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    • Urban-tissue optimization through evolutionary computation 

      Navarro-Mateu, Diego; Makki, Mohammed; cocho-bermejo, ana (Mathematics, 2018-10-02)
      The experiments analyzed in this paper focus their research on the use of Evolutionary Computation (EC) applied to a parametrized urban tissue. Through the application of EC, it is possible to develop ...

    • Uridine 5'-triphosphate promotes in vitro Schwannoma cell migration through matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation 

      Lamarca Dams, Aloa; Gella Concustell, Alejandro; Martiáñez Canales, Tània; Segura Castell, Mónica; Figueiro-Silva, Joana; Grijota Martínez, Maria del Carmen; Trullás, Ramón; Casals i Farré, Núria (PLoS One, 2014-06-06)
      In response to peripheral nerve injury, Schwann cells adopt a migratory phenotype and modify the extracellular matrix to make it permissive for cell migration and axonal re-growth. Uridine 5′-triphosphate ...

    • Use and misuse of PRP clinical trial proposal to help find PRP’s true efficacy 

      Mirallas, Oriol; Farelo, Javier; Grimalt Santacana, Ramon (Journal of Dermatological Research, 2018-04)
      Introduction: Since the early 1970s, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used in many fields as a potential remedy for having regenerative properties. In dermatology, its use is extended to different ...

    • The use of next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of rare inherited anaemias: a joint BSH/EHA good practice paper 

      Roy, Noémi B. A.; Da Costa, Lydie; Russo, Roberta; Bianchi, Paola; Mañú-Pereira, Maria del Mar; Fermo, Elisa; Andolfo, Immacolata; Clark, Barnaby; Proven, Melanie; Sanchez-Fernandez, Mayka; Van Wijk, Richard; Van der Zwaag, Bert; Layton, Mark; Rees, David; Iolascon, Achille; British Society for Haematology/ European Hematology Association (British Journal of Haematology, 2022)
      The British Society for Haematology (BSH) produces Good Practice Papers to recommend good practice in areas where there is a limited evidence base but for which a degree of consensus or uniformity is ...

    • The use of PEEK in implantology: a narrative review 

      Hamdi, Zeineb; Cedeño Salazar, Rosario de María; Arregui Gambús, María; Ortega-Martínez, Jordi (British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2022)
      The present paper reviewed the literature on PEEK and its applications in implant dentistry. Materials and Methods: In vivo in human and animal models, in vitro studies, case reports and cases series ...

    • Use of porous titanium trabecular as a bone defect regenerator: in vivo study 

      Torres Pérez, Ana Isabel; Fernandez-Fairen, Mariano; Torres Pérez, Ángel Antonio; Gil Mur, Francisco Javier (Metals, 2022)
      The application of porous materials is increasingly being used in orthopaedic surgery due to its good results. Bone growth within the pores results in excellent mechanical fixation with the bone, as ...

    • The use of ultrasonography to evaluate muscle thickness and subcutaneous fat in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis 

      Pereira de Souza, Rodrigo; Fagundes Donadio, Márcio Vinícius; Heinzmann‑Filho, João Paulo; Reimann Baptista, Rafael; Araújo Pinto, Leonardo; Epifanio, Matias; Cauduro Marostica, Paulo José (Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 2018)
      Objective: To compare muscle thickness and subcutaneous fat in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and healthy controls using ultrasonography (US), and to correlate US findings with nutritional, clinical and ...

    • Uso de tecnología y malestar durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en Ecuador 

      Hidalgo-Andrade, Paula; Paz, Clara; Hermosa Bosano, Carlos; García-Manglano, Javier; Sádaba Chalezquer, Charo; López-Madrigal, Claudia; Serrano, Cecilia (Aloma: Revista de Psicologia, Ciències de l'Educació i de l'Esport, 2022)
      Para prevenir el avance de la COVID-19, países como Ecuador adoptaron medidas de confinamiento obligatorio, el teletrabajo y la educación remota. Durante estos periodos, las personas recurrieron al uso ...

    • Uso e interacción social en el espacio público: el caso del polígono de vivienda Sant Cosme, Barcelona 

      Colacios Parra, Raquel; Mendoza Arroyo, Carmen (Urbano, 2017-11)
      La correlación entre las características físicas del espacio público y su uso ha sido ampliamente demostrada en estudios recientes, en los cuales se establece que la morfología del espacio físico ...

    • La utilización de estrategias SEO en el sector de la venta de libros 

      Sabaté Garriga, Ferran; Berbegal-Mirabent, Jasmina; Consolación, Carolina; Cañabate Carmona, Antonio (Intangible Capital, 2009-07)
      La saturación de los medios de comunicación y el avance de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación han consolidado Internet como un nuevo canal comercial y de marketing. En este ...

    • Validation and implementation of a direct RT-qPCR method for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection by using non-invasive saliva samples 

      Brotons de Los Reyes, Pedro; Perez-Argüello, Amaresh; Launes, Cristian; Torrents, Francesc; Subirats, Maria Pilar; Saucedo, Jesica; Claverol, Joana; Garcia-Garcia, Juan Jose; Rodas Font, Gil; Fumado, Vicky; Jordan, Iolanda; Gratacos, Eduard; Bassat, Quique; Muñoz-Almagro, Carmen (International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021)
      Objective: To validate and implement an optimized screening method for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA combining use of self-collected raw saliva samples, ...

