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MtDNA from extinct Tainos and the peopling of the Caribbean
(Annals of Human Genetics, 2001)Tainos and Caribs were the inhabitants of the Caribbean when Columbus reached the Americas; both human groups became extinct soon after contact, decimated by the Spaniards and the diseases they brought. Samples belonging ... -
Associations between education and dementia in the caribbean and the United States: An international comparison
(Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions, 2021)Despite high dementia prevalence in Hispanic populations globally, especially Caribbean Hispanics, no study has comparatively examined the association between education and dementia among Hispanics living in the Caribbean ... -
The molecular basis of steroid 5α-reductase deficiency in a large dominican kindred
(New England Journal of Medicine, 1992)PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM in men is often caused by genetic deficiencies in the production or action of androgens.1 , 2 One form of this condition is a deficiency of steroid 5α-reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion ... -
Cofradías de esclavos negros, morenos y mulatos libres en la Catedral de Santo Domingo, Primada de AméricaBlacks slaves, browns and free mulattoes confraternities in the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, Primate of America
(Anuario de Historia de la Iglesia, 2021)The evangelization of the indigenous and spiritual assistance to the colonizers and Creoles, was a priority in the conquest and colonization of the Indies. The black slave was also evangelized but with different strategies, ... -
Determination of potassium and calcium in milk powder by energy‐dispersive x‐ray fluorescence spectrometry
(X‐Ray Spectrometry, 1990-12)A rapid method for the simultaneous determination of potassium and calcium in milk powder by energy‐dispersive x‐ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry was developed. The measurement system consists of a Si(Li) detector, ... -
Conversion electron Mössbauer spectra of non-conducting samples
(Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Articles, 1989-10)For this work, a parallel plate avalanche counter was used, filled with ketone gas within the ionization chamber, to obtain CEM spectra for non-conducting samples: α-Fe2O3, Fe3O4, Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2·6H2O, and a mineral sample ... -
Effect of GNSS on-board and user antennas phase center calibration on high accuracy positioning applications
(FGM Events LLC, 2019)The paper reviews the impacts of satellite and user antenna PCO’s and PCV’s on positioning accuracy, with special attention to high accuracy applications, such as geodetic mapping and infrastructures surveying by UAV’s. -
The art of healing in the era of emerging technologies: Back to the fundamentals of clinical medicine
(JEMTAC, 2023-08-30)The incorporation of innovative technology at the bedside is expediting the evaluation and diagnosis of patients during the clinical practice of medicine, surgery, and sub-specialties such as trauma surgery, emergency ... -
Male pseudohermaphroditism due to steroid 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
(PublMed, 1977)A new inherited form of male pseudohermaphroditism has been investigated in a pedigree of 24 families with 38 affected males. At birth, the affected males (46 XY) have a clitoral-like phallus, bifid scrotum and urogenital ... -
The diagnosis of 5α-reductase deficiency in infancy
(Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1986-12)The diagnosis of 5α-reductase deficiency in infancy is reported for the first timein three male pseudohermaphrodites from the Dominican Republic. Basal plasma testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratios were significantly ... -
Prevalence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus in dominicans and haitians in the Dominican Republic.
(JAMA, 1987)Few patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have been reported in the Dominican Republic, although they share the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, which has numerous cases. Prevalence of antibodies to the human ... -
Steroid 5α-reductase deficiency in man: An inherited form of male pseudohermaphroditism
(Science, 1974-12-27)In male pseudohermaphrodites born with ambiguity of the external genitalia but with marked virilization at puberty, biochemical evaluation reveals a marked decrease in plasma dihydrotestosterone secondary to a decrease in ... -
Diagnosis of neurocysticercosis in patients with epilepsy living in the south-western Dominican Republic
(Revista de Neurologia, 2024)Neurocysticercosis (NCC), a possible cause of epilepsy with limited epidemiological data in the Dominican Republic, is endemic in four provinces in the country’s south-western region. This study aimed to determine the ... -
Early major fracture care in polytrauma—priorities in the context of concomitant injuries: A Delphi consensus process and systematic review
(Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 2024)The timing of major fracture care in polytrauma patients has a relevant impact on outcomes. Yet, standardized treatment strategies with respect to concomitant injuries are rare. This study aims to provide expert recommendations ... -
Utility of an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist in the management of chylothorax: a case series and management algorithm
(European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2024-07-29)Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid (chyle) within the pleural space. There are multiple causes, including traumatic and non-traumatic mechanisms. Trauma can cause disruption of the thoracic duct either by ... -
Latin American Association for the Study of the Liver
(Hepatology Communications published by Wiley Periodicals, 2016-11)Founded in Sao Paulo in 1968, the Latin American Association for the Study of the Liver (ALEH) was created by enthusiastic hepatologists from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela. The creation of this Society was inspired ... -
Metaverse in Education: a Bibliometric Study
(CEUR WS, 2023)The term “metaverse” first appeared in Neal Stephenson's 1992 science fiction novel Snow Crash in which he defined it as a virtual environment shared over the Internet. Since the publication of that work, technological ... -
Analysis of institutional policies on the use of chat GPT in peruvian universities
(Proceedings - JICV 2023: 13th International Conference on Virtual Campus, 2023)This study aims to analyze the institutional policies established in the intellectual property regulations of universities regarding the use of artificial intelligence in academic work. The study adopts a qualitative ... -
Anxiety, self-eficacy, and risk perception in dental students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Revista Cubana de Estomatología, 2024-02)Containment measures by COVID-19 affect lifestyle and social relationships and it is reasonable to expect psychological effects from the thought of becoming infected. In dental practice, psychological reactions have been ... -
Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education: a Bibliometric Review
(CEUR-WS, 2023)Artificial intelligence has seen significant advances in recent years and represents an emerging technology that has revolutionized the way humans live. This technology is already being introduced in the field of education, ...
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