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Gallo-Frantz A, Jacques VLR, Sinchenko AA, Ghoneim D, Ortega L, Godard P, Renault PO, Hadj-Azzem A, Lorenzo JE, Monceau P, Thiaudière D, Grigoriev PD, Bellec E, Le Bolloc'h D. Charge density waves tuned by biaxial tensile stress. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3667. [PMID: 38693169 PMCID: PMC11063040 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47626-5] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
Abstract
The precise arrangement and nature of atoms drive electronic phase transitions in condensed matter. To explore this tenuous link, we developed a true biaxial mechanical deformation device working at cryogenic temperatures, compatible with x-ray diffraction and transport measurements, well adapted to layered samples. Here we show that a slight deformation of TbTe3 can have a dramatic influence on its Charge Density Wave (CDW), with an orientational transition from c to a driven by the a/c parameter, a tiny coexistence region near a = c, and without space group change. The CDW transition temperature Tc displays a linear dependence witha / c - 1 while the gap saturates out of the coexistence region. This behaviour is well accounted for within a tight-binding model. Our results question the relationship between gap and Tc in RTe3 systems. This method opens a new route towards the study of coexisting or competing electronic orders in condensed matter.
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- A Gallo-Frantz
- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France
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- Institut Pprime, CNRS-Université de Poitiers-ENSMA, 86962, Futuroscope-Chasseneuil Cedex, France
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- Institut Pprime, CNRS-Université de Poitiers-ENSMA, 86962, Futuroscope-Chasseneuil Cedex, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L'Orme des Merisiers, 91190, Saint-Aubin, France
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- L. D. Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow Region, 142432, Russia
- National University of Science and Technology 'MISiS', 119049, Moscow, Russia
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- CEA Grenoble, IRIG, MEM, NRS, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38000, Grenoble, France
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France
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Jiménez-Holguín J, Lozano D, Saiz-Pardo M, de Pablo D, Ortega L, Enciso S, Fernández-Tomé B, Díaz-Güemes I, Sánchez-Margallo FM, Portolés MT, Arcos D. Osteogenic-angiogenic coupled response of cobalt-containing mesoporous bioactive glasses in vivo. Acta Biomater 2024; 176:445-457. [PMID: 38190928 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.01.003] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The incorporation of cobalt ions into the composition of bioactive glasses has emerged as a strategy of interest for bone regeneration purposes. In the present work, we have designed a set of bioactive mesoporous glasses SiO2-CaO-P2O5-CoO (Co-MBGs) with different amounts of cobalt. The physicochemical changes introduced by the Co2+ ion, the in vitro effects of Co-MBGs on preosteoblasts and endothelial cells and their in vivo behaviour using them as bone grafts in a sheep model were studied. The results show that Co2+ ions neither destroy mesoporous ordering nor inhibit in vitro bioactive behaviour, exerting a dual role as network former and modifier for CoO concentrations above 3 % mol. On the other hand, the activity of Co-MBGs on MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts and HUVEC vascular endothelial cells is dependent on the concentration of CoO present in the glass. For low Co-MBGs concentrations (1mg/ml) cell viability is not affected, while the expression of osteogenic (ALP, RUNX2 and OC) and angiogenic (VEGF) genes is stimulated. For Co-MBGs concentration of 5 mg/ml, cell viability decreases as a function of the CoO content. In vivo studies show that the incorporation of Co2+ ions to the MBGs improves the bone regeneration activity of these materials, despite the deleterious effect that this ion has on bone-forming cells for any of the Co-MBG compositions studied. This contradictory effect is explained by the marked increase in angiogenesis that takes place inside the bone defect, leading to an angiogenesis-osteogenesis coupling that compensates for the partial decrease in osteoblast cells. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The development of new bone grafts implies to address the need for osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling that allows bone regeneration with viable tissue in the long term. In this sense the incorporation of cobalt ions into the composition of bioactive glasses has emerged as a strategy of great interest in this field. Due to the potential cytotoxic effect of cobalt ions, there is an important controversy regarding the suitability of their incorporation in bone grafts. In this work, we address this controversy after the implantation of cobalt-doped mesoporous bioactive glasses in a sheep model. The incorporation of cobalt ions in bioactive glasses improves the bone regeneration ability of these bone grafts, due to enhancement of the angiogenesis-osteogenesis coupling.
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- J Jiménez-Holguín
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, NANBIOSIS, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, NANBIOSIS, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, NANBIOSIS, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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Tejerina-Peces J, Bartolomé Arcilla J, De La Hoya M, Garre P, Paz Cabezas M, López de Sá A, Cabezas-Camarero S, García Paredes B, Vidal Cassinello N, Aguado C, Marquina Ospina G, Fernandez-Hinojal G, Orta A, Ortega L, Ocana Fernandez A, Pérez Segura P, Manzano Fernández A. 87P Clinical features and genetic profile of MDM2-altered solid tumors. ESMO Open 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.100945] [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: 04/05/2023] Open
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Sablot D, Leibinger F, Dutray A, Van Damme L, Nguyen Them L, Farouil G, Jebali C, Arquizan C, Ibanez-Julia MJ, Laverdure A, Allou T, Chaabane W, Fadat B, Olivier N, Smadja P, Tardieu M, Lachcar M, Mas J, Ousji A, Jurici S, Mourand I, Ferraro A, Dumitrana A, Bensalah ZM, Damon F, Tincau OA, Valverde D, Mekue-Fotso V, Bonafe A, Ortega L, Gaillard N. Is off-label thrombolysis safe and effective in a real-life primary stroke center? A retrospective analysis of data from a 5-year prospective database. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2022; 178:1079-1089. [PMID: 36336491 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2022.08.003] [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: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) use for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) varies among countries, partly due to guidelines and product labeling changes. The study aim was to identify the characteristics of patients with AIS treated with off-label IVT and to determine its safety when performed in a primary stroke center (PSC). METHODS This observational, single-center study included all consecutive patients admitted to Perpignan PSC for AIS and treated with IVT and patients transferred for EVT, between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019. Data of patients treated with IVT according to ("in-label group") or outside ("off-label") the initial guidelines and manufacturer's product specification were compared. Safety was assessed using symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (SIH) as the main adverse event. RESULTS Among the 892 patients in the database (834 screened by MRI, 93.5%), 746 were treated by IVT: 185 (24.8%) "in-label" and 561 (75.2%) "off-label". In the "off-label" group, 316 (42.4% of the cohort) had a single criterion for "off-label" use, 197 (26.4%) had two, and 48 (6.4%) had three or more criteria, without any difference in IVT safety pattern among them. SIH rates were comparable between the "off-label" and "in-label" groups (2.7% vs. 1.1%, P=0.21); early neurological deterioration and systematic adverse event due to IVT treatment were similar in the 2 groups. "Off-label" patients had higher in-hospital (8.7% vs. 3.8%, P=0.05) and 3-month mortality rates (12.1% vs 5.4%, P<0.01), but this is explained by confounding factors as they were older (76 vs 67 years, P<0.0001) and more dependent (median modified Rankin scale score 0.4 vs 0.1, P<0.0001) at admission. CONCLUSIONS "Off-label" thrombolysis for AIS seems to be safe and effective in the routine setting of a primary stroke center.
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- D Sablot
- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France; Regional Health agency of Occitanie, Montpellier, France.
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Radiology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Emergency Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Montpellier, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Radiology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Radiology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Emergency Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Emergency Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Montpellier, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France; Emergency Department, Perpignan, France
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- Radiology Department, Perpignan, France; Neuroradiology Department, Montpellier, France
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- Emergency Department, Perpignan, France
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- Neurology Department, Perpignan, France; Neurology Department, Montpellier, France
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Ortega L, Miller J, Araguás-Araguás L, Zabala ME, Vives L, Mira A, Rodríguez L, Heredia J, Armengol S, Manzano M. Unravelling groundwater and surface water sources in the Esteros del Iberá Wetland Area: An isotopic approach. Sci Total Environ 2022; 846:157475. [PMID: 35868394 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157475] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In the Esteros del Iberá Wetland Area (EIWA, NE Argentina), the southern sector of the transboundary Guarani Aquifer System (SAG) is overlain by the Ramsar listed Iberá Wetlands and several rivers, that combined extend across 37,930 km2 and represent one of the largest freshwater systems on the South American continent. Previous hydrogeological studies encompassing the entire SAG proposed preferential discharge of groundwater of various origins and ages to the EIWA. In this study, a multi-tracer study using major ionic species, δ18O, δ2H and 222Rn was conducted in lagoons, rivers, wells, and boreholes in the EIWA to confirm if discharge from the transboundary SAG is contributing to the surface water system. End-member Mixing Analysis (EMMA) determined the existence of four main end-members: groundwater from the SAG, more saline groundwater from the deeper Pre-SAG, and two poorly mineralised end-members from shallow, Post-SAG. EMMA calculations clearly illustrated complex binary and ternary mixing patterns involving the four end-members and highlighted the role of geological structures, specifically regional steep faults, in controlling the mixing patterns. 222Rn activities allowed in-situ identification of preferential deep groundwater discharge into both surface waters and shallow groundwaters. These findings provide strong evidence for the widespread existence of upward flows along major faults in this sector of the SAG, inducing complex mixing flow patterns and explaining the presence of old groundwater in shallow aquifers. Mapping the sources of water and the hydrological interactions are relevant for improving water balance estimates and develop management policies towards the preservation of these wetlands.
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- L Ortega
- Escuela de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos y de Ingeniería de Minas, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPTC), Cartagena, Spain; International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria.
