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Spina Bifida Incidence Trends: A Comparative Study of Puerto Rico and the United States [PDF]
EpidemiologiaObjectives: Neural tube defects such as myelomeningocele (MMC) remain a significant public health concern despite prevention efforts. Public health measures have reduced the global MMC incidence, but socioeconomic disparities may limit their impact ...
Eric Pérez-Pérez +8 more
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Pairing simple domestic needs with products' reusability applications [PDF]
Científica, 2022 The long and complex process of degradation of synthetic polymers presents important ecological challenges throughout the planet. We can see direct impacts in the excessive accumulation of plastics that often end up in their incineration, which in turn ...
Johana Mercado-Colón +13 more
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Construcción del cuestionario posturas acerca de la evolución biológica y su enseñanza
Ciencia y Educación, 2023 Este estudio tuvo como propósito presentar los resultados de la construcción y el proceso de recopilación de evidencias de validez del cuestionario Posturas acerca de la evolución biológica y su enseñanza.
Jose Soto-Sonera +4 more
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Perfil alimentario y nutricional de inmigrantes dominicanos en Puerto Rico, 2017
Ciencia y Salud, 2022 Objetivo: describir el perfil alimentario-nutricional de dominicanos residentes en Puerto Rico (PR) y su asociación con el tiempo de residencia en ese país y la seguridad alimentaria.
Reyna Antún Marte +3 more
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Effect of chronic comorbidities on quality of life of gynecologic cancer patients in Puerto Rico
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2022 Objective. To describe prevalence of chronic diseases and evaluate associations between comorbidities and quality of life in gynecologic cancer patients in Puerto Rico. Methods.
Gloriáliz G. Santiago-Pérez +3 more
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3D Scanning to Enable 3D Printing in Ergonomics Projects [PDF]
Científica, 2023 3D Printing is an ideal technology to support prototyping and invention. Its possibilities are, however, limited by the user’s computer-aided modeling skills. Ergonomics would greatly enhance its practice with the adoption of the prototyping capabilities
Josean L. Vega-Feliciano +5 more
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MicroRNA-92b targets tumor suppressor gene FBXW7 in glioblastoma
Frontiers in Oncology, 2023 IntroductionGlioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive and lethal primary brain tumor. Despite limited treatment options, the overall survival of GBM patients has shown minimal improvement over the past two decades.
Nilmary Grafals-Ruiz +13 more
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Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2023 OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Assistive technology (AT) can improve older adults’ function in daily activities. However, Latinos are among the least likely to use AT.
Elsa M. Orellano-Colón +8 more
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021 There is limited information on the intra-annual variability of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), worldwide. The benthic communities, measured as % cover, of two geomorphologically different mesophotic sites (El Hoyo and Hole-in-the-Wall) were examined
Richard S. Appeldoorn +14 more
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Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2021 We analyzed the publication productivity supported by the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical and Translational Research (PRCTRC) using the structured process of scientometrics.
Mariela Torres-Cintrón +6 more
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