collection with ongoing follow-up to assess disease development.