Publications by authors named "A P Munuzuri"
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- The nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) processes vital visceral information and plays a key role in managing appetite, digestion, and respiratory functions.
- Researchers used histologic and transcriptomic techniques to analyze the various types of neurons in the NTS, identifying unique molecular characteristics among them.
- Most glutamatergic neurons in the NTS co-express the transcription factors Lmx1b and Phox2b, but certain neurons, like those producing GLP-1, differ in composition, indicating a complex organization within this important brain area.
Analysing macroscopic traffic rhythms and city size in affluent cities: insights from a global panel data of 25 cities.
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci
December 2024
The world is undergoing a rapid process of urbanization. Currently, it is estimated that over 55% of the global population resides in urban areas, a figure projected to reach nearly 70% by 2050. This trend is accompanied by a spatial reorganization of human activities on a global scale, bringing about significant changes in mobility patterns and urban traffic management capabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) is generally considered the gold standard in hemodynamics to assess the impact of a stenosis on the blood flow. The standard procedure to measure involves the displacement of a pressure guide along the circulatory system until it is placed next to the lesion to be analyzed. The main objective of the present study is to analyze the influence of the pressure guide on the invasive FFR measurements and its implications in clinical practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Belousov-Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction has long been a paradigmatic system for studying chemical oscillations. Here, we experimentally studied the synchronization control within photochemically coupled star networks of BZ oscillators. Experiments were carried out in wells performed in soda-lime glass constructed using novel laser technologies.
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- The study investigates why some patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) do not respond to the standard Epley maneuver, suggesting that individual anatomical differences in the membranous labyrinth may play a significant role.
- Using advanced 3D imaging and mathematical modeling, researchers simulated the Epley maneuver to analyze the movement of otoconia (tiny particles) and fluid within the labyrinth.
- The findings showed that otoconia often fail to reach the desired location, indicating that longer resting times and alternative rotation angles may enhance treatment effectiveness by preventing complications.