Publications by authors named "G Alvarez Bravo"

In Chile and worldwide, walnut () production faces significant losses due to crown and root rot caused by the phytopathogen . Currently, control methods have proven insufficient or unfavorable for the environment, increasing the need for sustainable alternatives. This research evaluates nanoemulsions based on extracts of medicinal plants endemic to Chile to control in walnut crops.

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Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) play a role in stimulating plant growth through mechanisms such as the synthesis of the phytohormone indole-3-acetic acid (IAA). The aims of this study were the characterization of IAA synthesis and degradation by the model aromatic-degrading bacterium LB400, and its growth promotion of the plant. Strain LB400 was able to synthesize IAA (measured by HPLC) during growth in the presence of tryptophan and at least one additional carbon source; synthesis of anthranilic acid was also observed.

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The efficacy of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain is limited; however, the adverse effects they produce are considerable. N-palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a bioactive lipid mediator with structural similarities to endocannabinoids, has exhibited notable anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in preclinical models. The objective of this study was to investigate the antinociceptive properties, motor coordination (MC), and constipation effects of tramadol and PEA in combination within a neuropathic pain model.

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Delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) poses a significant challenge in patients receiving blood transfusions. This case report highlights the complexities of managing DHTR in a newly diagnosed chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) patient with clinically significant JKa and little c antibodies during induction chemotherapy. A 46-year-old woman with CMML-2 who presented for induction chemotherapy was found to have hemolytic anemia.

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Article Synopsis
  • COVID-19 triage protocols are developed to manage resource shortages in ICUs and have sparked ethical debates, particularly regarding potential biases against certain groups based on age, frailty, or perceived social value.
  • The online Democratic Deliberation conducted in May and June 2022 in Quebec and Ontario aimed to gather public opinions on acceptable considerations and values that should guide these protocols.
  • Analysis revealed three main themes: the need for public acceptance of the protocols, essential considerations to include in triage decisions, and conditions that could enhance acceptance, with participants generally favoring prioritization based on survival prognosis and advocating for structured decision-making to reduce subjectivity.
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