Hipertensión arterial: Recomendaciones básicas para la prevención, detección, evaluación y tratamiento by Pedro Ovidio Orduñez García, Yanelis La Rosa Linares, Alfredo Darío Espinosa Brito, Frank C. Álvarez Li

“…<p>Cada informe del <em>Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure</em> de los Estados Unidos de Am&eacute;rica, es esperado por los m&eacute;dicos, y cada vez m&aacute;s por el p&uacute;blico en general, y por los hipertensos en particular, como una especie de hoja de ruta. …”
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Conyza bonariensis Leaf Extracts against Clinically Isolated Fungi Causing Superficial Infection by Yidnekachew Girma, Tamene Milkessa Jiru

“…Plants have been used since long time ago to treat infectious diseases and are considered as important sources of new antimicrobial agents. In this study, crude extracts from leaves of Conyza bonariensis were prepared using methanol, ethyl acetate, hexane, and chloroform. …”
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The antihypertensive efficacy of a quadruple single-pill combination in patients with resistant hypertension: study protocol for a randomized, open-label, crossover trial by Yuanyuan Yao, Xin Zhang, Runyu Ye, Shanshan Jia, Xiangyu Yang, Xiaoping Chen

“…Abstract Background Resistant hypertension (RH) is defined as uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) despite treatment with at least three or more antihypertensive agents. Compelling evidence has shown that such a population has a greater risk of cardiovascular events as well as mortality. …”
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Optimizing therapeutic outcomes: preconditioning strategies for MSC-derived extracellular vesicles by Yuqi Song, Fengrui Liang, Weikun Tian, Erin Rayhill, Liping Ye, Xinghan Tian

“…This review highlights the therapeutic promise of MSC-exosomes especially focusing on the modulation of miRNA (one of bioactive molecules in MSC-EVs) profiles through various preconditioning strategies such as exposure to hypoxia, chemotherapeutic agents, inflammatory cytokines, and physical stimuli. …”
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Physicochemical Characterization, Storage Stability Behavior, and Intestinal Bioaccessibility of Clove Extract Encapsulated Using Varying Combinations of Gum Arabic and Maltodextri... by Farhad Ahmadi, Hafiz A. R. Suleria, Frank R. Dunshea

“…In a series of laboratory-scale experiments, gum Arabic (GA) and maltodextrin (MD) were used as coating agents in various proportions (ranging from 0MD:100GA to 100MD:0GA) for encapsulation of clove extract using a freeze-drying method. …”
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Entre el olvido y el reto by Luiz Henrique Garbellini Filho, Livia Solana Pfuetzenreiter de Lima Teixeira

“…Uno de los elementos innovadores de la reciente propuesta de normativa radica en ir más allá de la respuesta penal e incorporar la diligencia debida en materia de derechos humanos (DDDH), que configura a los actores empresariales como agentes responsables en el enfrentamiento a dichos fenómenos en los contextos productivos. …”
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La guerra by Hernán Neira

“…Que hoy se esté en una situación de Tercera Guerra Mundial de carácter híbrido y permanente es mucho más aceptable si se admite que actualmente sólo en una minoría de casos sean los Estados sus principales conductores directos, los cuales más bien reaccionan ante guerras, pero ya no siempre las conducen. …”
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MONETARY POLICY RULES AS THE FOUNDATION OF THE MODERN PARADIGM OF CENTRAL BANK INDEPENDENCE by Inna O. Shkolnyk, Yurii M. Ohorilko

“…The studied examples of monetary targeting in Germany and Switzerland from the 1970s to the 1990s illustrate the use of monetary policy rules not as a rigid frame, but as a reference point for fixing inflationary expectations of economic agents. At the same time, there is consensus in the scientific literature that the relatively smooth overcoming of exogenous shocks (oil crises, German reunification) in these countries occurred precisely because of the implementation of monetary policy rules. …”
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Calidad de la atención al diabético tipo 2 en el policlínico José Antonio Echeverría by Lisbeth Fernández González, Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Armando Humberto Seuc Jo, Addys Díaz Piñera

“…<br /><strong>Conclusiones:</strong> la calidad de la atención fue evaluada de no satisfactoria, los resultados fueron valorados de no aceptables. A pesar de existir directrices nacionales para el control clínico del diabético, estas no siempre se cumplen, así lo confirma la cantidad de pacientes no controlados e insatisfechos con la atención recibida.…”
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The use of calcined oyster shell and rock flour to improve the nutritive value of rice straw preserved in airtight wrapping for feeding cattle under a tethered herding system by Khalil Khalil, Ananta Dwi, Andri Andri, Hermon Hermon

“…The present study aimed to define the beneficial effect of calcined oyster shells and rock flour as preservative agents to maintain the physical appearance, palatable component, moisture, nutrient content, and nutritional value of rice straw preserved in an airtight wrapping method. …”
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Interdigital and Plantar Foot Infections: A Retrospective Analysis of Molecularly Diagnosed Specimens in the United States and a Literature Review by Aditya K. Gupta, Tong Wang, Sara A. Lincoln, Wayne L. Bakotic

