Artículos de Investigación: Recent submissions
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Assessment of self-perception of physical fitness and proposal for standards among Chilean adolescent students: The EAPAF study
(Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, 2016)Introduction: Physical fitness may be assessed among children and adolescents in a quantitative and qualitative manner. At present, in Chile, there are no tools available to assess self-perception of physical fitness. ... -
Antibiotic use and fatal outcomes among critically ill patients with covid-19 in Tacna, Peru
(MDPI, 2021)Overuse of antibiotics during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could increase the selection of extensively resistant bacteria (XDR). However, it is unknown what impact they could have on the evolution of ... -
Pathogenic Aeromonas spp in Amazonian fish: Virulence genes and susceptibility in Piaractus brachypomus, the main native aquaculture species in Peru
(Elsevier, 2023)The aim of this study was to isolate and identify Aeromonas species, characterize their virulence genes factors, and to evaluate their lethality in Piaractus brachypomus. Presumptive Aeromonas (n = 34) were selected from ... -
Compliance with Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Obstetric and Gynecological Surgeries in Two Peruvian Hospitals
(MDPI, 2023)Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) can be as high in gynecology and obstetrics surgeries compared to other areas. Antimicrobial prophylaxis is an effective tool in the prevention of SSIs; however, it is often not ... -
Optimal dietary L-glutamine level improves growth performance and intestinal histomorphometry of juvenile giant trahira (Hoplias lacerdae), a Neotropical carnivorous fish species
(Elsevier, 2022)Even though glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, its inclusion in diets can be used as a tool to optimize the intestinal health and growth of fish, reason why it has been considered as a functional amino acid. Thus, ... -
Remission and low disease activity (LDA) prevent damage accrual in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: results from the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) inception cohort
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2022)Objective To determine the independent impact of different definitions of remission and low disease activity (LDA) on damage accrual. Methods Patients with ≥2 annual assessments from a longitudinal multinational inception ... -
Development and validity assessment of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease knowledge questionnaire in low- And middle-income countries
(American Thoracic Society, 2021)Rationale: The majority of the morbidity and mortality related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the increasing burden of COPD, disease-specific ... -
A preliminary study of chemical properties in temperate forest fire of the Chilean Andean range for planning of ecosystems restoration
(Istituto Sperimentale per la Selvicoltura, 2022)Despite vegetation in fire-prone landscapes having different fire adaptations, a change in the worldwide fire regime could affect all ecosystem processes and systems. In this sense, soil systems play a key role in ecosystems, ... -
Rehabilitation for People with Respiratory Disease and Frailty An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report
(American Thoracic Society, 2023)People with respiratory disease have increased risk of developing frailty, which is associated with worse health outcomes. There is growing evidence of the role of rehabilitation in managing frailty in people with respiratory ... -
The relative importance of soil properties and regional climate as drivers of productivity in southern Patagonia’s Nothofagus antarctica forests
(Springer-Verlag France, 2018)Key message: Soil texture and temperature-related variables were the variables that most contributed toNothofagus antarcticaforest height in southern Patagonia. This information may be useful for improving forest management, ... -
Crossoglossa puipuiensis (Malaxideae : Orchidaceae), a New Species, and New Records of Crossoglossa from Peru
(Finnish Zoological and Botanical Publishing Board, 2021)Crossoglossa puipuiensis Damián & Mitidieri (Orchidaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Peru. It differs from C. steinii by having an orbicular (vs. ovate to ovate-elliptic) labellum bearing at its ... -
Bibliometric Analysis of the Worldwide Scientific Production on COVID‑19 Infection and Cerebrovascular Disease
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023)Objective: To identify the worldwide bibliometric characteristics of research on SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and cerebrovascular disease. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive, and bibliometric study was performed. We analyzed ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general surgery residency program in Peru: A cross-sectional study
(Elsevier, 2020)Background: General surgey is a specialty of high demand and relevance. We aimed to collect the opinions of the residents and their tutors and heads of department, regarding the impact that this COVID-19 pandemic is having ... -
Carbohydrases and phytase with rice bran, effects on amino acid digestibility and energy use in broiler chickens
(Elsevier, 2020)Protein sources from cereals are used in broiler diets, usually in order to reduce feeding costs. However, their efficient use in poultry diets is limited by the level of fiber whose compounds are resistant to digestion ... -
Nutrient and energy balance, and amino acid digestibility in weaned piglets fed wheat bran and an exogenous enzyme combination
(Cambridge University Press, 2020)The digestive system of the weaned piglets can be affected by the type of ingredients present in the diet, and a high fibre content in diets can limit the use of other nutrients and energy. The study was conducted to ... -
Crocodeilanthe chachapoyensis (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae), a New Species from Amazonas, Peru
(Finnish Zoological and Botanical Publishing Board, 2019)Crocodeilanthe chachapoyensis Damian sp. nova (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae), a new species from Amazonas, Peru, is proposed. It is similar in overall morphology to the Ecuadorian C. molleturoi. However, C. chachapoyensis ... -
Haematological Alterations Associated with Selected Vector-Borne Infections and Exposure in Dogs from Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
(MDPI, 2022)Infections due to Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Dirofilaria, Mycoplasma, Babesia and Hepatozoon continue to be highly prevalent in dogs, especially in tropical and subtropical areas, where vectors of many of them are present. ... -
Fatalism, attributions of failure and academic performance in mapuche and non-mapuche Chilean students
(Universidad de Murcia, 2016)This study investigated the role of fatalism as a cultural value orientation and causal attributions for past failure in the academic performance of high school students in the Araucania Region of Chile. Three thousand ... -
Model of Liver Fibrosis Induction by Thioacetamide in Rats for Regenerative Therapy Studies
(Hindawi, 2022)Hepatic fibrosis is caused by chronic injury due to toxic, infectious, or metabolic causes, and it may progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. There is currently no antifibrotic therapy authorized for human ... -
Implant vs screw loading protocols in orthodontics: A systematic review
(Angle Orthodontist Research and Education Foundation, 2006)Objective: This systematic review presents the loading protocols applied when using implants and/or screws in orthodontic treatments. Materials and Methods: Clinical trials which assessed the use of implants and/or screws ...
