Impact of Obesity on Hospitalization Burden of Urolithiasis in Spain Between 1997 and 2021.

: The prevalence of kidney stones has increased, especially in industrialized countries. Obesity and metabolic syndrome have also risen significantly and are considered factors driving this trend. Our goal was to assess the hospitalization burden of kidney stones and identify epidemiological trends in Spain over the past 25 years.

Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 in the Caribbean: the first case report from the Dominican Republic.

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive genetic neuromuscular condition affecting spinal motor neurons. The underlying cause of SMA is deletions or mutations in the SMN gene. It is classified into five variants based on age and clinical manifestations of the patient.

Monitoring of the Local Extracellular Environment Using Chiral Gold Nanoparticles.

In three-dimensional (3D)-printed tissue models, sensitive, noninvasive techniques are required to detect changes in hydrogel structure caused by cellular remodeling. We demonstrate herein that circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy provides a reliable method for detecting hydrogel structural variations. We probe directly the plasmonic optical activity of chiral gold nanorods (c-AuNRs) embedded within the hydrogel matrix, in response to variations in the local environment.

University teachers' beliefs about the use of generative artificial intelligence for teaching and learning.

Introduction: The growing presence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in our society, particularly in the educational field, is undeniable. This fact has led to various studies on its implications for learning and teaching. However, as with other technological resources, these implications will depend on how teachers use GenAI.

Triple Co-infection With Salmonella typhi, Leptospira, and Campylobacter coli in a Patient From Guayaquil, Ecuador: Clinical and Diagnostic Challenges.

This case report describes the unusual presentation of a 32-year-old male from Guayaquil, Ecuador, who was diagnosed with a rare triple infection caused by , , and . The patient presented with persistent high fever, severe gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, and jaundice, following the consumption of street food in a resource-limited area. Important clinical findings included hepatosplenomegaly and elevated liver enzymes, which initially complicated the differential diagnosis.

Has the educational use of digital technologies changed after the pandemic? A longitudinal study.

This longitudinal study delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of digital tools in education, particularly focusing on the transition of classrooms into digital spaces. Three years after the lockdown, results from 144 primary and secondary teachers who also participated in a questionnaire during the lockdown indicate an expected decline in the frequency of using digital resources, particularly in attitude and assessment-related activities. Furthermore, activities centred around verbal and procedural learning continue to be teacher-centred.

Management of Complications in Dental Traumatology.

Management of traumatic dental injuries is often challenging due to the complexity in diagnosis, concomitant injuries, and the interdisciplinary treatment planning. As a result, the clinicians are often confused and not confident over important treatment decisions. The guidelines of International Association of Dental Traumatology have improved the standard of dental trauma care globally and provide a roadmap for predictable prognosis.

Striving for Global Consensus: A Systematic Review of Social Return on Investment Applied to Physical Activity and Sport.

Background: Physical activity and sport (PAS) have been related to health and social benefits, but their monetary value remains unclear. This systematic review on the social return on investment of PAS aimed to find what are the social outcomes measured in previous PAS literature and how are these measured and valued.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted on WoS, PubMed, and EconLit.

Diversity and biogeographical patterns in the diet of the culpeo in South America.

Here we describe the dietary patterns of the culpeo or Andean fox () on a biogeographical scale. We also analyse the influence of exotic lagomorphs on its diet and explore differences between culpeo subspecies. We selected 17 mutually comparable diet studies, which include 19 independent diet assessments.

Cognitive reserve and executive functions in dual task gait performance in Parkinson's disease.

A higher level of education was correlated with less severe motor impairment in Parkinson's Disease (PD). Nevertheless, there is limited evidence on the relationship between cognitive reserve and motor performance in complex situations in PD. To investigate the association between cognitive reserve and the dual-task gait effect in PD.

Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Morbidity in Patients with Urolithiasis: An Epidemiological Approach Based on Hospitalization Burden Data from 1997 to 2021.

Patients with kidney stones (KSFs) are known to have a heightened risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke. The objective of the present study was to describe the natural history of these complications through the longitudinal analysis of the hospitalizations due to kidney stones in Spain from 1997 to 2021. : A retrospective longitudinal observational study was developed based on nationwide hospitalization data (minimum basic data base).

Effects of Developmental Timing on Cognitive and Behavioral Profiles in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Considerations for Education.

Associations and families demand the need to raise awareness of the implications in the cognitive and behavioral development of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) that affect their learning and school participation. This study aims to generate a profile of executive and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents diagnosed with FASD. A probabilistic sampling by clusters (associations for individuals with FASD) is applied.

