Arxiu Digital UIC: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of atopic dermatitis in the adolescent population of Catalonia (Spain)
(Allergologia etimmunopathologia, 2023)Background: Studies on the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the adolescent cohort in general-based large populations are scarce worldwide. We performed a retrospective population--based observational ... -
Jane Jacobs’s criteria for urban vitality: a geospatial analysis of morphological conditions in Quito, Ecuador
(Sustainability, 2023)Urban vitality, understood as a key factor in the achievement of cities’ sustainability, shows a strong relationship with urban morphology. The city theorist Jane Jacobs suggested morphological aspects ... -
Mechanisms of ventilatory limitation to maximum exercise in children and adolescents with chronic airway diseases
(Pediatric Pulmonology, 2023)Introduction: Exercise intolerance is common in chronic airway diseases (CAD), but its mechanisms are still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate exercise capacity and its association ... -
Correlation between neck muscle endurance tests, ultrasonography, and self-reported outcomes in women with low cervical disability and neck pain
(Applied Sciences, 2023)Background: Neck pain (NP) is a frequent condition in women, characterized by exhibiting distinct clinical manifestations such as the presence of deep neck (DN) muscle weakness. Endurance and ultrasonography ... -
Correlation between physical performance and tensiomyographic and myotonometric parameters in older adults
(Healthcare, 2023)Background: To examine the correlation between physical performance and muscle strength and the variables obtained from tensiomyography and myotonometry. Methods: Fifty-two older adults able to complete ... -
New cases and mutations in SEC23B gene causing congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II
(International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023)Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II (CDA II) is an inherited autosomal recessive blood disorder which belongs to the wide group of ineffective erythropoiesis conditions. It is characterized by ... -
Gut microbial dysbiosis in patients with Cushing’s disease in long-term remission. Relationship with cardiometabolic risk
(Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023)Background: Patients with Cushing’s disease (CD) in remission maintain an increased cardiovascular risk. Impaired characteristics of gut microbiome (dysbiosis) have been associated with several ... -
Comparison of shear bond strength and microleakage between activa™ bioactive restorative™ and bulk-fill composites—an In vitro study
(Polymers, 2023)Bioactive materials have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional restorative materials as part of more conservative dentistry. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the shear bond ... -
Effect of scapular fixation on lateral movement and scapular rotation during glenohumeral lateral distraction mobilisation
(Healthcare, 2023)Background: Glenohumeral lateral distraction mobilisation (GLDM) is used in patients with shoulder mobility dysfunction. No one has examined the effect of scapular fixation during GLDM. The aim was to ... -
Association between smoking and peri-implant diseases: a retrospective study
(Clinical Oral Implants Research, 2023)Objectives: To determine the association between tobacco and peri-implant diseases in a sample of patients who had received implant-supported restorations in a university dental clinic. Furthermore, the ... -
Properties of superelastic nickel–titanium wires after clinical use
(Materials, 2023)The aim of the present study was to describe and determine changes in the superelastic properties of NiTi archwires after clinical use and sterilization. Ten archwires from five different manufacturers ... -
Correlation between power elbow flexion and physical performance test: a potential predictor for assessing physical performance in older adults
(Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023)Background: With the increasing number of older adults and their declining motor and cognitive function, it is crucial to find alternative methods for assessing physical functionality. The Short Physical ... -
Quadriceps and gluteus medius activity during stable and unstable loading exercises in athletes. A cross-sectional study
(Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 2023)The aim of this study was to evaluate the muscle activation of the vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and gluteus medius during different strength and stability exercises with a water tank compared with ... -
Defect angle as prognostic indicator in the reconstructive therapy of peri-implantitis
(Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 2023)Objective: To analyze the influence of the characteristics of bone defects caused by peri-implantitis on the clinical resolution and radiographic bone gain following reconstructive surgery. Methods: ... -
Enamel evaluation after debonding of fixed retention and polishing treatment with three different methods
(Materials, 2023)Lack of standardization of the retention phase has led to many studies of stability of movements and characteristic of retainers, disregarding the enamel repercussions of fixed retention on this phase. ... -
Dynamic implant surgery—an accurate alternative to stereolithographic guides—systematic review and meta-analysis
(Dentistry Journal, 2023)(1) Background: Dynamic guided surgery is a computer-guided freehand technology that allows highly accurate procedures to be carried out in real time through motion-tracking instruments. The aim of this ... -
The square: project presentation
(2023)The Square is a company based on the need of some young artists just out of artistic education (25-30 years old) who do not know their way around the art world and market and would like to make themselves ... -
Sens-Art Space
(2023)Sens-Art Space, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive art experience, where individuals from all walks of life can revel in the beauty of creativity. Our core mission ...