Artículos de Investigación: Recent submissions
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Protective effect of Chuquiraga spinosa lessing associated with simvastatin on N-Nitroso-N-methylurea (NMU)-induced prostate cancer in rats
(Dove Medical Press, 2019)Background and objective: Chuquiraga spinosa Lessing (ChS) has shown protective effect on N-Nitroso-N-methylurea (NMU)-induced prostate cancer in rats. Currently, statins are being studied for their pro-apoptotic and ... -
Stress Distribution in Occlusal Veneers with Different Finish Lines When Applying Vertical and Tangential Forces
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2022)To evaluate stress distribution when applying vertical and tangential forces to 1mm thick occlusal veneers with different finish lines preparations, using the finite element method. One extracted third molar was prepared ... -
Assessment of the Flexion Force of TMA and Elgiloy Intrusion Arches to Different Lengths of Activation. An In Vitro Study
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2020)The present study analyzed the utilitary arch of Ricketts made with TMA and Elgiloy alloys, evaluating the forces that each one presented at different activation lengths. METHODS: A total of 30 arches (15 per alloy) 17x25 ... -
Antimicrobial Efficacy of the Use of Mouthwash with Cetylpiridinium Chloride for Aerosol Producing Procedures. A Systematic Review
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2023)The present research aims to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of the mouthwashes based on cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), before aerosol producing dental procedures. A data search was performed during August 2021 in ... -
Impacto de la salud oral en la calidad de vida en relación a la caries dental y los determinantes sociales en migrantes venezolanos Lima-2019
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2022)To evaluate the results of the impact of oral health on quality of life through the OHIP-14 in relation to dental caries and social determinants in Venezuelan migrants. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a population ... -
Estimation of Dental Age Using the Kvaal Method with Digital Panoramic Radiographs in Peruvian Adults
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2023)To determine the accuracy of the Kvaal method in the estimation of dental age through the analysis of digital panoramic radiographs of patients between 20 and 47 years of age who attended the stomatological clinic of the ... -
Dental Age Estimation by Assessing the Pulp Volume of Five Teeth in a Peruvian Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2023)Dental age estimation is very important for individual identification in criminal and civil forensic investigations. One of the methods for age estimation is studying age related changes in pulp volume of teeth. The objective ... -
Effect of Energy Level of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Bone Repair in Rats
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2023)The aim of this experimental study was to determine the effect of photobiomodulation therapy on bone repair in a rat tibia osteotomy model at 15 and 30 days. The sample consisted of 36 male Holtzman rats that were randomized ... -
Prevalencia y distribución de cálculos pulpares en un grupo de adultos peruanos: un estudio mediante tomografías de haz cónico
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2021)The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of pulp stones in a group of Peruvian adults using cone beam tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods: 60 randomly selected CBCT from a tomographic ... -
Prevalence of excess weight and abdominal obesity in the general population of a Peruvian Andean city at 3 600 meter above sea level: A cross-sectional study
(Elsevier, 2022)Aim: There is an inverse relationship between obesity and altitude but urbanization could alter this pattern in major cities. We determined the prevalence of excess weight and abdominal obesity in residents of the Peruvian ... -
Effect of Exposure to Carbonated Beverages on the Surface Hardness of Acrylic Resins
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2021)The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of carbonated beverage on the surface microhardness of two acrylic materials used to fabricate temporary restorations. The study was experimental in vitro. ... -
Food Insecurity and Mental Health among Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Living in Peru: Secondary Data Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey
(MDPI, 2023)The objective of this study was to analyze the association between food insecurity and mental health in Venezuelan migrants and refugees residing in Peru using data from the Survey Directed at the Venezuelan Population ... -
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Adults: Evidence from a National Health Survey in Peru
(MDPI, 2022)High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with a high risk of non-communicable diseases. Evidence of SSB consumption is needed to inform SSB-related policies, especially in countries with a high ... -
Sodium and potassium consumption in a semi-urban area in Peru: evaluation of a population-based 24-hour urine collection
(MDPI, 2018)Despite the negative effects of high sodium and low potassium consumption on cardiovascular health, their consumption has not been quantified in sites undergoing urbanization. We aimed to determine the sodium and potassium ... -
Women’s Autonomy and Anemia in Children under Five Years of Age: A Peruvian Population-Based Survey
(MDPI, 2023)To determine the association between women’s autonomy and the presence of childhood anemia in children under five years of age in Peru, a cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2019 Demographic and Family Health ... -
Attenuating effect of peruvian cocoa populations on the acute asthmatic response in brown norway rats
(MDPI, 2020)Cocoa contains bioactive components, which vary according to genetic and environmental factors. The present study aimed to ascertain the anti-allergic properties of native Peruvian cocoa populations (“Blanco de Piura” or ... -
Relationship between marketing to children on food labeling and critical nutrient content in processed and ultra-processed products sold in supermarkets in Lima, Peru
(MDPI, 2020)Consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased alarmingly, representing a risk to children’s health. Different techniques in marketing to kids (M2K) used on food labels are influencing the purchasing decisions of these ... -
Factors Associated with Food Insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean Countries: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 13 Countries
(MDPI, 2022)It is estimated that Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is the region with the second highest figures for food insecurity (FI) globally, with a prevalence of 40.9% in the entire region. This cross-sectional study analyzes ... -
Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors Associated with the Influence of the Food Traffic Light Labeling on the Decision of the Adult Population of Ecuador to Purchase Processed Foods, 2018
(MDPI, 2023)To determine the socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with the influence of the nutritional traffic light (NTL) on the decision to purchase processed foods using information from the National Health and Nutrition ... -
Total nutritional therapy: A nutrition education program for physicians
(Aran Ediciones, 2004)Objective: Almost half of all hospitalized patients are malnourished with low physician awareness or implementation of nutrition support1. To address this problem, a 2-day immersion course in clinical nutrition for physicians ...
