Publications by authors named "P C Lara Jimenez"

Background: Pomegranate peel extract (PPE) is rich in polyphenols, notably punicalagin and ellagic acid, but is sensitive to environmental degradation and has low bioavailability. Microencapsulation can enhance PPE stability and bioaccessibility, making it suitable for functional foods like jelly gummies (JG). JG containing microencapsulated PPE (MPPE) have not been studied.

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Objectives: To improve continuity of care, some PICUs assign a continuity attending (CA) physician for children with prolonged hospitalizations. Little is known about how this intervention impacts familial caregivers' experiences. The objective of this study was to provide in-depth descriptions of family perspectives about continuity of care during prolonged PICU hospitalizations for children with and without a PICU CA.

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Background/aim: Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), yet some patients refuse surgery, which may impact their survival outcomes. Understanding factors associated with surgery refusal could inform interventions to improve acceptance of recommended care.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the impact of surgery refusal on overall survival (OS) and identified associated demographic and clinical factors using data on patients with PTC from the National Cancer Database from 2004 to 2019.

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Article Synopsis
  • Piangua, an economically significant mollusk in Colombia, faces increased exploitation and is now at risk of becoming endangered.
  • This research sequenced its genome and analyzed genetic diversity across two Pacific Coast localities, revealing signs of population expansion over 100,000 years ago but also a concerning reduction in genetic diversity due to inbreeding from overfishing.
  • The findings highlight population structure differences and gene flow between locations, providing critical genetic insights for future conservation strategies in Colombia.
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