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Torales J, Barrios I, Melgarejo O, Ruiz Díaz N, O'Higgins M, Navarro R, Amarilla D, Almirón-Santacruz J, González-Urbieta I, Caycho-Rodríguez T, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A. Hope, resilience and subjective happiness among general population of Paraguay in the post COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2024; 70:489-497. [PMID: 38059364 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231216342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Positive mental health includes not only the absence of mental disorders but also the presence of subjective well-being, good coping strategies for life stress, and strategies for adapting to community life. It is well known that the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged mental health in general population worldwide. However, research has not measured protective factors for mental health in the general population after the declared end of pandemic by the World Health Organization. METHODS This observational, cross-sectional study surveyed 591 Paraguayan participants aged ⩾18 years, who were recruited through an online survey. Demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status were collected as well as mental health and validated tools for hope, resilience, subjective happiness were administered. RESULTS Of the participants, 81.6% were women, 54% were married or in a relationship and 90.7% reported an university education. The main source of stress was economic issues (30.3%). A total of 22.7% had been previously diagnosed with a mental disorder, 22.2% had consulted a mental health professional and 10.8% had consumed prescription drugs. 42.6% reported flourishing, 36.2% reported moderate and 21.2% reported languishing mental health. CONCLUSIONS This large survey has shown that most of participants reported a flourishing mental health with high ratings at hope, resilience, and subjective happiness scales. Also, the main sources of stress were economic issues, not consequently related to the pandemic. This may add evidences to the international debate on the long term effects of the global pandemic and probably suggests that recovery processes have been collectively adopted in Paraguay.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Statistics, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, Santa Rosa del Aguaray Campus, Santa Rosa del Aguaray, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Neuroscience, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
- Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Torales J, Barrios I, Tullo-Gómez JE, Melgarejo O, Gómez N, Riego V, Navarro R, García O, Figueredo P, Almirón-Santacruz J, Caycho-Rodríguez T, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A. Suicides among Children and Adolescents in Paraguay: An 18-year National Exploratory Study (2004-2022). Int J Soc Psychiatry 2023; 69:1649-1657. [PMID: 37092764 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231169656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Suicide and suicide attempts are impacting events for patients and their relatives, and these behaviors are still taboo among adults and may be even more traumatic when involving children and adolescents. AIM In this study we aimed to describe suicide rates among children and adolescents in Paraguay over the last decades as well as associated factors such as sociodemographic characteristics and methods used for suicide. METHODS This was an observational and exploratory study describing the frequency and characteristics of suicide among children and adolescents in Paraguay between 2004 and 2022. Official records of all deaths by suicide were reviewed, and statistical analyses were performed. In addition, an attempt was made to predict the number of suicides in the next 5 years using a mathematical model based on simple linear regression. RESULTS In the 18-year period observed, 940 suicides among children and adolescents were recorded. The mean age was 15.05 ± 1.8 years old. Of these, 51.17% were male, 74.6% were from urban areas, and 22.2% were from the Greater Asunción and Central Department of Paraguay. The most frequently used method of suicide was intentional self-inflicted injury by hanging, strangulation, or suffocation, which all represented 75.3% of the cases. Our mathematical modeling based on simple linear regression determined that the expected yearly number of national suicides in the pediatric population for the following years, from 2023 to 2027, will range between 72 and 81. CONCLUSION This study is the first large national epidemiological report on the emerging issue of suicide among children and adolescents in Paraguay. It may be a relevant source of information for mental health professionals, health authorities, and decision makers to develop national prevention strategies and actions against suicide among youths.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Statistics, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, Santa Rosa del Aguaray Campus, Santa Rosa del Aguaray, Paraguay
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- General Directorate of Strategic Health Information, Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Neuroscience, Fundação do ABC., Santo André, SP, Brazil
- Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Torales J, Barrios I, Estigarribia G, Sequera G, Almirón-Santacruz J, O'Higgins M, Navarro R, Melgarejo O, González-Urbieta I, Caycho-Rodríguez T, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Bhugra D. The Chikungunya anxiety scale (CHIKAS): Development, validation, and relationship between its items and illness-related factors. Ind Psychiatry J 2023; 32:S117-S126. [PMID: 38370942 PMCID: PMC10871425 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_210_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background Paraguay has recently experienced an exponential increase in chikungunya cases, leading to psychological distress, particularly anxiety. Aim To develop and validate the Chikungunya Anxiety Scale (CHIKAS). Materials and Methods An initial scale of 18 items was used, which was subjected to validation by expert judgment to obtain 14 items. To determine construct validity, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) have been employed, and internal and convergent validity were determined. Demographic, socioeconomic, and health status data were also collected. Results The study included 974 participants. The final scale consisted of 12 items with evidence of a two-factor model (psychological and physical). The internal validity was good (McDonald's omega = 0.882). The CFA showed good adjustment indices. Regarding participant characteristics, a relationship was found between anxiety due to chikungunya and gender, employment, mental diagnosis, medication use, and chikungunya infection. Conclusion The final 12-item CHIKAS had strong psychometric properties and was a two-factor model.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo
- Regional Institute for Health Research, National University of Caaguazú, Coronel Oviedo
- Scholl of Medical Sciences, Universidad Sudamericana, Pedro Juan Caballero
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- Scholl of Medical Sciences, Universidad Sudamericana, Pedro Juan Caballero
- Department of Statistics, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, Santa Rosa del Aguaray Campus, Santa Rosa del Aguaray
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- Regional Institute for Health Research, National University of Caaguazú, Coronel Oviedo
- Department of Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, Santa Rosa del Aguaray Campus, Santa Rosa del Aguaray
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- Directorate of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo
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- Department of Neuroscience, Fundação do ABC, Santo André
- Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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Salamanca FM, Zepeda-Rodríguez Z, Diñeiro L, Escrivá MM, Herrero R, Navarro R, Valentín JL. Introducing "MEW2" Software: A Tool to Analyze MQ-NMR Experiments for Elastomers. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4058. [PMID: 37896302 PMCID: PMC10609784 DOI: 10.3390/polym15204058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Low-field time-domain proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is an attractive and powerful tool for studying the structure and dynamics of elastomers. The existence of crosslinks and other topological constraints in rubber matrices (entanglements and filler-rubber interactions, among others) renders the fast segmental fluctuations of the polymeric chains non-isotropic, obtaining nonzero residual dipolar couplings, which is the main observable of MQ-NMR experiments. A new software, Multiple quantum nuclear magnetic resonance analyzer for Elastomeric Networks v2 (MEW2), provides a new tool to facilitate the study of the molecular structure of elastomeric materials. This program quantitatively analyzes two different sets of experimental data obtained in the same experiment, which are dominated by multiple-quantum coherence and polymer dynamics. The proper quantification of non-coupled network defects (dangling chain ends, loops, etc.) allows the analyzer to normalize the multiple quantum intensity, obtaining a build-up curve that contains the structural information without any influence from the rubber dynamics. Finally, it provides the spatial distribution of crosslinks using a fast Tikhonov regularization process based on a statistical criterion. As a general trend, this study provides an automatic solution to a tedious procedure of analysis, demonstrating a new tool that accelerates the calculations of network structure using 1H MQ-NMR low-field time-domain experiments for elastomeric compounds.
