Publications by authors named "H Diaz"

Understanding how time perception adapts to cognitive demands remains a significant challenge. In some contexts, the brain encodes time categorically (as "long" or "short"), while in others, it encodes precise time intervals on a continuous scale. Although the ventral premotor cortex (VPC) is known for its role in complex temporal processes, such as speech, its specific involvement in time estimation remains underexplored.

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Myelolipoma of the adrenal gland is a rare, benign, non-functioning tumor characterized by the presence of adipose tissue and bone marrow elements. We present the case of a 48-year-old woman with intermittent left flank pain and an incidental finding of an adrenal tumor on computed tomography. The patient underwent laparoscopic tumor resection due to the large size of the tumor.

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Article Synopsis
  • Partial nephrectomy is the recommended treatment for kidney tumors smaller than 7 cm, and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique offering benefits for complex cases.
  • A study analyzed 94 patients who underwent robotic partial nephrectomies from November 2012 to December 2022, examining various factors like patient demographics, tumor size, surgical time, and complications.
  • Results showed a median follow-up of 25.3 months, with a low complication rate (19.2%) and effective tumor removal, making robotic surgery a safe choice for treating solid kidney masses.
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Federally qualified health centers (FQHC) aim to improve cancer prevention by providing screening options and efforts to prevent harmful behavior. Patient portals are increasingly being used to deliver health promotion initiatives. However, little is known about patient portal activation rates in FQHC settings and the factors associated with activation.

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The brain is organized hierarchically to process sensory signals. But, how do functional connections within and across areas contribute to this hierarchical order? We addressed this problem in the thalamocortical network, while monkeys detected vibrotactile stimulus. During this task, we quantified neural variability and directed functional connectivity in simultaneously recorded neurons sharing the cutaneous receptive field within and across VPL and areas 3b and 1.

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