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  1. Article: Optimizing Diabetes Care Through Listening to Multiple Voices.

    Caballero, A Enrique

    Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association

    2024  Volume 37, Issue 2, Page(s) 193–200

    Abstract: This article is adapted from the address Dr. Caballero delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association's Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award for 2023. He delivered the address in June 2023 during the Association's 83rd Scientific ... ...

    Abstract This article is adapted from the address Dr. Caballero delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association's Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award for 2023. He delivered the address in June 2023 during the Association's 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego, CA. A webcast of this speech is available for viewing on the DiabetesPro website (https://events.diabetes.org/live/25/page/186).
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2211544-4
    ISSN 1040-9165
    ISSN 1040-9165
    DOI 10.2337/ds24-0015
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  2. Article ; Online: Usefulness of cell ratios and the derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis.

    Moreno-Alfonso, J C / Molina Caballero, A / Pérez Martínez, A

    Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica

    2024  Volume 37, Issue 1, Page(s) 11–16

    Abstract: Objective: To analyze the accuracy of cell ratios in the diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis while introducing a new one -the derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (dNLR).: Materials and methods: An observational, retrospective study of ... ...

    Title translation Utilidad de los índices celulares y el índice neutrófilo/linfocito derivado en el diagnóstico de la apendicitis aguda pediátrica.
    Abstract Objective: To analyze the accuracy of cell ratios in the diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis while introducing a new one -the derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (dNLR).
    Materials and methods: An observational, retrospective study of patients aged 0-15 years old diagnosed with acute appendicitis (AA) and with non-surgical abdominal pain (AP) treated in our institution from 2021 to 2022 was carried out. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and dNLR were compared between groups.
    Results: 98 AA patients (30% of whom were female; age: 10 ± 3.3 years) and 97 AP patients (53% of whom were male; age: 9.3 ± 3.7 years) were included. NLR, MLR, PLR, and dNLR values were higher in AA patients than in AP patients: 9.6 IQR (interquartile range) 9.5 vs. 3.3 IQR 5.3: p< 0.0001; 0.7 IQR 0.6 vs. 0.46 IQR 0.7: p< 0.023; 199.8 IQR 163.9 vs. 134.0 IQR 129.2: p< 0.0001; and 5.29 IQR 3.9 vs. 2.39 IQR 2.7; p< 0.0001, respectively. Sensitivity, specificity, positive-negative predictive value, area under the ROC curve, and dNLR cut-off point for AA diagnosis were 70%, 78%, 77-72%, 0.811, and 3.98, respectively.
    Conclusions: Cell ratios are useful and cost-effective inflammatory parameters in the diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis. The results of this study suggest dNLR has the greatest clinical accuracy.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Female ; Male ; Adolescent ; Child, Preschool ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant ; Appendicitis/diagnosis ; Neutrophils ; Retrospective Studies ; Abdominal Pain ; Acute Disease ; Lymphocytes
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2024-01-01
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Observational Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1214833-7
    ISSN 2445-2807 ; 0214-1221
    ISSN (online) 2445-2807
    ISSN 0214-1221
    DOI 10.54847/cp.2024.01.11
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  3. Article ; Online: Infrequent associations of cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita: a two-case report.

    Moreno-Alfonso, J C / Molina Caballero, A / Pérez Martínez, A

    Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica

    2024  Volume 37, Issue 1, Page(s) 33–36

    Abstract: Introduction: Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare capillary malformation characterized by persistent reticular and violaceous erythema. We present two cases of CMTC.: Clinical observation: The first case involved a 13-month-old ...