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- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Hidrología de Llanuras 'Dr. Eduardo Jorge Usunoff' (IHLLA), Azul, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Hidrología de Llanuras 'Dr. Eduardo Jorge Usunoff' (IHLLA), Azul, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Hidrología de Llanuras 'Dr. Eduardo Jorge Usunoff' (IHLLA), Azul, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME), Spain
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Hídricas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME), Spain
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Escuela de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos y de Ingeniería de Minas, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPTC), Cartagena, Spain
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García-Santos S, Sánchez-Murillo R, Peña-Paz T, Chirinos-Escobar MJ, Hernández-Ortiz JO, Mejía-Escobar EJ, Ortega L. Water stable isotopes reveal a complex rainfall to groundwater connectivity in central Honduras. Sci Total Environ 2022; 844:156941. [PMID: 35753477 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156941] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The inter-mountainous region of central Honduras has been experiencing abrupt urban drinking water shortages during the last decade. Land use fragmentation and rainfall deficits have rapidly reduced surface water quality and quantity in this region. Here we present a 3-yr (2018-2020) tracer study within the headwaters of the Choluteca River basin (2949 km2). We sampled rainfall (weekly N = 156; daily N = 270), drilled wells (N = 166; up to ~300 m depth), boreholes (N = 70; ~4-12 m depth), and springs (N = 128) to assess the spatiotemporal connectivity between rainfall and mean groundwater recharge elevations (MREs). Clear W-shaped incursions characterized rainfall isotopic seasonality from the dry to the wet season. Air mass back trajectory analysis revealed three primary moisture sources: 73 % (east, Caribbean Sea), 17 % (southwest, Pacific Ocean), and 10 % (north; Gulf of Mexico). Groundwater sources exhibited a strong meteoric origin with evidence of secondary evaporation evolution, characterized by low d-excess values. MREs for the drilled wells ranged from 821 to 2018 m asl with a mean value of 1570 ± 150 m asl. Seasonal isotopic variability during dry-wet transitions and the influence of rapid infiltration limited the performance of the MRE method in springs and boreholes. MREs coincided primarily with coniferous forests, pasture, and crop areas, within regions of moderate to high transmissivity. These results are intended to guide the mapping and delineation of critical recharge areas in central Honduras to enhance municipal water regulations, effective environmental protection, and long-term conservation practices.
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- S García-Santos
- Instituto Hondureño de Ciencias de la Tierra, IHCIT, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, 500 Yates Street, Arlington, TX 76019, USA.
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- Centro Experimental y de Innovación del Recurso Hídrico (CEIRH), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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- Instituto Hondureño de Ciencias de la Tierra, IHCIT, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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- Centro Experimental y de Innovación del Recurso Hídrico (CEIRH), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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- Instituto Hondureño de Ciencias de la Tierra, IHCIT, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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- International Atomic Energy Agency, Isotope Hydrology Section, Vienna International Center, Vienna, Austria
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Gabani R, Spione F, Arevalos V, Ortega L, Brugaletta S, Grima Sopesens N, Sabate M, Gomez Lara J, Jimenez M, Jimenez Quevedo P. Gender differences on 10-year outcomes following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: a subgroup analysis from the examination extend trial. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Short-term outcomes of women following STEMI are worse than men, with specifically a higher mortality rate. However, it is unknown if gender may play a role in long-term outcomes. We aim to assess whether very long-term outcomes following STEMI treatment may be still influenced by gender.
Methods
The EXAMINATION-EXTEND study was an investigator-driven 10-year follow-up of the EXAMINATION trial, which randomly 1:1 assigned 1498 STEMI patients to receive either EES (n=751) or bare metal stent (BMS) (n=747). This is a sub-analysis of this study, according to gender. Primary endpoint was the composite patient-oriented endpoint (POCE, all-cause death, any myocardial infarction, or any revascularization) at 10-year. Secondary endpoints were individual components of the primary endpoint. All the endpoints were adjusted for age.
Results
Out of 1498 STEMI patient, 254 (17%) were women. Overall, women were older, with more arterial hypertension and less smoking history than men. At 10-year, no difference was observed between women and men in terms of POCE (40.6% vs. 34.2%; adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 95% confidence interval [CI]1.14 [0.91–1.42], p=0.259). There was a trend toward a higher all-cause death in women vs. men (27.6%, vs. 19.4%; adjusted HR [95% CI] 1.30 [0.99–1.71], p=0.063), without difference in cardiac death. No differences were present in terms of the other endpoints.
Conclusions
At very long-term follow-up there were no differences in the combined patient-oriented endpoint between women and men, with a trend towards a higher all-cause death in women. These findings may suggest that very long-term healthcare attention following STEMI in women should go beyond reduction of cardiac events.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): Public hospital
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- R Gabani
- hospital clinic barcelona, hemodynamics , barcelona , Spain
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- hospital clinic barcelona, hemodynamics , barcelona , Spain
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- hospital clinic barcelona, hemodynamics , barcelona , Spain
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- hospital clinic barcelona, hemodynamics , barcelona , Spain
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- hospital clinic barcelona, hemodynamics , barcelona , Spain
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- hospital clinic barcelona, hemodynamics , barcelona , Spain
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- Bellvitge University Hospital , Hospitalet De Llobregat , Spain
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- Sant Pau Hospital , Barcelona , Spain
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Arcos D, Gómez-Cerezo N, Saiz-Pardo M, de Pablo D, Ortega L, Enciso S, Fernández-Tomé B, Díaz-Güemes I, Sánchez-Margallo FM, Casarrubios L, Feito MJ, Portolés MT, Vallet-Regí M. Injectable Mesoporous Bioactive Nanoparticles Regenerate Bone Tissue under Osteoporosis Conditions. Acta Biomater 2022; 151:501-511. [PMID: 35933104 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.07.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The osteogenic capability of mesoporous bioactive nanoparticles (MBNPs) in the SiO2-CaO system has been assessed in vivo using an osteoporotic rabbit model. MBNPs have been prepared using a double template method, resulting in spherical nanoparticles with a porous core-shell structure that has a high surface area and the ability to incorporate the anti-osteoporotic drug ipriflavone. In vitro expression of the pro-inflammatory genes NF-κB1, IL-6, TNF-α, P38 and NOS2 in RAW-264.7 macrophages, indicates that these nanoparticles do not show adverse inflammatory effects. An injectable system has been prepared by suspending MBNPs in a hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel, which has been injected intraosseously into cavitary bone defects in osteoporotic rabbits. The histological analyses evidenced that MBNPs promote bone regeneration with a moderate inflammatory response. The incorporation of ipriflavone into these nanoparticles resulted in a higher presence of osteoblasts and enhanced angiogenesis at the defect site, but without showing significant differences in terms of new bone formation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles have emerged as one of the most interesting materials in the field of bone regeneration therapies. For the first time, injectable mesoporous bioactive nanoparticles have been tested in vivo using an osteoporotic animal model. Our findings evidence that MBG nanoparticles can be loaded with an antiosteoporotic drug, ipriflavone, and incorporated in hyaluronic acid to make up an injectable hydrogel. The incorporation of MBG nanoparticles promotes bone regeneration even under osteoporotic conditions, whereas the presence of IP enhances angiogenesis as well as the presence of osteoblast cells lining in the newly formed bone. The injectable device presented in this work opens new possibilities for the intraosseous treatment of osteoporotic bone using minimally invasive surgery.
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- D Arcos
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesus Usón, NANBIOSIS, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesus Usón, NANBIOSIS, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesus Usón, NANBIOSIS, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Muño. Espert P, Galiana Y, Medrano L, Ballester J, Ortega L, Aizpurua J. P–263 Life Whisperer™, an AI-based algorithm to select non invasively best quality blastocysts for transfer: A multicenter analysis. Hum Reprod 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deab130.262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Study question
Is the AI-based Life Whisperer™ (LW) tool, suitable to evaluate blastocysts quality and predict clinical pregnancy (CP) in couples undergoing ICSI cycles?
Summary answer
LW blastocyst score is comparable to the scores of other classification methods. This AI model showed high sensitivity and a comparable specificity for CP.
What is known already
The morphology grading is the most widely used method for the selection and classification of the embryos in clinical practice.However,this evaluation entails intervariability and intravariability decision among the embryologists.Recently, research has been focused on new embryo selection systems based on computer-assisted evaluation such as time-lapse with complex algorithms that allow the recognition of objective parameters of the embryo morphology.The implementation of these technologies requires substantial investments that are not available for all clinics.LW is a new embryo selection method based on AI,where specific hardware is not needed,as it is based on single blastocyst images taken with a routine microscope.
Study design, size, duration
Between 2017–2020, a total of 513 Day–5 blastocysts, after ICSI, comming from egg donation treatment were included in this retrospective-multicentre study.Day–5 embryos were evaluated with 3 classification methods:Gardner’s blastocyst grade (GB), the computer derived-output Eeva (EV) and LW AI-supported system. The good quality blastocysts were first evaluated using the GB and EV scores and subsequently compared with the LW scores.The sensitivity and specificity of LW was assessed to validate this system as a clinical pregnancy predictor.
Participants/materials, setting, methods
A total of 513 Day–5 blastocysts, from 134 oocyte donation cycles, were evaluated first by GB score: expansion (1–6), inner cell mass and throphoectoderm (A-C).EV analyses the cell division timing P2 (2cells stage duration) and P3 (3cells stage duration) differentiating three categories:High,Medium and Low(VerMilyea et al.,2014).LW scores ranked 1–10 from a single Day–5 blastocyst HR Image performed on inverted microscope,with a threshold >5 for defining a viable blastocyst.T-test and ROC-curves were used for statistical analysis.
