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Association between Family Functionality and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Daniel Guerrero-Muñoz,Diana Salazar,Victoria Constain,Alvaro Perez,Carlos Andrés Pineda-Cañar,Herney Andrés García-Perdomo 대한가정의학회 2021 Korean Journal of Family Medicine Vol.42 No.2
Background: Different scales have attempted to assess various aspects of family dynamics and structures. Good family function seems to allow for better prognoses for basic diseases and appears to be a predictor of depression. The aim of this study was to determine the association between family functionality and depression. Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis including cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies using validated instruments such as the Family APGAR (Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve) and Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale III. A search strategy was designed for the MEDLINE, Embase, Central, and LILACS databases along with data saturation through a search of unpublished literature from the onset of the databases to the present. The categorical variables are expressed in terms of odds ratios (OR), and the statistical analysis was carried out using Review Manager ver. 5.31 (The Cochrane Collaboration, Oxford, UK) using forest plots with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). A fixed-effect model was used according to the expected heterogeneity, expressed in terms of I2. The risk of bias was evaluated using the MINORS (methodological index for non-randomized studies) tool. Results: A total of 1,519 studies were found, of which 10 were selected for the qualitative synthesis and four were chosen for the meta-analysis. The result for the association between family dysfunction and depression yielded an OR (95% CI) of 3.72 (2.70 to 5.12) and I2 of 24%. Conclusion: Family dysfunction and depression are strongly associated.
José Luis Muñoz-Carrillo,José Luis Muñoz-López,José Jesús Muñoz-Escobedo,Claudia Maldonado-Tapia,Oscar Gutiérrez-Coronado,Juan Francisco Contreras-Cordero,María Alejandra Moreno-García 대한기생충학ㆍ열대의학회 2017 The Korean Journal of Parasitology Vol.55 No.6
The immune response against Trichinella spiralis at the intestinal level depends on the CD4+ T cells, which can both suppress or promote the inflammatory response through the synthesis of diverse cytokines. During the intestinal phase, the immune response is mixed (Th1/Th2) with the initial predominance of the Th1 response and the subsequent domination of Th2 response, which favor the development of intestinal pathology. In this context, the glucocorticoids (GC) are the pharmacotherapy for the intestinal inflammatory response in trichinellosis. However, its therapeutic use is limited, since studies have shown that treatment with GC suppresses the host immune system, favoring T. spiralis infection. In the search for novel pharmacological strategies that inhibit the Th1 immune response (proinflammatory) and assist the host against T. spiralis infection, recent studies showed that resiniferatoxin (RTX) had anti-inflammatory activity, which decreased the serum levels of IL-12, INF-γ, IL-1β, TNF-α, NO, and PGE2, as well the number of eosinophils in the blood, associated with decreased intestinal pathology and muscle parasite burden. These researches demonstrate that RTX is capable to inhibit the production of Th1 cytokines, contributing to the defense against T. spiralis infection, which places it as a new potential drug modulator of the immune response.
Comparison of physicochemical properties of bio and commercial hydroxyapatite
A.L. Giraldo-Betancur,D.G. Espinosa-Arbelaez,A. del Real-López,B.M. Millan-Malo,E.M. Rivera-Muñoz,E. Gutierrez-Cortez,P. Pineda-Gomez,S. Jimenez-Sandoval,M.E. Rodriguez-García 한국물리학회 2013 Current Applied Physics Vol.13 No.7
This article reports a physicochemical comparison of synthetic and biological Hydroxyapatite (HAp). Eight samples were separated into two groups: bio and commercial hydroxyapatite (bio-HAp and commercial-HAp). The bio-HAp group containing defat, alkaline, and calcined samples taken from bovine bone were obtained by using three different treatments, in order to establish their effect on the final product quality. The commercial-HAp group, from different sources: NIST, sigma, apafill G, coralina, and biograft, were analyzed and compared with the bio-HAp results. Thermogravimetric analysis (TG) was used in order to establish thermal degradation of the samples; structural behavior was then analyzed by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to found the crystalline phases, as well as the crystalline quality. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was performed in order to identify the corresponding HAp functional groups within the samples. The surface morphology was analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and the elemental composition was established by using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES). It was found that the calcination process obtains HAp with comparable quality to the commercial samples. A crystallinity greater than 62% after the alkaline process was found. Additionally, the surface of the alkaline sample presents a transition behavior between dense and porous morphology.
Wind turbine maximum power point tracking control based on unsupervised neural networks
Muñoz-Palomeque Eduardo,Sierra-García J Enrique,Santos Matilde 한국CDE학회 2023 Journal of computational design and engineering Vol.10 No.1
The main control goal of a wind turbine (WT) is to produce the maximum energy in any operating region. When the wind speed is under its rated value, the control must aim at tracking the maximum power point of the best power curve for a specific WT. This is challenging due to the non-linear characteristics of the system and the environmental disturbances it is subjected to. Direct speed control (DSC) is one of the main techniques applied to address this problem. In this strategy, it is necessary to design a speed controller to adjust the generator torque so to follow the optimum generator speed. In this work, we improve the DSC by implementing this speed controller with a radial basis function neural network (NN). An unsupervised learning algorithm is designed to tune the weights of the NN so it learns the control law that minimizes the generator speed error. With this proposed unsupervised neural control methodology, the electromagnetic torque that allows the optimal power extraction is obtained, and thus the best power coefficient (${C}_\mathrm{p}$) values. The proposal is tested on the OpenFAST non-linear model of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1.5 MW WT. Simulation results prove the good performance of this neuro-control approach as it maintains the WT variables into the appropriate range and tracks the rated operation values. It has been compared with the controller included in OpenFAST giving up to 7.87% more power.
