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  1. Article ; Online: Time-lapse imaging: Morphokinetic analysis of in vitro fertilization outcomes.

    Giménez, Carla / Conversa, Laura / Murria, Lucía / Meseguer, Marcos

    Fertility and sterility

    2023  Volume 120, Issue 2, Page(s) 218–227

    Abstract: Time-lapse imaging (TLI) allows continuous monitoring of embryo development without disturbing culture conditions by removing embryos from the incubator. The study of embryo kinetics using TLI has given rise to some new markers for embryo selection that ... ...

    Abstract Time-lapse imaging (TLI) allows continuous monitoring of embryo development without disturbing culture conditions by removing embryos from the incubator. The study of embryo kinetics using TLI has given rise to some new markers for embryo selection that are able to document and evaluate embryo morphology and the timing of developmental events through continuous live image tracking. Time-lapse imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for creating predictive models of in vitro fertilization outcomes. Fourty-seven articles were included in the present review to investigate the current situation of TLI in in vitro fertilization laboratories. Morphokinetics of the embryo during its in vitro development have been described using parameters indicative of the different events capable of predicting the ability to reach blastocyst stage, implantation and pregnancy rates, live birth outcome, and embryo ploidy.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Embryo Transfer/methods ; Time-Lapse Imaging/methods ; Fertilization in Vitro/methods ; Embryo Implantation ; Embryonic Development ; Blastocyst ; Embryo Culture Techniques ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80133-1
    ISSN 1556-5653 ; 0015-0282
    ISSN (online) 1556-5653
    ISSN 0015-0282
    DOI 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.06.015
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  2. Article ; Online: The Effect of Menopause on Vaginal Tissue Mechanics: A Brief Review.

    Gimenez, Clara / Alperin, Marianna / De Vita, Raffaella

    Journal of biomechanical engineering

    2023  Volume 146, Issue 6

    Abstract: Often called "the change of life," menopause affects every part of a woman's body. As the sex hormones decrease, the reproductive organs experience the most remarkable changes, with the vagina becoming thinner, drier, and less elastic. Despite the ... ...

    Abstract Often called "the change of life," menopause affects every part of a woman's body. As the sex hormones decrease, the reproductive organs experience the most remarkable changes, with the vagina becoming thinner, drier, and less elastic. Despite the important implications of these changes in genitourinary conditions, there are only a few experimental studies that focus on quantifying the effect of menopause on the mechanical properties of the vagina. These studies are mostly conducted using uniaxial tests on strips of vaginal tissues isolated from rats, rabbits, and sheep and, in only a few cases, from humans. The purpose of this article is to present a systematic review of experimental protocols, methods, and results that are currently published on how menopause alters the mechanical behavior of the vagina. This review will enable new investigators in the biomechanics field to identify important gaps and frame research questions that inform the design of new treatment options for menopausal symptoms.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Rats ; Rabbits ; Animals ; Sheep ; Menopause ; Vagina ; Pelvis ; Biomechanical Phenomena
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 243094-0
    ISSN 1528-8951 ; 0148-0731
    ISSN (online) 1528-8951
    ISSN 0148-0731
    DOI 10.1115/1.4063101
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  3. Article ; Online: Evaluating the Use of a CPOE for Chemotherapy Protocols.

    Gimenez, C / de Matos Lima, S / Luna, D

    Studies in health technology and informatics

    2020  Volume 270, Page(s) 1271–1272

    Abstract: Chemotherapy drugs are one of the most common causes of serious and fatal medication errors, especially during prescribing, where computerized physician order entry (CPOE) take on importance. This study proposes the description of the post-implementation ...

    Abstract Chemotherapy drugs are one of the most common causes of serious and fatal medication errors, especially during prescribing, where computerized physician order entry (CPOE) take on importance. This study proposes the description of the post-implementation status of a CPOE in a highly specialized hospital between January and June 2018, among patients older than 18 years. Results: a total of 8835 protocols were indicated using the specific CPOE (93% use rate over all protocols) 91% completed the administration, 1.2% were rejected by pharmacy, and 6.8% was canceled. The most frequent cause of rejection by pharmacy and cancellation by oncologist was an inadequate dose. Most of the protocols indicated using the CPOE implemented, with a reject by pharmacy rate of 1.2%, indicates the utility of CPOE as an error prevention strategy.
    MeSH term(s) Antineoplastic Agents ; Antineoplastic Protocols ; Medical Order Entry Systems ; Medication Errors
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-12
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1879-8365
    ISSN (online) 1879-8365
    DOI 10.3233/SHTI200397
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  4. Article ; Online: The subjective feeling of a gap between conceptual and perceptual fluency is interpreted as a metacognitive signal of pastness.