Main results and the role of chance
The average of LW score obtained from GB higher blastocyst expansion score (≥4) was 7.48±0.09, while the average of LW score obtained from GB lower blastocyst expansion score (<4) was 4.69±0.3 (P < 0.001). The average of LW score yielded from GB good morphology of Inner Cell Mass and trophoectoderm (AA,AB,BA) was 7.98±0.1 while the average of LW score obtained from GB lower quality blastocyst score (BB,BC,CB,CA,AC) was 6.36±0.156 (P < 0.001).The average of LW score resulted from EV High blastocysts was 7.42±0.17, while the average of this obtained from EV low score was 6.43±0.3 (P = 0.009).A correlation between EV and LW score could be assesed, except for the blastocyst that are considered Medium score from EV.
Therefore, a strong correlation between GB and LW system, as well GB+EV and LW, was found and an equivalent usability of the LW tool could be confirmed.
The analyse of LW score for transferred embryos (N = 156), using ROC curve, showed a high sensitivity (0,928) but a low specificity (0,154) with a threshold of 5. Regarding our data, ROC curve shows that a threshold of 8,46 could enhance the prediction of CPR because in this point the specifity value is higher than 0.5.
Limitations, reasons for caution
The LW score validation compared to GB and EV methodology was carried out on a small number of embryos.Additionally,not all embryos had been transferred at the time of the analysis.Thus to enhance the accuracy of these data and the specificity of the clinical prediction, a higher sample size is needed.
Wider implications of the findings: Blastocyst selection looks equivalent between all systems,but the LW tool is more objective and faster, saving time and costs significantly, without needing substantial hardware investments.
Additionally,the LW-system shows almost the highest sensibility and may also improve the specificity by self-learning feeding the AI-system, thus tailoring predictions to each laboratory unique environment.
Trial registration number
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- Avenida Ansaldo- 13, IVF Laboratory, Alicante, Spain
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- Avenida Ansaldo- 13, IVF Laboratory, Alicante, Spain
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- Avenida Ansaldo- 13, IVF Laboratory, Alicante, Spain
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- Avenida Ansaldo- 13, IVF Laboratory, Alicante, Spain
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- Avenida Ansaldo- 13, IVF Laboratory, Alicante, Spain
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Ortega L, Lobos-González L, Reyna-Jeldes M, Cerda D, De la Fuente-Ortega E, Castro P, Bernal G, Coddou C. Corrigendum to "The Ω-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid selectively induces apoptosis in tumor-derived cells and suppress tumor growth in gastric cancer" [Eur. J. Pharmacol. (2021) 173910]. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 906:174287. [PMID: 34183147 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174287] [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: 10/21/2022]
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- L Ortega
- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica Del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile
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- Centro de Medicina Regenerativa, Facultad de Medicina-Clínica Alemana, Universidad Del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile; Fundación Ciencia y Vida, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica Del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile; Millennium Nucleus for the Study of Pain (MiNuSPain), Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica Del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica Del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology for Neural Development, LAND, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica Del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica Del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile; Millennium Nucleus for the Study of Pain (MiNuSPain), Chile.
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Calvo M, Guzman J, Perez P, Ortega L, Mendieta G, Lorenzatti D, Perez N, Gavara J, Marcos Garces V, Brugaletta S, Sabate M, Bodi V, Ortiz Perez J. Complete revascularization of non-culprit lesions in stemi is associated with improved myocardial salvage and reduced microvascular obstruction: a cardiac magnetic resonance study. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
The COMPLETE trial showed that routine and complete Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) of non-infarct related artery (non-IRA) lesions in STEMI was associated with a significant reduction in the rates of death or new myocardial infarction. However, whether this benefit is related to improved myocardial salvage and left ventricular (LV) function is unknown.
Methods
We prospectively included 465 patients with first STEMI reperfused by primary PCI. Late gadolinium-enhanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) was obtained during admission to measure the area at risk (AAR), IRA-infarct size (IS) as % LV mass, and myocardial salvage index (MSI) as % of AAR. The study was repeated in 392 of them at 6 months follow-up to compute LV volumes and ejection fraction (EF).
Results
Patients with three-vessel disease had larger IS than those with two or single vessel disease (25.4±14.5% vs 19.0±13.1% vs 19.0±12.8% LV mass respectively, p<0.05), despite no differences in AAR (33±11% LV mass for all). Accordingly, MSI decreased progressively for one, two or three-vessel disease (42.4±31.4 vs 41.5±30.6 vs 25.1±31.3% AAR respectively, p<0.01). The number of myocardial segments with microvascular obstruction (MVO) was also higher for three-vessel disease (1.9±1.9) than for two (1.1±1.7) or single-vessel disease (1.2±1.8), p<0.05. Mean follow-up EF also decreased progressively with the number of vessels involved (50.7±9.4, 49.1±11.4 and, 44.4±11.2% respectively, p<0.01). A total of 183 patients had multivessel disease. Among them, those with complete revascularization (n=51) had larger MSI (46.4±35.2 vs 34.5±29.3% AAR, p<0.04) and were less likely to have MVO phenomenon (28.6 vs 49.2%, p<0.05). However, no significant differences in the change in EF was observed between both groups (ΔEF:+4.4±6.2 vs +4.3±6.2%, p=0.985 for the interaction).
Conclusion
The presence and extent of multivessel disease influence myocardial salvage and MVO following primary PCI in STEMI. Improvement in myocardial salvage in the IRA territory and a reduction in microvascular obstruction may mediate the beneficial effects of complete revascularization.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Fundaciό La Marato TV3 2015303132, FIS PI15/00531. Partially funded with FEDER funds.
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- M Calvo
- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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Jebali C, Ibn Hassine Jebali N, Layre J, Rouquet O, Chaabene W, Ousji A, Bencheikh S, Ortega L. L’obésité chez les patients diabétiques atteints de Covid-19 : quel pronostic ? résultats préliminaires. Annales d'Endocrinologie 2020. [PMCID: PMC7524651 DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2020.07.345] [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] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Introduction Le syndrome métabolique est un problème de santé publique. Il favorise divers processus inflammatoires par le biais de l’insulinorésistance ce qui pourrait compromette le pronostic des patients Covid-19. Objectif Évaluer le pronostic des diabètique obèse lors d’une atteinte par le covid-19. Méthodologie Étude prospective observationnelle réalisée au service des urgences incluant tous les patients diabétiques âgés de > 18 ans Covid positif durant une période d’un mois. Les données démographique, clinico-biologique et scanographique ont été recueillis. La population d’étude a été reparti en diabétique avec IMC ≥ 30 (A) et diabétique avec IMC < 30 (B). Le critère de jugement principal a été la mortalité. Les critères de jugement secondaire ont été l’admission en réanimation et la durée de séjour hospitalier. Nous avons utilisé le test U de Mann–Whitney pour la comparaison des deux groupes. Une analyse univariée puis multivariée a été réalisée. Résultats Nous avons incluant 62 patients diabétiques Covid positif repartis en 29 patients (A) versus 33 patients (B). L’air sous la courbe ROC de la PCR de l’écouvillonnage nasal et du scanner thoracique a été respectivement de 0,287 et de 0,779. Malgré une tendance non significative d’admission en réanimation plus élevée dans le B (9 versus 11), la mortalité a été plus élevée dans le A (54 % versus 18 %). Après analyse multivariée l’obésité apparaît comme facteur indépendant de pronostic péjoratif (odds radio : 11,8). Conclusion L’obésité est un facteur pronostic péjoratif indépendamment de type de diabète chez les patients atteints de Covid-19.
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Casarrubios L, Gómez-Cerezo N, Sánchez-Salcedo S, Feito MJ, Serrano MC, Saiz-Pardo M, Ortega L, de Pablo D, Díaz-Güemes I, Fernández-Tomé B, Enciso S, Sánchez-Margallo FM, Portolés MT, Arcos D, Vallet-Regí M. Silicon substituted hydroxyapatite/VEGF scaffolds stimulate bone regeneration in osteoporotic sheep. Acta Biomater 2020; 101:544-553. [PMID: 31678741 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Silicon-substituted hydroxyapatite (SiHA) macroporous scaffolds have been prepared by robocasting. In order to optimize their bone regeneration properties, we have manufactured these scaffolds presenting different microstructures: nanocrystalline and crystalline. Moreover, their surfaces have been decorated with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to evaluate the potential coupling between vascularization and bone regeneration. In vitro cell culture tests evidence that nanocrystalline SiHA hinders pre-osteblast proliferation, whereas the presence of VEGF enhances the biological functions of both endothelial cells and pre-osteoblasts. The bone regeneration capability has been evaluated using an osteoporotic sheep model. In vivo observations strongly correlate with in vitro cell culture tests. Those scaffolds made of nanocrystalline SiHA were colonized by fibrous tissue, promoted inflammatory response and fostered osteoclast recruitment. These observations discard nanocystalline SiHA as a suitable material for bone regeneration purposes. On the contrary, those scaffolds made of crystalline SiHA and decorated with VEGF exhibited bone regeneration properties, with high ossification degree, thicker trabeculae and higher presence of osteoblasts and blood vessels. Considering these results, macroporous scaffolds made of SiHA and decorated with VEGF are suitable bone grafts for regeneration purposes, even in adverse pathological scenarios such as osteoporosis. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: For the first time, the in vivo behavior of scaffolds made of silicon substituted hydroxyapatites (SiHA) has been evaluated under osteoporosis conditions. In order to optimize the bone regeneration properties of these bioceramics, 3D macroporous scaffolds have been manufactured by robocasting and implanted in osteoporotic sheep. Our experimental design shed light on the important issue of the biological response of nano-sized bioceramics vs highly crystalline bioceramics, as well as on the importance of coupling vascularization and bone growth processes by decorating SiHA scaffolds with vascular endothelial growth factor.
