Publications by authors named "J A Medina"
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- Stroke rehabilitation is increasingly needed worldwide, but there's limited evidence comparing telerehabilitation to in-person care.
- A study found that patients with stroke who participated in telerehabilitation showed greater improvements in functional ambulation compared to those who received in-person rehabilitation.
- Despite similar ambulation efficiency between the groups, telerehabilitation emerged as a promising alternative for individuals with moderate stroke severity, especially for those living with a partner at home.
Background: Disrupted balance between amyloidogenic and non-amyloidogenic pathways leads to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests vitamin A (VA) supplementation favors the non-amyloidogenic pathway through upregulation of α-secretase. Originally used to map embryonic retinoic acid (RA) signaling, RARE-LacZ mice possess multiple LacZ genes controlled by retinoic acid response elements (RAREs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAgriculture 4.0 technologies continue to see low adoption among small and medium-sized farmers, primarily because these solutions often fail to account for the specific challenges of rural areas. In this work, we propose and implement a design methodology to develop a Precision Agriculture solution aimed at assisting farmers in managing water stress in Hass avocado crops.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Breast cancer (BC) impacts the patients' quality of life. Peer support can provide emotional understanding and enhances access to information, social support, coping strategies, and empowerment. Comunitats is an online peer support community app for BC survivors that involves healthcare professionals.
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