Publications by authors named "Javier Trueba"

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  • The Sima de los Huesos site, discovered in 1976 and excavated systematically since 1984, is dated between 430,000 and 300,000 years ago and has yielded over 7,000 human fossils, the largest find before Homo sapiens.
  • The fossils represent at least 29 individuals of varied ages and sexes, and studies suggest a close relationship to Homo neanderthalensis.
  • Key findings include insights into body size, evidence of intentional burial, care for disabled individuals, and indications of complex oral communication similar to modern humans.
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Many studies have established the role of radiofrequency (RF) ablation as a minimally invasive treatment for liver metastases. Although relatively safe, several complications have been reported with the increased use of RF ablation. We describe here a case of unexplained liver laceration after a RF procedure.

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