19 results match your criteria: "Biomedical Research Institute (IBSAL)[Affiliation]"

Background/objectives: The therapeutic approach to bone mass loss and bone's limited self-regeneration is a major focus of research, emphasizing new biomaterials and cell therapy. Tissue bioengineering emerges as a potential alternative to conventional treatments. In this study, an experimental model of a critical bone lesion in rats was used to investigate bone regeneration by treating the defect with biomaterials Evolution and Gen-Os (OsteoBiol, Turín, Italy), with or without mesenchymal stromal cells from dental pulp (DP-MSCs).

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Background: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the survival rates of cancer patients. However, this has also led to an increase in side effects, such as dyspnoea, which can negatively impact of patients. We propose a programme for re-educating effort.

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Acquired Brain Injuries are one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. One of the most frequent sequelae is motor impairment of the upper limbs, which affects people's functionality and quality of life. Following the discovery of mirror neurons, new techniques were developed based on the mechanisms of neuronal plasticity, such as motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO).

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify predictive and risk factors for the development of immune-related endocrinopathies and to analyze the incidence and characteristics of immune-related endocrinopathies in our population.

Design: A retrospective, single-centre cohort carried out at Gregorio Marañón Hospital between January 2018 -December 2019.

Methods: A total of 163 patients were enrolled.

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We used a modified Delphi approach to establish areas of consensus and nonconsensus regarding the utility of determining measurable residual disease (MRD) to assess multiple myeloma (MM) treatment response, which may inform disease management and design of future clinical trials. This modified Delphi study incorporated 2 iterative rounds of surveys to evaluate the opinions of an expert panel of 61 practicing hematological oncologists from across 14 countries in Europe concerning the use of MRD testing in MM management. Survey 1 assessed experts' opinions on MRD testing in different clinical situations and associated challenges.

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  • * A comprehensive analysis was conducted using multiple research databases to evaluate NRP1's relationship with survival rates, tumor progression, and clinicopathological characteristics in liver cancer and CRC patients.
  • * The findings revealed that higher levels of NRP1 are linked to poorer survival rates in liver cancer, increased tumor growth in hepatocarcinoma, and a greater risk of vascular invasion in liver cancer and metastasis in both CRC and liver tumors, indicating NRP1's potential as a valuable cancer biomarker.
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(1) Background: This study compared the clinical and esthetic results of the double lateral sliding bridge flap (DLSBF) and the laterally closed tunnel (LCT) techniques, with a subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG), for the treatment of single Miller class II-III recessions in the mandibular anterior teeth. (2) Methods: This pseudorandomized clinical trial evaluated 14 patients, 7 of whom were part of the DLSBF + SCTG group, with an average follow-up of 58.7 ± 24.

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Background: Surgery on varicose veins (crossectomy and stripping) may lead to recurrence, with clinical and socioeconomic repercussions. The etiopathogenesis of varicose veins has yet to be fully understood.

Objective: Study the expression of endoglin and other molecules involved in the neovascularisation process in patients suffering from this disease.

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Introduction: Ageing entails a series of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological changes in some cognitive processes that directly affect the daily life and autonomy of a person. We believe it is necessary to have tools that assess the cognitive functions that are essential for carrying out daily activities in an independent manner. The aim of this study was to translate the Everyday Cognition Battery (ECB) into Spanish, adapt it to the sociocultural context of Spain, and validate it by testing the psychometric properties, i.

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Cholangiocarcinoma landscape in Europe: Diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic insights from the ENSCCA Registry.

J Hepatol

May 2022

Department of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases, Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Donostia University Hospital, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain; National Institute for the Study of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases, CIBERehd, "Instituto de Salud Carlos III" (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, School of Sciences, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain. Electronic address:

