Publications by authors named "P Escolar-Reina"
Galvanic current has been emerging as a novel therapy to regenerate chronic tissue lesions, including musculoskeletal and dermatological lesions. Recently, the NLRP3 inflammasome and IL-1β release have been identified as a signaling pathway triggered upon galvanic current application. However, the parameters for the clinical application of galvanic current remain subjective to the experience of the facultative in charge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To compare the effectiveness of a combined treatment involving manual therapy and postural exercises in wind musicians with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).
Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted among a sample of TMD-affected wind-instrument musician students (NCT05893251), who were assigned to an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG). Both groups underwent an active cervical postural treatment for 4 weeks, with the experimental group (EG) additionally receiving a cervical therapy protocol.
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- Inflammasomes are complex protein structures that help produce inflammation-related proteins IL-1β and IL-18, crucial in various diseases.
- The study focuses on the NLRP3 inflammasome's role in tissue damage inflammation, particularly in a mouse model of tendinopathy caused by collagenase-induced degradation of the Achilles' tendon.
- Findings show that while NLRP3 is essential for producing IL-1β, another inflammasome is necessary for IL-18 production, suggesting that targeting ASC could be a promising approach for treating tendinopathies.
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- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to severe and recurrent exacerbations, significantly impacting patient mortality and health outcomes.
- A prognostic model, developed through a study of stable patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, successfully identifies individuals at risk for multiple severe exacerbations within three years.
- The ESEx index, based on previous exacerbation history and physical performance metrics, showed strong predictive capacity, potentially guiding early interventions and encouraging patients to enhance their physical activity.
Parents of children with disabilities' perceptions regarding the quality of interaction with Health professionals working in early intervention: A qualitative descriptive study.
J Clin Nurs
September 2023
Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions of parents of children with physical disabilities concerning the quality of their interaction with health professionals in early intervention programs.
Background: Despite the consensus on the need for Patient and Family-Centered Care, there are still difficulties when executing such care. The quality of interaction among patients, families, and professionals is essential to facilitate the implementation of the programs.