Publications by authors named "Martin Santiago"

Background: Functional impairment is the main consideration when it comes to choosing therapy for infantile hemangiomas (IH). However, since most hemangiomas are treated for cosmetic reasons, it is important to know the cosmetic outcome assessed by the parents.

Objective: To evaluate the aesthetic outcomes of IH, considering the characteristics of the lesions and the treatments used.

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  • Ginger has been used for thousands of years not only as a spice but also for its health benefits, especially due to a key compound called [6]-Gingerol.
  • Recent studies highlight the therapeutic properties of [6]-Gingerol, although its effectiveness is hindered by poor bioavailability.
  • The research explores the unique surface properties of [6]-Gingerol at the air-water interface and demonstrates its ability to form specialized films that could improve its delivery into cells, offering a new approach for its therapeutic application.
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  • *Researchers have developed model cell membranes to study interactions between membrane components and external factors like drugs and nanoparticles, aiding in basic research and practical applications like biosensing.
  • *This review examines advancements in creating planar model cell membranes, discussing fabrication tools and how to integrate complex materials, while also looking ahead to future developments in the field.
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The present work provides insight into the effect of connectivity within isomeric 1,2-bis(2-pyridylethynyl)benzene (bpb) palladium complexes on their electron transmission properties within gold|single-molecule|gold junctions. The ligands 2,2'-((4,5-bis(hexyloxy)-1,2-phenylene)bis(ethyne-2,1-diyl))bis(4-(methylthio)pyridine) ( ) and 6,6'-((4,5-bis(hexyloxy)-1,2-phenylene)bis(ethyne-2,1-diyl))bis(3-(methylthio)pyridine) ( ) were synthesized and coordinated with PdCl to give the -Pd( )Cl complexes. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements shed light on the contacting modes of the molecules in the junctions.

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Background: Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) can be difficult to manage in paediatric patients, and there are few licensed treatments available for this age group. Dupilumab is approved for the treatment of AD in children older than 6 months.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of dupilumab in a real-world cohort of paediatric patients with AD in Spain.

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease affecting all age groups, particularly children. This systematic review provides an overview of the humanistic and economic disease burden in the pediatric population with AD in Spain. The evidence, collected from 11 observational studies published over the past 10 years, exhibits the most common characteristics of the patients, disease burden, patient-reported outcomes, use of resources, and treatment patterns.

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Background: Functional impairment is the main consideration when it comes to choosing therapy for infantile hemangiomas (IH). However, since most hemangiomas are treated for cosmetic reasons, it is important to know the cosmetic outcome assessed by the parents.

Objective: To evaluate the aesthetic outcomes of IH, considering the characteristics of the lesions and the treatments used.

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Organic semiconductors with well-defined architectures pose a suitable alternative to amorphous silicon-based inorganic semiconductors. Encouraged by the development of organic semiconductors based on columnar liquid crystals, herein, we report on a family of -symmetric star-shaped mesogens based on triphenylamine (TPA), a functional unit with strong electron donor character. Highly stable columnar phases with high hole mobility values were obtained out of this nonplanar functional unit, and this was achieved by using flexible amide spacers to join the TPA units to a tris(triazolyl)triazine (T) star-shaped core, allowing the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

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Background: Although the Spanish Ministry of Health prepares national therapeutic positioning reports (TPRs) and drug reimbursement policies, each of the country's 17 autonomous communities (ACs) is responsible for health care services and prescription requirements in its territory. The aim of the EQUIDAD study was to describe and explore potential differences in prescription requirements for new dermatology drugs across the autonomous communities.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in April and May, 2023.

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The desire to continually reduce the lower limits of semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) fabrication methods continues to inspire interest in unimolecular electronics as a platform technology for the realization of future (opto)electronic devices. However, despite successes in developing methods for the construction and measurement of single-molecule and large-area molecular junctions, exercising control over the precise junction geometry remains a significant challenge. Here, host-guest complexes of the wire-like viologen derivative 1,1'-bis(4-(methylthio)-phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]-1,1'-diium chloride ([1][Cl]) and cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) have been self-assembled in a regular pattern over a gold substrate.

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Controlling the orientation of complex molecules in molecular junctions is crucial to their development into functional devices. To date, this has been achieved through the use of multipodal compounds (i.e.

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Hemp seeds have attracted the interest of the food industry recently, to be employed as functional food, considering their nutritional composition, highlighting the high content and quality of the proteins. In this study, ten hemp protein hydrolysates (HPHs) were obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis with two food-grade proteases from a hemp protein isolate and the inflammatory properties were evaluated in Caco-2 cell line. To this end, the gene expression and the release of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines by Caco-2 cells stimulated with bacterial lipopolysaccharide and treated with HPHs at concentrations of 50 and 100 μg/mL were analyzed.

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Despite emerging evidence and advances in the management of atopic dermatitis there a lack of consensus regarding the diagnostic criteria, therapeutic approach, method to assess severity, and patient follow-up for this condition. An expert consensus study was conducted to provide recommendations on the management of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The study used Delphi-like methodology based on a literature review, a summary of the scientific evidence, and a 2-round survey.

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Background: Although the Spanish Ministry of Health prepares national therapeutic positioning reports (TPRs) and drug reimbursement policies, each of the country's 17 autonomous communities (ACs) is responsible for health care services and prescription requirements in its territory. The aim of the EQUIDAD study was to describe and explore potential differences in prescription requirements for new dermatology drugs across the autonomous communities.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in April and May, 2023.

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  • * A 9-year-old boy was identified with extensive hair growth (hypertrichosis) and several rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartomas (tumor-like growths) on his face.
  • * Genetic testing revealed a new mutation in the TWIST2 gene that is not inherited from his parents, suggesting a spontaneous genetic change (de novo mosaicism), marking the first documented instance of multiple RMHs related to BSS.
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  • A new fluorometric method for detecting tyramine is introduced, utilizing the direct reaction between Au(III) and tyramine in a phosphate buffer to create fluorescent gold nanoclusters.
  • After mixing Au(III) and buffer solutions and adding tyramine, a quick and stable fluorescence signal is generated, with analysis supported by STEM and Atomic Fluorescence Microscopy.
  • This method accurately quantifies tyramine concentrations from 6.0x10 M to 1.2x10 M, demonstrating reliability and minimal interference from substances like putrescine and cadaverine, with successful application in testing tuna and cheese samples.
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