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  • Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare type of biliary cancer that has increasing incidence and mortality, varying by subtype: intrahepatic (iCCA), perihilar (pCCA), and distal (dCCA), with different risk factors and clinical courses.
  • In a study with 2,234 patients from the ENSCCA Registry, results showed that iCCA is often linked to obesity and chronic liver issues, while pCCA involves primary sclerosing cholangitis, and dCCA relates to choledocholithiasis; most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease, complicating treatment outcomes.
  • Surgical resection provided the best survival rates, especially with clear margins, while patients with
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  • Osteoporosis and obesity are interconnected public health issues due to their shared genetic factors and biological pathways that influence both bone and fat metabolism.
  • This study analyzed genetic variants in obesity-related genes among 575 participants over a 12-14 year follow-up period, revealing a connection between specific gene polymorphisms and the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
  • Findings indicate that certain genetic variants are linked to a higher susceptibility to bone fractures, supporting the idea that obesity-related genes could play a significant role in osteoporosis risk.
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: Currently, one of the most discouraging aspects for many patients undergoing dental procedures is the administration of anaesthesia. Consequently, there is a constant search for new techniques to avoid the invasive and painful nature of the injection. A new motorised syringe system (Dentapen) has recently been developed, standing out for its convenience and ease of use.

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Silicone oil (SO) still represents the main choice for long-term intraocular tamponade in complicated vitreoretinal surgery. This review compared the complications associated with the use of SO and other vitreous substitutes after pars plana vitrectomy in patients with different underlying diseases. Meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines.

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  • - The study investigates the role of FOXO3, a transcription factor linked to liver disease and cancer, in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is the most common primary liver cancer with poor survival rates.
  • - By analyzing data from multiple databases, the research found that higher levels of FOXO3 are significantly associated with HCC development and reduced overall survival in patients.
  • - The findings suggest that FOXO3 could serve as a new biomarker for diagnosing and predicting outcomes in HCC, highlighting its potential importance in cancer research and treatment strategies.
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  • Osteoporosis and its complications are believed to stem from bone aging, environmental influences, and genetic factors, with oxidative stress playing a critical role in age-related bone issues.
  • This study analyzed genetic variants related to oxidative stress in 221 patients with osteoporosis and 354 controls over a 12-14 year period.
  • Key findings indicated that the SNP rs4077561 in the TXNRD1 gene significantly increases fracture risk, alongside other SNPs in related genes like M6PR and GPX6, highlighting the importance of genetic predisposition in osteoporosis.
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Novel Pharmacological Options in the Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma: Mechanisms of Resistance.

Cancers (Basel)

May 2021

Experimental Hepatology and Drug Targeting (HEVEPHARM) Group, Biomedical Research Institute (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain.

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  • Despite advancements in understanding cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), the prognosis remains poor due to late diagnoses, making surgical options rare and leading to low responses to standard treatments.
  • Recent discoveries of genetic alterations linked to CCA have inspired the exploration of selective inhibitors targeting mutated proteins and strategies to boost immune responses against the cancer.
  • Some patients struggle to respond to new therapies because tumor cells can adapt over time, but research on the mechanisms of resistance remains limited.
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Different Phenotypes of Anderson-Fabry Disease Identified with Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Family with the Same Late-Onset Mutation.

Am J Case Rep

October 2020

Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca Biomedical Research Institute (IBSAL), Center for Network Research on Cardiovascular Diseases (CIBERCV), University of Salamanca (USAL), Salamanca, Spain.

BACKGROUND Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is the only noninvasive test capable of differentiating between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and late-onset Anderson-Fabry disease (AFD). The purpose of this report is to show how CMR led to diagnosis of AFD in 3 family members, 1 of whom previously was misdiagnosed with HCM, and how late-onset AFD can present with different cardiac phenotypes, even in a family with the same pathogenic mutation. CASE REPORT A 60-year-old man was referred because of evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) on an electrocardiogram (ECG) that was performed to screen for cardiomyopathy.

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The unsatisfactory response of colorectal cancer (CRC) to pharmacological treatment contributes to the substantial global health burden caused by this disease. Over the last few decades, CRC has become the cause of more than 800,000 deaths per year. The reason is a combination of two factors: (i) the late cancer detection, which is being partially solved by the implementation of mass screening of adults over age 50, permitting earlier diagnosis and treatment; (ii) the inadequate response of advanced unresectable tumors (i.

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Osteoporosis is the most common bone disorder worldwide and is associated with a reduced quality of life with important clinical and economic consequences. The most widely accepted etiopathogenic hypothesis on the origin of osteoporosis and its complications is that they are a consequence of the synergic action of environmental and genetic factors. Bone is constantly being remodelled through anabolic and catabolic pathways in which inflammation, the NF-kB pathway and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) are crucial.

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