Factors associated with asthma symptoms in Colombian subpopulations aged 1 to 17 and 18 to 59: Secondary analysis of the study "Prevalence of asthma and other allergic diseases in Colombia 2009-2010".

Background: Asthma, a chronic inflammatory lung disease, is one of the leading causes of disability, demands on health resources, and poor quality of life. It is necessary to identify asthma-related risk factors to reduce the presence and development of symptoms.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the association of multiple possible factors with asthma symptoms in two subpopulations, children, adolescents, and adults, in six cities in Colombia.

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Background: Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies targeting amyloid beta-protein (Ab), such as lecanemab, represent a promising approach for disease-modification in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Due to its relatively short half-life, lecanemab is given as a bi-monthly infusion (typically 10mg/kg). Binding to high abundance plasma proteins (PPB) can influence the pharmacokinetics of drugs in the blood, including their half-life.

The Effect of Elastomer Content and Annealing on the Physical Properties of Upcycled Polyethylene Terephthalate-Maleated Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene Blends for Additive Manufacturing.

In the work presented here, we explore the upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that was derived from water bottles. The material was granulated and extruded into a filament compatible with fused filament fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing platforms. Three iterations of PET combined with a thermoplastic elastomer, styrene ethylene butylene styrene with a maleic anhydride graft (SEBS-g-MA), were made with 5, 10, and 20% by mass elastomer content.

Intraoperative Skull Fracture During Halo Application in Subcranial Le Fort III: Strategies for Managing a Rare Complication.

External rigid distraction is an established method for achieving subcranial Le Fort III advancement in severe syndromic craniosynostosis. Craniofacial surgeons commonly use halo-type devices for these corrections, as they allow for multiple vectors of pull and facilitate larger midfacial advancements. Although most complications related to their use involve pin displacement or infection, rare complications such as skull fractures have been reported.