    • Validation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid diagnosis of invasive pneumococcal disease 

      De Paz, Héctor David; Brotons, Pedro; Esteva, Cristina; Muñoz-Almagro, Carmen (Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020-03-24)
      Current molecular PCR-based techniques used for detecting Streptococcus pneumoniae, the causative pathogen of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), are accurate but have a run time of several hours. We ...

    • Validation of an online version of the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT) for alcohol screening in spanish university students 

      Ballester, Laura; Alayo, Itxaso; Vilagut, Gemma; Almenara, José; Cebrià, Ana Isabel; Echeburúa, Enrique; Gabilondo Cuéllar, Andrea; Gili, Margalida; Lagares, Carolina; Piqueras, José Antonio; Roca, Miquel; Soto-Sanz, Victoria; Blasco, Maria Jesús; Castellví Obiols, Pere; Forero, Carlos G.; Mortier, Philippe; Alonso, Jordi; UNIVERSAL Study Group (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)
      Online alcohol screening may be helpful in preventing alcohol use disorders. We assessed psychometric properties of an online version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) among Spanish ...

    • Validation of the new graded prognostic assessment scale for brain metastases: a multicenter prospective study 

      Villà, Salvador; Weber, Damien C.; Moretones, Cristina; Mañes, Anabel; Combescure, Christophe; Jové, Josep; Puyalto, Paloma; Cuadras, Patricia; Bruna, Jordi; Verger, Eugènia; Balañà, Carme; Graus, Francesc (Radiation Oncology, 2011)
      Background: Prognostic indexes are useful to guide tailored treatment strategies for cancer patients with brain metastasis (BM). We evaluated the new Graded Prognostic Assessment (GPA) scale in a ...

    • Validation of the perceived stigmatization questionnaire for brazilian adult burn patients 

      De Oliveira Freitas, Noélle; García Forero, Carlos; Paes Caltran, Marina; Alonso, Jordi; Spadoti Dantas, Rosana A.; Sarto Piccolo, Monica; Farina, Jayme Adriano Jr; Lawrence, John W.; Rossi, Lidia A. (PLoS ONE, 2018)
      Currently, there is no questionnaire to assess perceived stigmatization among people with visible differences in Brazil. The Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire (PSQ), developed in the United States, ...

    • Validation of the spanish version of the low vision quality of life questionnaire 

      Pérez-Maná, Luis; Cardona, Genis; Pardo-Cladellas, Yolanda; Pérez-Mañá, Clara; Amorós-Martínez, Jaume; González Sanchis, Luis; Wolffsohn, James S.; Antón López, Alfonso (Journal of Optometry, 2021-04-18)
      Purpose: To validate the Spanish Low Vision Qualify of Life (SLVQOL) questionnaire, a quality of life instrument specifically designed for patients with visual impairment, and evaluate its psychometric ...

    • Validation of the writing process questionnaire in two hispanic populations: Spain and Mexico 

      Cerrato Lara, Maria; Castello, Montserrat; Garcia Velazquez, Regina; Lonka, Kirsti (Journal of Writing Research, 2017)
      Thesis work is the first important research where the PhD candidate has to take primary responsibility for their work. Sometimes it is forgotten, or at least not enough attention is paid to the fact, ...

    • Validation of walking trails for the urban training of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients 

      Arbillaga-Etxarri, Ane; Torrent-Pallicer, Jaume; Gimeno-Santos, Elena; Barberan-Garcia, Anael; Delgado, Anna; Balcells, Eva; Rodríguez, Diego A.; Vilaró, Jordi; Vall Casas, Pere; Irurtia, Alfredo; Rodriguez-Roisin, Robert; Garcia-Aymerich, Judith; Urban Training Study Group (PLoS ONE, 2016-01-14)
      Purpose: Accessible interventions to train patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are needed. We designed urban trails of different intensities (low, moderate and high) in different ...

    • Validity and reliability of the satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform for measuring quiet stance and dynamic standing balance in healthy subjects 

      Rodríguez-Rubio, Pere Ramón; Bagur Calafat, Caritat; López-de-Celis, Carlos; Bueno-Gracia, Elena; Cabanas-Valdés, Rosa María; Herrera-Pedroviejo, Ernesto; Girabent Farrés, Montserrat (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020)
      Background: A force platform must have validity and reliability for optimal use. The objective of this study was to analyze the validity and the reliability of the Satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform. ...

    • Validity and reliability of the V-cut dribbling test in young basketball players 

      Jòdar-Portas, Anna; López-Ros, Víctor; Prats-Puig, Anna; Beltran-Garrido, José V.; Madruga-Parera, Marc; Romero-Rodríguez, Daniel; Skok, Oliver Gonzalo; Sinclair, Graham; Font-Lladó, Raquel (International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2023)
      Purpose: Change of direction while dribbling appears to be of interest for on-court performance in basketball. The study aim was to assess the validity and reliability of the V-cut dribbling test (VcutBk) ...