Publications by authors named "C Xufre Ballesteros"
Unlabelled: The surgical management of patellar fractures typically yielded satisfactory results; however, in situations involving multifragmented patellar fractures or those affecting the inferior pole, it became imperative to employ alternative osteosynthesis techniques that enhanced stability, enabled early rehabilitation initiation, prevented implant failure, and avoided reduction loss before fracture consolidation. In this context, an unconventional osteosynthesis alternative was presented, utilizing an anatomically designed hook plate originally intended for the fifth metatarsal. This technique was successfully applied in three patients with multifragmentary patellar fractures, allowing stable fixation of small or marginal fragments through the plate's hooks without compromising vascularity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenomic epidemiology of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant from Argentinian pig and dairy farms reveals animal-specific patterns of co-resistance and resistance mechanisms.
Appl Environ Microbiol
March 2024
Unlabelled: Control measures are being introduced globally to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in bacteria on farms. However, little is known about the current prevalence and molecular ecology of ABR in bacterial species with the potential to be key opportunistic human pathogens, such as on South American farms. Working with 30 dairy cattle farms and 40 pig farms across two provinces in central-eastern Argentina, we report a comprehensive genomic analysis of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant (3GC-R) , which were recovered from 34.
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- - The study analyzes the spontaneous occurrence of neurological signs (like convulsions and tremors) in common lab animals during toxicology research, emphasizing the need to understand these occurrences to interpret drug effects accurately.
- - Low incidences of spontaneous convulsions were found in Beagle dogs and Sprague-Dawley rats, but not in cynomolgus monkeys or Göttingen minipigs; other signs like ataxia were more frequently noted through video monitoring.
- - The findings highlight the limitations of relying on control data from a single facility for toxicology analysis and provide a reference for understanding the range of neurological signs across different species.
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- - Electrospun nanofibrous membranes are increasingly important in antimicrobial applications due to their complex 3D structure, which enhances surface area and allows for better loading and release of antimicrobial agents.
- - The review discusses advancements in designing these membranes to respond to various stimuli like light, temperature, and pH, which broadens their effectiveness against different microorganisms.
- - It also examines recent developments, challenges, and future opportunities for using these smart nanofibers in industrial applications, focusing on how they can be customized for specific antimicrobial needs.
Vitamin C, a potent reducing and antioxidant agent, plays an important role in the body, aiding in the growth of cartilage and bones. It is also involved in mechanisms that help reduce inflammation and its effects on the body. In addition, vitamin C decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, which produce acute-phase proteins such as CRP and influence inflammatory markers such as ESR.
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