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Shi M, Simiele EA, Han B, Pham D, Palomares P, Aguirre M, Gensheimer MF, Vitzthum L, Surucu M, Kovalchuk N. First-Year Experience of IMRT/SBRT Treatments Using a Novel Biology-Guided Radiation Therapy System. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e717. [PMID: 37786094 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.2222] [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: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) This study presents the first-year experience of treating patients using intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with the X1 system, the first biology-guided radiation therapy (BgRT) machine installed in a clinical setting. MATERIALS/METHODS A total of 78 patients underwent IMRT and SBRT treatments on the X1 system from May 2021 to May 2022. Clinical and technical data, such as treatment sites, number of pre-treatments kVCT scans, beam on time, patient setup time, imaging time per kVCT, and couch shifts after kVCT match, were collected and analyzed. Additionally, daily machine output stability, patient-specific quality assurance (QA) results, machine uptime, and user survey were also documented and reported. RESULTS The most commonly treated site was the head and neck (63%), followed by the pelvis (23%), thorax (6%), and abdomen (8%). All treatments, except for 5 pelvis patients (6%) who received SBRT treatments for bony metastases, were conventionally fractionated IMRT (CF IMRT). The average number of kVCT scans per fraction is 1.2 ± 0.5 for all treatments. The average beam on time in minutes was 9.2 ± 3.5 for all treatments, 8.4 ± 2.4 for head and neck, 6.7 ± 1.3 for thorax, 10.3 ± 1.6 for abdomen, 11.6 ± 5.1 for CF IMRT pelvis, and 10.8 ± 5.3 for SBRT pelvis. The average patient setup time and imaging time per kVCT was 4.8 ± 2.6 minutes and 4.6 ± 1.5 minutes, respectively. The average couch corrections based on kVCT images were 0.4 ± 4.4 mm, 1.0 ± 4.5 mm, and 1.3 ± 4.3 mm along the x, y, and z direction, respectively; the average couch rotation corrections were 0.1 ± 0.9° for pitch, 0.0 ± 0.9° for roll, and 0.2 ± 1.2° for yaw. The daily machine output was 0.4 ± 1.2% from the baseline. The patient QA had a gamma passing rate of 97.4 ± 2.8%. The machine uptime was 92% of the total treatment time. The kVCT image quality and daily QA process received the highest level of satisfaction, while the treatment workflow for therapists received the lowest level of satisfaction (table 1). CONCLUSION At one year after the installation of the X1 system, this study reports successful treatment of 78 patients using IMRT/ SBRT. With the recent FDA clearance of BgRT, our institution is preparing to treat patients using PET-guidance via a new product release, which should address deficiencies in the current IGRT workflow.
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- M Shi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, CA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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Danilla SV, Jara RP, Miranda F, Bencina F, Aguirre M, Troncoso E, Erazo CA, Andrades PR, Sepulveda SL, Albornoz CR. Response to "Additional Thoughts on Banning Textured Implants to Prevent Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)". Aesthet Surg J 2020; 40:NP472-NP473. [PMID: 32539078 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa109] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Stefan V Danilla
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Danilla SV, Jara RP, Miranda F, Bencina F, Aguirre M, Troncoso E, Erazo CA, Andrades PR, Sepulveda SL, Albornoz CR. Response to "Banning Textured Implants Is a Rational Decision to Eliminate the Risk of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)". Aesthet Surg J 2020; 40:NP478-NP479. [PMID: 32618330 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa108] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Stefan V Danilla
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Danilla SV, Jara RP, Miranda F, Bencina F, Aguirre M, Troncoso E, Erazo CA, Andrades PR, Sepulveda SL, Albornoz CR. Is Banning Texturized Implants to Prevent Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma a Rational Decision? A Meta-Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness Study. Aesthet Surg J 2020; 40:721-731. [PMID: 31761953 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjz343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an emergent disease that threatens patients with texturized breast implants. Major concerns about the safety of these implants are leading to global changes to restrict the utilization of this product. The principal alternative is to perform breast augmentation utilizing smooth implants, given the lack of association with BIA-ALCL. The implications and costs of this intervention are unknown. OBJECTIVES The authors of this study determined the cost-effectiveness of smooth implants compared with texturized implants for breast augmentation surgery. METHODS A tree decision model was utilized to analyze the cost-effectiveness. Model input parameters were derived from published sources. The capsular contracture (CC) rate was calculated from a meta-analysis. Effectiveness measures were life years, avoided BIA-ALCL, avoided deaths, and avoided reoperations. A sensitivity analysis was performed to test the robustness of the model. RESULTS For avoided BIA-ALCL, the incremental cost was $18,562,003 for smooth implants over texturized implants. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was negative for life years, and avoided death and avoided reoperations were negative. The sensitivity analysis revealed that to avoid 1 case of BIA-ALCL, the utilization of smooth implants would be cost-effective for a risk of developing BIA-ALCL equal to or greater than 1:196, and there is a probability of CC with smooth implants equal to or less than 0.096. CONCLUSIONS The utilization of smooth implants to prevent BIA-ALCL is not cost-effective. Banning texturized implants to prevent BIA-ALCL may involve additional consequences, which should be considered in light of higher CC rates and more reoperations associated with smooth implants than with texturized implants.