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- L Casarrubios
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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Gómez-Cerezo N, Casarrubios L, Saiz-Pardo M, Ortega L, de Pablo D, Díaz-Güemes I, Fernández-Tomé B, Enciso S, Sánchez-Margallo FM, Portolés MT, Arcos D, Vallet-Regí M. Mesoporous bioactive glass/ɛ-polycaprolactone scaffolds promote bone regeneration in osteoporotic sheep. Acta Biomater 2019; 90:393-402. [PMID: 30965142 PMCID: PMC6726488 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Macroporous scaffolds made of a SiO2-CaO-P2O5 mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG) and ɛ-polycaprolactone (PCL) have been prepared by robocasting. These scaffolds showed an excellent in vitro biocompatibility in contact with osteoblast like cells (Saos 2) and osteoclasts derived from RAW 264.7 macrophages. In vivo studies were carried out by implantation into cavitary defects drilled in osteoporotic sheep. The scaffolds evidenced excellent bone regeneration properties, promoting new bone formation at both the peripheral and the inner parts of the scaffolds, thick trabeculae, high vascularization and high presence of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. In order to evaluate the effects of the local release of an antiosteoporotic drug, 1% (%wt) of zoledronic acid was incorporated to the scaffolds. The scaffolds loaded with zoledronic acid induced apoptosis in Saos 2 cells, impeded osteoclast differentiation in a time dependent manner and inhibited bone healing, promoting an intense inflammatory response in osteoporotic sheep. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: In addition to an increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture, osteoporosis also hinders the clinical success of endosseous implants and grafting materials for the treatment of bone defects. For the first time, macroporous scaffolds made of mesoporous bioactive glass and ε-caprolactone have been evaluated in a sheep model that mimics the osteoporosis conditions in humans. These implants fostered bone regeneration, promoting new bone formation at both the peripheral and the inner parts of the scaffolds, showing thick trabeculae and a high vascularization degree. Our results indicate that macroporous structures containing highly bioactive mesoporous glasses could be excellent candidates for the regenerative treatment of bone defects in osteoporotic patients.
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- N Gómez-Cerezo
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital, 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad de Medicina Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital, 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital, 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain.
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Nieto Y, Alonso JL, Ayala F, Ortega L, Casado A, Martín M, Díaz-Rubio E. End-Stage Acute Hepatic Failure as Clinical Presentation of Liver Metastases from Breast Cancer. Tumori 2018; 84:616-7. [PMID: 9862530 DOI: 10.1177/030089169808400523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A most unusual case of fatal acute hepatic failure as clinical presentation of liver metastases from breast cancer is described. The patient had a four-year history of indolent breast neoplasm and no previously known liver disease.
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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Ortega L, Manzano M, Rodríguez-Arévalo J. Testing the usefulness of 222Rn to complement conventional hydrochemical data to trace groundwater provenance in complex multi-layered aquifers. Application to the Úbeda aquifer system (Jaén, SE Spain). Sci Total Environ 2017; 599-600:2105-2120. [PMID: 28558433 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.056] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The Úbeda aquifer system is a multi-layered aquifer intensively exploited for irrigation. It covers 1100km2 and consists of piled up sedimentary aquifer and aquitard layers from Triassic sandstones and clays at the bottom, to Jurassic carbonates (main exploited layer) in the middle, and Miocene sandstones and marls at the top. Flow network modification by intense exploitation and the existence of deep faults favour vertical mixing of waters from different layers and with distinct chemical composition. This induces quality loss and fosters risk of quantity restrictions. To support future groundwater abstraction management, a hydrogeochemical (major and some minor solutes) and isotopic (222Rn) study was performed to identify the chemical signatures of the different layers and their mixing proportions in mixed samples. The study of 134 groundwater samples allowed a preliminary identification of hydrochemical signatures and mixtures, but the existence of reducing conditions in the most exploited sector prevents the utility of sulphate as a tracer of Triassic groundwater in the Jurassic boreholes. The potential of 222Rn to establish isotopic signatures and to trace groundwater provenance in mixtures was tested. 222Rn was measured in 48 samples from springs and boreholes in most aquifer layers. At first, clear correlations were observed between 222Rn, Cl and SO4 in groundwater. Afterwards, very good correlations were observed between 222Rn and the chemical facies of the different layers established with End Member Mixing Analysis (EMMA). Using 222Rn as part of the signatures, EMMA helped to identify end-member samples, and to quantify the mixing proportions of water from the Triassic and the Deep Miocene layers in groundwater pumped by deep agricultural wells screened in the Jurassic. The incorporation of 222Rn to the study also allowed identifying the impact of irrigation returns through the association of moderate NO3, Cl, and Br contents with very low 222Rn activities.
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- L Ortega
- Escuela de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos y de Ingeniería de Minas, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, P° de Alfonso XIII 52, 30203 Cartagena, Spain.
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- Escuela de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos y de Ingeniería de Minas, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, P° de Alfonso XIII 52, 30203 Cartagena, Spain.
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- Centro de Estudios y Experimentación de Obras Públicas (CEDEX), Alfonso XII 3, 28014 Madrid, Spain.
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Astoreca A, Ortega L, Fígoli C, Cardós M, Cavaglieri L, Bosch A, Alconada T. Analytical techniques for deoxynivalenol detection and quantification in wheat destined for the manufacture of commercial products. WORLD MYCOTOXIN J 2017. [DOI: 10.3920/wmj2016.2121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The concern regarding toxicity from the presence of deoxynivalenol (DON) in wheat that affects both economy and public health leads to the need to find appropriate detection methods for determining the degree of DON contamination in terms of the equipment available and the speed required for obtaining the incidence. The objective of this study was to compare the performance of two alternative analytical techniques for DON quantification for use in the food industry with a reference technique. Samples of wheat and the commercial by-products were analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with an ultraviolet detector as the reference method and the results compared with those obtained from a rapid lateral-flow immunochromatographic device (Reveal Q+) and of a Fourier-transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy technique. Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the HPLC and Reveal-Q+ data (0.45), although significant (P<0.0003), was lower than that obtained between HPLC and the FTIR method (0.94, P<0.0001). Both methods were considered efficient in quantifying DON levels in wheat-flour samples. This study was aimed at assisting the producers in choosing an appropriate tool for the purpose of analysis and upon consideration of the available equipment.
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- A. Astoreca
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Fermentaciones Industriales (CINDEFI), CONICET-Facultad de Ciencia, Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 47 y 115, B1900ASH La Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Fermentaciones Industriales (CINDEFI), CONICET-Facultad de Ciencia, Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 47 y 115, B1900ASH La Plata, Argentina
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- CINDEFI, CONICET-Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Laboratorio de Bioespectroscopía, calle 47 y 115, B1900ASH La Plata, Argentina
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- Molino Campodónico, calle 58 No. 331, B1900BPM La Plata, Argentina
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta Nacional 36 Km 601, 5800 Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- CINDEFI, CONICET-Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Laboratorio de Bioespectroscopía, calle 47 y 115, B1900ASH La Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Fermentaciones Industriales (CINDEFI), CONICET-Facultad de Ciencia, Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 47 y 115, B1900ASH La Plata, Argentina
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Jerez Y, Lopez-Tarruella S, Marquez-Rodas I, Perez S, Ocaña A, Echavarria I, Lobo M, Gallego I, Torres G, Ortega L, Garcia G, Palomero I, Gonzalez Del Val R, Massarrah T, Esteban M, Del Monte-Millan M, Martin M. Abstract P4-20-01: Implications of financial modeling in breast cancer clinical research from 1990 to 2010. Cancer Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs16-p4-20-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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SUMMARY: Over the past two decades significant progress has been made in breast cancer treatment resulting in a substantial improvement in patients' outcome. But we have to think about who promotes all this research and the consequences of the type of fundingThis project aims to evaluate the implication of finance in clinical research and the variance according to the type of funding.
OBJETIVES: To evaluate the financial evolvement of breast cancer clinical trials in the past two decades, regarding the phase of development design of the studies, the collaboration between Academy (Acad) and Industry (Ind), the sample size, the study results and the statistical analyses conducted.
METHODS: A systematic review was performed using MEDLINE to identify breast cancer randomized clinical trials published between January1990 and December2010. Studies that involved chemotherapy, endocrine and/or targeted therapies, wherethe primary endpoint was considered adequate to support a drug approval in oncology according to the FDA and EMA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency, respectively), were included.
RESULTS:Data were evaluated 2,211 and 472 met selection criteria comprised in the methodology During the first decade the Acad was the main breast cancer research promoter being replaced by the Inv. throughout the second decade (p <0.0001). Thirty nine percent of the studies evaluated were phase III (39% Acad, 61% Ind), 15% were phase II (30% Acad, 70% Ind) and the remaining 47% were not classified by authors (65% Acad 35% Ind). As for the primary endpoint, 25% of the phase III trials evaluated progression free survival, 15% overall response rate, 1% time to progression and only 5% examined overall survival. Sixty five percent of the trials were national (60% Acad 40% Ind) and 35% international (25% Acad 75% Ind). Single-center studies accounted for 11% of the trial (65% Acad 35% Ind). Most of the national trials were developed by the US. Fifty four percent of the studies were conducted by research groups (67% supported by Ind. and 33% Acad.). The Ind sponsored 26% of the studies in the first decade and 50% during the second. The median number of patients enrolled by research groups was 892 in contrast with 409 included by other organizations. The primary endpoint was achieved in 19% of the Acad trials and 21% of the Ind trials. Only 53% of the studies declared intention to treat based analysis in their statistical workout.