“…A literature search was conducted to review the reported prevalence of fungal and bacterial agents. In both interdigital and plantar foot specimens, dermatophytes (33.3–33.8%) and <i>S. aureus</i> (24.3–25%) were found to be the predominate pathogens. …”
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Effects of Different Solvents on the Total Phenol Content, Total Flavonoid Content, Antioxidant, and Antifungal Activities of Micromeria graeca L. from Middle Atlas of Morocco by Fatima El Kamari, Hajar El Omari, Karima El-Mouhdi, Amina Chlouchi, Anjoud Harmouzi, Ilham Lhilali, Jihane El Amrani, Chadia Zahouani, Zouhair Hajji, Driss Ousaaid

“…Micromeria graeca L. contains considerable amounts of bioactive contents with high antioxidant and antifungal potentials, which may make it a promising source of antioxidants and natural antifungal agents.…”
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Queratomileusis in situ asistida por láser en los defectos hipermetrópicos by Ester Novoa Sánchez, Dayamí Pérez Gómez, Isabel Mora Díaz, Maydiris Mujica Villegas, Alberto Alejandro Gelsi, Julio Uria González

“…Los índices de eficacia y seguridad fueron aceptables para los grados moderado y alto y la predictibilidad fue de un 100 % en todos los grados de ametropía. …”
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Morphometric and Molecular Characterization of Fasciola spp. in Livestock From Northwestern Provinces of Iran by Hossein Galavani, Saber Raeghi, Mehdi Karamian, Negin Torabi, Ali Haniloo

“…ABSTRACT Background Liver flukes from the genus Fasciola are the causative agents for human and livestock fascioliasis. Accurate identification of Fasciola spp. is essential to understanding the epidemiology of fascioliasis. …”
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Mapping the Discourse. Architecture Periodicals in/for the Teaching of Architecture History by Gaia Caramellino, Valeria Casali, Nicole De Togni

“…By dissecting the overall structure of each journal and scrutinizing their constituting elements - including undervalued parts, often considered at the peripheries of the discourse -, the multi-layered study of this printed network brings to the light the interconnections between a constellation of actors and agents involved in the production of knowledge. The analysis of the diverse agendas, rationalities, editorial strategies and networks between editors, owners, institutions, and the general audience allowed to question the very notion of milieu that the magazines contribute to create. …”
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Copper homeostasis and neurodegenerative diseases by Yuanyuan Wang, Daidi Li, Kaifei Xu, Guoqing Wang, Feng Zhang

“…Potential clinically significant therapeutic targets, including superoxide dismutase 1, D-penicillamine, and 5,7-dichloro-2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-8-hydroxyquinoline, along with their associated therapeutic agents, are further discussed. Ultimately, we collate evidence that copper homeostasis may function in the underlying etiology of several neurodegenerative diseases and offer novel insights into the potential prevention and treatment of these diseases based on copper homeostasis.…”
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Visión actual del diagnóstico y manejo clínico restaurativo de lesiones por abfracción by Cristian Camilo Morales Lastre, Alejandro Navarro Royero, Angie Paola Sánchez Amaris, Carlos Alberto Gomez Lopez

“…Es crucial adoptar medidas complementarias para eliminar los agentes causales y garantizar la longevidad de las restauraciones. …”
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Percepción del riesgo de habitar en las inmediaciones de un sitio de disposición final, El Salto, México by Beatriz Adriana Venegas Sahagun, Erika Elizabeth Mancha Gálvez

“…[Conclusiones]: la población aún percibe el riesgo desde una noción del espacio muy limitada lo cual impide reaccionar frente a la amenaza, así mismo tiene un portafolio de riesgos, en donde el habitar en las inmediaciones del relleno no es visibilizado como una amenaza importante a su bienestar físico, y lo asume como un riesgo aceptable.   …”
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ENFOQUE DIALÓGICO-CRITICO FACILITADOR DE UNA PRÁCTICA INCLUYENTE PENSADA DESDE LAS TIC by Carmen Karina Judex Balaguera

“… En este artículo se reflexiona sobre la significación de la praxis incluyente (que no hace referencia a los estratos ni a las diferencias de género, pero sí principalmente a involucrar a los sujetos en el aula de clase); tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre el aporte del enfoque dialógico-crítico como agente facilitador de una práctica incluyente a través de la ayuda que proporcionan las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) en la pedagogía. …”
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Action Mechanisms of Metformin Combined with Exenatide and Metformin Only in the Treatment of PCOS in Obese Patients by Jingwen Gan, Jie Chen, Rui-lin Ma, Yan Deng, Xue-song Ding, Shi-yang Zhu, Ai-jun Sun

“…Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ra), such as exenatide, can bind to specific receptors on tissues such as the ovaries to improve the clinical phenotype of PCOS, while insulin-sensitizing agents, such as metformin, can also benefit to metabolic abnormalities in PCOS. …”
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