Publications by authors named "J F Molina-Lopez"

The present study aimed to explore the validity and inter-device reliability of a novel artificial intelligence app (Asstrapp) for real-time measurement of the traditional (tra505) and modified-505 (mod505) change of direction (COD) tests. Twenty-five male Sports Science students (age, 23.5 ± 3.

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  • Researchers have sequenced and characterized a new virus called Salmonella phage vB_Sen_ST2, which is part of the Kuttervirus genus.
  • This phage specifically targets the Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Typhimurium, which cause salmonellosis, a common foodborne illness.
  • The genome of this phage is made up of 156,028 base pairs of double-stranded DNA, showing promise as a potential treatment option for controlling these harmful bacteria.
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  • The study investigated the response of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in critically ill patients with septic shock during their initial hours in the ICU, comparing it to healthy subjects.
  • Results showed that IL-6 levels were significantly higher in septic shock patients upon ICU admission and decreased after three days, indicating a potential link to recovery.
  • The study also found strong correlations between IL-6 and other biomarkers, suggesting that IL-6 could serve as an important prognostic marker for monitoring septic shock in ICU patients within the first 72 hours of their stay.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a clinical and epidemiological problem of worldwide impact that affects the economy and the emotional state of the patient. Control of the condition is complicated due to multidrug resistance of pathogens associated with the disease. Considering the difficulty in carrying out effective treatment with antimicrobials, it is necessary to propose alternatives that improve the clinical status of the patients.

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