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  1. Article ; Online: Dental patients as partners in promoting quality and safety: a qualitative exploratory study.

    Obadan-Udoh, Enihomo / Sundararajan, Vyshiali / Sanchez, Gustavo A / Howard, Rachel / Chandrupatla, Siddardha / Worley, Donald

    BMC oral health

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 438

    Abstract: Objective: Active patient involvement in promoting quality and safety is a priority for healthcare. We investigated how dental patients perceive their role as partners in promoting quality and safety across various dental care settings.: Methods: ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Active patient involvement in promoting quality and safety is a priority for healthcare. We investigated how dental patients perceive their role as partners in promoting quality and safety across various dental care settings.
    Methods: Focus group sessions were conducted at three dental practice settings: an academic dental center, a community dental clinic, and a large group private practice, from October 2018-July 2019. Patients were recruited through flyers or word-of-mouth invitations. Each session lasted 2.5 h and patients completed a demographic and informational survey at the beginning. Audio recordings were transcribed, and a hybrid thematic analysis was performed by two independent reviewers using Dedoose.
    Results: Forty-seven participants took part in eight focus group sessions; 70.2% were females and 38.3% were aged 45-64 years. Results were organized into three major themes: patients' overall perception of dental quality and safety; patients' reaction to an adverse dental event; and patients' role in promoting quality and safety. Dental patients were willing to participate in promoting quality and safety by careful provider selection, shared decision-making, self-advocacy, and providing post-treatment provider evaluations. Their reactions towards adverse dental events varied based on the type of dental practice setting. Some factors that influenced a patient's overall perception of dental quality and safety included provider credentials, communication skills, cleanliness, and durability of dental treatment.
    Conclusion: The type of dental practice setting affected patients' desire to work as partners in promoting dental quality and safety. Although patients acknowledged having an important role to play in their care, their willingness to participate depended on their relationship with their provider and their perception of provider receptivity to patient feedback.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Male ; Qualitative Research ; Delivery of Health Care ; Focus Groups ; Patients
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2091511-1
    ISSN 1472-6831 ; 1472-6831
    ISSN (online) 1472-6831
    ISSN 1472-6831
    DOI 10.1186/s12903-024-04030-1
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  2. Article: Beyond “living fossils”: Can comparative genomics finally reveal novelty?

    Sanchez, Gustavo / Simakov, Oleg / S. Rokhsar, Daniel

    Molecular ecology resources. 2022 Jan., v. 22, no. 1

    2022  

    Abstract: Cephalopods have recently moved into the research focus due to the growing number of sequenced genomes, molecular tools, and laboratory culture (Albertin & Simakov, 2020)⁠. Genome data now allows us to ask how the many known novelties of cephalopod ... ...

    Abstract Cephalopods have recently moved into the research focus due to the growing number of sequenced genomes, molecular tools, and laboratory culture (Albertin & Simakov, 2020)⁠. Genome data now allows us to ask how the many known novelties of cephalopod morphology are reflected in their genomes and gene regulation. A crucial gap in this understanding has been the limited information for the Nautilus, the last survivor of a cephalopod lineage that diverged from the highly derived coleoid clade (octopus, squid, cuttlefish) around 400 million years ago. The publication of Nautilus genomes (in this issue of Molecular Ecology [Huang et al., 2021; Zhang et al., 2021])⁠ will help us understand which genetic changes happened when, and ultimately how they contributed to cephalopod evolution.
    Keywords Sepiidae ; ecology ; evolution ; genes ; genomics ; squid
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-01
    Size p. 9-11.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note News
    ZDB-ID 2406816-0
    ISSN 1471-8286 ; 1755-098X
    ISSN (online) 1471-8286
    ISSN 1755-098X
    DOI 10.1111/1755-0998.13488
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  3. Article ; Online: Antegrade posterior column screw fixation for acetabular fractures: It's time to standardize the surgical technique.

    Boni, Guilherme / Pires, Robinson Esteves / Sanchez, Gustavo Tadeu / Giordano, Vincenzo

    Injury

    2023  Volume 54 Suppl 6, Page(s) 110579

    Abstract: Antegrade fixation of posterior column fractures of the acetabulum is challenging due to the narrow corridor and risk of screw misplacement. Although both antegrade and retrograde lag screws have been previously described for posterior column fracture ... ...

