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Muñoz-Sánchez R, Hurtado-Pomares M, Juárez-Leal I, Piñero J, Navarrete-Muñoz EM, Valera-Gran D. Exploring the Association between Parental Employment Status, Education Level, and Sensory Reactivity in Spanish Children Aged 3-7 Years: Findings from the InProS Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:855. [PMID: 39062304 PMCID: PMC11275636 DOI: 10.3390/children11070855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
This study explored the association between parental employment status and education level and the prevalence of sensory reactivity (SR) in population-based sample of school-aged children. SR was assessed in 495 children using the parent-reported Short Sensory Profile (SSP) questionnaire. Children with SR were identified based on probable or definitive differences in total SSP and subscales. Association between parental employment and education level were explored using multiple Poisson regression models with robust variance, adjusted for potential confounders. The main findings showed that a mother's unemployment status was associated with higher prevalence of SR for the taste/smell sensitivity subscale (PR = 1.66, 95%CI: 1.08-2.56), and the low energy/weak (PR = 2.18, 95%CI: 1.31-3.49) subscale. A lower education level of a father was also associated with a higher prevalence of sensory problems on the tactile sensitivity subscale (PRprimary education = 2.68, 95%CI: 1.27-5.61; PRsecondary education = 1.96, 95%CI: 1.004-3.66) and the low energy/weak subscale (PRsecondary education = 1.95, 95%CI: 1.02-3.73). This study underscores the impact of parental employment and education on SR in school-aged children, offering insights for interventions and support systems aimed at improving their sensory functioning and overall well-being.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rocío Muñoz-Sánchez
- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain; (R.M.-S.); (M.H.-P.); (I.J.-L.); (D.V.-G.)
- Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain; (R.M.-S.); (M.H.-P.); (I.J.-L.); (D.V.-G.)
- Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research of Alicante (ISABIAL, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante), 03010 Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain; (R.M.-S.); (M.H.-P.); (I.J.-L.); (D.V.-G.)
- Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research of Alicante (ISABIAL, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante), 03010 Alicante, Spain
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- Education Faculty, International University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain;
- Neurodevelopment Research Center, Fundación Salud Infantil, 03201 Elche, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain; (R.M.-S.); (M.H.-P.); (I.J.-L.); (D.V.-G.)
- Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research of Alicante (ISABIAL, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante), 03010 Alicante, Spain
- Joint Research Unit UMH-Fisabio (STATSALUT), 03201 Elche, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain; (R.M.-S.); (M.H.-P.); (I.J.-L.); (D.V.-G.)
- Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Spain
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research of Alicante (ISABIAL, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante), 03010 Alicante, Spain
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Galler M, Varela P. Methodological approaches to assess tactile sensitivity in the food context-A scoping review. J Texture Stud 2023. [PMID: 38014904 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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In contrast to taste sensitivity, the assessment of texture or tactile sensitivity has received relatively little attention in the food context. Texture plays an important role in food preferences and food intake, and individual differences make it important to understand physiological drivers of perception as tactile sensitivity. The multi-dimensional and dynamic aspects of texture perception suggest there is not one single method that can explain individual differences. This scoping review aims to systematically map methods assessing tactile sensitivity, in the context of food, highlighting differences in approach and implementation. Eligibility criteria included papers describing methods to assess individual differences in tactile sensitivity, that involved human participants and the context was relevant to food behavior. Sources are peer-reviewed publications of original research in English. In mapping the methods, we assessed how they relate to food texture parameters (mechanical, geometrical, and surface) and the dynamics of breaking down (touch with hand, first bite/sip, oral processing, residual or after-swallowing sensations). We also review other parameters associated (oral processing, preference, diet and food intake behavior). The literature in this relatively young area is still very fragmented and it is difficult to have a clear picture regarding best practices or recommendations for the measurement of tactile sensitivity in the food context. Future studies should aim to methodological harmonization for application in the food behavior area, with a design of experiment combining different aspects of tactile sensitivity to food, focusing on the thresholds and perceived intensity of textural parameters as well as affective and behavioral responses, and covering the whole spectrum of tactile texture perception (mechanical, geometrics, and surface), including the dynamics of perception.