RESULTS ACADEMY(%)INDUSTRY (%)PPROMOTION OF THE STUDY1990-2000121(26)68(14)0,0001 2001-2010105(22)178(38)0,0001STUDY DESIGNUNICENTRIC TRIALS34(7)18(4)0,007 MULTICENTRIC TRIALS191(40)228(48) NATIONAL TRIALS183(39)122(26)0,0001 INTERNATIONAL TRIALS42(9)124(26) COOPERATIVE GROUP95(20)160(34) NOT COOPERATIVE GROUP130(28)86(18) STATISTICAL ANALYSISINTENT OF TREAT86(18)163(35) NOT DECLARATED140(30)83(18)
CONCLUSIONS:There is a significant tendency towards the promotion of research by the pharmaceutical industries during the last two decades, leading a change in the clinical trials design and the endpoints.
Citation Format: Jerez Y, Lopez-Tarruella S, Marquez-Rodas I, Perez S, Ocaña A, Echavarria I, Lobo M, Gallego I, Torres G, Ortega L, Garcia G, Palomero I, Gonzalez Del Val R, Massarrah T, Esteban M, Del Monte-Millan M, Martin M. Implications of financial modeling in breast cancer clinical research from 1990 to 2010 [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2016 Dec 6-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2017;77(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P4-20-01.
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- Y Jerez
- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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- Hospital Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; Yale University, Albacete University Hospital, New Haven, Albacete
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Baldwin SB, Djambazov B, Papenfuss M, Abrahamsen M, Denman C, Guernsey de Zapien J, Ortega L, Navarro Henze JL, Hunter J, Rojas M, García F, Giuliano AR. Chlamydial infection in women along the US–Mexico border. Int J STD AIDS 2016; 15:815-21. [PMID: 15601488 DOI: 10.1258/0956462042563792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Few studies have reported on sexually transmitted infections at the US–Mexico border, so the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in this population remains uncertain. This binational project investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors for, C. trachomatis among women along the Arizona, US–Sonora, Mexico border. Women who self-referred for routine gynaecological care were invited to complete an interviewer-administered questionnaire and to undergo a Pap smear, C. trachomatis test, and HPV test. In 2270 women, C. trachomatis prevalence overall was 8.2% as measured by hybrid capture and 2.6% by enzyme immunoassay. Infection was associated with young age, a history of new sexual partner(s) in the previous three months, HPV infection, and proximity of clinic to the international border. Antibiotic use in the previous 30 days was associated with decreased odds of infection. Women in Arizona–Sonora border communities are at increased risk for C. trachomatis infection compared to women attending clinics in non-border locations.
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- S B Baldwin
- Veterans Health Administration of Greater Los Angeles, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, 16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA, USA.
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Ruiz-Ortiz E, Gonzalez-Roca E, Mensa-Vilaro A, Rius J, Plaza S, Anton C, Calvo I, Modesto C, Anton J, Arnal C, Alvarez C, Alvarez-Coca J, Becerra E, Bilbao N, Camacho M, Crespo J, de Diego C, Diez-Garcia LF, Espinosa L, Garcia-Escriva D, de Gracia F, Gonzalez MI, Iglesias E, Izquierdo S, Lastra B, Llobet P, Lopez B, Lopez-Gonzalez V, Martinez R, Martin-Mateos MA, Merino R, Ortega L, Peiro ME, de Soto IP, Perez-Mendez C, Rodriguez-Valverde V, Ribes A, Ruiz A, Sanchez B, Santos JL, Sevilla B, Sotoca J, Vilas J, Villoria A, Yagüe J, Arostegui JI. Clinical and genetic features of Spanish patients with Mevalonate kinase deficiency. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2015. [PMCID: PMC4597073 DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-13-s1-p36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Martín S, Molina J, Hernández Y, Ferrer O, Muñoz MC, López A, Ortega L, Ruiz A. Influence of immunoprotection on genetic variability of cysteine proteinases from Haemonchus contortus adult worms. Int J Parasitol 2015; 45:831-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2015.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 03/13/2015] [Revised: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Pérez D, Ruiz A, Muñoz M, Molina J, Hermosilla C, López A, Matos L, Ortega L, Martín S, Taubert A. Modulation of the pro-inflammatory molecules E-selectin and TNF-α gene transcription in Eimeria ninakohlyakimovae -infected primary caprine host endothelial cells. Parasitol Int 2015; 64:471-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Revised: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Grande E, Capdevila J, Castellano D, Teulé A, Durán I, Fuster J, Sevilla I, Escudero P, Sastre J, García-Donas J, Casanovas O, Earl J, Ortega L, Apellaniz-Ruiz M, Rodriguez-Antona C, Alonso-Gordoa T, Díez JJ, Carrato A, García-Carbonero R. Pazopanib in pretreated advanced neuroendocrine tumors: a phase II, open-label trial of the Spanish Task Force Group for Neuroendocrine Tumors (GETNE). Ann Oncol 2015; 26:1987-1993. [PMID: 26063633 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [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: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The management of advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) has recently changed. We assessed the activity of pazopanib after failure of other systemic treatments in advanced NETs. METHODS This was a multicenter, open-label, phase II study evaluating pazopanib as a single agent in advanced NETs (PAZONET study). The clinical benefit rate (CBR) at 6 months was the primary end point. Translational correlation of radiological response and progression-free survival (PFS) with circulating and tissue biomarkers was also evaluated. RESULTS A total of 44 patients were enrolled. Twenty-five patients (59.5%) were progression-free at 6 months (4 partial responses, 21 stable diseases) with a median PFS of 9.5 months [95% confidence interval (CI) 4.8-14.1]. The CBR varied according to prior therapy received, with 73%, 60% and 25% in patients treated with prior multitarget inhibitors, prior mTOR inhibitors and both agents, respectively. A nonsignificant increase in PFS was observed in patients presenting lower baseline circulating tumor cell (CTC) counts (9.1 versus 5.8 months; P = 0.22) and in those with decreased levels of soluble-vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (sVEGFR-2) (12.6 versus 9.1 months; P = 0.067). A trend toward reduced survival was documented in patients with VEGFR3 rs307821 and rs307826 missense polymorphisms [hazard ratio (HR): 12.3; 95% CI 1.09-139.2; P = 0.042 and HR: 6.9; 95% CI 0.96-49.9; P = 0.055, respectively]. CONCLUSIONS Pazopanib showed clinical activity in patients with advanced NETs regardless of previous treatments. Additionally, CTCs, soluble-s VEFGR-2 and VEGFR3 gene polymorphisms constitute potential biomarkers for selecting patients for pazopanib (NCT01280201). CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER NCT01280201.
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- E Grande
- Department of Medical Oncology, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona
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- Department of Medical Oncology, I + 12 Research Institute, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IDIBELL, Catalan Institute of Oncology L'Hospitalet, Barcelona
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS) [HUVR, CSIC, University of Seville], Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Seville
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Son Espases Hospital, Palma de Mallorca
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Malaga
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Clínico Lozano Blesa University Hospital, Zaragoza
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Integral Oncológico Clara Campal, Madrid
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- Tumor Angiogenesis Group, IDIBELL, Catalan Institute of Oncology L'Hospitalet, Barcelona
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- Department of Medical Oncology Research Laboratory, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid
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- Department of Pathology, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid
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- Hereditary Endocrine Cancer Group, Spanish National Cancer Research Center, ISCIII Center for Biomedical Research on Rare Disease (CIBERER) Madrid, Madrid
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- Hereditary Endocrine Cancer Group, Spanish National Cancer Research Center, ISCIII Center for Biomedical Research on Rare Disease (CIBERER) Madrid, Madrid
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS) [HUVR, CSIC, University of Seville], Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Seville
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Kaiser C, Klestinski K, Tsuji J, Sabatino T, Yorke N, Johnson R, Arnhold K, Otten J, Ahn P, Cephus K, Dittlof A, Ortega L, Foster H, Hernandez M, Rivera M, Strom D, Strom J, Yang N, Dittrich N, Waas M. Nicotinamide Phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) Inhibition Yields Promising Future Implications. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb61] [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: 11/11/2022]
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- Carl Kaiser
- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Science Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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- BiochemistryMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukeeWIUnited States
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Llamas S, El Mahmoud S, Gutierrez E, Lopez D, Castillo A, Juan J, Ortiz de Urbina J, Ortega L, Medina J, Ruano R. DI-094 Treatment of pulmonary emphysema associated with ALPHA-1-antitrypsin deficiency. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2015-000639.268] [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: 11/03/2022] Open
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Soler DC, Bai X, Ortega L, Pethukova T, Nedorost ST, Popkin DL, Cooper KD, McCormick TS. The key role of aquaporin 3 and aquaporin 10 in the pathogenesis of pompholyx. Med Hypotheses 2015; 84:498-503. [PMID: 25725905 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2015.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Revised: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Pompholyx remains a chronic skin affliction without a compelling pathophysiological explanation. The disease is characterized by the sudden onset of vesicles exclusively in the palms and soles which generally resolves. However, the disease may progress and the vesicles may expand and fuse; with chronicity there is deep fissuring. Multiple therapeutic approaches are available, but the disease is often resistant to conventional treatments. Currently, oral alitretinoin is used for patients with resistant chronic disease; however, this therapy is only approved for use in the UK, Europe and Canada. In this paper we wish to put forward a hypothesis: exposure to water and the subsequent steep osmotic gradient imbalance are key factors driving skin dehydration seen in pompholyx patients once the disease becomes chronic. The mechanistic explanation for the epidermal fissuring might lie in the over-expression across the mid and upper epidermis, including the stratum corneum, of two water/glycerol channel proteins aquaporin 3 and aquaporin 10, expressed in the keratinocytes of afflicted pompholyx patients. The over-expression of these two aquaporins may bridge the abundantly hydrated dermis and basal epidermis to the outer environment allowing cutaneous water and glycerol to flow outward. The beneficial effects reported in alitretinoin-treated patients with chronic hand eczemas may be due potential regulation of aquaporin 3 and aquaporin 10 by alitretinoin.
