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Adhesive Strength in Dentin Conditioned with 18% Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid versus 35% Phosphoric Acid: In Vitro Study with 1-Year Artificial Aging
(MDPI, 2022)The success and longevity of a resin composite restoration is determined by its good bonding to the tooth structure, with the adhesion being a challenge to dentin due to its complexity and structural heterogeneity. The ... -
The Microhardness and Surface Roughness Assessment of Bulk-Fill Resin Composites Treated with and without the Application of an Oxygen-Inhibited Layer and a Polishing System: An In Vitro Study
(MDPI, 2022)The aim of this study was to assess the microhardness and surface roughness of bulk-fill resin composites treated with and without the application of an oxygen-inhibited layer (OIL) and a polishing system. This in vitro ... -
Combining cash transfers and cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce antisocial behavior in young men: A mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial in Liberia
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Background Interventions that combine cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with unconditional cash transfers (UCT) reduce the risk of antisocial behavior (ASB), but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. In this paper, we ... -
Psychometric properties and factorial structure of the Spanish version of the psychological capital scale in Ecuadorian university students
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Background Psychological capital (PsyCap) as a higher-order positive psychological resources (that include hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, or the HERO within). This construct was widely described and evaluated ... -
Prevalence of hypertension in adults living at altitude in Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Objective The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence of hypertension in populations living at altitude in Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods We conducted a systematic search ... -
Sociodemographic and educational factors associated with mental health disorders in medical students of clinical years: A multicenter study in Peru
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Objective To identify sociodemographic and educational factors associated with mental health disorders in Peruvian medical students in clinical years. Methods Cross-sectional study. We surveyed students from 24 Peruvian ... -
The contribution of specific noncommunicable diseases to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 in Peru
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have received political attention and commitment, yet surveillance is needed to measure progress and set priorities. Building on global estimates suggesting that Peru is not on ... -
Nutritional status and effective verbal communication in Peruvian children: A secondary analysis of the 2019 Demographic and Health Survey
(Public Library of Science, 2021)Background To estimate the impact of stunting on the development of effective verbal communication (EVC) in children aged 24 to 36 months. Methods We conducted a retrospective, quasi-experimental study design using data ... -
Relationship between stunting in children 6 to 36 months of age and maternal employment status in Peru: A sub-analysis of the Peruvian Demographic and Health Survey
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Objectives This study aimed to determine the relationship between stunting in children 6 to 36 months old and maternal employment status in Peru. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted using information from the ... -
Older adults with disability in extreme poverty in Peru: How is their access to health care?
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Background Disability rates increase with age. In 2012, Peruvian older adults ( 65 years) represented 9% of the population. Additionally, older population reported disabilities at about 5 times the rate of Peruvians between ... -
Prevalence and incidence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and metaanalysis
(Public Library of Science, 2021)Aims The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to estimate the prevalence and incidence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Materials and methods We searched ... -
Socioeconomic determinants of hypertension and prehypertension in Peru: Evidence from the peruvian demographic and health survey
(Public Library of Science, 2021)Background Peru is a Latin American country with a significant burden of hypertension that presents worrying rates of disparities in socioeconomic determinants. However, there is a lack of studies exploring the association ... -
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts early mortality in females with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Background The aim of this study was to determine the utility of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a biomarker for predicting early-mortality (<2 years) among females with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer ... -
Cancer-related mortality in Peru: Trends from 2003 to 2016
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Objectives: In the last decade, Latin American (LA) countries, like Peru, have undergone an epidemiological transition that has changed the pattern of oncological cases. Given that Peru's oncological pattern could illustrate ... -
Socioeconomic inequalities in abdominal obesity among Peruvian adults
(Public Library of Science, 2021)Objectives Abdominal obesity (AO) has become a public health issue due to its impact on health, society and the economy. The relationship between socioeconomic disparities and the prevalence of AO has yet to be studied in ... -
Trends and geographical variation in mortality from coronary disease in Peru
(Public Library of Science, 2022)Background Coronary disease (CD) is the main cause of mortality worldwide. Data about trends and geographical variation in CD mortality is available in some American countries. This information varies among countries since ... -
Prevalence of diabetic foot at risk of ulcer development and its components stratification according to the international working group on the diabetic foot (IWGDF): A systematic review with metanalysis
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Aims To determine the overall prevalence of diabetic foot at risk according to the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot stratification. Materials and methods We searched PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, ... -
Workplace violence by specialty among Peruvian medical residents
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Objective To determine the prevalence of workplace violence among Peruvian medical residents and to evaluate the association between medical specialty and workplace violence per type of aggressor. Methods This was a ... -
Mortality and associated risk factors in patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in a Peruvian reference hospital
(Public Library of Science, 2022)Objectives To determine the risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19 from a Peruvian national hospital. Methods Retrospective cohort study of medical records of patients with COVID-19 hospitalized ... -
Plant parentage influences the type of timber use by traditional peoples of the Brazilian Caatinga
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Local populations select different plants to meet their demands, so that morphologically similar species can be more used for a given use. Herein, we seek to understand whether plant species that are phylogenetically closer ...
