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Polydopamine incorporation enhances cell differentiation and antibacterial properties of 3D-printed guanosine-borate hydrogels for functional tissue regeneration
(MDPI, 2023)
Tissue engineering focuses on the development of materials as biosubstitutes that can be used to regenerate, repair, or replace damaged tissues. Alongside this, 3D printing has emerged as a promising ...
Polyethylene glycol pulsed electrodeposition for the development of antifouling coatings on titanium
(MDPI, 2020)
Titanium dental implants are widely used for the replacement of damaged teeth. However, bacterial infections at the interface between soft tissues and the implant can impair the functionality of the ...
Managing the crisis: international organisations’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic as legitimation work
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2023)
This paper analyzes legitimation practices of international organisations in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. We analyse a sample of 252 major international governmental organisations (IGOs) ...
Effects of a short-term resistance-training program on heart rate variability in children with cystic fibrosis: a randomized controlled trial
(Frontiers Media, 2021)
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and exercise in healthy children modulates the interaction between sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. This study aimed ...
The role of universities in shaping the evolution of Silicon Valley’s ecosystem of innovation
(Brill, 2020)
Universities play a unique role in ecosystems of innovation. They interact with the other agents of the Triple Helix model, developing their functions in relation to each other and together with industry ...
Could dietary restrictions affect periodontal disease? A systematic review
(Springer Link, 2023)
Objective: This review aimed at evaluating the possible benefits that caloric restriction (CR) may provide to periodontal disease progression and response to treatment. Material and methods: Electronic ...
The precision and safety of ultrasound-guided versus palpation-guided needle placement on the plantar fascia and flexor digitorum brevis interface: an anatomical study
(Healthcare, 2024)
Background: Evidence suggests the plantar fascia and its interphase with the flexor digitorum brevis muscle can play a relevant role in plantar heel pain. Needling interventions could offer an appropriate ...
Changes in invasive pneumococcal disease caused by streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 following introduction of PCV10 and PCV13: findings from the PSERENADE project
(MDPI, 2021)
Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 (ST1) was an important cause of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) globally before the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) containing ST1 antigen. ...
El concepto de antihéroe o antiheroína en las narrativas audiovisuales transmedia
(Facultad de Comunicaciones UC, 2022)
Este artículo estudia el concepto de antihéroe o de antiheroína, con énfasis en los personajes catalogados como tal en la cultura pop transmedia y su contraposición a los héroes y superhéroes clásicos ...
Feeding the brain: effect of nutrients on cognition, synaptic function, and AMPA receptors
(MDPI, 2022)
In recent decades, traditional eating habits have been replaced by a more globalized diet, rich in saturated fatty acids and simple sugars. Extensive evidence shows that these dietary factors contribute ...