    Title translation Asociaciones infrecuentes de la cutis marmorata telangiectásica congénita: reporte de dos casos.
    Abstract Introduction: Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare capillary malformation characterized by persistent reticular and violaceous erythema. We present two cases of CMTC.
    Clinical observation: The first case involved a 13-month-old male with a reticular violaceous macule on the left gluteal region and a brownish papule with Darier's sign on the inner malleolus of the left foot, which was biopsied, revealing > 15 mast cells per field, leading to a diagnosis of CMTC and solitary cutaneous mastocytoma. The second case involved a newborn with a characteristic CMTC lesion without other malformations at birth, who subsequently developed two cutaneous tumors consistent with infantile hemangiomas during follow-up.
    Discussion: CMTC is a benign condition. However, approximately 50% of cases exhibit associated anomalies. When CMTC is suspected, musculoskeletal, ophthalmological, and cutaneous malformations should be ruled out. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of CMTC associated with mastocytoma and one of the few cases associated with infantile hemangioma.
    MeSH term(s) Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Humans ; Infant ; Biopsy ; Livedo Reticularis/etiology ; Mastocytoma
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2024-01-01
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 1214833-7
    ISSN 2445-2807 ; 0214-1221
    ISSN (online) 2445-2807
    ISSN 0214-1221
    DOI 10.54847/cp.2024.01.15
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  4. Article ; Online: Kidney transplant in the next decade: Strategies, challenges and vision of the future.

    Hernández, Domingo / Caballero, Abelardo

    Nefrologia

    2023  Volume 43, Issue 3, Page(s) 281–292

    Abstract: Although the results of kidney transplantation (KT) have improved substantially in recent years, a chronic and inexorable loss of grafts mainly due to the death of the patient and chronic dysfunction of the KT, continues to be observed. The objectives, ... ...

    Abstract Although the results of kidney transplantation (KT) have improved substantially in recent years, a chronic and inexorable loss of grafts mainly due to the death of the patient and chronic dysfunction of the KT, continues to be observed. The objectives, thus, to optimize this situation in the next decade are fundamentally focused on minimizing the rate of kidney graft loss, improving patient survival, increasing the rate of organ procurement and its distribution, promoting research and training in health professionals and the development of scientific registries providing clinical and reliable information that allow us to optimize our clinical practice in the field of KT. With this perspective, this review will deep into: (1) strategies to avoid chronic dysfunction and graft loss in the medium and long term; (2) to prolong patient survival; (3) strategies to increase the donation, maintenance and allocation of organs; (4) promote clinical and basic research and training activity in KT; and (5) the analysis of the results in KT by optimizing and merging scientific registries.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Kidney Transplantation ; Tissue and Organ Procurement
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-25
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2837917-2
    ISSN 2013-2514 ; 2013-2514
    ISSN (online) 2013-2514
    ISSN 2013-2514
    DOI 10.1016/j.nefroe.2022.04.008
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  5. Article: Four new scale insect species (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) associated with coffee roots in Colombia, South America, with identification keys for genera Newsteadia Green, 1902, Distichlicoccus Ferris, 1950, and Paraputo Laing, 1929

    Caballero, Alejandro

    Zoosystema. 2021 June 24, v. 43, no. 18

    2021  

    Abstract: Coffee (Rubiaceae: Coffea spp.) is the host-plant of at least 214 scale insect species (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha). In this study, scale insects were collected from the roots of Coffea arabica Linnaeus, 1753 in five provinces of Colombia, South America, and ...

    Abstract Coffee (Rubiaceae: Coffea spp.) is the host-plant of at least 214 scale insect species (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha). In this study, scale insects were collected from the roots of Coffea arabica Linnaeus, 1753 in five provinces of Colombia, South America, and the adult females were prepared as microscope slide mounts for identification. Four new scale species are described, based on the external morphology of the adult females: Newsteadia andreae n. sp. (Ortheziidae Amyot & Serville, 1843) differs from other Newsteadia Green, 1902 species by antennal length, presence of two spines on the trochanter, and absence of tubular ducts and groups of quadrilocular pores posterior to the vulva. Distichlicoccus takumasae n. sp. (Pseudococcidae Cockerell, 1905) is distinguished by having a few oral rim tubular ducts on both dorsum and venter and absence of circulus. Paraputo nasai n. sp. (Pseudococcidae) is characterized by having 16 pairs of cerarii, uniformity of length of its dorsal setae on all segments, and the sizes of oral collar tubular ducts. Pseudococcus luciae n. sp. (Pseudococcidae) is diagnosed by having few oral collar and oral rim tubular ducts, few multilocular disc pores, a small circulus and the eye not being associated with any sclerotized area or discoidal pores. The list of scale insect species on coffee roots in Colombia is updated to 65 species. Taxonomic keys to the New World species of Newsteadia, Distichlicoccus Ferris, 1950 and Paraputo Laing, 1902 are provided. To identify Pseudococcus luciae n. sp., modifications are provided for use with the existing taxonomic keys to New World and Neotropical mealybugs.
    Keywords Coffea arabica ; Neotropics ; Ortheziidae ; Pseudococcus ; adults ; eyes ; host plants ; scale insects ; sclerotization ; vulva ; Colombia
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0624
    Size p. 341-363.
    Publishing place National Museum of Natural History
    Document type Article
    ISSN 1280-9551
    DOI 10.5252/zoosystema2021v43a18
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  6. Article ; Online: Breaking self-focused orientation in people who perceive economic scarcity: The influence of transcendent motivation to promote an abstract mindset and prosocial behavioral intentions.