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- Stefan V Danilla
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Ferreyra C, Sánchez MJ, Aguirre M, Acha C, Bengió S, Lecourt J, Lüders U, Rubi D. Selective activation of memristive interfaces in TaO x -based devices by controlling oxygen vacancies dynamics at the nanoscale. Nanotechnology 2020; 31:155204. [PMID: 31860894 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab6476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The development of novel devices for neuromorphic computing and non-traditional logic operations largely relies on the fabrication of well controlled memristive systems with functionalities beyond standard bipolar behavior and digital ON-OFF states. In the present work we demonstrate for Ta2O5-based devices that it is possible to selectively activate/deactivate two series memristive interfaces in order to obtain clockwise or counter-clockwise multilevel squared remanent resistance loops, just by controlling both the electroforming process and the (a)symmetry of the applied stimuli, and independently of the nature of the used metallic electrodes. Based on our thorough characterization, analysis and modeling, we show that the physical origin of this electrical behavior relies on controlled oxygen vacancies electromigration between three different nanoscopic zones of the active Ta2O5-x layer: a central one and two quasi-symmetric interfaces with reduced TaO2-h(y) layers. Our devices fabrication process is rather simple as it implies the room temperature deposition of only one CMOS compatible oxide-Ta-oxide-and one metal, suggesting that it might be possible to take advantage of these properties at low cost and with easy scability. The tunable opposite remanent resistance loops circulations with multiple-analogic-intermediate stable states allows mimicking the adaptable synaptic weight of biological systems and presents potential for non-standard logic devices.
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- C Ferreyra
- GIyA and INN-CONICET, CNEA, Av. Gral Paz 1499 (1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fernandez-Trujillo L, Lores J, Aguirre M, Sua L. P2.16 PD-L1 Expression in a Population with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in a Reference Healthcare Center in Latin-America. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.09.182] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Sua L, Lores J, Aguirre M, Castro A, Fernandez-Trujillo L. EP1.04-37 Biomarkers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Expression of PD-L1 Protein and p16 in Squamous Cell Carcinoma Histologic Subtype. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.2159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Fernandez-Trujillo L, Morales E, Lores J, Aguirre M, Castro A, Sua L. EP1.05-03 Therapeutic Bronchoscopy in Multimodal Therapy for the Management of Central Airway Obstruction. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.2166] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Sua L, Lores J, Aguirre M, Fernandez-Trujillo L. P2.04-70 PD-L1 Expression in a Population with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in a Reference Healthcare Center in Latin-America. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.1575] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Fernandez-Trujillo L, Morales E, Lores J, Aguirre M, Sua L. EP1.05-10 Metastasis from a Primary Melanoma of the Sinonasal Cavity: A Case Report. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.2173] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Fernandez-Trujillo L, Morales E, Lores J, Aguirre M, Sua L, Velasquez M. EP1.15-17 Giant Thymolipoma in a Young Woman: A Case Report. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.2352] [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: 11/29/2022]
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The obesity epidemic progresses everywhere across the globe, and implementing frequent nationwide surveys to measure the percentage of obese population is costly. Conversely, country-level food sales information can be accessed inexpensively through different suppliers on a regular basis. This study applies a methodology to predict obesity prevalence at the country-level based on national sales of a small subset of food and beverage categories. Three machine learning algorithms for nonlinear regression were implemented using purchase and obesity prevalence data from 79 countries: support vector machines, random forests and extreme gradient boosting. The proposed method was validated in terms of both the absolute prediction error and the proportion of countries for which the obesity prevalence was predicted satisfactorily. We found that the most-relevant food category to predict obesity is baked goods and flours, followed by cheese and carbonated drinks.
