Publications by authors named "P Sanchez Calderon"

Objective: Identify potential negative impacts arising from implementing an electronic medical record system, classify them according to the level of criticality, and analyze method's effectiveness after implementation.

Methods: The research involved identifying the negative impacts, classifying them according to the criteria for criticality, stratifying them as high, medium, or low severity, and finally, analyzing the effectiveness of the identification and classification methods.

Results: Findings confirmed that 89.

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Translocation of species is a common practice used in endangered species management and conservation plans, which can have the purpose of establishing new populations which are at risk of being wiped out, increase a species chance of survival or recovery, and to preserve genetic diversity. The present study details the rescue and relocation process of Hispaniola Hutia () in the municipality of Cotuí, Dominican Republic. Data are presented for eight individuals, belonging to two different families, detailing capture methods, handling, reintroduction method, and behavior, as well as data on post-release monitoring for both families.

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The demand for dental implants has increased, establishing them as the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. Several factors contribute to the success or failure of an implant post-placement. Modifications to implant surfaces can enhance the biological interactions between bone cells and the implant, promoting better outcomes.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two-piece and one-piece abutments in terms of esthetics, patient satisfaction, and oral health quality for single crowns on implants.
  • Thirty implants were randomly divided into two groups (15 each) and various measurements for esthetics, satisfaction, and quality of life were taken at different time points.
  • Results showed no significant differences between the two types of abutments, with both improving patient satisfaction and esthetics over time, indicating they are equally effective.
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Background: Hypovitaminosis D may be common in tropical countries and is linked to disorders of phospho-calcium metabolism, rickets, muscle pain, immune system deficiencies, and increased susceptibility to microbial infections.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in apparently healthy university workers in Loja, Ecuador.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was completed in a private Ecuadorian university from May 2023 to September 2023, involving 440 participants.

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