Publications by authors named "M de Pedro"

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  • * A scoping review will investigate current stakeholder engagement practices in NCD IR within LMICs by utilizing a systematic screening process and thematic synthesis, focusing on studies published from 2011 onward.
  • * Ethical considerations are emphasized, including respect for original authors and data integrity, with plans for dissemination through various channels like peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and social media to share findings effectively.
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Background: During the past years, a bidirectional relationship has been proved between periodontitis and some systemic disorders, such as diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The aim of this study was to compare the general health status between patients with and without periodontitis from a Spanish university dental clinic.

Material And Methods: A retrospective observational case-control study was conducted to achieve the research objective.

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Nerve tumors in the retroperitoneal space are a rarity. Radical surgery according to soft tissue tumors can lead to persistent pain and neurological deficits. This study aims to evaluate clinical outcomes of patients treated by a visceral- / neurosurgical approach.

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Background: Neurology and literature have a complex interface; one of the facets is that of works inspired by grief on the passing of a beloved one due to a neurological disease.

Summary: In Memoriam A.H.

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  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using biventricular (BIV) pacing is aimed at heart failure patients but some don't respond; MultiPoint Pacing (MPP) might offer better results for these non-responders.
  • In a study with 3724 patients treated with BIV, 1639 were identified as non-responders and some were randomized to MPP or continued BIV pacing.
  • Results showed MPP led to better outcomes with a 33% success rate in reducing heart failure events compared to 23.5% in BIV, and MPP also resulted in fewer hospitalizations for heart failure.
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