Publications by authors named "R Gomez Bravo"
Background: Anti-aging facial procedures with nonenergy and nonablative energy devices are increasingly popular among patients with skin of color (SOC). Algorithms have addressed the measures to reduce the side effects related to aesthetic procedures, but few focus on SOC patients and periprocedural integrating skincare.
Methods: Eight dermatologists from Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Mexico, and the USA participated in a meeting and an online follow-up to develop an algorithm for periprocedural skincare for nonenergy and nonablative energy-based facial aesthetic procedures in patients with SOC.
Objectives: Pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances are common symptoms in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) that may prompt the use of over-the-counter (OTC) supplements, sleep aids and analgesics as self-management strategies. This study evaluated the prevalence of OTC supplements, sleep aids and pain relievers and the financial burden associated with their use in rheumatology.
Methods: A web-based survey developed with patients was administered in rheumatology clinics in an English hospital.
Spatial interactions modulate tumor growth and immune infiltration.
NPJ Syst Biol Appl
September 2024
Direct observation of tumor-immune interactions is unlikely in tumors with currently available technology, but computational simulations based on clinical data can provide insight to test hypotheses. It is hypothesized that patterns of collagen evolve as a mechanism of immune escape, but the exact nature of immune-collagen interactions is poorly understood. Spatial data quantifying collagen fiber alignment in squamous cell carcinomas indicates that late-stage disease is associated with highly aligned fibers.
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- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication lacking standardized diagnostic criteria and is linked to various health issues for both mothers and newborns.
- The study aimed to see if analyzing glucose patterns in relation to biological rhythms (chronobiology) could help identify pregnant patients at risk for complications.
- Findings suggest that using specific chronobiological metrics can improve predictions of adverse outcomes in mothers and their babies, potentially leading to better risk management in pregnancies affected by GDM.