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- Fernando M Salamanca
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Torales J, Malvido K, Vázquez MA, Barrios I, Almirón-Santacruz J, Navarro R, O'higgins M, Casas G, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, González-Urbieta I. Dermatitis Artefacta: A Practical Guide for Diagnosis and Management. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2023; 31:17-23. [PMID: 37843085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Dermatitis artefacta (DA) is a psycho-dermatologic condition based on patients' behavioral patterns, characterized by an intentional production of cutaneous lesions on their own skin. The clinical presentation can be highly variable. Patients with DA seldom seek psychological support or psychiatric consultation. More often, they seek help from their primary care physician or dermatologist. This review article aims to provide a practical guide for the diagnosis and management of AD and affected patients. A broad literature search was performed using the PubMed and Google Scholar electronic online databases, using key words "dermatitis artefacta", "diagnosis", "management", and "psychodermatology". The search was limited to English and Spanish language articles and was supplemented with themed books and book chapters. DA can occur in a variety of clinical presentations, and physicians should suspect DA in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders or extensive use of healthcare services. The ultimate goal of DA treatment may be a proper referral to mental health services. However, the prognosis is poor even when successful mental health referrals are achieved, with low recovery rates. A useful approach may include the suggestion that a mental health provider can help with the anxiety and the distress generated by the lesions: in this case in this case it will be crucial to discuss this with the mental health provider after obtaining informed consent from the patient. Considering the difficulty in promoting patients' adherence to treatment, the ideal setting for DA treatment is a psycho-dermatologic clinic, where both dermatologic and psychological interventions can be seamlessly integrated.
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- Israel González-Urbieta, MD, North East London NHS Foundation Trust , London , United Kingdom;
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Butrón-Bris B, Lladó I, Gallo E, Navarro R, Rodríguez-Jiménez P, Delgado-Jiménez Y. Wide Excision in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Does it Modify the Course of Disease. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2023:S0001-7310(23)00344-7. [PMID: 37172896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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There is a lack of studies assessing whether wide excision surgery in hidradenitis suppurativa affected areas is useful for the global control of the hidradenitis suppurativa. We aimed to find whether surgery results were a better global control on the disease activity in both, the area where the surgery is performed and distant areas. We evaluated the disease course of 17 patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who underwent wide excision of complex fistula tracts between October 2018 and January 2022 at the Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid. We found that wide excision of complex fistulas produces an overall positive effect on the inflammatory activity in hidradenitis suppurativa that may be important to achieve an adequate control of the disease.
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- B Butrón-Bris
- Dermatology Department. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain.
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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Rodríguez-Jiménez P, Reymundo-Jiménez A, Delgado-Jiménez Y, Gallo E, Navarro R, Vargas E, Castillo V, Hernández I, Torres E, Rodríguez-Campo F, Tejera-Vaquerizo A. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Elderly Melanoma Patients: A Real Practice Cohort. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2023; 114:T462-T466. [PMID: 37030564 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Torales J, González-Urbieta I, Barrios I, Waisman-Campos M, Terrazas-Landivar A, Viola L, Caycho-Rodríguez T, Melgarejo O, Navarro R, García O, Almirón-Santacruz J, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A. “Pandemic Fatigue” in South America: A Multi-Center Report from Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13030444. [PMID: 36979253 PMCID: PMC10046533 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13030444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a heavy impact on daily life, leading to physical and psychosocial consequences. Nowadays, clinicians and health researchers are particularly interested in describing and facing the long-term effects of COVID-19, also known as “long-COVID syndrome”. Pandemic fatigue has been defined as a cluster of demotivation, tiredness, and psychological effects that emerge gradually over time after the infection or through the adoption of the recommended measures to combat it. In this study, we report the findings of a large survey conducted in South America involving 1448 participants (mean age: 33.9 ± 11.2 years old) from Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Peru, and Paraguay. An online survey was launched through the common social media based on a specific assessment aimed to detect the prevalence of pandemic fatigue and associated factors. Socio-demographic characteristics, medical, and personal information were collected; the Pandemic Fatigue Scale (PFS) and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) were also administered. We found mid-levels of pandemic fatigue among respondents (21.7 ± 7.95 score at PFS) as well as significant anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic (1.56 ± 2.76 score at CAS). In addition, pandemic fatigue was significantly associated with the experience of the loss of a relative/friend due to COVID-19, anxiety related to the infection, and reliance on social media as a primary source of information on the pandemic. Vaccination significantly reduced the levels of fatigue among respondents. Our findings may add to the international debate regarding the long-term health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies to manage them in the general population of South America.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo 001511, Paraguay
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo 001511, Paraguay
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- Department of Statistics, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, Santa Rosa del Aguaray Campus, Santa Rosa del Aguaray 001511, Paraguay
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Fleni, Buenos Aires 2325, Argentina
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires 1699, Argentina
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health Center, Universidad Domingo Savio, Santa Cruz de la Sierra 0701, Bolivia
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, Asociación Española, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo 001511, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo 001511, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo 001511, Paraguay
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo 001511, Paraguay
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- Department of Neuroscience, Fundação do ABC, Santo André 19802-300, SP, Brazil
- Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 13566-590, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0881736368
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Boechi LC, Encina Benítez FL, Rodas Jara RL, Rodas Jara LR, Villagra MDR, Báez D, Navarro R, Almirón-Santacruz J, Barrios I, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Torales J. Tecnologías para la Evaluación, Diagnóstico y Tratamiento del Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad: Una Revisión Preliminar e Integradora. Rev cient cienc salud 2023. [DOI: 10.53732/rccsalud/2023.e5301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Rodríguez-Jiménez P, Reymundo-Jiménez A, Delgado-Jiménez Y, Gallo E, Navarro R, Vargas E, Castillo V, Hernández I, Torres E, Rodríguez-Campo F, Tejera-Vaquerizo A. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Elderly Melanoma Patients: A Real Practice Cohort. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2023; 114:462-466. [PMID: 36750157 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2022.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- P Rodríguez-Jiménez
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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Pérez-Valdez C, Burillo G, Navarro R, Marcos-Fernández Á. Effect of gamma irradiation on the physical properties of poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA). POLYMER 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Navarro R, Ayala Servín N, Torales J. Diet and neurodevelopmental disorders. An Fac Cienc Méd (Asunción) 2022. [DOI: 10.18004/anales/2022.055.03.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Goldberg JL, Wipplinger C, Kirnaz S, Xia J, Sommer F, Meng A, Schwarz J, Giantini-Larsen A, Meaden RM, Sugino R, Gadjradj P, Medary B, Carnevale JA, Navarro R, Tsiouris AJ, Hussain I, Härtl R. Clinical Significance of Redundant Nerve Roots in Patients with Lumbar Stenosis Undergoing Minimally Invasive Tubular Decompression. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e868-e876. [PMID: 35598849 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common indication for surgery in the elderly. Preoperative radiographic evaluation of patients with LSS often reveals redundant nerve roots (RNRs). The clinical significance of RNRs is uncertain. RNRs have not been studied in the setting of minimally invasive surgery. This study investigates the relationship between RNRs and clinical outcomes after minimally invasive tubular decompression. METHODS Chart review was performed for patients with degenerative LSS who underwent minimally invasive decompression. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging parameters were assessed, and patient-reported outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS Fifty-four patients underwent surgery performed at an average of 1.8 ± 0.8 spinal levels. Thirty-one patients (57%) had RNRs. Patients with RNRs were older (median = 72 years vs. 66 years, P = 0.050), had longer median symptom duration (32 months vs. 15 months, P < 0.01), and had more levels operated on (2.1 vs. 1.4; P < 0.01). The median follow-up after surgery was 2 months (range = 1.3-12 months). Preoperative and postoperative patient-reported outcomes were similar based on RNR presence. Patients without RNRs had larger lumbar cross-sectional areas (CSAs) (median = 121 mm2 vs. 95 mm2, P = 0.014) and the index-level CSA (52 mm2 vs. 34 mm2, P = 0.007). The CSA was not correlated with RNR morphology or location. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative RNRs are associated with increased age, symptom duration, and lumbar stenosis severity. Patients improved after minimally invasive decompression regardless of RNR presence. RNR presence had no effect on short-term clinical outcomes. Further study is required to assess their long-term significance.
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- Jacob L Goldberg
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Dios Caputto MD, Navarro R, Valentín JL, Marcos‐Fernández Á. Chemical upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste: Moving to a circular model. Journal of Polymer Science 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20220137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- María Dolores Dios Caputto
- Department of Physics of Polymers, Elastomers and Energy Applications Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP‐CSIC) Madrid Spain
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- Department of Physics of Polymers, Elastomers and Energy Applications Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP‐CSIC) Madrid Spain
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- Department of Physics of Polymers, Elastomers and Energy Applications Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP‐CSIC) Madrid Spain
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- Department of Physics of Polymers, Elastomers and Energy Applications Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP‐CSIC) Madrid Spain
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Alves da Silva Zunini PA, Passamani Borges G, Almeida Tonon JH, Nishimura R, Barrios I, O'Higgins M, Ruíz-Díaz N, Almirón-Santacruz J, Navarro R, Ventrigliio A, Torales J, Sousa Martins-da-Silva A, Castaldelli-Maia JM. Consumo de cannabis y desarrollo de psicosis o esquizofrenia, análisis de la legislación actual y mapeo regional: una revisión sistemática. Medicina Clínica y Social 2022. [DOI: 10.52379/mcs.v6i2.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Introducción: la relación entre el consumo de cannabis y la aparición de síntomas psicóticos está suficientemente fundamentada. La legalización y/o despenalización del cannabis podría aumentar la frecuencia y la cantidad de su consumo entre sus usuarios. Objetivo: esta revisión sistemática pretende resumir los hallazgos de los estudios que investigaron el riesgo, la precocidad y la intensidad de la psicosis en los consumidores de cannabis, teniendo en cuenta el estado de legalización y/o despenalización del consumo de cannabis en diferentes países. Metodología: fueron incluidos artículos publicados hasta mayo de 2018, en lengua inglesa, portuguesa y española, todos extraídos de las bases de datos PubMed y SciELO, respetando los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Resultados: se incluyeron 19 estudios de 18 países. La relación entre el consumo de cannabis y el inicio de síntomas psicóticos estuvo suficientemente fundamentada. Sin embargo, no hubo datos que respaldaran un aumento en el riesgo, la precocidad o la intensidad de la psicosis en los consumidores de cannabis de países con niveles más altos de legalización/despenalización del uso de cannabis hasta la fecha del presente estudio. Conclusión: el consumo de cannabis está asociado con el desarrollo de psicosis. Hasta el momento, no hay datos que indiquen un aumento en la precocidad, el riesgo o la intensidad de la psicosis en usuarios de cannabis, debido a la legalización o despenalización del uso de cannabis. Sin embargo, la ausencia de datos hasta la fecha no excluye estas posibilidades, ya que ninguno de los estudios analizados en esta revisión evaluó específicamente los efectos de las políticas de legalización/despenalización en esos resultados. Por ello, los estudios prospectivos centrados en los efectos de las políticas de legalización o despenalización deben llevarse a cabo en países como Canadá, España, los Estados Unidos de América (algunos estados), los Países Bajos y Uruguay.
