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Tricholeichomania by proxy
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Trichoscopy: essentials for the dermatologist
(World Journal of Dermatology, 2015-05-02)Noninvasive in vivo imaging techniques have become an important diagnostic aid for dermatology. Dermoscopy, also known as dermatoscopy, has been shown to increase the clinician’s diagnostic accuracy ... -
Two opposing faces of retinoic acid: induction of stemness or induction of differentiation depending on cell-type
(Biomolecules, 2019)Stem cells have the capacity of self-renewal and, through proliferation and differentiation, are responsible for the embryonic development, postnatal development, and the regeneration of tissues in the ... -
A two-base deletion in exon 6 of the 3-hydroxy-3- methylglutaryl coenzyme A lyase (HL) gene producing the skipping of exons 5 and 6 determines 3- hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
(Journal of Lipid Research, 1997)A novel two-base deletion in the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A lyase (HL) gene was found in a Spanish patient with homozygous 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria. Amplification by RT-PCR of the ... -
A two-point ultrasound-guided injection technique for the transversus thoracis plane block: a canine cadaveric study
(Animals, 2022)The transversus thoracis plane block is a locoregional technique recently described in canine cadavers to desensitize the intercostal nerves running through this plane. In canine cadavers, a transverse ... -
Ultrasensitive photonic microsystem enabling sub-micrometric monitoring of arterial oscillations for advanced cardiovascular studies
(Frontiers in Physiology, 2019-07-23)Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death globally. Their early diagnosis requires ultrasensitive tools enabling the detection of minor structural and functional alterations in small arteries. ... -
Understanding patients’ experiences of the wish to hasten death: an updated and expanded systematic review and meta-ethnography
(BMJ Open, 2017)Objectives: Patients with advanced disease sometimes express a wish to hasten death (WTHD). In 2012, we published a systematic review and meta-ethnography of qualitative studies examining the experience ... -
Unilateral hypertrophy of the inner lip
(Journal of Biomedical and Allied Research, 2019-09-30)Variations on normality on the vulvar aspect have generated many difficulties among general pediatricians.The great amount of aesthetical perfection has led to an increasing number of adolescents seeking ... -
Unmet needs in Cushing’s syndrome: the patients’ perspective
(Endocrine Connections, 2022)Background: Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is a rare condition of chronically elevated cortisol levels resulting in diverse comorbidities, many of which endure beyond successful treatment affecting the quality ... -
Unravelling the encapsulation of DNA and other biomolecules in HAp microcalcifications of human breast cancer tissues by raman imaging
(Cancers, 2021)Microcalcifications are detected through mammography screening and, depending on their morphology and distribution (BI-RADS classification), they can be considered one of the first indicators of suspicious ... -
Up-regulation of PARP1 expression significantly correlated with poor survival in mucosal melanomas
(Cells, 2020)Introduction: Mucosal melanoma is rare and associated with poorer prognosis in comparison to conventional melanoma subtypes. Little is known about the prognostic significance as well as possible ... -
Urban environment and physical activity and capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Environmental Research, 2022)Background: Physical activity and exercise capacity are key prognostic factors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but their environmental determinants are unknown. Objectives: To test the ... -
Uridine 5'-triphosphate promotes in vitro Schwannoma cell migration through matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation
(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
(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
(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 ultrasonography to evaluate muscle thickness and subcutaneous fat in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis
(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
(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 ... -
Validation and implementation of a direct RT-qPCR method for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection by using non-invasive saliva samples
(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
(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
(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 ...