Publications by authors named "W Hernandez"

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  • Seven species of lichens were collected from Arequipa, Peru, and analyzed for their usnic acid (UA) and fatty acid (FA) content using advanced chromatography techniques.
  • The study evaluated the antimicrobial properties of these lichen extracts against various bacterial strains, along with their antioxidant capacities through multiple assays.
  • Results indicated that one lichen species showed potential as a source of antimicrobial metabolites, while another exhibited significant antioxidant activity due to its high polyphenol content.
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Brainstem cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) are clinically more aggressive compared to superficial CCMs. Due to their location, resection can be challenging, making stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) an attractive alternative for symptomatic patient. Brainstem CCM patients (n = 170) were treated with Gamma Knife SRS at 11 radiosurgical centers.

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: Dry eye disease is a leading cause of ophthalmologic consultations worldwide and can significantly impact quality of life. While global prevalence rates vary widely, data specific to South America are limited. This systematic review aims to describe and analyze the prevalence and associated factors of dry eye disease-related symptoms in South American populations.

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Maintaining optimal Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) requires continuous measurement of certain variables. To this end, ASHRAE and BPIE recommend that at least the following areas of interest be considered when measuring IEQ: thermal comfort, illuminance, indoor air quality, and noise. At this time, it is not common to find an IoT device that is suitable for dense deployments in schools, university campuses, hospitals, and office buildings, among others, that measures variables in all of the above areas of interest.

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Background: Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline public health personnel who serve as liaisons between vulnerable patient populations and the healthcare system. They are instrumental in health promotion and education for urban-dwelling older adults. However, no research exists on training that CHWs receive on age-friendly health care.

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