    Laforet, Bronwyn / Carrera, Pilar / Caballero, Amparo

    Scandinavian journal of psychology

    2024  

    Abstract: Previous research shows that being in a situation of economic scarcity promotes a more concrete mindset that motivates behavioral decisions based on action difficulty and their short-term outcomes, which frequently entails negative consequences. However, ...

    Abstract Previous research shows that being in a situation of economic scarcity promotes a more concrete mindset that motivates behavioral decisions based on action difficulty and their short-term outcomes, which frequently entails negative consequences. However, a concrete mindset can be counteracted by inducing an abstract mindset to help people focus on final broad goals. We explored how focusing on transcendent motives (vs. self-oriented) promotes a more abstract mindset facilitating prosocial behavioral intentions. Study 1 (pre-post design) explored whether focusing on transcendent motives for engaging in activities promoted a more abstract mindset compared to focusing on self-oriented motives. Using a 2 × 2 design with two consecutive opposing primes, Study 2 tested how inducing a transcendent orientation could reverse the effect caused by perceiving economic scarcity, promoting greater orientation toward others and prosocial behavioral intentions. In Study 1 participants who generated transcendent motives for behaviors presented a greater increase in the abstraction of construal level, compared to those who only generated self-oriented motives for the same behaviors. Study 2 demonstrated that, when participants who perceived economic scarcity were focused on transcendent motives (vs. self-oriented) to promote a more abstract mindset, their orientation toward others increased. Interestingly, for people perceiving economic scarcity, whose own difficulties could reduce prosocial behaviors, the greater orientation toward others promoted a greater intention to engage in demanding prosocial behaviors. We provide evidence of new strategies to promote abstraction in individuals and increase their involvement in prosocial behavioral intentions, especially for those perceiving economic scarcity.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 219197-0
    ISSN 1467-9450 ; 0036-5564
    ISSN (online) 1467-9450
    ISSN 0036-5564
    DOI 10.1111/sjop.13009
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  7. Article ; Online: Application of Reproduction Technologies to the Conservation of Genetic Resources.

    Santiago, Enrique / Caballero, Armando

    Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 6, Page(s) 1831–1836

    Abstract: Maintaining the levels of genetic variability in captive populations of endangered species is an important objective of conservation biology. Because of the generally low sizes of captive populations, genetic drift is the main cause of loss of diversity. ...

    Abstract Maintaining the levels of genetic variability in captive populations of endangered species is an important objective of conservation biology. Because of the generally low sizes of captive populations, genetic drift is the main cause of loss of diversity. Several simple management rules, such as equalization of contributions from parents to the next generation, are recommended for minimizing genetic drift, but it cannot be removed completely because of the unavoidable random segregation of heterozygotes. Recent advances in reproductive technology, particularly developed for mammals, are now making a reality of the possibility of using more than one cell from a single meiosis in reproduction. With this technology it is possible to reduce or even completely cancel the genetic drift caused by segregation of heterozygotes. We evaluated the theoretical benefits of the use of such technologies to conservation biology. The effective population size can be increased enormously and, consequently, the amount of drift can be greatly reduced if manipulations in reproduction are made.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 58735-7
    ISSN 1523-1739 ; 0888-8892
    ISSN (online) 1523-1739
    ISSN 0888-8892
    DOI 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2000.99448.x
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  8. Article: Use of Diode Laser for Lip Repositioning, Evolution of the Conventional Technique. A Case Report.

