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Patterns, mechanism of injury and outcome of pediatric trauma at a level 1 trauma centre: a descriptive retrospective analysis
(Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023-04-23)There is a gap in knowledge on the epidemiology of pediatric trauma in the developing countries. We aimed to describe the injury pattern, mechanism of injury (MOI), and outcomes of pediatric trauma in a level 1 trauma ... -
Use of technological resources for the development of computational thinking following the steps of solving problems in engineering students recently entering college
(Education Sciences, 2023-03-05)In this work, the authors propose the use of technological resources to develop computational thinking following the steps or phases of problem-solving for first-year students. During the development of the activities ... -
Post-operative analgesics score, another tool in the quest for a better pain management.
(World J Surg, 2023-06-12)The pre-emptive analgesic strategies aimed at reducing chronic post-surgical pain, and CPIP, have shown inconsistent results. Regional anesthetic techniques continue to hold out the tantalizing prospect of being the universal ... -
Prevalence and impact of neuropsychiatric symptoms in normal aging and neurodegenerative syndromes: A population-based study fromLatin America
(Alzheimer’s Dement, 2023-06-23)Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) are common in neurodegenerative diseases; however, little is known about the prevalence of NPSs in Hispanic populations. Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) are common in neurodegenerative ... -
Latin American anaphylaxis registry
(Elsevier Inc. on behalf of World Allergy Organization., 2023-01-23)Recent data about clinical features, triggers and management of anaphylaxis in Latin America is lacking. To provide updated and extended data on anaphylaxis in this region. An online questionnaire was used, with 67 ... -
Morphological and fractal properties of brain tumors
(Frontiers in Physiology, 2022-06-27)Tumor interface dynamics is a complex process determined by cell proliferation and invasion to neighboring tissues. Parameters extracted from the tumor interface fluctuations allow for the characterization of the particular ... -
Predictors of enhancing human physical attractiveness: Data from 93 countries
(Evolution and Human Behavior 43 (2022) 455–474, 2022-08-22)People across the world and throughout history have gone to great lengths to enhance their physical appearance. Evolutionary psychologists and ethologists have largely attempted to explain this phenomenon via mating preferences ... -
Prevalence of parkinsonism and Parkinson disease in urban and rural populations from Latin America: A community based study
(The Lancet Regional Health - Americas 2022;7: 100136, 2021-12-10)Age and gender specific prevalence rates for parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are important to guide research, clinical practice, and public health planning; however, prevalence estimates in Latin America (LatAm) ... -
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial complex I dysfunction correlate with neurodegeneration in an -synucleinopathy animal model
(International Journal o f Molecular Sciences Article, 2022-09-27)The α-synucleinopathies constitute a subset of neurodegenerative disorders, of which Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common worldwide, characterized by the accumulation of misfolded α-synuclein in the cytoplasm of ... -
Progranulin mutations in clinical and neuropathological Alzheimer’s disease
(Alzheimers Dement., 2022-12-10)Progranulin (GRN) mutations occur in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), often with TDP-43 pathology. We determined the frequency of rs5848 and rare, pathogenic GRN mutations in two ... -
Un espacio de refugio. El asilo eclesiástico en la isla de Santo Domingo
(Revista de Estudios Histórico-Jurídicos, 2022-06-28)El derecho de asilo o inmunidad del sagrado llegó al Nuevo Mundo en 1494 con el proyecto evangelizador planteado por la Corona y la Iglesia, y se mantuvo vigente hasta 1865, aunque con interrupciones. A pesar de los ... -
Gender discrepancy in patients with traumatic brain injury: a rStudy from a level 1 trauma center
(BioMed Research International, 2022-08-18)The objective of this study is to explore the gender discrepancy in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods. A retrospective analysis of Qatar Trauma Registry (QTR) was conducted among patients (age ≥14y) who ... -
FMNL2 regulates gliovascular interactions and is associated with vascular risk factors and cerebrovascular pathology in Alzheimer’s disease
(Acta Neuropathologica (2022) 144:59–79, 2022-05-24)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk factors (CVRFs) during middle age and later and is frequently accompanied by cerebrovascular pathology at death. An interaction ... -
Empathy in Professors and Students of a School of Dentistry in the Caribbean
(Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2022-07-29)To estimate and compare the levels of empathy between undergraduate dentistry students and professors at a university in the Dominican Republic. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional and descriptive study. The studied ... -
Comparison of in‑hospital and out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest of trauma patients in Qatar
(International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022)Cardiac arrests in admitted hospital patients with trauma have not been described in the literature. We defined “in-hospital cardiac arrest of a trauma” (IHCAT) patient as “cessation of circulatory activity in a trauma ... -
Direct healthcare costs of moderate and severe work-related injuries: estimates from the National Trauma Center of Qatar
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022-01-30)Work-related injuries (WRIs) are recognized as a leading cause of admission to the national trauma center of Qatar. A retrospective analysis of trauma registry data and electronic medical records was conducted on a cohort ... -
What trauma patients need: the European dilemma
(European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022-07-22)There is a need for implementation and maturation of an inclusive trauma system in every country in Europe, with patient centered care by dedicated surgeons. This process should be initiated by physicians and medical ... -
Characterization of lime mortar and plasters of Fortress Concepción de la Vega
(MatTech, 2022-06-10)The arrival of Christopher Columbus in America stimulated the creation of new settlements in which the materials and construction methods coming from Spain and those existing in the area were used. The first village built ... -
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 ... -
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 ...