Publications by authors named "I P De Vargas"

The current global water crisis has prompted research into technologies that can reuse different water resources to mitigate water scarcity. The use of treated greywater can be proposed to provide additional water resources. By reusing this water in different applications, this water crisis can be mitigated at the local scale.

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  • The stretch reflex is a key part of movement, involving muscle spindles that detect tension changes and trigger muscle contractions via nerve signals in the spinal cord.
  • Researchers have discovered a unique type of macrophage in muscle spindles that can produce and release glutamate, enhancing communication between sensory neurons and muscles.
  • Silencing these macrophages disrupts the stretch reflex and affects locomotion in mice, suggesting that they play a crucial role in sensory feedback and movement regulation, with potential implications for new treatments in movement disorders.
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Although the greatest delays in cancer diagnosis in Latin America occur in the provider interval little is known about the related factors. This study aims to analyze factors influencing access to cancer diagnosis -from initial contact with health services to confirmation- from institutional stakeholders' perspective in public healthcare networks of Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. A qualitative, descriptive-interpretative study was conducted in two networks per country, using semi-structured individual interviews (n = 118; 23 to 58, per country) with a criterion sample of health professionals and administrative personnel from primary care (PC) (n = 41) and secondary/tertiary care hospitals (n = 47), network managers and policymakers (n = 30).

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Background/objectives: Studies have shown that consistent reductions of 2 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure (SBP) for the general normotensive population can result in significant decreases in mortality from heart disease and stroke. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the optimal dose and duration of treatment for magnesium and potassium supplementation, having previously discovered that both reduce SBP by -2.79 and -2.

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This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a self-guided, mobile application for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I Coach) in a sample of college students. Data was collected from 55 students, who mostly identified as women (82%) and white (84%) and reported at least moderate insomnia symptoms based on the Insomnia Severity Index. Participants were randomized to either an intervention condition (i.

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