Publications by authors named "Oscar Morales-Lopez"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine how antidiabetic therapies affect inflammatory cytokines in the vitreous humor of diabetic patients with retinopathy.
- Researchers analyzed samples from patients with type 2 diabetes receiving either insulin or a combination of metformin and glibenclamide, specifically measuring levels of several interleukins and TNFα.
- Results showed that insulin-treated patients had higher TNFα levels and lower interleukin-8 levels, while the opposite was true for those on metformin + glibenclamide; significant differences were noted, particularly in patients with retinal detachment.
Metachronal propulsion is widespread in aquatic swarming organisms to achieve performance and maneuverability at intermediate Reynolds numbers. Studying only live organisms limits our understanding of the mechanisms driving these abilities. Thus, we present the design, manufacture, and validation of the Pleobot-a unique krill-inspired robotic swimming appendage constituting the first platform to study metachronal propulsion comprehensively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The relationship of Helicobacter pylori infection with ocular diseases, including anterior uveitis, has been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of anti-H. pylori IgG antibodies in patients with idiopathic non-granulomatous anterior uveitis and compare the results with a control group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objective of the study was to determine the state of anxiety, depression, and stress present in the society during the development of the 2019 coronavirus pandemic.
Methods: Mixed methods study; a three-section questionnaire was developed which included sociodemographic, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors related to the 2019 coronavirus pandemic, and two emotional assessment psychometric tests. The proportions and confidence intervals of the variables were calculated and compared using the Chi-square test.