    Abstract Antegrade fixation of posterior column fractures of the acetabulum is challenging due to the narrow corridor and risk of screw misplacement. Although both antegrade and retrograde lag screws have been previously described for posterior column fracture fixation, the literature lacks a standardized technique for correct and safe screw placement, especially in an antegrade fashion. This technical note aims to optimize intraoperative images during posterior screw insertion using the antegrade technique, according to predetermined landmarks to save surgical time, decrease radiation exposition, and prevent surgical complications.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods ; Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging ; Fractures, Bone/surgery ; Hip Fractures ; Spinal Fractures ; Bone Screws ; Acetabulum/diagnostic imaging ; Acetabulum/surgery ; Acetabulum/injuries
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 218778-4
    ISSN 1879-0267 ; 0020-1383
    ISSN (online) 1879-0267
    ISSN 0020-1383
    DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2023.01.017
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  4. Article ; Online: Atlantic Oceanic Squids in the "Grey Speciation Zone".

    Fernández-Álvarez, Fernando Á / Sanchez, Gustavo / Deville, Diego / Taite, Morag / Villanueva, Roger / Allcock, A Louise

    Integrative and comparative biology

    2023  Volume 63, Issue 6, Page(s) 1214–1225

    Abstract: Cryptic species complexes represent an important challenge for the adequate characterization of Earth's biodiversity. Oceanic organisms tend to have greater unrecognized cryptic biodiversity since the marine realm was often considered to lack hard ... ...

    Abstract Cryptic species complexes represent an important challenge for the adequate characterization of Earth's biodiversity. Oceanic organisms tend to have greater unrecognized cryptic biodiversity since the marine realm was often considered to lack hard barriers to genetic exchange. Here, we tested the effect of several Atlantic and Mediterranean oceanic barriers on 16 morphospecies of oceanic squids of the orders Oegopsida and Bathyteuthida using three mitochondrial and one nuclear molecular marker and five species delimitation methods. Number of species recognized within each morphospecies differed among different markers and analyses, but we found strong evidence of cryptic biodiversity in at least four of the studied species (Chtenopteryx sicula, Chtenopteryx canariensis, Ancistrocheirus lesueurii, and Galiteuthis armata). There were highly geographically structured units within Helicocranchia navossae that could either represent recently diverged species or population structure. Although the species studied here can be considered relatively passive with respect to oceanic currents, cryptic speciation patterns showed few signs of being related to oceanic currents. We hypothesize that the bathymetry of the egg masses and duration of the paralarval stage might influence the geographic distribution of oceanic squids. Because the results of different markers and different species delimitation methods are inconsistent and because molecular data encompassing broad geographic sampling areas for oceanic squids are scarce and finding morphological diagnostic characters for early life stages is difficult, it is challenging to assess the species boundaries for many of these species. Thus, we consider many to be in the "grey speciation zone." As many oceanic squids have cosmopolitan distributions, new studies combining genomic and morphological information from specimens collected worldwide are needed to correctly assess the actual oceanic squid biodiversity.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Phylogeny ; Decapodiformes ; Oceans and Seas ; Biodiversity ; Mitochondria
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2159110-6
    ISSN 1557-7023 ; 1540-7063
    ISSN (online) 1557-7023
    ISSN 1540-7063
    DOI 10.1093/icb/icad116
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  5. Article: Oyster farms are the main spawning grounds of the black sea bream

    Kawai, Kentaro / Fujita, Hiroki / Sanchez, Gustavo / Umino, Tetsuya

    PeerJ

    2021  Volume 9, Page(s) e11475

    Abstract: Understanding the anthropogenic impact of oyster farms is essential for the management and conservation of marine fishes. In Japan, Hiroshima Bay is the region with the most intense oyster farming and thus suitable to study the impact of these farms. ... ...

    Abstract Understanding the anthropogenic impact of oyster farms is essential for the management and conservation of marine fishes. In Japan, Hiroshima Bay is the region with the most intense oyster farming and thus suitable to study the impact of these farms. Here, we surveyed spherical planktonic eggs of the black sea bream
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703241-3
    ISSN 2167-8359
    ISSN 2167-8359
    DOI 10.7717/peerj.11475
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  6. Article ; Online: Comparison of 10% vs. 30% Velocity Loss during Squat Training with Low Loads on Strength and Sport-Specific Performance in Young Soccer Players.

