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Use and misuse of PRP clinical trial proposal to help find PRP’s true efficacy
(ACT Publishing, 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 role of perceived dignity and control in the wish to hasten death among advanced cancer patients: A mediation model
(Wiley, 2018-09-24)
Objective: To test a model in which perceived loss of dignity and control are proposed, along with symptoms of depression and functional impairment, as risk factors for the wish to hasten death (WTHD) ...
Are CONSORT checklists submitted by authors adequately reflecting what information is actually reported in published papers?
(Springer Nature, 2018)
Background: Compulsory submission of a checklist from the relevant reporting guideline is one of the most widespread journal requirements aiming to improve completeness of reporting. However, the current ...
The atypical cyclin CNTD2 promotes colon cancer cell proliferation and migration
(Scientific Reports, 2018-08-07)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with 8–10% of these tumours presenting a BRAF (V600E) mutation. Cyclins are known oncogenes deregulated in many cancers, but the role ...
Selective dorsal rhizotomy in cerebral palsy: selection criteria and postoperative physical therapy protocols
(SciELO, 2018)
Objective: To identify selection criteria for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in cerebral palsy, to analyze the instruments used for evaluation, and to describe the characteristics of physical therapy ...
Human immunodeficiency virus/hepatits C virus coinfection in Spain: elimination Is feasible, but the burden of residual cirrhosis will be significant
(Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2018-01)
Background: We assessed the prevalence of antibodies against hepatitis C virus (HCV-Abs) and active HCV infection in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Spain in 2016 and compared ...
Are CONSORT checklists submitted by authors adequately reflecting what information is actually reported in published papers?
(Springer Nature, 2018)
Background: Compulsory submission of a checklist from the relevant reporting guideline is one of the most widespread journal requirements aiming to improve completeness of reporting. However, the current ...
All-in-one trifunctional strategy: a cell adhesive, bacteriostatic and bactericidal coating for titanium implants
(Elsevier, 2018-09)
Strategies to inhibit initial bacterial adhesion are extremely important to prevent infection on biomaterial surfaces. However, the simultaneous attraction of desired eukaryotic cells remains a challenge ...
Impacto de la crisis económica en la actividad y eficiencia de un hospital terciario universitario
(Ministerio de Sanidad, Consumo y Bienestar Social, 2018)
Fundamentos: La crisis económica iniciada el año 2008 provocó una caída importante del gasto sanitario público en España. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el impacto de la crisis en la actividad, ...
Visual outcome and complications of cataract extraction after pars plana vitrectomy
(Dove Press, 2018)
Purpose: To evaluate the visual outcomes and complications of phacoemulsification in previously vitrectomized eyes. Patients and methods: A retrospective analysis of 87 consecutive vitrectomized eyes ...