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Torales J, Almirón-Santacruz J, Barrios I, O'Higgins M, Melgarejo O, Navarro R, González I, Jafferany M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A. "Cocaine Bugs": Implications for Primary Care Providers. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2022; 24. [PMID: 35213942 DOI: 10.4088/pcc.21cr03019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Julio Torales
- National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay.,Corresponding author: Julio Torales, MSc, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, Avda. Mariscal López y Coronel Cazal, Campus de la UNA, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, Brazil.,Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Torales J, Insaurralde A, Ríos-González C, O’Higgins M, Navarro R, Ayala-Servín N, Almirón-Santacruz J, Aquino-Arrúa A, Balbuena-Monges H, Guerra-Aquino F, Ortega-Cano I, Barrios I, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Ruíz Díaz N. Anxiety in pandemic: epidemiological characteristics of anxiety disorders seen through telepsychiatry in a university hospital. Rev Nac (Itauguá) 2021. [DOI: 10.18004/rdn2021.dic.02.018.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Torales J, Insaurralde A, Ríos-González C, Ruíz Díaz N, Navarro R, Ayala-Servín N, Almirón-Santacruz J, Gamarra-Vega E, Segovia-Cañete A, Vera-Toledo H, Barrios I, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, O’Higgins M. Association between urban/rural background and the development of depressive spectrum disorders: an experience from telepsychiatry. Rev Nac (Itauguá) 2021. [DOI: 10.18004/rdn2021.dic.02.054.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Falcón-Torres PD, Morales-Segoviano AG, Martínez-Salazar AA, Ortiz-Aldaco MG, Navarro R, Marcos-Fernández Á, Ramírez-Hernández A, Moreno KJ, Báez JE. Terpenes versus linear alkyl substituents: effect of the terminal groups on the oligomers derived from poly(ε-caprolactone). Chem Pap 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01727-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Torales J, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Ayala-Servín N, Navarro R, Almirón-Santacruz J, Ruíz Díaz N, Barrios I, García O, O'Higgins M. La Telepsiquiatría como herramienta de formación para médicos residentes de Psiquiatría en Paraguay durante la pandemia de COVID-19: Un punto de vista de los profesores y de los estudiantes de postgrado. Medicina Clínica y Social 2021. [DOI: 10.52379/mcs.v5i3.218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Torales J, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Almirón-Santacruz J, Barrios I, O'Higgins M, García O, Navarro R, Melgarejo O, Jafferany M. Alopecia areata: A psychodermatological perspective. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:2318-2323. [PMID: 34449973 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune dermatological disease that could be influenced by psychological factors as part of the pathophysiology of the illness. AIMS This review article aims to report on psychodermatological and psychopathological aspects involved in the etiopathogenesis and comorbidities of AA, as well as on the psychiatric and psychological management of affected patients. METHODS We conducted a literature search on PubMed and Google Scholar from January 1980 to May 2021 employing the search terms of alopecia areata, psychological factors, psychological impact, psychodermatology, and psychopathology. All lists of references from the identified articles were screened for further relevant studies. The search was limited to English and Spanish language articles and was supplemented with themed books and book chapters. No specific quality criteria were used for the studies selection. RESULTS Several authors have found a high comorbidity rate between AA and mental disorders, concluding that stress and psychological factors are involved in both the development and exacerbation of the illness. More evidences are needed in order to describe the associations between the immune response, stress, and the physiological factors observed in AA patients. CONCLUSION AA is a complex illness characterized by multifactorial etiology. An interaction between genetic, autoimmune, hormonal, neural, and psychological factors is supposed. Psychopathological aspects of illness need to be better described and considered in the clinical setting.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil.,Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
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León-Boigues L, Navarro R, Mijangos C. Free radical nanocopolymerization in AAO porous materials: Kinetic, copolymer composition and monomer reactivity ratios. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Rodriguez-Jiménez P, Russo F, Navarro R, Gallo E, Delgado JY. Modified S-Reinforced Suture in Dermatologic Surgery. A Novel Alternative for Lower Leg Defects. J Cutan Med Surg 2021; 25:652-653. [PMID: 34213974 DOI: 10.1177/12034754211024163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- P Rodriguez-Jiménez
- 1651796906 Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Clinica Privada Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain
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- 1651796906 Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- 1651796906 Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- 1651796906 Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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Rubio Hernández-Sampelayo A, Navarro R, Marcos-Fernández Á. Preparation of High Molecular Weight Poly(urethane-urea)s Bearing Deactivated Diamines. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1914. [PMID: 34207525 PMCID: PMC8229936 DOI: 10.3390/polym13121914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The synthesis of poly(urethane-urea) (PUUs) bearing deactivated diamines within the backbone polymer chain is presented. Several deactivated diamines present interesting properties for several applications in the biomaterial field due to their attractive biocompatibility. Through an activation with Chloro-(trimethyl)silane (Cl-TMS) during the polymerization reaction, the reactivity of these diamines against diisocyanates was triggered, leading to PUUs with high performance. Indeed, through this activation protocol, the obtained molecular weights and mechanical features increased considerably respect to PUUs prepared following the standard conditions. In addition, to demonstrate the feasibility and versatility of this synthetic approach, diisocyanate with different reactivity were also addressed. The experimental work is supported by calculations of the electronic parameters of diisocyanate and diamines, using quantum mechanical methods.
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- Alejandra Rubio Hernández-Sampelayo
- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.R.H.-S.); (Á.M.-F.)
- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado de la UNED, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), C/Bravo Murillo, 38, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.R.H.-S.); (Á.M.-F.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for “Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy” (SUSPLAST-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.R.H.-S.); (Á.M.-F.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for “Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy” (SUSPLAST-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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Barrios I, Jafferany M, Ruíz Diáz N, García O, Almirón-Santacruz J, O’Higgins M, Figueredo P, Amarilla D, Rojas R, Báez H, Navarro R, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Villalba-Arias J, Torales J. The Spanish version of the Skin Picking Impact Scale (SPIS) and its Short form (SPIS-S). Medicina Clínica y Social 2021. [DOI: 10.52379/mcs.v5i2.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The Skin Picking Impact Scale (SPIS) is a self-report rating scale that assess the psychosocial impact of excoriation disorder. In this study the SPIS was translated into Spanish and its reliability was measured. Similarly, its short version (SPIS-S) has been translated and tested. Methodology: The recruitment has been performed through a survey launched on social media. All subjects were older than18 years and self-reported being diagnosed with an excoriation disorder. 281 individuals were rated for the validation analysis. SPIS has been translated into Spanish and validated through an. Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analysis. Participants have been also scored with the Skin Picking Scale-Revised (SPS-R). Results: On factor at the exploratory factorial analysis has a raw eigenvalue greater than 1, with 65.5% of total variance. The confirmatory analysis confirmed that the scale is one-dimensional. Cronbach’s alpha also confirmed a good internal consistency (?=0.934 for the SPIS and ?=0.882 for the SPIS-S). Scores between the two scales (SPIS and the SPS-R) have shown a good convergence (r=0.592, p<0.0001). Conclusion: The Spanish version of SPIS and its short version show good psychometric properties and adequately reproduce the one-dimensional model of the original English version.
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Bernal-Ortega P, Bernal MM, Blume A, González-Jiménez A, Posadas P, Navarro R, Valentín JL. Sulfur-Modified Carbon Nanotubes for the Development of Advanced Elastomeric Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:821. [PMID: 33800114 PMCID: PMC7962203 DOI: 10.3390/polym13050821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The outstanding properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) present some limitations when introduced into rubber matrices, especially when these nano-particles are applied in high-performance tire tread compounds. Their tendency to agglomerate into bundles due to van der Waals interactions, the strong influence of CNT on the vulcanization process, and the adsorptive nature of filler-rubber interactions contribute to increase the energy dissipation phenomena on rubber-CNT compounds. Consequently, their expected performance in terms of rolling resistance is limited. To overcome these three important issues, the CNT have been surface-modified with oxygen-bearing groups and sulfur, resulting in an improvement in the key properties of these rubber compounds for their use in tire tread applications. A deep characterization of these new materials using functionalized CNT as filler was carried out by using a combination of mechanical, equilibrium swelling and low-field NMR experiments. The outcome of this research revealed that the formation of covalent bonds between the rubber matrix and the nano-particles by the introduction of sulfur at the CNT surface has positive effects on the viscoelastic behavior and the network structure of the rubber compounds, by a decrease of both the loss factor at 60 °C (rolling resistance) and the non-elastic defects, while increasing the crosslink density of the new compounds.
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- Pilar Bernal-Ortega
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (P.P.); (R.N.)
- Department of Elastomer Technology and Engineering, University of Twente, Driener-Iolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands;
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia, Politecnico di Torino, 15121 Alessandria, Italy;
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- Department of Elastomer Technology and Engineering, University of Twente, Driener-Iolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands;
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- Materials Science and Engineering Area, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán s/n, 28933 Móstoles, Spain;
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (P.P.); (R.N.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (P.P.); (R.N.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (P.P.); (R.N.)
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Valentín JL, Pérez-Aparicio R, Fernandez-Torres A, Posadas P, Herrero R, Salamanca FM, Navarro R, Saiz-Rodríguez L. ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION OF RECYCLED RUBBER FROM END-OF-LIFE TIRES. Rubber Chemistry and Technology 2020. [DOI: 10.5254/rct.20.79963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT
There are currently many well-established applications for recycled rubber from end-of-life tires (ELT), but it is essential to investigate and seek new approaches to enhance the value of these products. Recent developments in new technologies and innovative recycling and devulcanization processes have opened up new perspectives for ELT crumb rubber. To promote the use of these products in newly added value applications, it is essential to develop and optimize methods that allow the characterization of parameters related to the ultimate properties of potential final applications. In this respect, a novel characterization methodology based on advanced 1H double-quantum (DQ) nuclear magnetic resonance experiments has been applied for the first time to quantify the key parameters that characterize the structure of ELT crumb rubber after diverse recycling processes: from simple mechanical grinding to complex devulcanization methods. This experimental approach enables the quantification of parameters that define the network structure of rubber, such as the nonelastic network defects (sol fraction, dangling chain ends, loops), the cross-link density, and the heterogeneity of the network, directly from rubber granulate and powder (without any additional sample preparation steps), overcoming most of the drawbacks and uncertainties that limit the application of traditional rubber characterization methods (e.g., equilibrium swelling experiments). By applying this experimental approach, it is possible to identify and quantify the actual technical limits for a complete selective devulcanization process of ELT crumb rubber.
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- J. L. Valentín
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Briz-López EM, Navarro R, Martínez-Hernández H, Téllez-Jurado L, Marcos-Fernández Á. Design and Synthesis of Bio-Inspired Polyurethane Films with High Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12112727. [PMID: 33213051 PMCID: PMC7698539 DOI: 10.3390/polym12112727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In the present work, the synthesis of segmented polyurethanes functionalized with catechol moieties within the hard or the soft segment is presented. For this purpose, a synthetic route of a new catechol diol was designed. The direct insertion of this catechol-free derivative into the rigid phase led to segmented polyurethanes with low performance (σmax ≈ 4.5 MPa). Nevertheless, when the derivative was formally located within the soft segment, the mechanical properties of the corresponding functionalized polyurethane improved considerably (σmax ≈ 16.3 MPa), owing to a significant increase in the degree of polymerization. It is proposed that this difference in reactivity could probably be attributed to a hampering effect of this catecholic ring during the polyaddition reaction. To corroborate this hypothesis, a protection of the aromatic ring was carried out, blocking the hampering effect and avoiding secondary reactions. The polyurethane bearing the protected catechol showed the highest molecular weight and the highest stress at break described to date (σmax ≈ 66.1 MPa) for these kind of catechol-functionalized polyurethanes. Therefore, this new approach allows for the obtention of high-performance polyurethane films and can be applied in different sectors, benefiting from the molecular adhesion introduced by the catechol ring.