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Bedient C, Kaye L, Raman A, Garner F, Aguirre M, Shapiro B. The optimal size of ovarian follicles at oocyte collection. Fertil Steril 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.02.083] [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]
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Aguirre M, Bartha E, Clippe S, Fleury B, Romy P, Zahra N. 3. Feasibility of prostate treatment plan based on MRI images. Phys Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2017.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Wang H, Rijk A, Aguirre M, Wang A, Wang K, Dastani Z, Agulnik J, Cohen V, Small D, Pepe C, Sakr L, Kasymjanova G, Van Kempen L, Spatz A. P3.02-055 Detecting ALK, ROS1 and RET Gene Translocations in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with the NanoString Platform. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wang H, Spatz A, Aguirre M, Agulnik J, Cohen V, Small D, Pepe C, Sakr L, Kasymjanova G, Wang A, Owen S, Tsao M, Kempen L. PUB079 Detection of the EGFR P.(T790M) Mutation by Different Methods: A Small Comparison Case Study. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1942] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Tamayo M, Besoaín-Saldaña A, Aguirre M, Leiva J. Teamwork: relevance and interdependence of interprofessional education. Rev Saude Publica 2017; 51:39. [PMID: 28489187 PMCID: PMC5396499 DOI: 10.1590/s1518-8787.2017051006816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Determine the perception of university students regarding interprofessional and interdependent work between team members in their inclusion in primary care. METHODS Analytical cross-sectional study. The sampling had a probabilistic, stratified random type with 95% confidence and 5% margin of error. Seven-hundred and four students of Public Universities in Santiago (Chile) answered self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS Ninety-seven point eight of students say that interprofessional work is important; 27.1% of them declare that their university did not seem to show that their study plans were important. The professionals listed as most important in teams are physicians and nurses. CONCLUSIONS Spaces for development and institutional support are key elements to promote interprofessional work. If this competence can involve each academic unit in their different formative spaces there will be a significant contribution to said promotion. Teamwork is a pending task.
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- M Tamayo
- Departamento de Kinesiología. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Chile. Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Kinesiología. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Chile. Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Kinesiología. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Chile. Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Kinesiología. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Chile. Santiago, Chile
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There is an elevated incidence of cases of obesity worldwide. Therefore, the development of strategies to tackle this condition is of vital importance. This review focuses on the necessity of optimising in vitro systems to model human colonic fermentation in obese subjects. This may allow to increase the resolution and the physiological relevance of the information obtained from this type of studies when evaluating the potential role that the human gut microbiota plays in obesity. In light of the parameters that are currently used for the in vitro simulation of the human gut (which are mostly based on information derived from healthy subjects) and the possible difference with an obese condition, we propose to revise and improve specific standard operating procedures.
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- M Aguirre
- 1 Top Institute of Food and Nutrition, P.O. Box 557, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands.,2 Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands.,3 The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), P.O. Box 360, 3700 AJ Zeist, the Netherlands
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- 1 Top Institute of Food and Nutrition, P.O. Box 557, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands.,2 Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands.,4 Beneficial Microbes Consultancy, Johan Karschstraat 3, 6709 TN Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Bedient C, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C, Shapiro B. Factors associated with use of elective single embryo transfer and multiple pregnancy risk at fertility centers in the United States. Fertil Steril 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.12.055] [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: 11/27/2022]
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Ballard N, Simula A, Aguirre M, Leiza JR, van Es S, Asua JM. Synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate) and block copolymers by semi-batch nitroxide mediated polymerization. Polym Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6py01634k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The limits of control of the molecular weight and polymer structure in the semi-batch solution polymerization of methyl methacrylate by NMP are explored.