    Martinez-Martinez, A / Molinares-Villa, C / Diaz-Caballero, A

    Nigerian journal of clinical practice

    2022  Volume 25, Issue 1, Page(s) 110–113

    Abstract: Introduction: LipStaT® lip repositioning surgery using a diode laser for the management of gummy smiles offers promising and consistent long-term results.: Objective: To describe the technique through a clinical case, including its indications, ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: LipStaT® lip repositioning surgery using a diode laser for the management of gummy smiles offers promising and consistent long-term results.
    Objective: To describe the technique through a clinical case, including its indications, preoperative evaluation, surgical approach, and recommendations after the intervention.
    Case report: A 29-year-old woman with excessive gingival display (EGD) of 4 mm when smiling; the LipStaT® technique was performed with a 940 nm diode laser to remove a strip of mucosa by ablating the epithelial tissue, and thus, achieve aesthetic, harmonic and functional results. The inflammation and postoperative pain were treated with the diode laser assisted lymphatic drainage technique. After follow-up, a satisfactory tissue response was observed, and no pain or inflammation was reported.
    Conclusion: The use of a 940 nm diode laser proved to be an effective treatment option for patients with a gummy smile, allowing control of intraoperative bleeding and improvement of the healing process obtaining predictable long-term results.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Esthetics, Dental ; Female ; Gingiva ; Gingivectomy ; Humans ; Lasers, Semiconductor/therapeutic use ; Lip ; Smiling
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-06
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 1458330-6
    ISSN 1119-3077
    ISSN 1119-3077
    DOI 10.4103/njcp.njcp_77_21
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  9. Article: Clinical implementation of a multiplex PCR detection method for HPV causing plantar warts and genotype distribution in different geographical areas of Spain.

    Aldana-Caballero, A / Mingorance-Alvarez, E / Mayordomo, R / Marcos-Tejedor, F

    Heliyon

    2023  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) e23550

    Abstract: Human papillomavirus is the ethological agent of various tumors, including plantar warts as one of the most frequent clinical presentations. Diagnosis of these warts continues to be mainly clinical, and a significant incidence of misdiagnosis leads to ... ...

    Abstract Human papillomavirus is the ethological agent of various tumors, including plantar warts as one of the most frequent clinical presentations. Diagnosis of these warts continues to be mainly clinical, and a significant incidence of misdiagnosis leads to inadequate treatment. The aim of this study is to implement and validate a multiplex PCR detection method in the clinical setting to detect HPV in samples and to study genotype distribution in Spain to improve future molecular diagnostics. Viral DNA was extracted from 128 samples of clinically suspected plantar warts from various locations in Spain. A multiplex PCR was run alongside internal controls, and amplicons were processed for sequencing and HPV genotyping. The method was validated by assessing both inter- and intra-run repeatability. The PCR detection method returned 81.2 % (n = 104) positive results in the samples tested. Inter- and intra-run repeatability tests showed excellent intra-run agreement (κ = 1.00, p < 0.001) and good inter-run agreement (κ = 0.737, p < 0.001). The most frequent HPV type was HPV1, followed by HPV27, showing a statistical difference between the distribution of HPV genotypes in different areas of Spain. Clinical implementation of a DNA PCR detection method for plantar warts can avoid 18.8 % of unnecessary treatments in doubtful cases, and the method is reliable and validated for the purpose. HPV types show an asymmetric geographical distribution that should be considered for diagnosis and treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23550
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  10. Article: TRANSCULTURAL DIABETES CARE: A CALL FOR ADDRESSING THE PATIENT AS A WHOLE.

    Caballero, A Enrique

    Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

    2019  Volume 25, Issue 7, Page(s) 766–768

    MeSH term(s) Diabetes Mellitus ; Humans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1473503-9
    ISSN 1530-891X
    ISSN 1530-891X
    DOI 10.4158/EP-2019-0281
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