    Brouillet, D / Servajean, P / Josa, R / Gimenez, C / Turo, S / Michalland, A H

    Cognitive processing

    2022  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 83–94

    Abstract: The present study aimed to address the following question: does the discrepancy between an expected word and its readability enhances or impair its memorability? We used an adaptation of the sentence stem paradigm (Whittlesea in J Exp Psycol 19:1235-1253, ...

    Abstract The present study aimed to address the following question: does the discrepancy between an expected word and its readability enhances or impair its memorability? We used an adaptation of the sentence stem paradigm (Whittlesea in J Exp Psycol 19:1235-1253, 1993) and manipulated the perceptual clarity of the words by introducing some Gaussian noise (Reber in Psycol Sci 9:45-48, 1998). The target words were semantically predictable or otherwise (conceptual fluency) or were easy or difficult to read (perceptual fluency). The first experiment was conducted to ensure that the two manipulated factors had an impact on the readability of the words. In particular, results showed that when the words were written against a noisy background their predictability enhanced the judgement of readability. The second experiment aimed to test the hypothesis that recognition would be influenced by the discrepancy between conceptual and perceptual fluency. The results showed that with a noisy background, the predictability of the target words had an impact on recognition judgement; with a clear background, the effect on the recognition judgement was caused by the non-predictability of the target words. Conversely, confidence in judgement increased when the two factors went in the same direction, that is, predictability with clarity and non-predictability with low clarity. The results showed that (a) depending on the task, the effects of conceptual and perceptual fluency did not go in the same direction; (b) the kinds of fluency (conceptual and perceptual) were not independent; and (c) recognition judgements were affected by the gap between conceptual and perceptual fluency.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Recognition, Psychology ; Language ; Judgment ; Metacognition ; Emotions
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-17
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2075054-7
    ISSN 1612-4790 ; 1612-4782
    ISSN (online) 1612-4790
    ISSN 1612-4782
    DOI 10.1007/s10339-022-01114-0
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  5. Article ; Online: Bilateral localized primary parotid gland amyloidosis: A rare entity with literature review.

    Abdelwahed, Mohammed / Kawam, Alae / Gimenez, Cecilia / Rosca, Oana C

    Diagnostic cytopathology

    2023  Volume 51, Issue 9, Page(s) E255–E258

    Abstract: Amyloidosis of the salivary glands is a rare occurrence. Due to non-specific clinical presentation, the diagnosis can be overlooked. Here we present a case of a localized bilateral parotid glands AL kappa-light chain amyloid deposition without systemic ... ...

    Abstract Amyloidosis of the salivary glands is a rare occurrence. Due to non-specific clinical presentation, the diagnosis can be overlooked. Here we present a case of a localized bilateral parotid glands AL kappa-light chain amyloid deposition without systemic involvement, as well as a literature review. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of a right parotid lesion was performed with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE). Slides showed characteristic amyloid staining with Congo red and typical Apple-green birefringence under polarized light microscopy. Amyloid in the head and neck can be misinterpreted as other materials such as colloid, keratin, necrosis, hyaline degeneration especially when the condition is not suspected.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632710-2
    ISSN 1097-0339 ; 8755-1039
    ISSN (online) 1097-0339
    ISSN 8755-1039
    DOI 10.1002/dc.25181
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  6. Conference proceedings ; Online: Legumbres para consumo humano

    Mallor Giménez, Cristina

    importancia, diversidad y conservación

    2020  

    Abstract: Banco de Germoplasma Hortícola (BGHZ) del ... ...

    Abstract Banco de Germoplasma Hortícola (BGHZ) del CITA
    Keywords Legumbres ; Biodiversidad ; Conservación de recursos genéticos ; Banco de germoplasma ; Agricultura sostenible ; Alimentación humana ; covid19
    Language Spanish
    Publishing country es
    Document type Conference proceedings ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Fisiopatologia de los transportadores de glutamato y de glicina: nuevas dianas terapeuticas.