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- Eva Marina Briz-López
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-ESIQIE, Dpto. Ing. En Metalurgia y Materiales, UPALM-Zacatenco, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico; (E.M.B.-L.); (H.M.-H.); (L.T.-J.)
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
- Interdisciplinary Platform for “Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy” (SUSPLAST-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-91-56-22-900
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-ESIQIE, Dpto. Ing. En Metalurgia y Materiales, UPALM-Zacatenco, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico; (E.M.B.-L.); (H.M.-H.); (L.T.-J.)
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-ESIQIE, Dpto. Ing. En Metalurgia y Materiales, UPALM-Zacatenco, 07738 Mexico City, Mexico; (E.M.B.-L.); (H.M.-H.); (L.T.-J.)
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
- Interdisciplinary Platform for “Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy” (SUSPLAST-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Torales J, Ruiz Díaz N, Ventriglio A, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Barrios I, García O, Navarro R, González-Urbieta I, O'Higgins M, Jafferany M. Hair-pulling disorder (Trichotillomania): Etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment in a nutshell. Dermatol Ther 2020; 34:e13466. [PMID: 33015928 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hair-pulling disorder (Trichotillomania) is a disabling mental disorder. Patient's behavior is characterized by the recurrent pulling of own hair with hair loss and a marked dysfunction in various areas of daily life. Trichotillomania is a relatively common disorder with pediatric onset, often associated with significant morbidity, comorbidity, and functional decline. Surprisingly, children or adolescents have been little studied in the research studies on the pathophysiology and psychopathology of trichotillomania. Furthermore, more evidences regarding the effective and evidence-based pharmacological interventions for the treatment of this condition are encouraged. This narrative review will report on the etiopathogenesis and clinical manifestations of trichotillomania including criteria for diagnosis and treatment issues of this complex mental disorder.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil.,Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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Navarro R, Rubio Hernández-Sampelayo A, Adem E, Marcos-Fernández A. Effect of electron beam irradiation on the properties of poly(tetramethylene oxide) and a poly(tetramethylene oxide)-based polyurethane. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Navarro R, Seoane-Rivero R, Cuevas JM, Marcos-Fernandez Á. A novel strategy to polyurethanes with improved mechanical properties by photoactivation of amidocoumarin moieties. RSC Adv 2020; 10:29935-29944. [PMID: 35518219 PMCID: PMC9056287 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra06372j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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An attractive strategy involving photodimerization of a novel amidocoumarin moiety is presented to prepare polyurethane coatings with excellent mechanical properties. Two families of polyurethanes containing these chromophore units into soft or hard segments were easily synthesized by inserting a small fraction of amidocoumarin-diol (5 wt% or 10 wt%). A systematic study has been carried out comparing hard segment, chromophore content and the influence of this amidocoumarin unit within the hard or soft segment. For all synthetized polymers, mechanical properties of the coatings have been evaluated before and after an excitation of the coumarin units with UV light. The results show that the insertion of coumarin into the hard segment leads to a considerable improvement of the mechanical properties after irradiation. Additionally, the photochemical activity of amidocoumarin was studied by UV-Vis and Raman spectroscopies. An attractive strategy involving photodimerization of a novel amidocoumarin moiety is presented to prepare polyurethane coatings with excellent mechanical properties.![]()
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- Rodrigo Navarro
- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC) Juan de la Cierva 3 Madrid 28006 Spain .,Interdisciplinary Platform for "Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy" (SUSPLAST-CSIC) Madrid Spain
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Ed. 202 Zamudio E-487170 Spain
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Ed. 202 Zamudio E-487170 Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC) Juan de la Cierva 3 Madrid 28006 Spain .,Interdisciplinary Platform for "Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy" (SUSPLAST-CSIC) Madrid Spain
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Seoane-Rivero R, Ruiz-Bilbao E, Navarro R, Laza JM, Cuevas JM, Artetxe B, Gutiérrez-Zorrilla JM, Vilas-Vilela JL, Marcos-Fernandez Á. Structural Characterization of Mono and Dihydroxylated Umbelliferone Derivatives. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25153497. [PMID: 32751979 PMCID: PMC7436329 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Coumarin derivatives are a class of compounds with a pronounced wide range of applications, especially in biological activities, in the medicine, pharmacology, cosmetics, coatings and food industry. Their potential applications are highly dependent on the nature of the substituents attached to their nucleus. These substituents modulate their photochemical and photophysical properties, as well as their interactions in their crystalline form, which largely determines the final field of application. Therefore, in this work a series of mono and dihydroxylated coumarin derivatives with different chemical substituents were synthesized and characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and TGA), 1H NMR and X-Ray Diffraction to identify limitations and possibilities as a function of the molecular structure for expanding their applications in polymer science.
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- Rubén Seoane-Rivero
- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, edificio 202, E-48170 Zamudio, Spain;
- Correspondence: (R.S.-R.); (R.N.)
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Apartado 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain; (E.R.-B.); (B.A.); (J.M.G.-Z.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
- Interdisciplinary Platform for “Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy” (SUSPLAST-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (R.S.-R.); (R.N.)
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- Departamento de Química Física, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Apartado 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain; (J.M.L.); (J.L.V.-V.)
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, edificio 202, E-48170 Zamudio, Spain;
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Apartado 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain; (E.R.-B.); (B.A.); (J.M.G.-Z.)
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Apartado 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain; (E.R.-B.); (B.A.); (J.M.G.-Z.)
