Publications by authors named "M L Garcia-Perez"
Land application of dairy manure is the most common practice for disposal of this waste. Agricultural fields surrounding concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) often have high levels of N and P because of manure over-application. However, its low bulk density limits the amount of manure that can be profitably transported for use as fuel or fertilizer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Primary Health Care (PHC) plays a pivotal role in the healthcare system as the initial point of contact for users and patients. In the healthcare area, claims are presented and managed through a web app. It also enables systematic analysis of emerging information to drive continuous improvement.
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- A study explored a method to create eco-friendly lubricating oleogels using dried cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) as a thickener in castor oil.
- The research involved detaching clusters of dried CNFs through water dispersion, followed by methanol washes to prepare the hydrogels for dispersion in oil.
- Optimization focused on various factors affecting the oleogels' properties, revealing that CNF concentration significantly influenced their stability and elastic behavior, showcasing effective thickening and long-term storage stability.
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- Methotrexate (MTX) is commonly used for treating psoriasis but can cause kidney damage, which antioxidants like vitamin C (vitC) might mitigate.
- A study using a mouse model of psoriasis explored how vitC impacts kidney toxicity from high doses of MTX, finding that while vitC can reduce kidney damage, it may worsen skin lesions and kidney injury when combined with IMQ (a psoriasis-inducing agent).
- The findings indicate that vitC could be beneficial for renal protection in psoriasis but should not be used alongside MTX in patients with existing kidney issues.
Introduction: Oxygen is frequently prescribed in neurocritical care units. Avoiding hypoxaemia is a key objective in patients with acute brain injury (ABI). However, several studies suggest that hyperoxaemia may also be related to higher mortality and poor neurological outcomes in these patients.
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