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- D C Soler
- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, USA; The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Center for RNA Molecular Biology, Case Western Reserve University, USA
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- School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, USA
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- School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, USA
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- University Hospitals Case Medical Center and VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, USA; The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA; University Hospitals Case Medical Center and VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, USA; The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA; University Hospitals Case Medical Center and VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, USA; The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Etchegaray D, Ortega L, Kim JH, Palafox G, Guzman-Martinez E. Dominance of apparent motion in binocular rivalry is modulated by crossmodal synchrony. J Vis 2014. [DOI: 10.1167/14.10.1249] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Fuller J, Kim D, Arnhold E, Sung R, Borden A, Ortega L, Johnson R, Albornoz‐Williams H, Gummin C, Martinez A, Boldt N, Ogunkunle O, Ahn P, Kasten B, Furumo Q, Yorke N, McBride J, Mullooly I, Tripi M, Hutt D, Klestinski K, Kaiser C, Jackson W. The Silent Assassin (LB93). FASEB J 2014. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb93] [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: 11/11/2022]
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- J. Fuller
- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Marquette University High SchoolMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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- Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Medical College of WisconsinMIlwaukeeWIUnited States
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Hii J, Thakur GD, Marasini BR, Pokhrel YR, Upadhyay MP, Rija KR, Adhikar NR, Pant SK, Ortega L, Singh N, Ghimire P. Monitoring the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets in field conditions in Nepal. WHO South East Asia J Public Health 2014; 3:81-84. [PMID: 28607260 DOI: 10.4103/2224-3151.206891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Understanding and improving the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in the field is critical for the success of malaria prevention using mosquito nets, as well as contributing to procurement decisions based on the number of years of protection, rather than the current practice of unit cost. Using the recently published guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) some progress has been made in the monitoring and assessment of performance of nets in the field. This paper describes the protocol of an ongoing retrospective study of the attrition rate, physical integrity and bioefficacy of three polyester LLIN products that were distributed during 2010 to 2013 in Nepal. It is hoped that robust and auditable data on net survival (physical integrity and bioefficacy) of these three brands in different environments will assist the Nepal National Malaria Control Programme in planning future LLIN-replacement strategies, including behaviour-change communication about LLIN care and maintenance. The advantages and disadvantages of prospective and retrospective cross-sectional approaches are discussed, including appropriate strategies to validate the timing for mass distribution of nets. Similar studies should be done in other countries to (i) track LLIN durability to support management of resupply, and (ii) inform procurement decisions at the global level. New, more predictive, textile laboratory testing is also urgently needed.
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- J Hii
- School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences, James Cook University, Australia
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- Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Department of Population Health, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Department of Population Health, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Department of Population Health, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Department of Population Health, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kantipur College of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kantipur College of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Vector-Borne Disease Research and Training Center, Department of Population Health, Hetauda, Nepal
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- Country Office and South-East Regional Offices, World Health Organization, Nepal and India
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- Country Office and South-East Regional Offices, World Health Organization, Nepal and India
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- Country Office and South-East Regional Offices, World Health Organization, Nepal and India
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Carlin SP, García-Botella A, Diez-Valladares L, Perez-Aguirre E, Ortega L, Mendez R, Torres AJ. Dissemination of hepatocellular carcinoma in subcutaeous tissue after fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Hepatogastroenterology 2013; 60:1839-1840. [PMID: 24719916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most frequent tumor in the world, and the third cause of death related to cancer. Histological samples obtained from diseased liver likely to have HCC are currently prescribed in selected patients in whose imaging studies and tumor markers are not sufficient for the diagnosis. In recent years, a risk of tumoral seeding along needle tract of FNAC to obtain histological samples has been reported. We present a case of tumor implantation of HCC cells in the needle tract, a year and four months after a percutaneous fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
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Gómez Dorronsoro ML, Vera R, Ortega L, Plaza C, Miquel R, García M, Díaz E, Ortiz MR, Pérez J, Hörndler C, Villar C, Antúnez J, Pereira S, López-Rios F, González-Cámpora R. Recommendations of a group of experts for the pathological assessment of tumour regression of liver metastases of colorectal cancer and damage of non-tumour liver tissue after neoadjuvant therapy. Clin Transl Oncol 2013; 16:234-42. [PMID: 24019036 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-013-1104-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2013] [Accepted: 08/13/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence has increased during the past decades in Spain, being the first malignant tumour in incidence. Observed mortality for CRC is mainly due to liver and lung metastases. The only curative treatment is surgery; new surgical techniques and neoadjuvant treatments have increased the number of surgery candidate patients. Patients should be managed with a multidisciplinary approach that includes imaging techniques, chemotherapy, surgery and pathological assessment. As an answer to this approach, a group of pathology experts interested on CRC liver metastases aimed to review the diagnosis and prognosis of liver mestastases and developed practical recommendations for its assessment. The expert group revised the current literature and prepared questions to be discussed based on available evidence and on their clinical practise. As a result, recommendations for the assessment of tumour regression of liver metastases are proposed, which could be implemented in oncology centres allowing assessment standardisation for these patients. Prospective multi-center studies to evaluate these recommendations validity will further contribute to improve the standard care of CRC liver metastases patients.
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- M L Gómez Dorronsoro
- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital de Navarra, C/de Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain,
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Guzman-Martinez JE, Ortega L, Grabowecky M, Suzuki S. A neural correlate of the visual temporal-dilation aftereffect. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.310] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Plass J, Guzman-Martinez E, Suzuki S, Ortega L, Grabowecky M. Congruent Auditory Input Can Bias Bistable Vision without Voluntary Attentional Control. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.884] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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García-Anguita A, Ortega L, Garcés C. Relationship of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate with overweight and insulin sensitivity in 12-16-year-old Spanish children. Horm Metab Res 2013; 45:545-7. [PMID: 23508718 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1337974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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DHEA-S is the most abundant steroid hormone in human circulation. Although a relationship of DHEA-S with obesity-related diseases has been reported, the metabolic role of this hormone remains unclear, particularly in children. In our study, we have investigated the relationship of DHEA-S levels with anthropometric variables, insulin, HOMA, and free fatty acids in adolescents. The study sample included 812 healthy 12-16-year-old children (383 boys and 429 girls). Plasma DHEA-S was determined by RIA, insulin concentrations by IRMA, and free fatty acids by using a commercial kit. Insulin resistance was estimated using the HOMA index. No significant differences in plasma DHEA-S levels were found between sexes. DHEA-S levels in overweight children were significantly higher than in normal-weight children. DHEA-S levels were significantly correlated with weight and BMI after adjusting for age. Significant positive correlations between DHEA-S and free fatty acids levels were found after adjusting for age and BMI, particularly in boys, but not between DHEA-S levels and insulin or HOMA in either gender. DHEA-S levels in 12-16-year-old children are correlated with weight and BMI independently of age. We failed to find any association between DHEA-S and insulin levels, but we did find a -significant correlation between DHEA-S and free fatty acids levels, suggesting that its association with free fatty acids may be related to the onset of the association of DHEA-S with insulin resi-stance.