    Gimenez, C / Zafra, F / Aragon, C

    Revista de neurologia

    2018  Volume 67, Issue 12, Page(s) 491–504

    Abstract: Introduction: The amino acids glutamate and glycine, apart from their role in protein synthesis, are two fundamental neurotransmitters in the central nervous system of mammals. The first one is ubiquitous and is involved in excitatory pathways of the ... ...

    Title translation Pathophysiology of the glutamate and the glycine transporters: new therapeutic targets.
    Abstract Introduction: The amino acids glutamate and glycine, apart from their role in protein synthesis, are two fundamental neurotransmitters in the central nervous system of mammals. The first one is ubiquitous and is involved in excitatory pathways of the neocortex, the retina and the cerebellum, and the second is involved in inhibitory pathways of brain caudal areas. However, both share their way of acting by integrating into the functioning of glutamate receptors of the NMDA type fundamentals in the regulation of motor, sensory and cognitive systems.
    Aim: To highlight the need for a fine regulation of glutamate and glycine concentrations in the intracellular and extracellular spaces of the nervous system through the action of very specific transporters for both neurotransmitters located in the plasma membrane of neurons and glial cells.
    Development: The role of the glutamate and glycine transporters in glutamatergic and glycinergic neurotransmission and in the functioning of the nervous system is described. The pathological consequences of imbalances in these signaling pathways are pointed out. We also describe its involvement in pathologies such as schizophrenia, chronic pain, cerebral ischemia, diseases such as hereditary hyperekplexia and the non-ketotic hyperglycinemia, and neurodegenerative disorders.
    Conclusions: The knowledge at molecular level of the way of acting of these transporters for glutamate and glycine is allowing the identification and development of new therapeutic strategies for pathologies such as those described above and the development of new drugs.
    MeSH term(s) Amino Acid Transport System X-AG/drug effects ; Amino Acid Transport System X-AG/physiology ; Brain Ischemia/drug therapy ; Brain Ischemia/physiopathology ; Glycine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/drug effects ; Glycine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/physiology ; Humans ; Neuralgia/drug therapy ; Neuralgia/physiopathology ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/drug therapy ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/physiopathology ; Schizophrenia/drug therapy ; Schizophrenia/physiopathology ; Stiff-Person Syndrome/drug therapy ; Stiff-Person Syndrome/physiopathology
    Chemical Substances Amino Acid Transport System X-AG ; Glycine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2018-12-07
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1468278-3
    ISSN 1576-6578 ; 0210-0010
    ISSN (online) 1576-6578
    ISSN 0210-0010
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  8. Article ; Online: Improving Waiting Time for Chemotherapy with Ahead-of-Time Drug Preparation.

    Descalzo, Juan Marcos / Frutos, Eliana Ludmila / Castro, Javier / Lombardo, Victoria Regia / Gimenez, Cintia / Otero, Paula / Luna, Daniel / Otero, Carlos

    Studies in health technology and informatics

    2024  Volume 310, Page(s) 144–148

    Abstract: Waiting time for chemotherapy infusion is a fundamental factor to measure quality of care. It has been shown that a prolonged waiting time is related to a higher incidence of anticipatory nausea and poor patient adherence to scheduled appointments and ... ...

    Abstract Waiting time for chemotherapy infusion is a fundamental factor to measure quality of care. It has been shown that a prolonged waiting time is related to a higher incidence of anticipatory nausea and poor patient adherence to scheduled appointments and recommended oncology treatment programs. Some chemotherapy regimens can be prepared hours ahead-of-time, due to long stability. We aimed to study the effect of an informatic-led workflow redesign intervention, facilitating workflow changes in the Oncology Pharmacy, on patient waiting time. This intervention included changes on EHR processes and the chemotherapy CPOE. Their main effect was allowing ahead-of-time preparation of selected chemotherapy regimes. We conducted a cross sectional study, comparing waiting times pre and post intervention periods. A total of 4600 programmed chemotherapy episodes were included. We found a 26.5 % decrease in the mean wait time in the post intervention period (p > 0.02). We were able to show a decrease in waiting time and a measurable impact of the intervention. This evaluation produced valuable and actionable data for Oncology units and adds a valuable, Latin American experience to the literature.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Drug Compounding ; Waiting Lists ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Antineoplastic Agents/supply & distribution
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-24
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1879-8365
    ISSN (online) 1879-8365
    DOI 10.3233/SHTI230944
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  9. Article ; Online: Regulation of the Glycine Transporter GLYT1 by microRNAs.

