Preventive behavior against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults according to whether or not they live with children. A combined analysis of the nationwide COSMO-SPAIN and ENE-COVID surveys. [PDF]
IntroductionThe protection of children is a major driver of behavior among those in charge of their care. We evaluated whether compliance with preventive measures against SARS-CoV-2 infection among adults living with children was different from that of ...
Jroundi I +7 more
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Preoperative risk score for malignancy in Bethesda III thyroid nodules: a multicentre retrospective study. [PDF]
IntroductionBethesda III thyroid nodules represent a heterogeneous cytological category with an estimated malignancy risk of 13–30%, creating uncertainty in clinical decision-making.
Carpio-Salmerón M +10 more
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Frontal-subcortical dysfunction in toxic oil syndrome: a proof-of-concept eye-tracking and cognitive study four decades after exposure. [PDF]
IntroductionToxic Oil Syndrome (TOS) emerged in Spain in 1981 after ingestion of rapeseed oil adulterated with aniline derivatives. More than four decades later, survivors continue to report cognitive complaints, but objective evidence of long-term ...
Benito-León J +12 more
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HIV-reservoir size is not affected either by HCV coinfection or by direct acting antivirals (DAAs) therapy. [PDF]
The role of HCV on the HIV reservoir is controversial since the reduction on HIV-DNA levels after HCV eradication with IFNα/RBV treatment seems to be the result of drugs instead of HCV clearance.
Álvarez B +10 more
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Probiotic Supplementation in Chronic Kidney Disease: Outcomes on Uremic Toxins, Inflammation, and Vascular Calcification from Experimental and Clinical Models. [PDF]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with gut microbiota alterations that contribute to increased inflammation and the generation of uremic toxins and may worsen the disease progression.
Obrero T +22 more
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Oral Microbiota Dysbiosis in Male HIV Patients: Comparative Analysis of Candidiasis and HPV-Associated Lesions. [PDF]
Progressive immune damage associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) alters mucosal homeostasis, favouring oral microbial imbalance and the development of opportunistic infections.
Ramírez-Hernández MDC +23 more
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Synthesis of Chiral Acyclic Pyrimidine Nucleoside Analogues from DHAP-Dependent Aldolases. [PDF]
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP)-dependent aldolases catalyze the aldol addition of DHAP to a variety of aldehydes and generate compounds with two stereocenters.
Nigro M +7 more
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Comprehensive Assessment of Health Risks Associated with Gram-Negative Bacterial Contamination on Healthcare Personnel Gowns in Clinical Settings. [PDF]
Microbiological contamination of healthcare workers’ gowns represents a critical risk for the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite their use as protective equipment, gowns can act as reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant bacteria,
Moreno-Torres D +22 more
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RET Fusion Testing in Patients With NSCLC: The RETING Study. [PDF]
Introduction: RET inhibitors with impressive overall response rates are now available for patients with NSCLC, yet the identification of RET fusions remains a difficult challenge.
Conde E +39 more
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30-day postoperative mortality and the effects of hospital preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pooled analysis of prospective international cohort studies. [PDF]
Summary: Background: Surgical services were poorly prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to widescale disruption to elective activity. This study aimed to identify actionable priorities to strengthen pandemic preparedness of surgical and hospital ...
NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery.
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