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- A García-Anguita
- Lipid Research Laboratory, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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Nazzaro A, Salerno A, Di Iorio L, Landino G, Marino S, Pastore E, Fabregues F, Iraola A, Casals G, Creus M, Peralta S, Penarrubia J, Manau D, Civico S, Balasch J, Lindgren I, Giwercman YL, Celik E, Turkcuoglu I, Ata B, Karaer A, Kirici P, Berker B, Park J, Kim J, Rhee J, Krishnan M, Rustamov O, Russel R, Fitzgerald C, Roberts S, Hapuarachi S, Tan BK, Mathur RS, van de Vijver A, Blockeel C, Camus M, Polyzos N, Van Landuyt L, Tournaye H, Turhan NO, Hizli D, Kamalak Z, Kosus A, Kosus N, Kafali H, Lukaszuk A, Kunicki M, Liss J, Bednarowska A, Jakiel G, Lukaszuk K, Lukaszuk M, Olszak-Sokolowska B, Lukaszuk K, Kunicki M, Liss J, Jakiel G, Bednarowska A, Wasniewski T, Neuberg M, Lukaszuk M, Cavalcanti V, Peluso C, Lechado BL, Cordts EB, Christofolini DM, Barbosa CP, Bianco B, Venetis CA, Kolibianakis EM, Bosdou J, Tarlatzis BC, Onal M, Gungor DN, Acet M, Kahraman S, Kuijper E, Twisk J, Caanen M, Korsen T, Hompes P, Kushnir M, Rockwood A, Meikle W, Lambalk CB, Hizli D, Kamalak Z, Kosus A, Kosus N, Turhan NO, Kafali H, Yan X, Dai X, Wang J, Zhao N, Cui Y, Liu J, Yarde F, Maas AHEM, Franx A, Eijkemans MJC, Drost JT, van Rijn BB, van Eyck J, van der Schouw YT, Broekmans FJM, Martyn F, Anglim B, Wingfield M, Fang T, Yan GJ, Sun HX, Hu YL, Chrudimska J, Krenkova P, Macek M, Macek M, Teixeira da Silva J, Cunha M, Silva J, Viana P, Goncalves A, Barros N, Oliveira C, Sousa M, Barros A, Nelson SM, Lloyd SM, McConnachie A, Khader A, Fleming R, Lawlor DA, Thuesen L, Andersen AN, Loft A, Smitz J, Abdel-Rahman M, Ismail S, Silk J, Abdellah M, Abdellah AH, Ruiz F, Cruz M, Piro M, Collado D, Garcia-Velasco JA, Requena A, Kollmann Z, Bersinger NA, McKinnon B, Schneider S, Mueller MD, von Wolff M, Vaucher A, Kollmann Z, Bersinger NA, Weiss B, Stute P, Marti U, von Wolff M, Chai J, Yeung WYT, Lee CYV, Li WHR, Ho PC, Ng HYE, Kim SM, Kim SH, Jee BC, Ku S, Suh CS, Choi YM, Kim JG, Moon SY, Lee JH, Kim SG, Kim YY, Kim HJ, Lee KH, Park IH, Sun HG, Hwang YI, Sung NY, Choi MH, Cha SH, Park CW, Kim JY, Yang KM, Song IO, Koong MK, Kang IS, Kim HO, Haines C, Wong WY, Kong WS, Cheung LP, Choy TK, Leung PC, Fadini R, Coticchio G, Renzini MM, Guglielmo MC, Brambillasca F, Hourvitz A, Albertini DF, Novara P, Merola M, Dal Canto M, Iza JAA, DePablo JL, Anarte C, Domingo A, Abanto E, Barrenetxea G, Kato R, Kawachiya S, Bodri D, Kondo M, Matsumoto T, Maldonado LGL, Setti AS, Braga DPAF, Iaconelli A, Borges E, Iaconelli C, Setti AS, Braga DPAF, Figueira RCS, Iaconelli A, Borges E, Kitaya K, Taguchi S, Funabiki M, Tada Y, Hayashi T, Nakamura Y, Snajderova M, Zemkova D, Lanska V, Teslik L, Calonge RN, Ortega L, Garcia A, Cortes S, Guijarro A, Peregrin PC, Bellavia M, Pesant MH, Wirthner D, Portman L, de Ziegler D, Wunder D, Chen X, Chen SHL, Liu YD, Tao T, Xu LJ, Tian XL, Ye DSH, He YX, Carby A, Barsoum E, El-Shawarby S, Trew G, Lavery S, Mishieva N, Barkalina N, Korneeva I, Ivanets T, Abubakirov A, Chavoshinejad R, Hartshorne GM, Marei W, Fouladi-nashta AA, Kyrkou G, Trakakis E, Chrelias CH, Alexiou E, Lykeridou K, Mastorakos G, Bersinger N, Kollmann Z, Mueller MD, Vaucher A, von Wolff M, Ferrero H, Gomez R, Garcia-Pascual CM, Simon C, Pellicer A, Turienzo A, Lledo B, Guerrero J, Ortiz JA, Morales R, Ten J, Llacer J, Bernabeu R, De Leo V, Focarelli R, Capaldo A, Stendardi A, Gambera L, Marca AL, Piomboni P, Kim JJ, Choi YM, Kang JH, Hwang KR, Chae SJ, Kim SM, Yoon SH, Ku SY, Kim SH, Kim JG, Moon SY, Iliodromiti S, Kelsey TW, Anderson RA, Nelson SM, Lee HJ, Weghofer A, Kushnir VA, Shohat-Tal A, Lazzaroni E, Lee HJ, Barad DH, Gleicher NN, Shavit T, Shalom-Paz E, Fainaru O, Michaeli M, Kartchovsky E, Ellenbogen A, Gerris J, Vandekerckhove F, Delvigne A, Dhont N, Madoc B, Neyskens J, Buyle M, Vansteenkiste E, De Schepper E, Pil L, Van Keirsbilck N, Verpoest W, Debacquer D, Annemans L, De Sutter P, Von Wolff M, Kollmann Z, Vaucher A, Weiss B, Bersinger NA, Verit FF, Keskin S, Sargin AK, Karahuseyinoglu S, Yucel O, Yalcinkaya S, Comninos AN, Jayasena CN, Nijher GMK, Abbara A, De Silva A, Veldhuis JD, Ratnasabapathy R, Izzi-Engbeaya C, Lim A, Patel DA, Ghatei MA, Bloom SR, Dhillo WS, Colodron M, Guillen JJ, Garcia D, Coll O, Vassena R, Vernaeve V, Pazoki H, Bolouri G, Farokhi F, Azarbayjani MA, Alebic MS, Stojanovic N, Abali R, Yuksel A, Aktas C, Celik C, Guzel S, Erfan G, Sahin O, Zhongying H, Shangwei L, Qianhong M, Wei F, Lei L, Zhun X, Yan W, Vandekerckhove F, De Baerdemaeker A, Gerris J, Tilleman K, Vansteelandt S, De Sutter P, Oliveira JBA, Baruffi RLR, Petersen CG, Mauri AL, Nascimento AM, Vagnini L, Ricci J, Cavagna M, Massaro FC, Pontes A, Franco JG, El-khayat W, Elsadek M, Foroozanfard F, Saberi H, Moravvegi A, Kazemi M, Gidoni YS, Raziel A, Friedler S, Strassburger D, Hadari D, Kasterstein E, Ben-Ami I, Komarovsky D, Maslansky B, Bern O, Ron-El R, Izquierdo MP, Ten J, Guerrero J, Araico F, Llacer J, Bernabeu R, Somova O, Feskov O, Feskova I, Bezpechnaya I, Zhylkova I, Tishchenko O, Oguic SK, Baldani DP, Skrgatic L, Simunic V, Vrcic H, Rogic D, Juras J, Goldstein MS, Garcia De Miguel L, Campo MC, Gurria A, Alonso J, Serrano A, Marban E, Peregrin PC, Hourvitz A, Shalev L, Yung Y, Yerushalmi G, Giovanni C, Dal Canto M, Fadini R, Has J, Maman E, Monterde M, Gomez R, Marzal A, Vega O, Rubio JM, Diaz-Garcia C, Pellicer A, Eapen A, Datta A, Kurinchi-selvan A, Birch H, Lockwood GM, Ornek MC, Ates U, Usta T, Goksedef CP, Bruszczynska A, Glowacka J, Kunicki M, Jakiel G, Wasniewski T, Jaguszewska K, Liss J, Lukaszuk K, Oehninger S, Nelson S, Verweij P, Stegmann B, Ando H, Takayanagi T, Minamoto H, Suzuki N, Maman E, Rubinshtein N, Yung Y, Shalev L, Yerushalmi G, Hourvitz A, Saltek S, Demir B, Dilbaz B, Demirtas C, Kutteh W, Shapiro B, Witjes H, Gordon K, Lauritsen MP, Loft A, Pinborg A, Freiesleben NL, Mikkelsen AL, Bjerge MR, Andersen AN, Chakraborty P, Goswami SK, Chakravarty BN, Mittal M, Bajoria R, Narvekar N, Chatterjee R, Bentzen JG, Johannsen TH, Scheike T, Andersen AN, Friis-Hansen L, Sunkara S, Coomarasamy A, Faris R, Braude P, Khalaf Y, Makedos A, Kolibianakis EM, Venetis CA, Masouridou S, Chatzimeletiou K, Zepiridis L, Mitsoli A, Lainas G, Sfontouris I, Tzamtzoglou A, Kyrou D, Lainas T, Tarlatzis BC, Fermin A, Crisol L, Exposito A, Prieto B, Mendoza R, Matorras R, Louwers Y, Lao O, Kayser M, Palumbo A, Sanabria V, Rouleau JP, Puopolo M, Hernandez MJ, Diaz-Garcia C, Monterde M, Marzal A, Vega O, Rubio JM, Gomez R, Pellicer A, Ozturk S, Sozen B, Yaba-Ucar A, Mutlu D, Demir N, Olsson H, Sandstrom R, Grundemar L, Papaleo E, Corti L, Rabellotti E, Vanni VS, Potenza M, Molgora M, Vigano P, Candiani M, Andersen AN, Fernandez-Sanchez M, Bosch E, Visnova H, Barri P, Garcia-Velasco JA, De Sutter P, Fauser BJCM, Arce JC, Sandstrom R, Olsson H, Grundemar L, Peluso P, Trevisan CM, Cordts EB, Cavalcanti V, Christofolini DM, Fonseca FA, Barbosa CP, Bianco B, Bakas P, Vlahos N, Hassiakos D, Tzanakaki D, Gregoriou O, Liapis A, Creatsas G, Adda-Herzog E, Steffann J, Sebag-Peyrelevade S, Poulain M, Benachi A, Fanchin R, Gordon K, Zhang D, Andersen AN, Aybar F, Temel S, Kahraman S, Hamdine O, Macklon NS, Eijkemans MJC, Laven JS, Cohlen BJ, Verhoeff A, van Dop PA, Bernardus RE, Lambalk CB, Oosterhuis GJE, Holleboom CAG, van den Dool-Maasland GC, Verburg HJ, van der Heijden PFM, Blankhart A, Fauser BCJM, Broekmans FJ, Bhattacharya J, Mitra A, Dutta GB, Kundu A, Bhattacharya M, Kundu S, Pigny P, Dassonneville A, Catteau-Jonard S, Decanter C, Dewailly D, Pouly J, Olivennes F, Massin N, Celle M, Caizergues N, Fleming R, Gaudoin M, Messow M, McConnachie A, Nelson SM, Dewailly D, Vanhove L, Peigne M, Thomas P, Robin G, Catteau-Jonard S. Reproductive endocrinology. Hum Reprod 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/det221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Arnold E, Bell N, Boesen T, Boldt N, Borden A, Bro J, Douglas M, Fuller J, Furumo Q, Gummin C, Keuler A, Kim D, Martinez A, Moldenhauer D, Mullooly I, Nelsen‐Freund R, Ogunkunle D, Ortega L, Palmersheim S, Sabatino T, Schwabe B, Sung R, Trzcinski K, Ulschmid C, Klestinski K, Kaiser C, Vogt D, Cunningham CW. One Indole Ring to Rule Them All: How Modeling of Naltrindole Bound to the Delta Opioid Receptor Can Aid the Development of Novel Analgesics. FASEB J 2013. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.lb171] [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: 11/11/2022]
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- E. Arnold
- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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- Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukeeWI
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Grande E, Castellano D, García-Carbonero R, Teulé A, Durán I, Fuster J, Sevilla I, Escudero P, Sastre J, Casanovas O, Ortega L, Earl J, Díez J, de Velasco G, Longo F, Navarro A, Pachón V, Carrato A, Salazar R, Capdevila J. Pazonet: A Phase II Trial of Pazopanib as a Sequencing Treatment in Progressive Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETS) Patients (PTS), On Behalf of The Spanish Task Force for Nets (GETNE). Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33727-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 11/26/2022] Open
