Publications by authors named "M E Fernandez-Gomez"

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  • The study investigates CP symmetry violation in the decay of D^{+} particles into K^{-}K^{+}π^{+} using data from proton-proton collisions at a high energy of 13 TeV.
  • A unique model-independent method was employed to analyze the phase-space distributions of D^{+} and D^{-} particles, correcting for any instrumental biases using D_{s}^{+} decays.
  • The findings indicate no significant evidence of CP violation, with a p value of 8.1%, and measure specific CP asymmetry observables, marking this study as the most sensitive search of its kind in multibody decays.
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Hypothalamic gliomas, though rare, present significant challenges in neuro-oncology due to their critical location and high morbidity risk. Pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common subtype, requiring a delicate balance between tumor control and preservation of neurological function. This study explores radiosurgery as a viable treatment option for hypothalamic gliomas, with a focus on low-grade lesions.

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  • A supraorbital keyhole craniotomy (SOKC) offers a new method for accessing brain tumors and aneurysms in the front of the skull, but is not suitable for all patients due to potential complications.
  • Researchers analyzed two cases involving the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to assist in choosing suitable patients and planning surgeries for removing meningiomas using the SOKC method.
  • Results showed both patients successfully had their tumors removed with the SOKC approach, but faced some postoperative complications, emphasizing the need for careful patient selection and customized planning to improve outcomes using AR/VR technology.
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Background: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKRS), a specific type of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), has developed as a significant modality in the treatment of glioblastoma, particularly in conjunction with standard chemotherapy. The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of combining GKRS with surgical resection and chemotherapy in enhancing therapeutic effects for glioblastoma patients aged 55 years and older.

Methods: This prospective clinical study, conducted in accordance with the STROBE guidelines, involved 49 glioblastoma patients aged 55 years and older, treated between January 2013 and January 2023.

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  • A study was conducted on B^{+} decays to explore resonant structures using data from the LHCb experiment at various energy levels, totaling an integrated luminosity of 9 fb^{-1}.
  • The researchers performed a simultaneous amplitude fit on two decay channels, determining the C parities of resonances in the D^{*±}D^{∓} mass spectra.
  • Four new charmonium or charmoniumlike states were discovered, including η_{c}(3945) and h_{c}(4000), and the presence of T_{c[over ¯]s[over ¯]0}^{*}(2870)^{0} and T_{c[over ¯]s
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