Publications by authors named "A Puig"

A new multivalent vaccine (DIVENCE), containing live gE/tk double-gene-deleted BoHV-1, live-attenuated BRSV, inactivated PI3, and BVDV-1, and BVDV-2 recombinant proteins, has been designed to protect cattle against the main viral pathogens associated with bovine respiratory disease (BRD). The aim of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of DIVENCE against BRD in field conditions. A total of 360 animals from three different farms were included in this study.

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  • * CaMMV was detected in commercial cacao trees in Puerto Rico and later in a quarantine greenhouse in Miami, prompting further testing in a USDA repository in Hawai'i to assess the spread of the virus.
  • * Testing of 230 cacao plants in Hawai'i revealed 26 were positive for CaMMV, with most showing leaf chlorosis, while genetic analysis indicated close similarity to CaMMV strains from Puerto Rico and Florida.
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Background: Listening to patient voices is critical, in terms of how people experience their condition as well as their treatment preferences. This research explored the patient journey, therapy attributes and goals among treatment experienced adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). We sought to understand patient experiences, needs and expectations to identify areas for improvement of treatment and care delivery.

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Background And Objective: There is no standardized regimen for follow-up after radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer (BC). To address this gap, we conducted a multicenter study involving urologist members from the European Association of Urology (EAU) bladder cancer guideline panels. Our objective was to identify consistent post-RC follow-up strategies and develop a practice-based framework based on expert opinion.

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Cacao production is a rapidly expanding industry in Puerto Rico, with new farmers planting ~20,000 trees in the past few years. To determine the etiology and extent of diseases affecting cacao in Puerto Rico, a survey was performed at eight sites around the island. Pod rot and/or branch dieback were observed at all sites.

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