Background: The use of computerized devices for neuropsychological assessment (CNADs) as an effective alternative to the traditional pencil-and-paper modality has recently increased exponentially, both in clinical practice and research, especially due to the pandemic. However, several authors underline that the computerized modality requires the same psychometric validity as "in-presence" tests. The current study aimed at building and validating a computerized version of the verbal and non-verbal recognition memory test (RMT) for words, unknown faces and buildings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The microbiome plays an important role in a wide variety of skin disorders. Hence, dysbiosis in the skin and/or gut microbiome is associated with an altered immune response, promoting the development of skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne vulgaris and dandruff. Studies have shown that paraprobiotics may be promising for the treatment of skin disorders through microbiota modulation and immunomodulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo succeed in a social world, we must be able to accurately estimate what others know. For example, teachers must anticipate student knowledge to plan lessons and communicate effectively. Yet one's own knowledge consistently contaminates estimates about others' knowledge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of the current retrospective study is to present the results of a personal research on the prevalence and treatment of alithiasic cholangitis in hospitalized patients. The research was based on the following criteria: case selection according to gender, age and diagnosis, anamnesis information, clinical, paraclinical, imagery and laboratory investigation methods, therapeutic approach. Between 2016-2018, 109 cases had a discharge diagnosis of postcholecystectomy cholangitis following clinical and paraclinical examinations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCervical cancer is a preventable disease. HPV infection has been linked to more than 90% of cervical cancers. A vaccine to prevent the acquisition of HPV has been available since 2006.
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