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[Feeding and growth patterns in preterm children at 3-4 years of age]. NUTR HOSP 2023. [PMID: 36748415 DOI: 10.20960/nh.04244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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AIM to describe the feeding and growth patterns of preterm-born children at preschool age, considering feeding problems based on behaviours and skills, diet quality and parental feeding practices. METHODS a cross-sectional study was performed on preterm children born in Asturias (Spain) in 2016 (n = 94). When preterm-born children reached 3-4 years of age their families were asked to complete the Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale and a food frequency questionnaire to identify possible feeding problems and assess diet quality (KIDMED index), respectively. Self-reported anthropometric data were also collected to assess weight growth. Electronic health records were reviewed to gather gestational and neonatal clinical data. RESULTS feeding problems were found in 7.4 % of children and 20.2 % of parents. According to the KIDMED index, 25.5 % of children had a high-quality diet. Feeding problems were higher in children born before 32 weeks of gestation, and decreased in frequency as the gestational age increased (p = 0.030). No differences were found in parental feeding practices (p = 0.455) or diet quality according to gestational age (p = 0.399), but body weight at 3-4 years was lower in preterm-born children (p = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS feeding patterns of preterm-born children were suitable at the age of 3-4 years, but diet quality was moderate to poor in the majority of children. Follow-up of very preterm children beyond 3-4 years of age becomes necessary as they displayed more feeding problems and lower body weight.
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Junqueira P, dos Santos DLC, Lebl MCG, de Cesar MFC, dos Santos Amaral CA, Alves TC. Relationship between Anthropometric Parameters and Sensory Processing in Typically Developing Brazilian Children with a Pediatric Feeding Disorder. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13072253. [PMID: 34208820 PMCID: PMC8308362 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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In this study, we aimed to relate anthropometric parameters and sensory processing in typically developing Brazilian children diagnosed with a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). This was a retrospective study of typically developing children with a PFD. Anthropometric data were collected and indices of weight-for-age, length/height-for-age, and body mass index-for-age (BMI-for-age) were analyzed as z-scores. Sensory profile data were collected for auditory, visual, tactile, vestibular, and oral sensory processing. We included 79 medical records of children with a PFD. There were no statistically significant (p > 0.05) relationships between the anthropometric variables (weight-, length/height-, or BMI-for-age) and the sensory variables (auditory, visual, tactile, vestibular, or oral sensory processing). In conclusion, we found no relationship between anthropometric parameters and sensory processing in the sample of typically developing Brazilian children diagnosed with a PFD under study.
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- Patrícia Junqueira
- Children Development Institute, São Paulo 04537-040, Brazil; (D.L.C.d.S.); (M.C.G.L.); (M.F.C.d.C.); (C.A.d.S.A.); (T.C.A.)
- Correspondence:
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- Children Development Institute, São Paulo 04537-040, Brazil; (D.L.C.d.S.); (M.C.G.L.); (M.F.C.d.C.); (C.A.d.S.A.); (T.C.A.)
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- Children Development Institute, São Paulo 04537-040, Brazil; (D.L.C.d.S.); (M.C.G.L.); (M.F.C.d.C.); (C.A.d.S.A.); (T.C.A.)
