Publications by authors named "C Aguilera"
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- Dermal sinus tracts (DSTs) are rare congenital lesions that pose risks of infection and neurological issues due to their connection between the skin and spinal cord, making surgical intervention recommended, though the timing for surgery in asymptomatic cases is uncertain.
- A retrospective review from 1998 to 2022 studied 52 patients who underwent DST excision and detethering, excluding those with pre-existing complications.
- Results indicated a median surgery age of 7 months, with complications in 8% of cases, and younger age at surgery was linked to higher risks of postoperative problems and continued neurological issues.
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- - The study investigates the role of the Pyk2 gene in obesity among children and adolescents, noting its previously unclear involvement in energy balance-related diseases.
- - Researchers measured mRNA expression levels of Pyk2 in 130 Caucasian subjects, split into two groups based on Body Mass Index (BMI), and found higher expression levels in those with obesity.
- - The results revealed a positive correlation between Pyk2 expression levels and various obesity-related metrics (like weight, fat mass, and blood pressure), suggesting that Pyk2 may be a potential predictor for developing obesity.
Background: Symptomatic postoperative spinal epidural hematomas (PEDHs) are rare complications, with significant implications on patients' functional outcomes. Strategies for PEDH prevention are poorly understood. This study sought to evaluate preoperative and intraoperative variables predicting the risk of PEDH and patients' functional outcomes after PEDH evacuation.
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- - This study reports the first isolation of a newly identified bacteria species from two patients in France suffering from gastroenteritis, using samples collected in 2020 and 2022.
- - Both isolates were confirmed to belong to the same species through various methods including biochemical tests, electron microscopy, and genetic analyses, and they exhibited significant cytopathogenic activity in human intestinal cells.
- - The findings highlight the importance of utilizing next-generation sequencing for accurate species identification. It underscores the need to recognize emerging pathogens like this new species as potential foodborne threats to public health.
Digital and analog techniques for cemento-enamel junction reconstruction: A case study.
Clin Adv Periodontics
September 2024
Background: Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) refer to the loss of dental hard tissue in the cervical region due to physical and/or chemical factors, often associated with the disappearance of the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), posing challenges in both diagnosis and treatment of gingival recessions (GR). This case study introduces two protocols for multidisciplinary CEJ reconstruction prior to the root coverage therapy (RCT).
Methods: Two patients with GR and NCCLs were treated using two CEJ reconstruction techniques: both, analogically and digitally guided.