    Rojas-Jaramillo, Andrés / León-Sánchez, Gustavo / Calvo-Lluch, África / González-Badillo, Juan José / Rodríguez-Rosell, David

    Sports (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two velocity-based resistance training (RT) programs using moderate loads (45-60% 1RM) but different magnitudes of velocity loss (VL) limits (10% vs. 30%) on the changes in physical performance in young ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two velocity-based resistance training (RT) programs using moderate loads (45-60% 1RM) but different magnitudes of velocity loss (VL) limits (10% vs. 30%) on the changes in physical performance in young soccer players. Twenty young soccer players were randomly allocated into two groups: VL10% (n = 10) and VL30% (n = 10). All participants were assessed before and after the 8-week RT program (twice a week) involving the following tests: 20 m running sprint (T20), countermovement jump (CMJ), kicking a ball (KB), and progressive loading test in the full squat (SQ) exercise. The RT program was conducted using only the SQ exercise and movement velocity was monitored in all repetitions. Significant 'time × group' interaction (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704239-X
    ISSN 2075-4663 ; 2075-4663
    ISSN (online) 2075-4663
    ISSN 2075-4663
    DOI 10.3390/sports12020043
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  7. Article ; Online: Machine Learning Applications in Optical Fiber Sensing: A Research Agenda.

    Reyes-Vera, Erick / Valencia-Arias, Alejandro / García-Pineda, Vanessa / Aurora-Vigo, Edward Florencio / Alvarez Vásquez, Halyn / Sánchez, Gustavo

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 7

    Abstract: The constant monitoring and control of various health, infrastructure, and natural factors have led to the design and development of technological devices in a wide range of fields. This has resulted in the creation of different types of sensors that can ...

    Abstract The constant monitoring and control of various health, infrastructure, and natural factors have led to the design and development of technological devices in a wide range of fields. This has resulted in the creation of different types of sensors that can be used to monitor and control different environments, such as fire, water, temperature, and movement, among others. These sensors detect anomalies in the input data to the system, allowing alerts to be generated for early risk detection. The advancement of artificial intelligence has led to improved sensor systems and networks, resulting in devices with better performance and more precise results by incorporating various features. The aim of this work is to conduct a bibliometric analysis using the PRISMA 2020 set to identify research trends in the development of machine learning applications in fiber optic sensors. This methodology facilitates the analysis of a dataset comprised of documents obtained from Scopus and Web of Science databases. It enables the evaluation of both the quantity and quality of publications in the study area based on specific criteria, such as trends, key concepts, and advances in concepts over time. The study found that deep learning techniques and fiber Bragg gratings have been extensively researched in infrastructure, with a focus on using fiber optic sensors for structural health monitoring in future research. One of the main limitations is the lack of research on the use of novel materials, such as graphite, for designing fiber optic sensors. One of the main limitations is the lack of research on the use of novel materials, such as graphite, for designing fiber optic sensors. This presents an opportunity for future studies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s24072200
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  8. Article ; Online: Beyond "living fossils": Can comparative genomics finally reveal novelty?

    Sanchez, Gustavo / Simakov, Oleg / S Rokhsar, Daniel

    Molecular ecology resources

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 9–11

    Abstract: Cephalopods have recently moved into the research focus due to the growing number of sequenced genomes, molecular tools, and laboratory culture (Albertin & Simakov, 2020)⁠. Genome data now allows us to ask how the many known novelties of cephalopod ... ...

    Abstract Cephalopods have recently moved into the research focus due to the growing number of sequenced genomes, molecular tools, and laboratory culture (Albertin & Simakov, 2020)⁠. Genome data now allows us to ask how the many known novelties of cephalopod morphology are reflected in their genomes and gene regulation. A crucial gap in this understanding has been the limited information for the Nautilus, the last survivor of a cephalopod lineage that diverged from the highly derived coleoid clade (octopus, squid, cuttlefish) around 400 million years ago. The publication of Nautilus genomes (in this issue of Molecular Ecology [Huang et al., 2021; Zhang et al., 2021])⁠ will help us understand which genetic changes happened when, and ultimately how they contributed to cephalopod evolution.
    MeSH term(s) Ecology ; Fossils ; Genomics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type News
    ZDB-ID 2406833-0
    ISSN 1755-0998 ; 1755-098X
    ISSN (online) 1755-0998
    ISSN 1755-098X
    DOI 10.1111/1755-0998.13488
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  9. Article ; Online: Disseminated idiopathic lipid keratopathy in a normolipemic cat

    Botello‐Bárcenas, Andrés / García‐Santisteban, Rodrigo / Rodriguez‐Reyes, Abelardo / Brooks, Dennis E. / García‐Sánchez, Gustavo Adolfo

    Veterinary Ophthalmology. 2023 Jan., v. 26, no. 1 p.71-77

    2023  

    Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To report a case of idiopathic lipid keratopathy in a normolipemic cat. ANIMAL STUDIED: A 10‐year‐old neutered female European domestic cat. RESULTS: A cat was evaluated for bilateral white corneal deposits. Slit‐lamp examination revealed ... ...