- Graduate of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Marília 17525-900, Brazil
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Fernández-Pires P, Valera-Gran D, Hurtado-Pomares M, Espinosa-Sempere C, Sánchez-Pérez A, Juárez-Leal I, Ruiz-Carbonell MP, Peral-Gómez P, Campos-Sánchez I, Pérez-Vázquez MT, Navarrete-Muñoz EM. Sleep Duration and Quality and Sensory Reactivity in School-Aged Children: The Spanish Cross-Sectional InProS Study. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:646011. [PMID: 34291016 PMCID: PMC8286990 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.646011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background: The relationship between children's sleep and health has been widely examined; however, research focused on the link between sleep and sensory reactivity in children without medical conditions is relatively new and based on studies with small samples. Hence, we aimed at exploring the association between sleep duration and quality and prevalence of sensory reactivity in a population-based sample of children aged 3-7. Methods: We examined data on 579 school-age children from the InProS project, a cross-sectional population-based study. Children's sleep duration was classified as <10 vs. ≥10 h/day, and sleep quality was measured using the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire, defining poor quality sleep as a score of ≥0.33. The Short Sensory Profile (SSP) was used to classify children with or without sensory reactivity using the cut-off points proposed by W. Dunn for SSP total score and each SSP subscale. Prevalence ratios (PR) using Poisson multiple regression models with robust variance were estimated to examine main associations. Results: Around a third (32.6%; n = 189) slept <10 h/day and 10.4% presented poor sleep quality. The prevalence of sensory reactivity was 29.5% for total SSP (<155), 11.4% for tactile sensitivity (<30), 15% for taste/smell sensitivity (<15), 22.5% for movement sensitivity (<13), 49.1% for under-responsive/seeks sensation (<27), 44.4% for auditory filtering (<23), 12.4% for low energy/weak (<26), and 25.4% for visual/auditory sensitivity (<19). Main findings indicated that poor sleep quality was significantly associated with a greater prevalence of sensory reactivity for SSP total score (PR = 1.27; IC 95%: 1.18; 1.38), tactile sensitivity (PR = 1.09, IC95%: 1.00-1.19), taste/smell sensitivity (PR = 1.18, IC95%: 1.08-1.30), under-responsive/seeks sensation (PR = 1.28, IC95%: 1.20-1.37), auditory filtering (PR = 1.31, IC95%: 1.23-1.39), low energy/weak (PR = 1.14, IC95%: 1.04-1.25) and audiovisual sensitivity (PR = 1.15, IC95%: 1.05-1.26) scores after adjusting for potential confounders. Conclusions: In this study, we observed that poor sleep quality was statistically significantly associated with a higher prevalence of sensory reactivity as measured by the total SSP and almost all SSP subscales. To our knowledge, this is the first time that this association has been explored and reported. Further research from prospective studies is required to confirm these findings.
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Miguel Hernández University-Vice Rectorade of Institutional Relations, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Centro de Desarrollo Infantil Sentits, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Miguel Hernández University-Vice Rectorade of Institutional Relations, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.,Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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Navarrete-Muñoz EM, Fernández-Pires P, Mubarak-García C, Espinosa-Sempere C, Peral-Gómez P, Juárez-Leal I, Sánchez-Pérez A, Pérez-Vázquez MT, Hurtado-Pomares M, Valera-Gran D. Association between Body Mass Index and Sensory Processing in Childhood: InProS Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:E3684. [PMID: 33260408 PMCID: PMC7761512 DOI: 10.3390/nu12123684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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We assessed the association between body mass index (BMI) and sensory processing in 445 Spanish children aged 3-7 from the InProS project. Child sensory processing was measured using the short sensory profile (SSP); an atypical sensory performance was defined as an SSP total score <155 and scores of tactile sensitivity <30; taste/smell sensitivity <15; movement sensitivity <13; under-responsive/seeks sensation <27; auditory filtering <23; low energy/weak <26; and visual/auditory sensitivity <19. The BMI was calculated according to the cutoffs by the World Health Organization for children aged 0-5 and 5-19 years. We used multiple Poisson regression models with robust variance to obtain prevalence ratios (PR). No associations between children's overweight and obesity and the prevalence of atypical sensory outcomes were observed. A one-point increase in BMI was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of atypical tactile sensitivity (PR = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.02; 1.12). A statistically marginal association was also observed for atypical total SSP (PR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.00; 1.07) and atypical movement sensitivity (PR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.00; 1.10). To our knowledge, this is the first time the association between children's BMI and sensory processing has been reported. Our findings suggest that sensory processing issues may play a part in the complex context of childhood obesity. Further research is required to confirm these findings.
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- Eva-María Navarrete-Muñoz
- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
- Vicerrectorado de Relaciones Institucionales de la Universidad Miguel Hernández, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
- Vicerrectorado de Relaciones Institucionales de la Universidad Miguel Hernández, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (E.-M.N.-M.); (C.E.-S.); (P.P.-G.); (I.J.-L.); (A.S.-P.)
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (P.F.-P.); (C.M.-G.); (M.-T.P.-V.)
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