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- Departamento de Química Física, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Apartado 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain; (J.M.L.); (J.L.V.-V.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
- Interdisciplinary Platform for “Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy” (SUSPLAST-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Bernal-Ortega P, Bernal MM, González-Jiménez A, Posadas P, Navarro R, Valentín JL. New insight into structure-property relationships of natural rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber nanocomposites filled with MWCNT. POLYMER 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Pérez-Cutillas P, Muñoz C, Martínez-De La Puente J, Figuerola J, Navarro R, Ortuño M, Bernal LJ, Ortiz J, Soriguer RC, Berriatua E. A spatial ecology study in a high-diversity host community to understand blood-feeding behaviour in Phlebotomus sandfly vectors of Leishmania. Med Vet Entomol 2020; 34:164-174. [PMID: 31930740 DOI: 10.1111/mve.12427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Molecular studies indicate that Phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) blood feed on many vertebrate species, of which only a few are proven parasite reservoirs. Investigating sandfly vector feeding preferences is therefore important and requires taking into account the availability and accessibility of host species. In terms of the latter, it is necessary to consider the metabolic cost to the insect of reaching the host and moving on to a suitable breeding site. The present study used statistical modelling to compare the feeding patterns of Phlebotomus perniciosus (n = 150), Phlebotomus papatasi (n = 35) and Phlebotomus ariasi (n = 7) on each of an average of 30 host species in a wildlife park in Murcia, Spain. Sandfly feeding movement costs were estimated as a function of the distance and altitude gradients saved by the insect, assuming that they displayed 'site fidelity'. Most (87%) engorged females were caught <100 m from the host on which they had fed. Although the percentage of bloodmeals was highest on fallow deer (Dama dama) (30%) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) (26%), the predicted feeding probability after considering movement cost was highest for red deer and common eland (Taurotragus oryx), and positively associated with host census. These results suggest that, under similar circumstances, sandflies prefer to feed on some host species more than on others.
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- P Pérez-Cutillas
- Grupo de Erosión y Conservación de Suelos, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CEBAS-CSIC), Murcia, Spain
- Departamento de Geografía, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Regional 'Campus Mare Nostrum', Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamentode Etología y Conservación de la Biodiversidad, Estación Biológica de Doñana, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EBD-CSIC), C/ Américo Vespucio, Seville, Spain
- Ciber de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Seville, Spain
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- Departamentode Etología y Conservación de la Biodiversidad, Estación Biológica de Doñana, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EBD-CSIC), C/ Américo Vespucio, Seville, Spain
- Ciber de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Seville, Spain
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- Sección Veterinaria, Parque Zoológico Terra Natura Murcia, C/ Regidor Cayetano Gago, s/n, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Regional 'Campus Mare Nostrum', Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Regional 'Campus Mare Nostrum', Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Regional 'Campus Mare Nostrum', Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamentode Etología y Conservación de la Biodiversidad, Estación Biológica de Doñana, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EBD-CSIC), C/ Américo Vespucio, Seville, Spain
- Ciber de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Regional 'Campus Mare Nostrum', Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Bernal-Ortega P, Bernal MM, González-Jiménez A, Posadas P, Navarro R, Valentín JL. New insight into structure-property relationships of natural rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber nanocomposites filled with MWCNT. POLYMER 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122604 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Torales J, Díaz NR, Barrios I, Navarro R, García O, O'Higgins M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, Ventriglio A, Jafferany M. Psychodermatology of skin picking (excoriation disorder): A comprehensive review. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13661. [PMID: 32447793 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Excoriation disorder (ED) is a primary psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent skin picking, which may lead to self-induced cutaneous lesions and significant distress or functional impairment. The affected patient is aware of his/her self-destructive behavior but feels unable to give up this habit, despite having made repeated attempts to decrease or stop it. ED is a relatively frequent disorder, of notable heterogeneity and phenomenological complexity, accompanied by significant emotional and physical consequences. Therefore, further research is necessary to enhance the knowledge on its clinical manifestations, epidemiology, and comorbidities. This article presents an update regarding the etiopathogenesis, clinical aspects, and treatment options of ED to provide an up-to-date review for psychiatrists, dermatologists, and general practitioners.
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- Julio Torales
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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Del Moral B, Martín Gullón I, Navarro R, Galao O, Baeza F, Zornoza E, Calderón B, Rodríguez I, Arnaiz N, Romero Sánchez M, Garcés P. The Effect of Different Oxygen Surface Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes on the Electrical Resistivity and Strain Sensing Function of Cement Pastes. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2020; 10:nano10040807. [PMID: 32340208 PMCID: PMC7221700 DOI: 10.3390/nano10040807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Different studies in the literature indicate the effectiveness of CNTs as reinforcing materials in cement-matrix composites due to their high mechanical strength. Nevertheless, their incorporation into cement presents some difficulties due to their tendency to agglomerate, yielding a non-homogeneous dispersion in the paste mix that results in a poor cement-CNTs interaction. This makes the surface modification of the CNTs by introducing functional groups on the surface necessary. In this study, three different treatments for incorporating polar oxygen functional groups onto the surface of carbon nanotubes have been carried out, with the objective of evaluating the influence of the type and oxidation degree on the mechanical and electrical properties and in strain-sensing function of cement pastes containing CNTs. One treatment is in liquid phase (surface oxidation with HNO3/H2SO4), the second is in gas phase (O3 treatment at 25 and 160 °C), and a third is a combination of gas-phase O3 treatment plus NaOH liquid phase. The electrical conductivity of cement pastes increased with O3- and O3-NaOH-treated CNTs with respect to non-treated ones. Furthermore, the oxygen functionalization treatments clearly improve the strain sensing performance of the CNT-cement pastes, particularly in terms of the accuracy of the linear correlation between the resistance and the stress, as well as the increase in the gage factor from 28 to 65. Additionally, the incorporation of either non-functionalized or functionalized CNTs did not produce any significant modification of the mechanical properties of CNTs. Therefore, the functionalization of CNTs favours the de-agglomeration of CNTs in the cement matrix and consequently, the electrical conductivity, without affecting the mechanical behaviour.
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- B. Del Moral
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (B.D.M.); (R.N.); (O.G.); (F.J.B.); (E.Z.)
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- Applynano Solutions, S.L. Scientific Park of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (I.M.G.); (B.C.); (I.R.); (N.A.); (M.D.R.S.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (B.D.M.); (R.N.); (O.G.); (F.J.B.); (E.Z.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (B.D.M.); (R.N.); (O.G.); (F.J.B.); (E.Z.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (B.D.M.); (R.N.); (O.G.); (F.J.B.); (E.Z.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (B.D.M.); (R.N.); (O.G.); (F.J.B.); (E.Z.)