Consensus on a social return on investment model of physical activity and sport: a Delphi study protocol.

Background: Physical activity and sport (PAS) have been related to many health outcomes and social benefits. The main aim of this research is to build a Social Return on Investment (SROI) model of PAS based on experts' opinion to clarify the domains of impact and how to measure and value them.

Methods And Analysis: A Delphi method will be employed with a systematic review on the SROI framework applied to PAS and initial interviews with experts informing the design of the Delphi survey statements.

Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19.

Taste and smell disorders are common symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 acute infection. In post-COVID-19 condition, symptoms can persist leading to disruption in patients' lives, to changes in their coping skills, and to the need to develop strategies for everyday life. This study aimed to describe the perspective of a group of patients with Long-COVID-19, a condition where loss of taste and/or smell was the most predominant symptom.

Effects of motor imagery-based neurofeedback training after bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke upper limb motor function: an exploratory crossover clinical trial.

Objective: To examine the clinical effects of combining motor imagery-based neurofeedback training with bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for upper limb motor function in subacute and chronic stroke.

Design: Clinical trial following an AB/BA crossover design with counterbalanced assignment.

Subjects: Twenty individuals with subacute (n = 4) or chronic stroke (n = 16).

Health service and psychotropic medication use for mental health conditions among healthcare workers active during the Spain Covid-19 Pandemic - A prospective cohort study using web-based surveys.

Little is known about healthcare workers' (HCW) use of healthcare services for mental disorders. This study presents data from a 16-month prospective cohort study of Spanish HCW (n = 4,809), recruited shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic onset, and assessed at four timepoints using web-based surveys. Use of health services among HCW with mental health conditions (i.

Strengthening the relationship between intractable plantar keratosis and human papillomavirus.

The aim of the study was to determine the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in patients with intractable plantar keratosis (IPK) by comparing the histopathological findings of biopsies. A prospective, observational, and concordance study was carried out. Three different specimens were taken from each IPK.

A Review of Current Approaches to Evaluating and Reimbursing New Medicines in a Subset of OECD Countries.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the current evaluation and funding processes for new drugs in different developed countries, to provide a comparative framework with detailed, homogeneous, and up-to-date information.

Methods: Scientific publications, reports and websites were reviewed between July and December 2021 using PubMed, Google Scholar, and grey literature sources. The main items searched were actors and processes, including timelines, characteristics of clinical and economic evaluations, participation of stakeholders, elements of price and reimbursement decisions, cost-effectiveness thresholds and specific funds.

Orthopaedic Simulation of a Morton's Extension to Test the Effect on Plantar Pressures of Each Metatarsal Head in Patients without Deformity: A Pre-Post-Test Study.

Background: the area beneath the metatarsal heads is a common location of foot pain, which is often associated with high plantar pressures. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the application of a Morton's extension on the pressure in the metatarsal bones of the foot using a pressure platform.

Methods: twenty-five subjects without musculoskeletal pathology were selected for this study, and an experiment was conducted with them as the subjects, before and after application of a Morton's extension.

Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Ankle Range of Motion and Pressure Pain Threshold in Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius-A Clinical Trial.

Background: The myofascial induction technique (MIT) has been shown to increase shoulder range of motion (ROM) in breast cancer survivors and decrease pain pressure threshold over the radial nerve in patients with epicondylalgia. To the authors' best knowledge, no study on trigger points and MIT has been published to date. The effect on ROM of latent trigger points is also unknown.

Surgical management of low-risk papillary thyroid cancer in real life in Spain: a nationwide survey of endocrine neck surgeons and endocrinologists.

Background: The extent of surgery in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is a subject of ongoing debate. We aimed to explore the attitude of Spanish specialists (endocrinologists, surgeons, and otolaryngologists) in real life on the surgical management of low-risk PTC.

Methods: We designed an anonymous, web-based survey to inquire information regarding the preferences of interviewees for hemithyroidectomy (Hem), total thyroidectomy (TT) and prophylactic central neck dissection (pCND) in one standard patient with PTC and six clinical variants.

Traumatic stress symptoms among Spanish healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective study.

Aim: To investigate the occurrence of traumatic stress symptoms (TSS) among healthcare workers active during the COVID-19 pandemic and to obtain insight as to which pandemic-related stressful experiences are associated with onset and persistence of traumatic stress.

Methods: This is a multicenter prospective cohort study. Spanish healthcare workers ( = 4,809) participated at an initial assessment (i.