Publications by authors named "MATOS L"

Enniatins (ENNs) affect human and animal health. Different ENN analogs have been identified, but Enniatin B (ENN B) is the most detected in foods and feeds. This study investigated the effect of ENN B on bovine polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) challenged with increasing ENN B concentrations (0.

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Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (BMSM) experience the highest rates of HIV acquisition annually out of any population in the United States, and young BMSM (YBMSM) are heavily impacted by this inequity as they enter adulthood. Despite a high annual HIV incidence, extant literature has found BMSM to engage in fewer sexual risk behaviors than White and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men, resulting in a gap between risk behaviors and the inequity of HIV infection. Structural factors, such as racism and homophobia, are thus being examined in order to understand this disconnect between behavior and HIV incidence.

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Background And Aim: Pregnancy after the age of 35 is correlated with an increased risk of impaired placentation and the development of pregnancy-associated complications. Changes in uterine redox balance seem to play a role in these settings. In this work, we hypothesized that local redox dysregulation impacts the placenta metabolic profile.

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Since the establishment of the COVID-19 pandemic, a range of studies have been developed to understand the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccine development, and therapeutic testing. However, the possible impacts that these viruses can have on non-target organisms have been explored little, and our knowledge of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for biota is still very limited. Thus, the current study aimed to address this knowledge gap by evaluating the possible impacts of oral exposure of C57Bl/6 J female mice to SARS-CoV-2 lysate protein (at 20 µg/L) for 30 days, using multiple methods, including behavioral assessments, biochemical analyses, and histopathological examinations.

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Emerging evidence suggests that aberrant expression levels of Sigma1 (, also known as sigma-1 receptor) have been implicated in the progression of various diseases, including cancer. However, its significance in oral cancer (OC) has not been thoroughly explored. To advance in this field, the present study aimed to investigate the impact of knockdown in oral cancer cells.

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Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the parotid gland is a relatively rare neoplasm, accounting for 10-15 % of all salivary gland tumors. Metastasis to the uveal region, particularly to the ciliary body and iris, is extremely uncommon, with the first case reported in 2011. This case report describes a 32-year-old woman with a history of ACC of the parotid gland.

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 The harmonic scalpel (HS) is a technique introduced to reduce blood loss and intraoperative time during neck dissection (ND).  To compare the results of HS with traditional hemostasis in ND through a systematic review and metanalysis.  A computer-based strategy of systematic literature survey included research in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases from January 2007 up to August 2022.

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  • - Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic condition where the immune system attacks beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin; C-peptide, released alongside insulin, is a helpful marker for evaluating pancreatic function due to its longer lifespan in the body.
  • - A study involving 95 T1D patients focused on the levels of C-peptide and its relationship with factors like age, revealing that nearly 30% had some remaining insulin secretion, primarily linked to their age at diagnosis.
  • - No significant differences were found in metabolic control or microvascular complications based on C-peptide levels, and it was noted that ancestry did not affect residual C-peptide function; future research should explore additional factors like HLA and pancreatic auto
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Previous studies have reported on the health impact of systemic racism among historically oppressed populations. In fact, there is an emerging body of literature, including systematic reviews, which describe the negative health consequences of systemic racism among racial/ethnic minoritized groups in the US. Less is known, however, about effective intervention strategies to address systemic racism and the resulting health inequities.

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There is increasing interest in ultrasound-guided ablation treatments for thyroid diseases, including benign and malignant ones. Surgeons, radiologists, and endocrinologists carry out these treatments, and various organizations within these specialties have recently released multiple international consensus statements and clinical practice standards. The aim of the present consensus statement is to provide guidance, cohesion, and standardization of best practices for thermal ablation procedures of thyroid nodules.

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Objectives: The present study aims to characterize immunohistochemical features of markers associated with Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) and proliferative activity that could lead to death in Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC).

Methods: Clinical data and tumor material were retrospectively collected. The patients were separated into death from PTC (Group 1), metastatic cases with indolent behavior (Group 2) and non-metastatic indolent PTC (Group 3).

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  • The study looks at how Black people are not often included in research about eating disorders, even though they experience these issues too.
  • It explores how having good feelings about being Black and Black culture can affect eating habits, specifically disordered eating.
  • The results show that feeling positive about one's racial identity can help reduce harmful eating behaviors like purging and binge eating, especially for Black women and men.
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  • * A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials showed that doxycycline significantly reduced the incidence of STIs among high-risk individuals, especially in the Doxy-PEP group.
  • * Results indicated a lower rate of initial STIs and particularly Chlamydia infections in those receiving Doxy-PEP compared to control groups, although data for Doxy-PREP was limited.
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  • A 41-year-old woman with hypothyroidism and vitiligo experienced worsening fatigue, anorexia, nausea, and weight loss, leading her to the emergency department.
  • Physical examination showed significant skin changes, including hyperpigmentation and vitiligo, prompting further tests that revealed low cortisol levels and high ACTH, indicating Addison’s disease.
  • The patient was treated successfully with prednisolone and fludrocortisone, highlighting the importance of recognizing Addison’s disease and screening for related autoimmune disorders.
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Background: Specific knowledge of several domains for managing care in the driveline externalization area may be necessary for the broader application of left ventricular assist devices.

Objectives: This study aimed to map the recommendations for adult patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation.

Design: This scoping review, is being registered in the Open Science Framework under DOI https://doi.

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  • Different mosquito species show varying resistance levels to synthetic insecticides like temephos, sparking interest in alternative insecticides such as semi-synthetic dillapiole butyl ether.
  • Dillapiole butyl ether has shown effective ovicidal and larvicidal properties without significant risks of mutagenicity or cytotoxicity for humans and other vertebrates in drinking water.
  • Testing on Balb/C mice indicated that dillapiole butyl ether only induced genetic damage at high concentrations (40 mg/kg), suggesting lower concentrations (10 and 20 mg/kg) could be safe and effective for mosquito control.
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  • - The KEYNOTE-522 trial demonstrated that adding pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes in patients with early triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), prompting a study to evaluate similar outcomes without this drug in a high-quality care setting.
  • - A retrospective analysis of 168 untreated stage II or III TNBC patients receiving chemotherapy from 2012 to 2022 found a 52.7% rate of pathological complete response (pCR) and event-free survival (EFS) of 83.3% at 36 months.
  • - Results suggest that specialized care in a certified Breast Unit can achieve outcomes comparable to those seen with the addition of pembrolizumab, indicating the importance of quality care in cancer treatment.
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Background: Live single-cell metabolomic studies encounter inherent difficulties attributed to the limited sample volume, minimal compound quantity, and insufficient sensitivity in the Mass Spectrometry (MS) method used to obtain single-cell data. However, understanding cellular heterogeneity, functional diversity, and metabolic processes within individual cells is essential. Exploring how individual cells respond to stimuli, including drugs, environmental changes, or signaling molecules, offers insights into biology, oncology, and drug discovery.

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The "International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates-2024" updates and replaces the "Listing Criteria for Heart Transplantation: International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates-2006" and the "2016 International Society for Heart Lung Transplantation Listing Criteria for Heart Transplantation: A 10-year Update." The document aims to provide tools to help integrate the numerous variables involved in evaluating patients for transplantation, emphasizing updating the collaborative treatment while waiting for a transplant. There have been significant practice-changing developments in the care of heart transplant recipients since the publication of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) guidelines in 2006 and the 10-year update in 2016.

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