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Ortega L, Guzman-Martinez E, Grabowecky M, Suzuki S. Separate duration calibration mechanisms for dynamic and static visual stimuli. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.136] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Guzman-Martinez E, Ortega L, Grabowecky M, Suzuki S. An invisible face facilitates speech perception. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.613] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Parrott S, Guzman-Martinez E, Ortega L, Grabowecky M, Suzuki S. Cross-modal, positional, and semantic effects in visual extraction of slope. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.1039] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Grabowecky M, Ortega L, Nwosu C, Suzuki S. Effect of lateralization of emotional faces and letters on the attentional blink. J Vis 2012. [DOI: 10.1167/12.9.259] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Viasus D, Cordero E, Rodríguez-Baño J, Oteo JA, Fernández-Navarro A, Ortega L, Gracia-Ahufinger I, Fariñas MC, García-Almodovar E, Payeras A, Paño-Pardo JR, Muñez-Rubio E, Carratalà J. Changes in epidemiology, clinical features and severity of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 pneumonia in the first post-pandemic influenza season. Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18:E55-62. [PMID: 22264321 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03753.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
MESH Headings
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Distribution
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Antiviral Agents/administration & dosage
- Cohort Studies
- Critical Care/statistics & numerical data
- Female
- Hospitals, Teaching
- Humans
- Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype/isolation & purification
- Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype/pathogenicity
- Influenza, Human/complications
- Influenza, Human/epidemiology
- Influenza, Human/pathology
- Influenza, Human/virology
- Length of Stay
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology
- Pneumonia, Viral/pathology
- Pregnancy
- Prospective Studies
- Respiration, Artificial/statistics & numerical data
- Spain/epidemiology
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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- D Viasus
- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge - IDIBELL, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Giralt D, Domingues-Montanari S, Mendioroz M, Ortega L, Maisterra O, Perea-Gainza M, Delgado P, Rosell A, Montaner J. The gender gap in stroke: a meta-analysis. Acta Neurol Scand 2012; 125:83-90. [PMID: 21649609 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2011.01514.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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UNLABELLED Several studies have indicated that gender differences might exist in stroke. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS Our goal was to perform a comprehensive meta-analysis in order to evaluate and quantify stroke gender disparities through a systematic search of relevant articles published up to October 2009 and addressing gender related differences in ischemic stroke risk factors, stroke subtype and severity, diagnostic tests, and acute phase and secondary prevention treatments. RESULTS Forty-five articles were included in the analysis, representing a total of 673,935 patients. Women were globally older than men (+5.2 years) and suffered more hypertension (P = 0.017) and atrial fibrillation (P < 0.001), although they were less likely to drink alcohol (P < 0.001), smoke cigarettes (P < 0.001), present hyperlipidemia (P = 0.033) or diabetes (P = 0.003) than men. Baseline stroke severity was not different between genders. Women suffered more cardioembolic strokes, while men had more atherothrombotic strokes. Moreover, women were less likely to receive stroke-related treatments, such as antiplatelets (P < 0.001), statins (P < 0.001), and tPA (P < 0.001) than men. Although meta-regression did not identify age or stroke etiology as sources of heterogeneity, caution should be taken as that analysis was possible only for gender differences in secondary prevention with antiplatelets because of limited data for other end points. CONCLUSIONS Gender differences have been identified on the risk factors profile and diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with ischemic stroke. Active measures should thus be taken to avoid bias in clinical practice.
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- D Giralt
- Neurovascular Research Laboratory and Neurovascular Unit, Neurology and Medicine Departments, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Research Institute, Spain
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Grabowecky M, Ortega L, Nwosu C, Suzuki S, Smith E, Factor L. The Emotional Blink in Novice Meditators. J Vis 2011. [DOI: 10.1167/11.11.114] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ortega L, Guzman-Martinez E, Grabowecky M, Suzuki S. The time-dilation aftereffect depends on orientation and eye of origin. J Vis 2011. [DOI: 10.1167/11.11.1226] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Guzman-Martinez E, Ortega L, Grabowecky M, Mossbridge J, Suzuki S. Interactive processing of auditory amplitude-modulation frequency and visual spatial frequency. J Vis 2011. [DOI: 10.1167/11.11.774] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Martin Broto J, Garcia del Muro X, Gutierrez A, Martinez-Trufero J, Serrano T, Rubió J, Lainez N, Sevilla I, Cruz J, Ramos R, Ortega L, Poveda A, Ramirez M, Cubedo R, Lopez-Guerrero J. KIT, DOG1, PDGFR, and IGFR1 gene expression analyses determine two different subpopulations in KIT-negative GIST-like (KNGL) patients. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.10047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ortega L, Robles N, Matrai S, Gual A. P01-44-The e-mail as a potential therapeutic tool in patients with alcohol dependence: The patient's perspective. Eur Psychiatry 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(11)71755-2] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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IntroductionThe use of Internet-based communication tools has spread to multiple areas of life. E-mail is a fast and easy tool that can be used by the health care system to facilitate doctor-patient communication.ObjectivesTo assess the use and value of the e-mail for communication between physician and patient, from patients’ perspective.AimsTo evaluate the use of e-mail as a potential therapeutic tool in patients with alcohol dependence.MethodsThe sample included patients who reported to have an e-mail account at their first visit in Alcohol Unit (n = 44 of 238 patients seen during one year). 23 patients were given the contact e-mail of the Alcohol Unit, and were instructed to contact their physician, if needed, by e-mail. The rest of the sample (n = 21) could contact their physician only by phone. Six months later, the whole sample received an electronic survey measuring their satisfaction of the communication with the physician.Results57% patients who received the contact e-mail of the Alcohol Unit answered the survey (n = 13). Of those, 54% used e-mail to contact their physician. 71% found e-mail easy-to-use; 86% reported being satisfied with e-mail communication.ConclusionsE-mail contact with physician was considered useful by most patients, although they report using also other contact methods, such as phone call.
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Nunez - Calonge R, Guijarro JA, Ortega L, Olaya E, Cortes S, Gosalvez J, Caballero P, Franco G, Scarselli F, Zavaglia D, Dente D, Minasi MG, Greco E, Serzedello T, Semaco EO, Nichi M, Barnabe VH, Serafini P, Motta ELA, Rocha AM, Garrido N, Remohi J, Gil-Salom M, Martinez-Javaloyas JM, Pellicer A, Chen C, Hu JCY, Neri QV, Rosenwaks Z, Palermo GD. SELECTED ORAL COMMUNICATION SESSION, SESSION 19: ANDROLOGY - MALE AND SEMEN FACTORS, Monday 4 July 2011 15:15 - 16:30. Hum Reprod 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/26.s1.19] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Caballero Peregrin P, Nunez-Calonge R, Guijarro JA, Ortega L, Cortes S, Gosalvez J, Palini S, De Stefani S, Scala V, Benedetti S, Tagliamonte MC, Catalani S, Primiterra MA, Polli V, Rocchi P, Tiezzi A, Donati L, Pelosi E, Canestrari F, Bulletti C, Garcia-Herrero S, Meseguer M, Martinez-Conejero JA, Romany L, Ruiz M, Horcajadas JA, Pellicer A, Garrido N, Ramon O, Corcostegui B, Crisol L, Exposito A, Mugica J, Matorras R, Kyurkchiev S, Dyulgerova-Nikolova D, Milachich T, Shterev A, Pons Mallol I, Cercas Duque R, Villas Martin C, Brana Pelayo C, Fernandez Shaw S, Arts EGJM, Wester NE, Groen H, van Echten-Arends J, Land JA. SELECTED ORAL COMMUNICATION SESSION, SESSION 70: ANDROLOGY AND SEMINAL FACTORS Wednesday 6 July 2011 14:00 - 15:45. Hum Reprod 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/26.s1.70] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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