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Applications of non-destructive techniques in the study of a Caribbean historic timber house.
(IOP Publishing, 2020)The aims of this research is to analysis a Caribbean historic timber house using nondestructive techniques (NDT). The high cultural and historic value that have the timber buildings in the Caribbean and the necessity to ... -
Applying the five-pillar matrix to the decade of action for road safety in Qatar: identifying gaps and priorities
(Trauma Surg Acute Care Open, 2018)Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are the leading cause of preventable death in Qatar; consequently, the country has participated in the Decade of Action for Road Safety (DoARS) coordinated by the United Nations Road Safety ... -
Assessing SDI implementation scenarios to facilitate emergency mapping operations in the Dominican Republic
(International Journal o f Geo-Information, 2023-04-28)The Dominican Republic (DR) is a small island developing state (SIDS) highly exposed to disaster-risk phenomena, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. The Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) enables coordination and sharing ... -
Assessment and feedback at an online course with wiris
(Elsevier B.V, 2023)The forced transition to virtual modality brought whit it new chances for teaching and evaluation that weren't previously thought of in face-to-face learning. One of the areas that changed the most was the assessment, and ... -
Assessment of 24 h Sodium and Potassium urinary excretion in normotensive and hypertensive dominican adults
(Nutrients, 2023)Higher salt (sodium) intake has been associated with higher blood pressure (BP). The degree of association may be influenced by factors such as age, origin, and dietary components. This study aimed to evaluate the 24 h ... -
The association between common physical impairments and dementia in low and middle income countries, and, among people with dementia, their association with cognitive function and disability. A 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based study
(International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011-03)Chronic physical comorbidity is common in dementia. However, there is an absence of evidence to support good practice guidelines for attention to these problems. We aimed to study the extent of this comorbidity and its ... -
The association between, depression, anxiety, and mortality in older people across eight low‐ and middle‐income countries: Results from the 10/66 cohort study
(wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/gps, 2019-09-15)Objectives: Depression and anxiety are common mental disorders in later life. Few population‐based studies have investigated their potential impacts on mortality in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). The aim of ... -
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms can be reduced by effectively treating obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliances: a hypothesis
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2021)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and can persist until adulthood. This disorder negatively affects almost all personal, academic, and work fields ... -
Autophagy: A key regulator of homeostasis and disease: an overview of molecular mechanisms and modulators
(Cells., 2022-08-22)Autophagy is a highly conserved lysosomal degradation pathway active at basal levels in all cells. However, under stress conditions, such as a lack of nutrients or trophic factors, it works as a survival mechanism that ... -
Autophagy: A Key Regulator of Homeostasis and Disease: An Overview of Molecular Mechanisms and Modulators
(Cells, 2022)Autophagy is a highly conserved lysosomal degradation pathway active at basal levels in all cells. However, under stress conditions, such as a lack of nutrients or trophic factors, it works as a survival mechanism that ... -
Autotransplantation of a second premolar to replace a traumatized central incisor
(Journal of clinical orthodontics : JCO, 2014-09-01)Integration of the knowledge, skills, and experience of multiple dental disciplines and associated fields is often required in comprehensive treatment. Rapid scientific and technological advances make it difficult for ... -
Barrio de Santa Bárbara. Primer asentamiento informal del nuevo mundo
(Intus - Legere Historia, 2020-05)En la Española se establecieron los primeros asentamientos europeos en el Nuevo Mundo entre ellos la ciudad de Santo Domingo en 1498, convirtiéndose en la más importante de las Indias y con la mayor población residente de ... -
A Bayesian decision support sequential model for severity of illness predictors and intensive care admissions in pneumonia
(BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2019)Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the USA. Our objective was to assess the predictive value on critical illness and disposition of a sequential Bayesian Model ... -
The biochemical and phenotypic characterization of females homozygous for 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency
(The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,, 1995-11)The biochemical and physiologic manifestations of decreased 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in females are characterized. Three females from the large Dominican kindred with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency were identified ... -
Biomarker Candidates for Alzheimer’s Disease Unraveled through In Silico Differential Gene Expression Analysis
(Basel, 2022-05-07)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is neurodegeneration that accounts for 60–70% of dementia cases. Symptoms begin with mild memory difficulties and evolve towards cognitive impairment. The underlying risk factors remain primarily ... -
Biomarkers for dementia in Latin American countries: Gaps and opportunities
(Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 2022-01-15)Limited knowledge on dementia biomarkers in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries remains a serious barrier. Here, we reported a survey to explore the ongoing work, needs, interests, potential barriers, and ... -
A brief dementia screener suitable for use by non-specialists in resource poor settings-the cross-cultural derivation and validation of the brief Community Screening Instrument for Dementia.
(International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011)Brief screening tools for dementia for use by non-specialists in primary care have yet to be validated in nonwestern settings where cultural factors and limited education may complicate the task. We aimed to derive a brief ... -
Burden of Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease on health service use and outcomes in Latin America
(Journal of Parkinson's Disease, 2023-11-03)Little is known about the burden of parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Latin America. Better understanding of health service use and clinical outcomes in PD is needed to improve its prognosis. The aim of the ... -
Burden of parkinsonism and parkinson’s disease on health service use and outcomes in Latin America
(Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 2003)Little is known about the burden of parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Latin America. Better understanding of health service use and clinical outcomes in PD is needed to improve its prognosis. Objective: The ... -
Can “Stop The Bleed” training courses for laypersons improve hemorrhage control knowledge, skills, and attitudes? A systematic review
(European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2023)in many regions of the world, most trauma deaths occur within 1–2 h of injury due to uncontrolled bleeding. For this reason, training lay first-person responders in trauma care, focusing on hemorrhage control, has been ...