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- N. Ballard
- POLYMAT and Kimika Aplikatua Saila
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
- Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa
- Donostia/San Sebastián
- Spain
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- POLYMAT and Kimika Aplikatua Saila
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
- Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa
- Donostia/San Sebastián
- Spain
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- POLYMAT and Kimika Aplikatua Saila
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
- Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa
- Donostia/San Sebastián
- Spain
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- POLYMAT and Kimika Aplikatua Saila
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
- Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa
- Donostia/San Sebastián
- Spain
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- POLYMAT and Kimika Aplikatua Saila
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
- Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa
- Donostia/San Sebastián
- Spain
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- POLYMAT and Kimika Aplikatua Saila
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
- Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa
- Donostia/San Sebastián
- Spain
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Embryo-endometrium asynchrony may affect thawed embryo cycles using genetically screened blastocysts. Fertil Steril 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.07.523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Horeman T, Schilder F, Aguirre M, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Tuijthof GJM. Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Stiff Steerable Cutter for Arthroscopic Procedures. J Med Device 2015. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4030506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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: 11/08/2022] Open
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This article describes a novel and simple shaft actuated tip articulation (SATA) mechanism that allows arthroscopic instruments to articulate while remaining stiff. Since the SATA mechanism requires only independent rotation of two tubes for hinge articulation, cables, gears, or other internal components that are normally found in steerable endoscopic instruments become obsolete. The SATA mechanism was integrated in a new steerable cutter prototype and tested. Early user, mechanical strength and cadaver experiments were performed that indicate that this first prototype withstands an axial and sideways force of 100 N and 20 N, that trained users can (dis)assemble the instrument in less than 1.5 min and that a surgeon is able to reach all important locations on the menisci.
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- T. Horeman
- Delft University of Technology, Delft & Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Delft University of Technology, Delft & Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lopez-Pedrera C, Perez-Sanchez C, Aguirre M, Velasco F, Ruiz-Limon P, Barbarroja N, Jimenez-Gomez Y, Segui P, Collantes-Estevez E, Fernandez del Rio L, Vilalba J, Gonzalez-Reyes J, Cuadrado M. THU0398 Beneficial Effects of in Vivo Ubiquinol Supplementation on Athero-Thrombosis Prevention in Antiphospholipid Syndrome Patients. Preliminary Results of a Clinical Trial. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.3942] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Perez-Sanchez C, Aguirre M, Ruiz-Limόn P, Barbarroja N, Jiménez-Gόmez Y, Collantes-Estévez E, Cuadrado M, González-Conejero R, Martínez C, Lόpez-Pedrera C. OP0156 In Vitro Treatment with Anti-Cardiolipin and Anti-DSDNA Antibodies Modifies the Expression of Micrornas Related to Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.4000] [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]
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Perez-Sanchez C, Aguirre M, Galindo-Izquierdo M, Ruiz-Limon P, Barbarroja N, Jiménez-Gόmez Y, Segui P, Collantes-Estévez E, Cuadrado M, Lόpez-Pedrera C. AB0165 Regulation of Atherothrombosis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Role of Different Monocyte Subsets, Netosis Involvement, and Effects of Anti-Dsdna Antibodies. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.3065] [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]
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Barbarroja N, Ruiz-Limon P, Perez-Sanchez C, Jimenez-Gomez Y, Abalos-Aguilera M, Font P, Aguirre M, Segui P, Calvo J, Ortega R, Collantes-Estevez E, Escudero A, Lopez-Pedrera R. AB0133 Role of Monocytes Subsets in the Atherothrombosis and Endothelial Dysfunction Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Beneficial Effects of Tocilizumab. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.3043] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Aguirre M, Barrado M, Paulis M, Leiza JR. (Cryo)-TEM Assessment of Droplet Nucleation Efficiency in Hybrid Acrylic/CeO2 Semibatch Miniemulsion Polymerization. Macromolecules 2014. [DOI: 10.1021/ma5021193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M. Aguirre
- POLYMAT, University
of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Kimika Aplikatua saila, Kimika Zientzien
Fakultatea, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- SGIker,
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- POLYMAT, University
