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Actuation of Cell Layers in Three Dimensions. [PDF]
ABSTRACT The alignment of fibers and cells in living tissues affect their mechanical properties and functionality. In this context, one can draw an analogy between tissues and nematic liquid crystal elastomers. We explore this analogy by growing fibroblasts on 2D‐patterned substrates and observing the contraction of cell sheets upon detachment from the
Endresen K +6 more
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Admission Serum Ferritin Levels as a Predictor of Severe Disease in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients in Mexico. [PDF]
Introduction Biomarkers that predict the severity of a disease on admission would be a valuable tool for pediatricians. Ferritin has been proposed as a predictive biomarker for various conditions; however, multiple thresholds have been described depending on the diagnosis.
Turrubiates-Hernandez GA +3 more
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Improved Radiofrequency Safety Modelling in MRI Using In Vivo Measurements of Brain Conductivity. [PDF]
A workflow for the comparison of simulated and measured B1+$$ {B}_1^{+} $$ maps was developed and applied to a study on human tissue (brain) electrical conductivity, investigating differences between conductivity values from ex vivo and in vivo measurements.
Paillart G +7 more
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El discurso tecnológico en la Grecia antigua. [PDF]
El presente escrito pretende ser un corto estudio en relación con el concepto griego antiguo de tecnología. La tesis fundamental que lo anima es que la palabra τεχνολογία [tecnología], en el contexto griego antiguo, menta un concepto cuya plenitud ...
Carvajal Ahumada, Germán +1 more
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Hypovitaminosis D and Low Urinary Tract Symptoms in a Female Population
An increasing number of studies have suggested a key role for low levels of vitamin D in the development of several chronic diseases and bacterial infections.
D. Foti +6 more
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Background Numerous studies have investigated the role of the monounsaturated fatty acid and other dietary factors in the prevention of cognitive decline but the short-term effect of a low dose of extravirgin olive oil on cognitive performances in the ...
Elisa Mazza +7 more
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Lipid Oxidation Assessed by Indirect Calorimetry Predicts Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes
Purpose: Diabetes has been linked to an impaired ability to oxidize fatty acids. Fat oxidation can be assessed clinically by a respiratory quotient measurement during fasting.
Arturo Pujia +10 more
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Evaluación de parámetros de calidad en bebidas comerciales con contenido de azúcares añadidos
La ingesta de azúcar de manera no controlada acarrea severos problemas a la salud, que ya han sido profundamente estudiados en múltiples investigaciones.
Esteban Pérez-López +2 more
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Jinetes en Grecia y sus ecos en la cultura ibérica
Se pasa revista a los usos del caballo en Grecia desde época micénica hasta el final del Clasicismo a fin de observar su desarrollo como arma militar. Además, se estudia también la proyección social del uso del caballo en Grecia así como el desarrollo de
Adolfo J. Domínguez Monedero
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En el marco del arte contemporáneo de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, son fundamentales los mecanismos de asimilación y recepción de la obra de aquellos artistas que vivieron, de manera permanente o durante largos períodos de tiempo, como extranjeros en ...
Miguel Fernández Belmonte
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