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Sensing Platform Based on Gold Nanoclusters and Nanoporous Anodic Alumina for Preeclampsia Detection.

Biosensors (Basel)

December 2024

Department of Electronics, Electric, and Automatic Engineering, Rovira I Virgili University (URV), 43007 Tarragona, Spain.

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific hypertensive syndrome recognized as the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity worldwide. Early diagnosis is crucial for mitigating its adverse effects, and recent investigations have identified endoglin as a potential biomarker for this purpose. Here, we present the development of a hybrid biosensor platform for the ultrasensitive detection of endoglin, aimed at enabling the early diagnosis of preeclampsia.

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Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP) traits may be present in parents of children on the autism spectrum. However, the prevalence and impact of these traits on parental mental health is poorly understood. We explore BAP traits and its relationship to mental health in 228 fathers and 261 mothers from a sample of 266 scholars from the EPINED study (Spain) grouped as follows: non-autism (N = 122), autism traits (N = 93: 38 subthreshold autism and 55 autism symptoms) and autism (N = 51).

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Aim: Analyse the psychometric properties of the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire in nursing care and to examine the level of moral sensitivity among nursing students in Spain.

Background: Ethical sensitivity is essential in nursing for patient care and decision-making. Assessing nursing students' moral sensitivity aids in developing training strategies for improved care.

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This paper presents a comprehensive dataset detailing the precise indoor positioning of players from a female amateur handball team across 10 real matches. Utilizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, the dataset captures each player's x and y coordinates every second throughout the games. Additionally, a preliminary game analysis is included, specifying the initiation and termination times of each team's possession.

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The dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist G49 mimics bariatric surgery effects by inducing metabolic rewiring and inter-organ crosstalk.

Nat Commun

November 2024

Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale (IIBM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas-Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Bariatric surgery is effective for the treatment and remission of obesity and type 2 diabetes, but pharmacological approaches which exert similar metabolic adaptations are needed to avoid post-surgical complications. Here we show how G49, an oxyntomodulin (OXM) analog and dual glucagon/glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GCGR/GLP-1R) agonist, triggers an inter-organ crosstalk between adipose tissue, pancreas, and liver which is initiated by a rapid release of free fatty acids (FFAs) by white adipose tissue (WAT) in a GCGR-dependent manner. This interactome leads to elevations in adiponectin and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), causing WAT beiging, brown adipose tissue (BAT) activation, increased energy expenditure (EE) and weight loss.

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International Consensus Statement on Platelet Function and Genetic Testing in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: 2024 Update.

JACC Cardiovasc Interv

November 2024

Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, University Hospital Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany; Privatklinik Lauterbacher Mühle am Ostsee, Seeshaupt, Germany.

Current evidence indicates that dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus a P2Y inhibitor is essential for the prevention of thrombotic events after percutaneous coronary interventions. However, dual antiplatelet therapy is associated with increased bleeding which may outweigh the benefits. This has set the foundations for customizing antiplatelet treatments to the individual patient.

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Injuries in Female Futsal Players: A Systematic Review.

Sports (Basel)

November 2024

Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Madrid, Spain.

Background: Injuries represent one of the most challenging scenarios for both athletes and teams. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the incidence and epidemiological data of injuries in female futsal players.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, SportDiscus, and Web of Science databases, and subsequently, nine studies were selected.

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  • A study investigated the metabolic signatures linked to systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) and their relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) using data from 201,742 UK Biobank participants and external validation from the Epirus Health Study.
  • Researchers found specific metabolites associated with systolic and diastolic BP that correlated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction and CVD, indicating a positive association with elevated BP.
  • The study suggests that understanding these metabolic signatures could help elucidate the biological pathways connecting blood pressure to cardiovascular conditions.
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The relationship between key energy metabolites and brain health is not well understood. We investigated the association between circulating ketone bodies, pyruvate, and citrate with cognitive decline, structural brain characteristics, and risk of dementia. We measured ketone bodies (acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone), pyruvate, and citrate species using NMR in plasma samples from 1,850 older adults in the Cardiovascular Health Study collected in 1989-90 or 1992-93.

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Metabolic signature of insulin resistance and risk of Alzheimer's disease.

J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci

November 2024

Nutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.

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  • A study was conducted to explore the link between insulin resistance (IR) and the progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease (AD) dementia in a group of 400 subjects.
  • Researchers identified a specific metabolic signature with 18 metabolites that are associated with IR and showed that this signature increases the risk of developing AD dementia.
  • The findings suggest that these metabolic pathways could help explain how IR contributes to the development of AD dementia, enhancing our understanding of this relationship.
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Introduction: Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) affects multiple food-animal species and spreads rapidly among ungulate populations, posing significant challenges for disease control. Understanding the dynamics of FMD transmission and evaluating the effectiveness of control measures are critical for mitigating its impact. This study introduces a multiscale compartmental stochastic model to simulate FMD spread and assess countermeasures.

