Publications by authors named "R A Diez"

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in the oxicam group. It has been extensively used in human and veterinary medicine for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities. Meloxicam has shown high therapeutic potential for disorders such as osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal disorder, acute respiratory infection, puerperal septicemia, mastitis and mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome.

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Fabry disease is a rare X-linked lysosomal condition that leads to the accumulation of glycosphingolipids in various tissues, causing cellular dysfunction, tissue remodeling, progressive fibrosis, and organ failure. The disease results from a deficiency in the human α-galactosidase A enzyme, responsible for breaking down glycosphingolipids like globotriaosylceramide (GL-3 or Gb3) into galactose and dihexose ceramides. In individuals diagnosed with Fabry disease, treatment from 2 years of age onwards typically involves agalsidase beta, the normal recombinant form of the defective enzyme.

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Menbutone is a choleretic agent currently used in Europe to treat digestive disorders in livestock and dogs. Pharmacokinetic parameters were established in 4-month Holstein calves after intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) administration. The drug was administered to 12 animals (10 mg/kg) for both IV and IM routes following a crossover design.

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  • Pediatric ovarian torsion (OT) is difficult to diagnose due to vague symptoms, so this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical, ultrasound, and lab markers in diagnosing the condition.
  • Researchers conducted a retrospective study on patients suspected of OT in seven pediatric hospitals from 2016 to 2022, comparing those with confirmed torsion to those without.
  • The study found that a higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) correlated with OT diagnosis, suggesting an NLR above 2.57 can help predict the need for urgent surgery in affected patients.
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Dietary supplements are commonly used among athletes, and the Internet may be an easy source of these products. is an herbal supplement with multiple properties. Of interest to athletes are reports that its consumption can lead to muscle mass gain and a faster recovery process.

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