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Cerebrospinal fluid neopterin as a biomarker of neuroinflammatory diseases
(Scientific Reports, 2020)The elevation of neopterin in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has been reported in several neuroinflammatory disorders. However, it is not expected that neopterin alone can discriminate among different ... -
Cervical manipulation versus thoracic or cervicothoracic manipulations for the management of neck pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 2024)Background: Cervical and thoracic thrust or non-thrust manipulations have shown to be effective in patients with neck pain, but there is a lack of studies comparing both interventions in patients with ... -
Challenges for hospital management in supporting nurses to deliver humanized care
(Nursing Inquiry, 2021)Hospitals are paying increasing attention to the delivery of humanized care. The purpose of this study was to explore from the nursing perspective what hospital managers might do to facilitate this. A ... -
Challenges in using both eyes of the same patient when evaluating the results after implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments
(Acta Ophthalmologica, 2020)Purpose: To assess correlation between results from both eyes of the same patient after implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) and define whether they can be used together in clinical ... -
Changes in invasive pneumococcal disease caused by streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 following introduction of PCV10 and PCV13: findings from the PSERENADE project
(Microorganisms, 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. ... -
Changes in invasive pneumococcal disease in the paediatric population in the second COVID-19 pandemic year
(Vaccines, 2023)Incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) decreased worldwide in 2020, coinciding with the implementation of measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission. We evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 ... -
Changes in lung function in adolescents with substance use disorders: an exploratory study
(Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2023)Objective: To compare lung function between adolescents with and without substance use disorder (SUD). Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional exploratory study. The sample consisted of 16 ... -
Changes in the sprint, vertical jump and quadriceps strength after a capacitive resistive electric transfer therapy intervention - a randomized clinical trial
(Sports, 2024)Generating large mechanical power during actions such as sprinting or jumping is a crucial factor in many sports. These types of actions require a good warm-up activation. Capacitive-Resistive Electric ... -
Changes over time in the strain on the inferior ilio-femoral ligament during a sustained 5-minute high-force long axis distraction mobilization: a cadaveric study
(Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2023)Objective: To analyze the changes over time in the strain on the inferior ilio-femoral (IIF) ligament when a constant high-force long-axis distraction mobilization (LADM) was applied over 5 minutes. ... -
Characterization of a novel HMG-CoA lyase enzyme with a dual location in endoplasmic reticulum and cytosol
(Journal of Lipid Research, 2012)A novel lyase activity enzyme is characterized for the first time: HMG-CoA lyase-like1 (er-cHL), which is a close homolog of mitochondrial HMG-CoA lyase (mHL). Initial data show that there are nine ... -
Characterization of ferrofluid-based stimuli-responsive elastomers
(Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 2016-12-12)Stimuli-responsive materials undergo physicochemical and/or structural changes when a specific actuation is applied. They are heterogeneous composites, consisting of a non-responsive matrix where ... -
Chemoselective coatings of GL13K antimicrobial peptides for dental implants
(Pharmaceutics, 2023)Dental implant−associated infection is a clinical challenge which poses a significant healthcare and socio−economic burden. To overcome this issue, developing antimicrobial surfaces, including antimicrobial ... -
Chronic kidney disease in the context of multimorbidity patterns: the role of physical performance: the screening for CKD among older people across Europe (SCOPE) study
(BMC Geriatrics, 2020-10-02)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to be associated with several co-occurring conditions. We aimed at exploring multimorbidity patterns associated with CKD, as well as the impact of ... -
Clinical and psychological variables in female patients with cervical syndromes: a cross-sectional and correlational study
(Healthcare, 2022)Background: The objectives of this study were: (1) to compare the pain intensity, cervical range of motion (ROM), psychological distress and kinesiophobia in patients with cervicogenic dizziness (CGD), ... -
Clinical characteristics in U19 elite soccer players, implications on injury prevention
(Journal of Sports Science, 2019)Background: Young soccer players’ injuries are receiving increased interest. The need of adopting injury prevention strategies to reduce financial, social and sport costs is obligated. The main purpose ... -
Clinical significance of indeterminate quantiFERON-TB Gold plus assay results in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with severe hyperinflammatory syndrome
(Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021)Performance of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) assay could be affected by conditions of immune dysregulation. Little is known about the reliability of QTF-Plus in COVID-19 patients. Our aim was ... -
CoDysAn: a telemedicine tool to improve awareness and diagnosis for patients with congenital dyserythropoietic anemia
(Frontiers in Physiology, 2019)Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia (CDA) is a heterogeneous group of hematological disorders characterized by chronic hyporegenerative anemia and distinct morphological abnormalities of erythroid ... -
Cognitive phenotypes 1 month after ICU discharge in mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective observational cohort study
(Critical Care, 2020)Background: ICU patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation experience cognitive decline associated with their critical illness and its management. The early detection of different cognitive ... -
Combination of two manipulative techniques for the treatment of cervicogenic dizziness: a randomized controlled trial
(Life, 2022)Cervicogenic dizziness is clinically associated with upper cervical spine dysfunctions. It seems that manual therapy decreases the intensity of dizziness in these subjects, but what happens to pain ... -
Combined aerobic exercise and high-intensity respiratory muscle training in patients surgically treated for non-small cell lung cancer: a pilot randomized clinical trial
(European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019)BACKGROUND: Lung resection surgery further decreases exercise capacity and negatively affects respiratory muscle function in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The best design for exercise ...