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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 ... -
Injuries of the subscapularis: prevalence of partial lesions and their diagnostic difficulty
(Revista Española de Artroscopia y Cirugía Articular, 2021-12)Objective: to conduct a review of partial ruptures of the subscapularis muscle (SSC) and establish their prevalence and preoperative diagnostic difficulty, as well as their frequent association to ... -
Inspiratory and expiratory muscle training in subacute stroke: a randomized clinical trial
(Neurology, 2015)Objective: To assess the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of short-term inspiratory and expiratory muscle training (IEMT) in subacute stroke patients. Methods: Within 2 weeks of stroke onset, 109 ... -
Inspiratory muscle training in pediatrics: main indications and technical characteristics of the protocols
(Fisioterapia em Movimento, 2017)Introduction: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a resource widely used in pediatrics. However, there is great variability in relation to the characteristics of the protocols used. Objective: To ... -
Installing multifunctionality on titanium with RGD-decorated polyurethane-polyurea roxithromycin loaded nanoparticles: toward new osseointegrative therapies
(Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2015)A novel class of polyurethane-polyurea nanoparticles (PUUa NPs) to install multifunctionality on biomaterials is presented. Biofunctionalization of titanium with roxithromycin loaded RGD-decorated PUUa ... -
Integrated metabolomics, lipidomics, and genomics reveal the presence of a new biomarker, butanediol glucuronide, associated with the activation of Liver ketogenesis and lipid oxidation by tomato-based sofrito in obese rats
(Antioxidants, 2022)The increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide has promoted research on human metabolism and foods such as sofrito, a tomato and olive oil-based sauce from the Mediterranean diet, has shown beneficial ...