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- Applynano Solutions, S.L. Scientific Park of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (I.M.G.); (B.C.); (I.R.); (N.A.); (M.D.R.S.)
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- Applynano Solutions, S.L. Scientific Park of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (I.M.G.); (B.C.); (I.R.); (N.A.); (M.D.R.S.)
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- Applynano Solutions, S.L. Scientific Park of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (I.M.G.); (B.C.); (I.R.); (N.A.); (M.D.R.S.)
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- Applynano Solutions, S.L. Scientific Park of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (I.M.G.); (B.C.); (I.R.); (N.A.); (M.D.R.S.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente, s/n., 03690 Alicante, Spain; (B.D.M.); (R.N.); (O.G.); (F.J.B.); (E.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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Monterde C, Pintado-Sierra M, Navarro R, Sánchez F, Iglesias M. Effective Approach toward Conjugated Porous Organic Frameworks Based on Phenanthrene Building Blocks: Metal-Free Heterogeneous Photocatalysts. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2020; 12:15108-15114. [PMID: 32138517 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b22419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This paper reports a simple approach for the preparation of new photo-active conjugated porous polymers (CPPs) based on phenanthrene building blocks with a high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area. Starting from 2,7-diiodophenanthrene-9,10-dione and its bis-dioxolane derivative with different alkynyl comonomers, we prepared a series of CPPs by C-C Sonogashira-Hagihara coupling activated by microwaves. Moreover, we demonstrated that these functionalized CPPs after hydrolysis to the corresponding diketones show much higher BET surface areas than those obtained directly from the phenanthrene-9,10-dione monomer. Reaction of diketone-hydrolyzed polymers with 2,4-difluoro-6-hydroxybenzaldehyde yields phenantroimidazole derivatives. Indeed, these structurally robust polymers result in efficient, recyclable, heterogeneous photo-organocatalysts for the aza-Henry reaction (C-H functionalization) induced by visible-light irradiation.
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- Cristina Monterde
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, CSIC, C/ Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
- Instituto de Química Orgánica General, CSIC, C/ Juan de la Cierva, 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado, C/ Bravo Murillo, 38, Madrid 28015, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, CSIC, C/ Juan de la Cierva, 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto de Química Orgánica General, CSIC, C/ Juan de la Cierva, 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, CSIC, C/ Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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Cuevas JM, Seoane-Rivero R, Navarro R, Marcos-Fernández Á. Coumarins into Polyurethanes for Smart and Functional Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12030630. [PMID: 32164198 PMCID: PMC7182826 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Polyurethanes are of undoubted interest for the scientific community and the industry. Their outstanding versatility from tailor-made structures turns them into major polymers for use in a wide range of different applications. As with other polymers, new, emerging molecules and monomers with specific attributes can provide new functions and capabilities to polyurethanes. Natural and synthetic coumarin and its derivatives are characterised by interesting biological, photophysical and photochemical properties. Then, the polyurethanes can exploit those features of many coumarins which are present in their composition to achieve new functions and performances. This article reviews the developments in the proper use of the special properties of coumarins in polyurethanes to produce functional and smart materials that can be suitable for new specific applications.
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- José María Cuevas
- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, edificio 202, E-48170 Zamudio, Spain;
- Correspondence: (J.M.C.); (R.N.)
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, edificio 202, E-48170 Zamudio, Spain;
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
- Correspondence: (J.M.C.); (R.N.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
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Lejarazu-Larrañaga A, Molina S, Ortiz JM, Navarro R, García-Calvo E. Circular economy in membrane technology: Using end-of-life reverse osmosis modules for preparation of recycled anion exchange membranes and validation in electrodialysis. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Navarro R, García C, Rodríguez-Hernández J, Elvira C, Marcos-Fernández A, Gallardo A, Reinecke H. General approach to prepare polymers bearing pendant isocyanate groups. Polym Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0py00989j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A versatile synthetic approach for the easy preparation, under smooth reaction conditions, of diverse classes of linear polymers bearing aliphatic or aromatic isocyanate groups in the side chains is described.
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- Rodrigo Navarro
- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC)
- E-28006 Madrid
- Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC)
- E-28006 Madrid
- Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC)
- E-28006 Madrid
- Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC)
- E-28006 Madrid
- Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC)
- E-28006 Madrid
- Spain
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Jozwiak BP, O'Sullivan A, Hussain S, John S, Navarro R, Zahra K, Kumar V, Samples S, Mifsud V. Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi stroke registry (CCADSR) methodology. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Jozwiak BP, Kumar V, Hussain S, John S, Navarro R, Zahra K, O'Sullivan A, Samples S, Mifsud V. Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi stroke registry (CCADSR) young hemorrhagic strokes - Initial results. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Jozwiak BP, Kumar V, Hussain S, John S, Navarro R, Zahra K, O'Sullivan A, Samples S, Mifsud V. Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi stroke registry (CCADSR) young ischemic strokes - Initial results. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Rovira I, Morales P, Navarro R, Arguis M, Carretero M, Fita G, Gomar C, Matute P, Perdomo J, Ibañez C, Fernández A, Pereda D, Montserrat S. Adult congenital heart diseases: experience from a reference center. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Angeles G, Navarro R, Sandoval E, Blasi A, Quintana E, Perdomo J, Ibañez C, Carramiñana A, Carretero M, Arguis M, Matute P, Fita G, Gomar C, Rovira I. Coagulation management in patient with heparin induced thrombocytopenia undergoing heart transplantation: is ROTEM helpful? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Monterde C, Navarro R, Iglesias M, Sánchez F. Adamantyl-BINOL as platform for chiral porous polymer aromatic frameworks. Multiple applications as recyclable catalysts. J Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2019.07.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Linares JP, Ibañez C, Arguis M, Sandoval E, Pereda D, Carretero M, Navarro R, Matute P, Carramiñana A, López M, Fita G, Gomar C, Rovira I. Left atrial dissection: taken from darkness by transoesophageal echocardiography. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Matute P, Vasquez LM, Canudas IR, Carretero M, Arguis M, Perdomo J, Fita G, Gomar C, Navarro R, Ibanez C, Sandoval E. Extraction of implantable cardiac devices: the role of transesophageal echocardiography monitoring. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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