Publications by authors named "J G Valdez"

Background: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare debilitating condition caused by chronic infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6 or 11. Papillomas develop in the aerodigestive tract, leading to significant voice disturbance and airway obstruction. No systemic treatment currently exists.

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The unsustainable use of wildlife is a primary driver of global biodiversity loss. No comprehensive global dataset exists on what species are in trade, their geographic origins, and trade's ultimate impacts, which limits our ability to sustainably manage trade. The United States is one of the world's largest importers of wildlife, with trade data compiled in the US Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS).

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  • A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of using porcine anterior lens capsules as a substitute for Bowman layer grafts in rabbits with keratoconus, due to a shortage of donor corneas.
  • The research involved transplanting the lens capsules into the corneal stroma of rabbits and monitoring changes in corneal transparency, thickness, and shape at various time points.
  • Results indicated that the transplanted lens capsules preserved corneal transparency and structural integrity without any negative effects, suggesting they could be viable alternatives to Bowman layer grafts in corneal surgeries.
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Despite progress, breast cancer remains the most feared disease among women. In the USA alone, the incidence is now almost 300,000 new cancers per year, a rate that has nearly doubled in the last 30 years. Most women survive, but over 40,000 women a year still die of their disease [99].

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