    Jiménez, Esperanza / Piniella, Dolores / Giménez, Cecilio / Zafra, Francisco

    Neurochemical research

    2021  Volume 47, Issue 1, Page(s) 138–147

    Abstract: The glycine transporter GLYT1 participates in inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmission by controlling the reuptake of this neuroactive substance from synapses. Over the past few years, microRNAs have emerged as potent negative regulators of gene ... ...

    Abstract The glycine transporter GLYT1 participates in inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmission by controlling the reuptake of this neuroactive substance from synapses. Over the past few years, microRNAs have emerged as potent negative regulators of gene expression. In this report, we investigate the possible regulation of GLYT1 by microRNAs. TargetScan software predicted the existence of multiple targets for microRNAs within the 3' UTR of the human GLYT1 (miR-7, miR-30, miR-96, miR-137 and miR-141), and as they are all conserved among mammalian orthologues, their effects on GLYT1 expression were determined experimentally. Dual reporter bioluminescent assays showed that only miR-96 and miR-137 down-regulated expression of the Renilla reporter fused to the 3' UTR of GLYT1. Mutations introduced into the target sequences blocked this inhibitory effect. Consistently, these two microRNAs downregulated the uptake of [
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Glycine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics ; Glycine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/metabolism ; Mammals/genetics ; Mammals/metabolism ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; MicroRNAs/metabolism ; Neuroglia/metabolism ; Neurons/metabolism ; Rats ; Synaptic Transmission
    Chemical Substances Glycine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins ; MIRN137 microRNA, rat ; MIRN96 microRNA, rat ; MicroRNAs ; Slc6a9 protein, rat
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 199335-5
    ISSN 1573-6903 ; 0364-3190
    ISSN (online) 1573-6903
    ISSN 0364-3190
    DOI 10.1007/s11064-021-03228-x
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  10. Article ; Online: Bio-guided isolation of aromatic abietane diterpenoids from Salvia canariensis as biopesticides in the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

    López-Cabeza, Rocío / Rodríguez-Sabina, Samuel / Reyes, Carolina P / Expósito, Daniela G / Giménez, Cristina / Jiménez, Ignacio A / Cabrera, Raimundo / Bazzocchi, Isabel L

    Pest management science

    2024  Volume 80, Issue 4, Page(s) 2199–2207

    Abstract: Background: Biofungicides arise as a promising alternative to the indiscriminate use of harmful synthetic fungicides in crop management.: Results: The present study reports the bio-guided fractionation of an endemic plant from the Canary Islands, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Biofungicides arise as a promising alternative to the indiscriminate use of harmful synthetic fungicides in crop management.
    Results: The present study reports the bio-guided fractionation of an endemic plant from the Canary Islands, Salvia canariensis against the phytopathogens, Alternaria alternata, Botrytis cinerea, and Fusarium oxysporum. This procedure allowed identifying a series of diterpenoids with an abietane skeleton (1-5), which exhibited remarkable activity against the phytopathogenic fungi assayed. Their structures were established by means of spectroscopic and spectrometric methods, as well as comparison with reported data. Compounds 2 (carnosic acid), 4 (11-acetoxy carnosic acid) and 5 (11,12-diacetoxy carnosic acid) showed significant mycelium growth inhibition (%GI > 50 at 0.1 mg/mL concentration) on all the assayed fungi, and with a potency also higher than the positive control, Fosbel-Plus, a fungicide commonly used in agriculture. A preliminary structure-activity relationship is also discussed.
    Conclusions: These findings underline the aromatic abietane diterpenoids as promising eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fungicides to use in integrated pest management. © 2024 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
    MeSH term(s) Abietanes/pharmacology ; Abietanes/chemistry ; Fungicides, Industrial/pharmacology ; Salvia/chemistry ; Biological Control Agents ; Fungi
    Chemical Substances salvin (LI791SXT24) ; Abietanes ; Fungicides, Industrial ; Biological Control Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2001705-4
    ISSN 1526-4998 ; 1526-498X
    ISSN (online) 1526-4998
    ISSN 1526-498X
    DOI 10.1002/ps.7958
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