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The Expression of Alamandine Receptor MrgD in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Is Associated with a Worse Prognosis and Unfavorable Response to Antiangiogenic Therapy
(MDPI, 2024-01-25)
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) ranks among the most prevalent malignancies in Western countries, marked by its notable heterogeneity, which contributes to an unpredictable clinical trajectory. The insufficiency of dependable ...
Clinical analysis of the tooth-implant papilla for two narrow-diameter titanium-zirconium implants in the anterior area: prospective controlled clinical study
(BMC, 2024)
Background
Rehabilitation of the anterior area when the mesio-distal space is reduced is a challenge for the clinician, due to the patient’s anatomical limitations and aesthetic requirements. Narrow Diameter Implants ...
Factors affecting the use of magnetic resonance imaging in a Southern European region: a qualitative study
(Elsevier, 2023-12)
Objectives
The use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has increased significantly in recent years. Superior diagnostic capability and extension of criteria for the performance of MRI may explain this increase, but there ...
Impact of a teaching strategy to promote evidence-based practice on nursing students’ knowledge and confidence in simulated clinical intervention choices
(BMC, 2023)
Background Nurses self-efficacy, confidence and their competency for evidence-based practice have a relevant impact
in the quality of care provided to patients. However, the implementation of evidence-based practice ...
Anti-Candida Antibodies of Patients with Invasive Candidiasis Inhibit Growth, Alter Cell Wall Structure, and Kill Candida albicans In Vitro
(Springer Nature, 2024)
Invasive candidiasis (IC), caused by Candida yeasts, particularly Candida albicans, poses a significant threat with high mortality rates. Diagnosis is challenging due to Candida's common presence in human microbiota. To ...
Candida albicans cDNA library screening reveals novel potential diagnostic targets for invasive candidiasis
(Elsevier, 2024-07)
The detection of patterns associated with the invasive form of Candida albicans, such as Candida albicans germ tube antibodies (CAGTA), is a useful complement to blood culture for Invasive Candidiasis (IC) diagnosis. As ...
Despite intention to breastfeed, smoking during pregnancy is associated with shorter breastfeeding duration
(Elsevier, 2023-04)
While maternal smoking is associated with lower breastfeeding rates, the intention to breastfeed is simultaneously related to higher breastfeeding success. This study aimed to i) analyse the association between maternal ...
Achievements and challenges in baccalaureate student nurses' preparation for evidence-based nursing practice: A mixed methods study
(Elsevier, 2022-05)
Background
Evidence-based nursing (EBN) implementation is still limited. The effect of the incorporation of this competence into the whole nursing curricula as a cross-cutting topic has not yet been assessed.
Objective
This ...
Novel biomarkers for invasive candidiasis. Selection, characterization and evaluation of Hyr1, a Candida albicans hyphally regulated cell wall protein
(2024-02-23)
Invasive candidiasis is a life-threatening disease caused by Candida species. The prognosis of this disease is closely related to early diagnosis; however, blood culture, the current gold standard for the diagnosis of ...