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Use of value-based healthcare methodology to evaluate a novel treatment protocol for localized prostate cancer
(2021-12-21)
[EN]In this project, the toxicity and quality of life of a novel radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer will be evaluated.
Evidence and implications of abnormal predictive coding in dementia
(Brain, 2021)
The diversity of cognitive deficits and neuropathological processes associated with dementias has encouraged divergence
in pathophysiological explanations of disease. Here, we review an alternative framework that emphasizes ...
Double accounting in energy footprint and related assessments: How common is it and what are the consequences?
(ENERGY, 2021)
The number of input-output assessments focused on energy has grown considerably in the last years. Many of these assessments combine data from multi-regional input-output (MRIO) databases with energy extensions that ...
Secondary Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic in Fatigue, Self-Compassion, Physical and Mental Health of People with Multiple Sclerosis and Caregivers: The Teruel Study
(MDPI, 2021-09-18)
The secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are distress triggers and risk factors for mental health. Conversely, self-compassion skills and compassionate thoughts/behaviors towards suffering may contribute to their ...
Plug and Play Modular Façade Construction System for Renovation for Residential Buildings
(MDPI, 2021-09-18)
The present paper focuses on the architectural and constructional features required to ensure that building envelope renovation are safe, functional, and adaptable to the building stock, with particular focus on “plug and ...
Professional Quality of Life in Research Involving Laboratory Animals
(MDPI, 2021-09-08)
Many workers contribute to the success of animal welfare and study outcomes in biomedical research. However, the professional quality of life (ProQoL) of those who work with laboratory animals has not been explored in ...
On Deterministic and Stochastic Multiple Pathogen Epidemic Models
(MDPI, 2021-08-12)
In this paper, we consider a stochastic epidemic model with two pathogens. In order to analyze the coexistence of two pathogens, we compute numerically the expectation time until extinction (the mean persistence time), ...
Interactions between Reduced Graphene Oxide with Monomers of (Calcium) Silicate Hydrates: A First-Principles Study
(MDPI, 2021-08-31)
Graphene is a two-dimensional material, with exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. Graphene-based materials are, therefore, excellent candidates for use in nanocomposites. We investigated reduced ...
Potential Relationship between the Changes in Circulating microRNAs and the Improvement in Glycaemic Control Induced by Grape Pomace Supplementation
(MDPI, 2021-09-01)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) represent important tools in medicine and nutrition as new biomarkers, and can act as mediators of nutritional and pharmacological interventions. The aim of the present study was to analyse the effect ...
Food-Based Dietary Guidelines around the World: A Comparative Analysis to Update AESAN Scientific Committee Dietary Recommendations
(MDPI, 2021-09-08)
Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) include dietary recommendations based on food groups according to the general and accepted nutrition principles and current scientific evidence. Adoption of FBDG contributes to the ...