of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Kimika Aplikatua saila, Kimika Zientzien
Fakultatea, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- POLYMAT, University
of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Kimika Aplikatua saila, Kimika Zientzien
Fakultatea, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. The effect of inner cell mass size on the outcome of single-blastocyst transfers. Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.214] [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: 10/24/2022]
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Coll R, Aguirre M, Hernandez A, Caminal M, Vives J, Oliver-Vila I, Codinach M, Blanco M, Pla A, Garcia J. Mesenchymal stromal cells for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). data from ongoin clinica trial. Cytotherapy 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2014.01.362] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Frozen Embryo Transfer Following “Freeze All” Is a Superior Therapy to Another Fresh Transfer in Patients with Prior Fresh Embryo Implantation Failure. Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.11.047] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Jung H, Kim M, Youn H, Wozniak-Skowerska I, Skowerski M, Skowerski M, Hoffmann A, Hoffmann A, Kolasa J, Kolasa J, Skowerski T, Skowerski T, Sosnowski M, Sosnowski M, Wnuk-Wojnar A, Wnuk-Wojnar A, Gasior Z, Gasior Z, Mizia-Stec K, Mizia-Stec K, Schirmer H, Forsdahl S, Sildnes T, Trovik T, Iqbal A, Astrom Aneq M, Engvall J, Abreu A, Oliveira L, Portugal G, Goncalves M, Mota Carmo M, Santa Clara H, Pereiro T, Oliveira M, Branco L, Ferreira R, Moody W, Sze Lin L, Bloxham N, Fraser H, Taylor R, Holloway B, Edwards N, Ferro C, Townend J, Steeds R, Perea G, Corneli M, Meretta A, Aguirre M, Rosa D, Henquin R, Ronderos R, Perez Balino N, Sunman H, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Kaya B, Hazirolan T, Ozer N, Aytemir K, Tokgozoglu L, Kabakci G, Oto A, Peovska I, Srbinovska E, Hristova E, Otljanska M, Bosevski M, Arnaudova F, Andova V, Iwaki T. Moderated Posters session * Cardiovascular computed tomography, magnetic resonance and nuclear imaging: 13/12/2013, 08:30-12:30 * Location: Moderated Poster area. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jet210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Galán M, Seijas R, Aguirre M, Ares O, Cuscó X, Cugat R. [Treatment of late onset Perthes disease with hip arthroscopy and arthrodiastasis with an external fixator. Case report]. Acta Ortop Mex 2013; 27:396-401. [PMID: 24716372] [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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BACKGROUND The prognosis of late onset Perthes cases is usually poor and the proposed treatments vary based on the surgeon's preferences and experience, as well as on the available resources. Most of them are salvage procedures with a short follow-up and non-standardized application criteria. METHODS Hip arthroscopy and arthrodiastasis with external fixator are indicated for certain situations in Perthes disease. Based on the results obtained with each of these techniques separately, both of them were used to treat a case of Perthes disease involving a poor prognosis. RESULTS Results two years after surgery are good. CONCLUSIONS The use of both techniques together may produce a good result in these patients.
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Aguirre M, Greenberg N, Sharpley J, Simpson R, Wall C. A pilot study of an enhanced mental health assessment during routine and discharge medicals in the British Armed Forces. J ROY ARMY MED CORPS 2013; 160:27-31. [PMID: 24109091 DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2013-000058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A pilot study to assess the practicality of introducing an enhanced mental health assessment (EMHA) into all routine and discharge medicals of the UK Armed Forces in order to facilitate treatment prior to and on return to civilian life. METHODS A pilot study was conducted using an EMHA questionnaire with questions about depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol use, sleep and anger/irritability. At pilot sites, the EMHA was completed during all routine and discharge medicals between May 2011 and July 2011. At the end of the study period, qualitative data were collected from participating medical officers and practice managers regarding their opinions about the pilot study. RESULTS The quantitative data revealed an average pick-up rate for mental health (MH) problems. Out of the four military medical centres who participated and the 325 questionnaires collected, one referral to a Department of Community Mental Health was made. 26 (8%) patients were categorised as 'some concern and patient offered advice and/or reassurance'. The vast majority of patients were found to have no evidence of MH problems. However, using a validated alcohol screening tool, 64% of service personnel were found to have a score indicating 'higher risk drinking'. Analysis of the qualitative data suggests that the EMHA is an easy tool to implement with minimal additional time and resources needed. The interviewees pointed out a number of limitations and suggestions for possible further studies. CONCLUSIONS The pilot study successfully demonstrated that the EMHA questionnaire is easy to administer, does not take up a large amount of additional resources or manpower and provides a useful check of MH status. The study picked up an average number of MH cases and the questions on alcohol consumption highlighted that military personnel may be at a 'higher risk of drinking'.
