Publications by authors named "Karen Francisco"

This study aimed to identify the best UV-C combined treatments for ensuring the safety and quality of fish and meat products. A total of 4592 articles were screened in the relevant databases, and 16 were eligible studies. For fish, the most effective treatments to reduce Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria were UV-C at 0.

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Coffee, a beverage with a complex chemical composition, is appreciated for the sensory experience of its taste and aroma. The compound 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furfural (HMF) is essential for sensory characterization of the beverage, and is also used in the traceability of its production. In this work, a procedure combining salting-out assisted liquid-liquid extraction (SALLE) and an electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymer (e-MIP) was developed for the detection and quantification of HMF in coffee samples.

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The zygoma implant has been an effective option in the management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla as well as for maxillectomy defects. Brånemark introduced the zygoma implant not only as a solution to obtain posterior maxillary anchorage but also to expedite the rehabilitation process. The zygoma implant is a therapeutic option that deserves consideration in the treatment-planting process.

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Purpose: The first aim of this study is to compare the outcomes in rehabilitating the atrophic maxilla using zygomatic implants (ZIs) and regular implants (RIs) using the classical zygomatic technique (CZT) versus the zygomatic anatomy-guided approach (ZAGA). The second goal of this paper is to propose a standardized system to report rhinosinusitis diagnosis.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-two consecutive zygomatic patients operated on from 1998 to 2002 and 80 consecutive zygomatic patients operated on from 2004 to October 2009 were selected.

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Background: The zygoma implant has been an effective option in the short-term management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla.

Purpose: To report on long-term outcomes in the rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla using zygomatic (ZI) and regular implants (RI).

Material And Methods: 22 consecutive zygomatic patients in a maintenance program were included.

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