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A compton peak method for incident angle determination in XRF with annular excitation
(X-Ray Spectrometry, 1992)Established methods for measuring the incident angle related to XRF when radioisotope annular sources are involved are briefly discussed. As an alternative technique, a direct measurement of the incident angle from the ... -
Consumo de alcohol y otras sustancias psicoactivas en adolescentes dominicanos
(Revista Iberoamericana de Diagnóstico y Evaluación, 2022-05-02)El consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en adolescentes representa un problema de salud pública, pero República Dominicana no monitorea su evolución. Información sobre patrones de consumo, edad de inicio, contextos de riesgo ... -
The contribution of chronic diseases to the prevalence of dependence among older people in Latin America, China and India: a 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based survey
(BMC Geriatrics, 2010-08-06)The number of older people is set to increase dramatically worldwide. Demographic changes are likely to result in the rise of age-related chronic diseases which largely contribute to years lived with a disability and ... -
Correction of malpositioned lower lateral incisors in a two-phase nonextraction case.
(J Clin Orthod, 2013-08)This report describes a mixed-dentition patient with bilateral malposition mandibular lateral incisors who was treated in two phases without extractions. Early treatment of a mandibular canine-lateral transposition increases ... -
Correction to: Patterns and Effects of Admission Hyperglycemia and Inflammatory Response in Trauma Patients: A Prospective Clinical Study
(World J Surg, 2021)The constellation of the initial hyperglycemia, proinflammatory cytokines and severity of injury among trauma patients is understudied. We aimed to evaluate the patterns and effects of on-admission hyperglycemia and ... -
Correction to: Validation of the Short Version (TLS-15) of the Triangular Love Scale (TLS-45) Across 37 Languages
(Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2023)Love is a phenomenon that occurs across the world and affects many aspects of human life, including the choice of, and process of bonding with, a romantic partner. Thus, developing a reliable and valid measure of love ... -
Cuando la creación de un consorcio proporciona respuestas útiles: experiencia de la Latin American DILI Network (LATINDILIN)
(CliniCal liver DiSeaSe, 2018-10-29)Latin American DILI Network (LATINDILIN) es un consorcio de hepatólogos de Latinoamérica creado recientemente para promover la identificación y caracterización de los casos de DILI en América Central y del Sur. El DILI ... -
Cuba’s cardiovascular risk factors: international comparison of levels and education gradients
(PLOS ONE, 2021-03)Cuba’s life expectancy at 79 is third highest in Latin America. Many attribute this to social investments in health and education, but comparative research is sparse, thus we compare Cuba with neighboring Dominican Republic, ... -
Current status and challenges of stem cell treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
(Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 2021)Neurodegenerative diseases called tauopathies, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, and Parkinson’s disease, among others, are characterized by the pathological processing ... -
Decline in empathy levels and sex differences in medical students from the Caribbean
(Semantic Scholar., 2021)Empathy is an important trait in the training of medical students, as it has been shown that it improves the doctor-patient relationship. To evaluate the decline of empathy levels and possible sex differences in undergraduate ... -
Decreased Urinary C19 and C21 Steroid 5α-Metabolites in Parents of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with 5α- Reductase Deficiency: Detection of Carriers
(The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 1985-05-01)The urinary 5β/5α ring A-reduced metabolites of C19 and C12 steroids from obligate carrier parents of male) pseudohermaphrodites with 5a-reductase deficiency were analyzed by gas chromatography. Etiocholanolone/androsterone, ... -
Dementia attributable healthcare utilizations in the Caribbean versus United States
(Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2023-11-07)Despite the high burden of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias among the Hispanic population worldwide, little is known about how dementia affects healthcare utilizations among this population outside of the US, in ... -
Dementia diagnosis in developing countries: a cross-cultural validation study.
(Elsevier Limited, 2003)Research into dementia is needed in developing countries. Assessment of variations in disease frequency between regions might enhance our understanding of the disease, but methodological difficulties need to be addressed. ... -
Dementia incidence and mortality in middle-income countries, and associations with indicators of cognitive reserve: a 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based cohort study
(The Lancet, 2012)Results of the few cohort studies from countries with low incomes or middle incomes suggest a lower incidence of dementia than in high-income countries. We assessed incidence of dementia according to criteria from the 10/66 ... -
Dementia Research in the Caribbean Hispanic Islands: Present Findings and Future Trends
(Front. Public Health, 2021-01-18)During the last decade, the Caribbean Hispanic islands experienced accelerated demographic aging, representing the fastest aging region within Latin America. Age-related non-communicable diseases, including dementia, are ... -
Dementia severity and weight loss: a comparison across eight cohorts. the 10/66 study.
(Alzheimer's & Dementia, 2013)We aimed to investigate the association between dementia severity and weight loss in countries with low and middle incomes, where most prevalent cases reside. Methods: Cross-sectional catchment area surveys were performed ... -
Dependence- and disability-free life expectancy across eight low- and middle-income countries: a 10/66 study
(Journal of Aging and Health, 2019-01-30)The objective of this study was to estimate healthy life expectancies in eight low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), using two indicators: disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) and dependence-free life expectancy ... -
Determination of thin surface layers in-situ by the conversion electron mössbauer spectroscopy /CEMS/, using a parallel plate avalanche counter /PPAC/
(Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 1988)In the present paper we describe a technique for the determination of thin layer thicknesses by the conversion electron Mössbauer spectroscopy /CEMS/, using a new alternative method, a parallel plate avalanche counter ... -
Determination of trace elements in organic specimens by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence using a fundamental parameters method
(Wiley Analytical Science, 1991)A rapid method for the simultaneous determination of trace elements in milk powder by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence has been developed. The measurement system consists of an Si(Li) detector, an x-ray tube coupled ... -
Determination of traces of heavy metals in estuarine waters of Barbacoas Bay, Colombia, by X-Ray fluorescence spectrometry
(1998-12-04)An evaluation of metal contamination in estuarine waters and shrimp culture systems was conducted using two analytical processes: soluble metals were examined by radioisotope x-ray fluorescence spectrometry (RIXRF) and ...