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- Marcela Aguirre
- Department of General Practice, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK
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Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C, Shapiro B. The earliest serum hCG measurement that correlates with IVF outcome is four days after blastocyst transfer in freeze-thaw cycles. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. hCG dose as low as 500 IU in combination with GnRH agonist trigger can be efficacious for fresh embryo transfer. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1104] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Factors related to embryo-endometrium asynchrony in fresh IVF cycles increase in prevalence with maternal age. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1073] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C, Shapiro B. Pattern of pregnancy loss is determined by exposure to ovarian stimulation and pre-ovulatory progesterone. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.697] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Agonist trigger followed by cohort cryopreservation results in success rates similar to fresh oocyte donation cycles while virtually eliminating significant OHSS in high responders. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Aguirre M, Greenberg N, Sharpley J, Simpson R, Wall C. Alcohol consumption in the UK armed forces: are we drinking too much? J ROY ARMY MED CORPS 2013; 160:72-3. [DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2013-000059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The present paper describes the development of a new processing technology: rotational moulding of natural fibre reinforced thermoplastics. Different polymer-natural fibre and polymer-flour systems have been characterised. A rotomoulding grade of high density polyethylene has been used as the polymer matrix for the experiments. Fibres, including jute, sisal and cabuya, as well as wood, pecan and rice shell flour of different types have been used as reinforcements.
The rotomoulding process for those composite systems has been studied using an in-house built two-axis rotomoulding rig with variable speed. The final products have been characterised with special emphasis on estimating the level of dispersion of the fibres and their degree of orientation, as well as the consolidation, sintering and bubble formation processes during the different stages. Comparisons have been made with other powder processing routes, involving the sintering of fibre (or flour) reinforced polymer particles including compression moulding.
Morphological characterisation techniques have been adapted to determine the structure-property relationships in these materials at different processing stages. Important improvements in the compression strength of the natural fibre reinforced rotomoulded products compared to the unreinforced materials, accompanied of a good dispersion level of the reinforcing fibres have been reported.
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- F. G. Torres
- Polymers and Composites Group, Catholic University of Peru, Lima, Peru
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- Polymers and Composites Group, Catholic University of Peru, Lima, Peru
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Naik R, Bahadur G, Olivier F, Srikantharajah A, Mehta J, Joshi H, Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C, Catt S, Lingham E, Lee W, Muthusamy Y, Kally C, Chen P, Pangestu M, Catt J, Temple-Smith P, Kailasam C, Gordon UD, Kobayashi M, Yoshida A, Tanigiwa S, Seida K, Suzuki H, Tanaka M, Ogata S, Matsu-ura M, Ogata H, Kajiwara A, Tokura Y, Matsumoto Y, Mizusawa Y, Okamoto E, Yamada S, Kokeguchi S, Shiotani M, Grassa LH, Marin SP, Barragan SA, Lorite JA, Campos FB, Garcia-Velasco JA. Session 61: Effects of interventions on embryo quality. Hum Reprod 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/det194] [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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Aguirre M. Anna María Prat i Trabal (1938-2013). Rev Chilena Infectol 2013. [DOI: 10.4067/s0716-10182013000100020] [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: 11/17/2022] Open
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, De Leon L, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Ectopic pregnancy incidence is reduced following transfer of blastocysts derived from thawed bipronuclear oocytes when compared to fresh blastocyst transfer. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.236] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Daneshmand S, Shapiro B, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Twice-frozen embryos have implantation potential similar to once-frozen embryos. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Embryos transferred in freeze-thaw cycles are more likely to implant than morphologically equivalent embryos transferred in fresh cycles. