V M Cardenas

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Affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Yard flooding by irrigation canals increased the risk of West Nile disease in El Paso, Texas
    Victor M Cardenas
    University of Texas Houston School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences, El Paso Regional Campus, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Ann Epidemiol 21:922-9. 2011
  2. ncbi Helicobacter pylori eradication and change in markers of iron stores among non-iron-deficient children in El Paso, Texas: an etiologic intervention study
    Victor M Cardenas
    UT HSC at Houston School of Public Health, El Paso Regional Campus, El Paso, Texas 79902, USA
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 52:326-32. 2011
  3. ncbi Hyperendemic H. pylori and tapeworm infections in a U.S.-Mexico border population
    Victor M Cardenas
    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Public Health Rep 125:441-7. 2010
  4. ncbi Evaluation of a novel stool native catalase antigen test for Helicobacter pylori infection in asymptomatic North American children
    Victor M Cardenas
    Division of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 46:399-402. 2008
  5. ncbi Rabeprazole containing triple therapy to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection on the Texas-Mexican border
    V M Cardenas
    El Paso Regional Campus, University of Texas School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 23:295-301. 2006
  6. ncbi Iron deficiency and Helicobacter pylori infection in the United States
    Victor M Cardenas
    Division of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, El Paso, USA
    Am J Epidemiol 163:127-34. 2006
  7. ncbi Smoking and Helicobacter pylori infection in a sample of U.S. adults
    Victor M Cardenas
    UT School of Public Health at Houston El Paso Campus, El Paso, TX, USA
    Epidemiology 16:586-90. 2005
  8. ncbi A promotores de salud intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in a high-risk Hispanic border population, 2005-2008
    HECTOR G BALCAZAR
    University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, School of Public Health, El Paso Regional Campus, 1100 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 7:A28. 2010
  9. ncbi Occurrence of faecal contamination in households along the US-Mexico border
    L Carrasco
    Center for Environmental Resource Management, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Lett Appl Microbiol 46:682-7. 2008
  10. ncbi Helicobacter pylori eradication and its effect on iron stores: a reappraisal
    Victor M Cardenas
    J Infect Dis 194:714; author reply 715-6. 2006

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Publications12

  1. ncbi Yard flooding by irrigation canals increased the risk of West Nile disease in El Paso, Texas
    Victor M Cardenas
    University of Texas Houston School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences, El Paso Regional Campus, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Ann Epidemiol 21:922-9. 2011
    ..To investigate the effects of use of water from irrigation canals to flood residential yards on the risk of West Nile disease in El Paso, Texas...
  2. ncbi Helicobacter pylori eradication and change in markers of iron stores among non-iron-deficient children in El Paso, Texas: an etiologic intervention study
    Victor M Cardenas
    UT HSC at Houston School of Public Health, El Paso Regional Campus, El Paso, Texas 79902, USA
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 52:326-32. 2011
    ..We assessed whether Helicobacter pylori eradication was followed by changes in iron stores among non-iron-deficient children...
  3. ncbi Hyperendemic H. pylori and tapeworm infections in a U.S.-Mexico border population
    Victor M Cardenas
    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Public Health Rep 125:441-7. 2010
    ..S. regions bordering Mexico compared with non-border areas. We assessed the prevalence of important gastrointestinal infections in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, the largest binational community along the U.S.-Mexico border...
  4. ncbi Evaluation of a novel stool native catalase antigen test for Helicobacter pylori infection in asymptomatic North American children
    Victor M Cardenas
    Division of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 46:399-402. 2008
    ..4%-100%, respectively). This rapid stool antigen test may prove useful for point-of-care testing and epidemiological field studies. Larger prospective studies are needed in symptomatic and asymptomatic children for more precise estimates...
  5. ncbi Rabeprazole containing triple therapy to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection on the Texas-Mexican border
    V M Cardenas
    El Paso Regional Campus, University of Texas School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 23:295-301. 2006
    ..Antibiotic resistance and duration of therapy influence the success of proton-pump inhibitor-containing Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy. Clarithromycin resistance is associated with treatment failure...
  6. ncbi Iron deficiency and Helicobacter pylori infection in the United States
    Victor M Cardenas
    Division of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, El Paso, USA
    Am J Epidemiol 163:127-34. 2006
    ..4, 95% CI: 0.9, 2.0) after controlling for relevant covariates. In the United States, H. pylori infection was associated with iron deficiency/IDA regardless of the presence or absence of peptic ulcer disease...
  7. ncbi Smoking and Helicobacter pylori infection in a sample of U.S. adults
    Victor M Cardenas
    UT School of Public Health at Houston El Paso Campus, El Paso, TX, USA
    Epidemiology 16:586-90. 2005
    ..Although the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection has been assessed in the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES), its possible relation with smoking has not been fully explored...
  8. ncbi A promotores de salud intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in a high-risk Hispanic border population, 2005-2008
    HECTOR G BALCAZAR
    University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, School of Public Health, El Paso Regional Campus, 1100 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 7:A28. 2010
    ..The objective of Project HEART (Health Education Awareness Research Team) was to promote behavior changes to decrease CVD risk factors in a high-risk Hispanic border population...
  9. ncbi Occurrence of faecal contamination in households along the US-Mexico border
    L Carrasco
    Center for Environmental Resource Management, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
    Lett Appl Microbiol 46:682-7. 2008
    ..The study aim was to determine the presence of total and faecal coliforms on kitchen surfaces, in tap water and on the hands of caregivers in households on both sides of the US-Mexico border...
  10. ncbi Helicobacter pylori eradication and its effect on iron stores: a reappraisal
    Victor M Cardenas
    J Infect Dis 194:714; author reply 715-6. 2006
  11. ncbi Utilization and purchase of medical care services in Mexico by residents in the United States of America, 1998-1999
    Luis G Escobedo
    New Mexico Department of Health, 1170 North Solano, Suite L, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001, United States of America
    Rev Panam Salud Publica 19:300-5. 2006
    ..We assessed self-reported frequency of purchase of medications and medical care services in Mexico by southern New Mexico (United States, [U.S.]) residents in relation to their medical insurance coverage...
  12. ncbi Short report: serological evidence of West Nile virus activity in El Salvador
    Lilian Cruz
    Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, San Salvador, El Salvador
    Am J Trop Med Hyg 72:612-5. 2005
    ..Ten of these infections were confirmed by plaque reduction neutralization tests, suggesting West Nile virus has extended its range and spread to Central America...