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Implantation of CPT1AM-expressing adipocytes reduces obesity and glucose intolerance in mice
(Metabolic Engineering, 2023-05)Obesity and its associated metabolic comorbidities are a rising global health and social issue, with novel therapeutic approaches urgently needed. Adipose tissue plays a key role in the regulation of ... -
Implementación de las recomendaciones para la prevención de infección de localización quirúrgica en España: encuesta para evaluación de discrepancias con la práctica clínica en cirugía cardiovascular
(Cirugía Cardiovascular, 2020)Introducción: Un panel nacional de expertos de sociedades científicas quirúrgicas ha resaltado su preocupación por el desconocimiento del grado de implementación de las medidas basadas en la evidencia ... -
Implementing technology in healthcare: insights from physicians
(BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2017)Background: Technology has significantly changed the way health organizations operate. However, the role it plays in healthcare systems remains unclear. This aim of this study was to evaluate the opinion ... -
Implication between genetic variants from APOA5 and ZPR1 and NAFLD severity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
(Nutrients, 2021)Background: Lipid metabolism disorders, especially hypertriglyceridemia (HTG), are risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the association between genetic factors related ... -
Improvement of in-school physical activity with active school-based interventions to interrupt prolonged sitting: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023)Background: Sedentary behaviors have increased in recent years and their consequences have led the World Health Organization to make recommendations for promoting a more active lifestyle. The school ... -
Improvement of medical students' performance in simulated patient interviews by pre-clinical communication training
(International Journal of Medical Education, 2022)Objectives: To compare the communication skills shown by medical students during simulated patient interviews between those who received training in communication during the preclinical years and those ... -
In vitro mitomycin C absorption and delivery with different sponge materials used in filtering surgery
(Clinical Ophthalmology, 2016-02-11)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare mitomycin C (MMC) absorption and delivery in different materials used in filtering surgery. Methods: This is an in vitro study comparing ... -
In vitro upper cervical spine kinematics: rotation with combined movements and its variation after alar ligament transection
(Journal of Biomechanics, 2022)Previous studies indicate that maximum upper cervical axial rotation occurs only through a combination of transverse, frontal, and sagittal plane motions. This study explores the relationship between ... -
In vivo osteogenic potential of biomimetic hydroxyapatite/collagen microspheres: comparison with injectable cement pastes
(PLoS One, 2015-07-01)The osteogenic capacity of biomimetic calcium deficient hydroxyapatite microspheres with and without collagen obtained by emulsification of a calcium phosphate cement paste has been evaluated in an in ... -
Incidence and reasons for intrastromal corneal ring segment explantation
(American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021)Purpose: To determine the main causes of intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) explantation and define the incidence rate. Design: Multicenter, observational consecutive case series. Methods: Consecutive ... -
Incidence and risk factors for trocar-site incisional hernia detected by clinical and ultrasound examination: a prospective observational study
(BMC Surgery, 2020)Background: Trocar site incisional hernia (TSIH) is the most frequent complication associated with laparoscopic surgery. Few studies currently describe its incidence or risk factors. The aim of this ... -
Incidence and severity of pertussis hospitalisations in infants aged less than 1 year in 37 hospitals of six EU/EEA countries, results of PERTINENT sentinel pilot surveillance system, december 2015 to december 2018
(Eurosurveillance, 2021)Introduction: PERTINENT is a pilot active surveillance system of infants hospitalised with pertussis in six European Union/European Economic Area countries (37 hospitals, seven sites). Aim: This ... -
Increased infammation, oxidative stress and mitochondrial respiration in brown adipose tissue from obese mice
(Scientific Reports, 2017-11-22)Obesity is associated with severe metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer. The pathophysiology of obesity-induced metabolic diseases ... -
Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening Coverage: A Randomised, Community-Based Clinical Trial
(PLoS One, 2017-01-24)Background: Opportunistic cervical cancer screening can lead to suboptimal screening coverage. Coverage could be increased after a personalised invitation to the target population. We present a community ... -
Individual prevention and containment measures in schools in Catalonia, Spain, and community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 after school re-opening
(PLoS One, 2022)Background: Despite their clear lesser vulnerability to COVID-19, the extent by which children are susceptible to getting infected by SARS-CoV-2 and their capacity to transmit the infection to other ... -
Individual prevention and containment measures in schools in Catalonia, Spain, and community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 after school re-opening
(PLoS One, 2022)Background: Despite their clear lesser vulnerability to COVID-19, the extent by which children are susceptible to getting infected by SARS-CoV-2 and their capacity to transmit the infection to other ... -
Induction of ER stress in response to oxygen-glucose deprivation of cortical cultures involves the activation of the PERK and IRE-1 pathways and of caspase-12
(Cell Death and Disease, 2011-04-28)Disturbance of calcium homeostasis and accumulation of misfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are considered contributory components of cell death after ischemia. However, the signal-transducing ... -
Influence of core-stability exercises guided by a telerehabilitation app on trunk performance, balance and gait performance in chronic stroke survivors: a preliminary randomized controlled trial
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022)Stroke is one of the main causes of disability. Telerehabilitation could face the growing demand and a good strategy for post-stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this study is to examine the possible ... -
The influence of veganism on acne
(Journal of Dermatological Research, 2022)Background: There is an historical controversy regarding the relation of acne and diet. Despite being veganism a current topic, no studies have been yet conducted to assess whether following a vegan ... -
Informal caregiving: perceived needs
(Nursing Science Quarterly, 2008)With the increasing population of persons over the age of 65 who need daily assistance in Spain, there is considerable need to better understand informal caregivers' views, particularly about the resources ...