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.372] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Moulin J, Marszalek A, Gayet V, Blanchet V, Streuli I, Lafay M, Pont JC, Chapron C, De Ziegler D, Moolenaar LM, Verhoeve HR, van der Veen F, Hompes P, Mol BWJ, Savasi V, Oneta M, Elli M, Parilla B, Loareti A, Cetin I, Shapiro BS, Daneshmand ST, Garner FC, Aguirre M, Hudson C, Thomas S, Simsek Y, Celik O, Yilmaz E, Karaer A, Koc O, Aydin NE, Rodriguez S, Agudo D, Pacheco A, Garcia-Cerrudo E, Schneider J, Garcia-Velasco JA. SELECTED ORAL COMMUNICATION SESSION, SESSION 35: ENDOMETRIOSIS, Tuesday 5 July 2011 10:00 - 11:30. Hum Reprod 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/26.s1.35] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Shapiro B, Daneshmand S, Garner F, Aguirre M, Hudson C. Evidence of Impaired Endometrial Receptivity Following Controlled Ovarian Stimulation: a Prospective Randomized Trial in High Responders. Fertil Steril 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.01.048] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Monteagudo JM, Durán A, Aguirre M, San Martín I. Optimization of the mineralization of a mixture of phenolic pollutants under a ferrioxalate-induced solar photo-Fenton process. J Hazard Mater 2011; 185:131-139. [PMID: 20875924 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2010] [Revised: 09/01/2010] [Accepted: 09/02/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The mineralization of solutions containing a mixture of three phenolic compounds, gallic, p-coumaric and protocatechuic acids, in a ferrioxalate-induced solar photo-Fenton process was investigated. The reactions were carried out in a pilot plant consisting of a compound parabolic collector (CPC) solar reactor. An optimization study was performed combining a multivariate experimental design and neuronal networks that included the following variables: pH, temperature, solar power, air flow and initial concentrations of H(2)O(2), Fe(II) and oxalic acid. Under optimal conditions, total elimination of the original compounds and 94% TOC removal of the mixture were achieved in 5 and 194 min, respectively. pH and initial concentrations of H(2)O(2) and Fe(II) were the most significant factors affecting the mixture mineralization. The molar correlation between consumed hydrogen peroxide and removed TOC was always between 1 and 3. A detailed analysis of the reaction was presented. The values of the pseudo-first-order mineralization kinetic rate constant, k(TOC), increased as initial Fe(II) and H(2)O(2) concentrations and temperature increased. The optimum pH value also slightly increased with greater Fe(II) and hydrogen peroxide concentrations but decreased when temperature increased. OH and O(2)(-) radicals were the main oxidative intermediate species in the process, although singlet oxygen ((1)O(2)) also played a role in the mineralization reaction.
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- J M Monteagudo
- University of Castilla-La Mancha, Grupo IMAES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Avda Camilo José Cela, 1, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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Durán A, Monteagudo JM, San Martín I, Aguirre M. Mineralization of integrated gasification combined-cycle power-station wastewater effluent by a photo-Fenton process. J Environ Manage 2010; 91:1840-1846. [PMID: 20510498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2010.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2009] [Revised: 03/25/2010] [Accepted: 04/19/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The aim of this work was to study the mineralization of wastewater effluent from an integrated-gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) power station sited in Spain to meet the requirements of future environmental legislation. This study was done in a pilot plant using a homogeneous photo-Fenton oxidation process with continuous addition of H(2)O(2) and air to the system. The mineralization process was found to follow pseudo-first-order kinetics. Experimental kinetic constants were fitted using neural networks (NNs). The NNs model reproduced the experimental data to within a 90% confidence level and allowed the simulation of the process for any values of the parameters within the experimental range studied. At the optimum conditions (H(2)O(2) flow rate=120 mL/h, [Fe(II)]=7.6 mg/L, pH=3.75 and air flow rate=1 m(3)/h), a 90% mineralization was achieved in 150 min. Determination of the hydrogen peroxide consumed and remaining in the water revealed that 1.2 mol of H(2)O(2) was consumed per each mol of total organic carbon removed from solution. This result confirmed that an excess of dissolved H(2)O(2) was needed to achieve high mineralization rates, so continuous addition of peroxide is recommended for industrial application of this process. Air flow slightly improved the mineralization rate due to the formation of peroxo-organic radicals which enhanced the oxidation process.
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- A Durán
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Grupo IMAES Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Camilo José Cela 3, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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Andrade F, Rodriguez-Soriano J, Prieto JA, Aguirre M, Ariceta G, Lage S, Azcona I, Prado C, Sanjurjo P, Aldamiz-Echevarria L. Methylation cycle, arginine-creatine pathway and asymmetric dimethylarginine in paediatric renal transplant. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2010; 26:328-36. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfq404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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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