    Abstract OBJECTIVE: To report a case of idiopathic lipid keratopathy in a normolipemic cat. ANIMAL STUDIED: A 10‐year‐old neutered female European domestic cat. RESULTS: A cat was evaluated for bilateral white corneal deposits. Slit‐lamp examination revealed multiple, well‐defined, round, stromal, cream‐colored deposits of different sizes associated with generalized superficial corneal vascularization. Blood lipids were normal, and no history of travel to tropical locations or ocular trauma was present. Topical betamethasone/gentamicin 0.1% suspension q 12 hours did not result in any improvement of clinical appearance after one week. Tomography following the initial therapy revealed dense, hyperreflective deposits with posterior shadowing in the anterior and mid stroma of both corneas. A four‐week course of itraconazole 0.01% ophthalmic cream was prescribed q 12 hours with no improvement. Four months after the initial examination, a diagnostic superficial keratectomy and amniotic membrane implantation were performed. Histopathological analysis showed membrane bound vacuoles with infiltration of foamy macrophages suggesting a diagnosis of primary lipidosis. The post‐surgical period was unremarkable, and ten days later, the patient was re‐examined. Opacification from a corneal leukoma was observed in the excision site with mild fibrotic tissue. Two months post‐keratectomy, no further changes were detected in the cornea, and the patient was managed only with topical lubricant. CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first report of idiopathic corneal lipidosis in a cat and may be considered as a differential diagnosis of corneal disease in felines.
    Keywords betamethasone ; blood ; cats ; color ; cornea ; corneal diseases ; cream ; excision ; females ; gentamicin ; histopathology ; itraconazole ; lipids ; lubricants ; macrophages ; ophthalmology ; patients ; tomography ; travel
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-01
    Size p. 71-77.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
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    ZDB-ID 2011043-1
    ISSN 1463-5224 ; 1463-5216
    ISSN (online) 1463-5224
    ISSN 1463-5216
    DOI 10.1111/vop.13038
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  10. Article ; Online: Integrating the coproduction of cellulose nanofibers and biobutanol from eucalyptus pulp using an environmentally friendly process

    Cebreiros, Florencia / Sánchez, Gustavo / Ferrari, M. D. / Lareo, Claudia

    Industrial Crops & Products. 2022 Nov., v. 188 p.115732-

    2022  

    Abstract: The combination of enzyme-mediated pretreatment with mechanical fibrillation has become an environmentally friendly and low-energy strategy to extract cellulose nanomaterials (CNM) from lignocellulosic biomass. The use of hydrolytic enzymes to produce ... ...

    Abstract The combination of enzyme-mediated pretreatment with mechanical fibrillation has become an environmentally friendly and low-energy strategy to extract cellulose nanomaterials (CNM) from lignocellulosic biomass. The use of hydrolytic enzymes to produce CNM allows the coproduction of sugars that can be further converted to biofuels and/or value-added products. This work evaluated the integration of biobutanol production via fermentation of sugars released at high solid concentration with the biochemical platform of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production. Cellulose fibers were partially hydrolyzed at low enzyme loadings (5 FPU/gₛₒₗᵢd) and high solid concentrations (4–16%) obtaining a separate sugar stream (50 g/L), which was completely converted to biobutanol and coproducts (up to 15 g/L) by Clostridium beijerinckii strains. The cellulosic residue was mechanically defibrillated by ball milling to produce CNF (4–14 nm width, 220–230 aspect ratio). The enzyme fractionation represents a promising strategy to integrate the coproduction of CNF and biobutanol from cellulosic pulp.
    Keywords Clostridium beijerinckii ; Eucalyptus ; biobutanol ; biomass ; cellulose ; cellulose nanofibers ; coproducts ; enzymes ; fermentation ; fractionation ; lignocellulose ; pulp ; streams ; sugars ; sustainable technology ; value added ; Coproduction ; Clostridium ; Ball milling
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-11
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 1132158-1
    ISSN 1872-633X ; 0926-6690
    ISSN (online) 1872-633X
    ISSN 0926-6690
    DOI 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115732
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