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  • - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Steatohepatitis (MASH) are common in patients undergoing bariatric surgery, and understanding their effects on weight loss is crucial for better patient care and long-term success post-surgery.
  • - A systematic review analyzed 22 studies out of 1126, finding that while MASLD doesn't significantly impact BMI changes at 12 months, MASH patients, particularly those who had Sleeve Gastrectomy, showed lower weight loss.
  • - The study highlights the need for standardized reporting and complete data availability in future research to improve the reliability of weight loss outcomes in bariatric surgery patients.
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  • * After treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors, plasma from FH patients showed altered cholesterol distribution, with less cholesterol in LDL and more in HDL.
  • * PCSK9 inhibitors enhanced the movement of cholesterol to feces in specific mouse models and support the reverse cholesterol transport pathway in patients with heterozygous FH.
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Background: Fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) present potential beneficial effects that could offer valuable insights into metabolic and inflammatory diseases. However, few FAHFAs have been studied, and their role is unclear.

Aims: To assess FAHFA levels in individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) associated with morbid obesity (MO) to explore the potential significance of FAHFAs under these conditions.

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Scope: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a global health issue with increasing prevalence. Polyphenols, such as grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE), are bioactive compounds present in plants and represent an interesting therapeutical approach for MASLD.

Methods And Results: This study questioned whether the timing of GSPE administration impacts liver diurnal metabolism and steatosis in a rat obesity model.

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Background: Substance use among adolescents is a public health problem, and the simultaneous use of multiple substances aggravates this problem. Although the facilitators of specific substance use in adolescents have been widely investigated, polydrug use is a less common topic. Likewise, the role that the origin of the information available to adolescents regarding substance use plays in relation to polydrug use is practically unexplored.

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Multi-omics framework to reveal the molecular determinants of fermentation performance in wine yeast populations.

Microbiome

October 2024

Department of Genetics, Physiology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, Microbiology Unit, Complutense University of Madrid, C/ José Antonio Novais 12, Madrid, 28040, Spain.

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  • This study focuses on understanding how the types of yeast in wine fermentation relate to the flavors and quality of wines produced, highlighting the impact of both environmental factors and farming practices.
  • Researchers examined yeast communities in grape musts from various regions and found that the initial yeast composition greatly influences fermentation processes and the resulting wine profiles, rather than just the fermentation conditions applied.
  • The study also identified specific gene expressions in different yeast species that contribute to flavor development, suggesting that leveraging diverse yeast functionalities can help produce higher-quality wines tailored to specific preferences.
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Ethical implications in using robots among older adults living with dementia.

Front Psychiatry

September 2024

Medical Anthropology Research Centre, Department Anthropology, Philosophy and Social Work, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain.

The aging of the world's population due to accelerating demographic shift on all continents is causing increasing pressure worldwide, giving rise to a "crisis of care" or "care wave." The increase in longevity is resulting in an increase in chronic diseases (such as dementia), an increase in care needs to perform the activities of daily living, and situations of isolation and profound loneliness among older adults. These circumstances are opening the debate on the need to use technology, such as robots, to improve the wellbeing of older adults and their caregivers.

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  • Over the last decade, research has focused on how mechanical power contributes to ventilation-induced lung injury and its potential link to ICU mortality, but most studies have only looked at early mechanical ventilation data.
  • This study analyzed mechanical power in patients ventilated for over 24 hours in a Spanish ICU, determining how prolonged exposure to high mechanical power impacts mortality rates and hospital stay duration.
  • Researchers established that a mechanical power threshold of 18 J/min significantly correlates with increased ICU mortality; specifically, the risk of death rises by 0.1% for each additional hour patients are ventilated above this threshold.
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This paper aims to analyze equity in education policies and practices in Southern Spain that ensure cultural competence in services and the inclusion of migrant and racialized students. Our model for defining and analyzing equity in education was adapted from the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) and includes five dimensions: (E1) equity in mission/goal, (E2) equity in access, (E3) quality/sensitivity of services, (E4) equity in participation, and (E5) development of partnerships and opportunities. Through transformative mixed methods (i.

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Background: Cardiovascular disease has traditionally been studied predominantly in men, but understanding its manifestations in women is crucial for effective management. This study aims to evaluate the long-term prognosis of female patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) within a tertiary hospital setting in Spain.

Methods: Retrospective observational study based on a cohort of consecutive hospitalized patients with ACS from January 2009 to December 2014.

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  • The study investigates the effects of short-track speed skating on the left lower limb muscles of elite junior athletes, hypothesizing that their body position leads to muscle overuse disorders.
  • It involved comparing 15 elite short-track athletes with 15 healthy volunteers to assess latent trigger points (LTrPs) and resting muscle tone (RMT) in their left legs.
  • Results revealed that the athletes had significantly more LTrPs and higher RMT in the vastus lateralis obliquus muscle compared to the control group, indicating muscle stress related to their sport.
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  • Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) is a key treatment for severe fungal infections, but it may pose risks for kidney damage in critically ill patients.
  • A study analyzed 67 patients treated with L-AmB for over 48 hours to determine the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI), revealing that 26.8% of patients developed AKI, with lower rates in those at higher initial risk.
  • Key factors contributing to AKI included norepinephrine use, SOFA scores, and certain laboratory results, indicating that while L-AmB appears safe, AKI development is influenced by multiple factors.
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