Publications by authors named "Jose M Liminana-Canal"

Introduction: Central vascular cannulation in children is a highly complex technique and poses many difficulties. Vascular ultrasound can make this procedure easier.

Objective: To describe the characteristics of ultrasound-guided vascular cannulation in critically-ill pediatric patients.

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Introduction And Objective: Music is a universal, cross-cultural phenomenon. Perception and enjoyment of music are still not solved with current technological objectives of cochlear implants. The objective of this article was to advance the development and validation of a method of programming of cochlear implants that implements a frequency allocation strategy.

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Introduction And Objective: Hearing plays an essential role in the acquisition, development and maintenance of the properties of the speech and language. Birth weight is an indicator of biological maturation of the newborn. Premature newborns with very low birth weight (VLBW<1,500 g) constitute a group with the highest risk of sensorineural hearing loss.

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  • The study investigates the relationship between serum levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCs) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) in a population from the Canary Islands.
  • Women exposed to detectable levels of the DDT-metabolite p,p'-DDD had significantly lower IGF-I levels, particularly those aged 36-50.
  • The research indicates a gender and age-dependent effect of OCs on IGF-I levels, suggesting these chemicals may contribute to disease development and should be addressed in public health policies.
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