Luis A. Trujillo-Cayado,M. Carmen Alfaro,M.C. García,J. Muñoz 한국공업화학회 2017 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.46 No.-
The target of this work was to compare the yield of three homogenization processes (two different rotor–stator devices and a high-pressure valve homogenizer) for the development of O(green solvent)/Wemulsions containing an eco-friendly emulsifier. Rheology, laser diffraction, optical microscopy andmultiple light scattering were the main techniques used to assess the efficiency of homogenizationmethods. First the best values of the processing variables were obtained for each homogenizer andsecondly a comparison of properties of emulsions prepared with these optimum processing conditionswas carried out. The results obtained revealed that the more stable emulsions were prepared with anUltraturrax T25.
Sara Pascoe-González,María Guadalupe Ramos-Zavala,Miguel Angel Buenrostro Ahued,Sandra Ofelia Hernández-González,Ernesto Germán Cardona-Muñoz,Leonel García-Benavides,Fernando Grover-Páez 한국식품영양과학회 2021 Journal of medicinal food Vol.24 No.5
The use of herbarium mixture has been empirical, and the properties are not yet known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral administration of herbarium mixture (Guazuma ulmifolia [G. ulmifolia]/Tecoma stans [T. stans]) on metabolic profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial was carried out in 40 patients with T2DM. They were between 40 and 65 years of age, with body mass index (BMI) between 25.0 and 34.9 kg/m2 and HbA1c >7.0%. BMI, waist circumference, fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipids, kidney, and liver function were measured. The patients were randomly assigned to receive the herbarium mixture (G. ulmifolia/T. stans) 400 mg before each meal, or placebo for 90 days. Herbarium mixture group showed decreased waist circumference (99 ± 14 vs. 98 ± 15 cm; P = .019), fasting glucose (12.0 ± 5.7 vs. 10.3 ± 5.1 mM; P = .019), and HbA1c (9.9% ± 2.7% vs. 8.9% ± 2.5%, P = .002). In conclusion, the administration of herbarium mixture (G. ulmifolia/T. stans) improved the glycemic profile in patients with T2DM. ClinicalTrial registration: NCT03313856 ClinicalTrials.gov
Humberto Cortes-López,Javier Castro-Rosas,Rodolfo García-Contreras,José Salud Rodríguez-Zavala,Bertha González-Pedrajo,Miguel Díaz-Guerrero,Javier Hernández-Morales,Naybi Muñoz-Cazares,Marcos Soto-Her 한국식품영양과학회 2021 Journal of medicinal food Vol.24 No.9
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Hs) calyxes, rich in organic acids, are included in diets in different countries. In recent years, some phytochemicals have been shown to reduce bacterial virulence at sublethal concentrations by interfering with quorum sensing (QS) systems. Therefore, in this study the antivirulence properties of Hs calyxes and two γ-lactones (hibiscus acid [HA] and its methyl ester) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa were analyzed. Acetone and methanol extracts of Hs showed anti-QS activity by inhibiting violacein production (60% to 80% with 250 μg/mL). In molecular docking analysis, the γ-lactones registered a good binding score, which suggests strong interaction with the active site of LasR protein. To verify their effect in vitro, they were isolated from Hs and evaluated in six QS-regulated phenotypes, as well as in ExoU toxin that is released by the type III secretion system (T3SS). At 500 μg/mL they reduced alkaline protease (29–52%) and elastase (15–37%) activity, biofilm formation (∼75%), and swarming (50%), but there was no effect on pyocyanin production, hemolytic activity, or type III secretion. In a mouse abscess/necrosis model, HA at sublethal concentrations (15 and 31.2 μg/mL) affected infection establishment and prevented damage and systemic spread. In conclusion, HA is the first molecule identified with antivirulence properties in Hs with the potential to prevent infections caused by P. aeruginosa.
Ríos-Osorio Néstor,Muñoz-Alvear Hernan Darío,Jiménez-Castellanos Fabio Andrés,Quijano-Guauque Sara,Jiménez-Peña Oscar,García-Perdomo Herney Andrés,Caviedes-Bucheli Javier 대한치과보존학회 2022 Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Vol.47 No.3
Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the association of cigarette smoking with the prevalence of post-endodontic apical periodontitis in humans. Materials and Methods We searched through PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus from inception to December 2020. Risk of bias was performed by using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies. We performed the statistical analysis in Review Manager 5.3 (RevMan 5.3). Results 6 studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative and quantitative synthesis. Statistical analysis of these studies suggests that there were no differences in the prevalence of post endodontic apical periodontitis (AP) when comparing non-smokers vs smoker subjects regarding patients (odds ratio [OR], 0.68; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.31–1.49; I2 = 58%) and teeth (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 0.99–2.93; I2 = 72%). Conclusions Our findings suggest that there was no association between cigarette smoking and post-endodontic apical periodontitis, as we did not find statistical differences in the prevalence of post-endodontic AP when comparing non-smokers vs smoker subjects. Therefore, smoking should not be considered a risk factor associated with endodontic failure. Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the association of cigarette smoking with the prevalence of post-endodontic apical periodontitis in humans. Materials and Methods We searched through PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus from inception to December 2020. Risk of bias was performed by using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies. We performed the statistical analysis in Review Manager 5.3 (RevMan 5.3). Results 6 studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative and quantitative synthesis. Statistical analysis of these studies suggests that there were no differences in the prevalence of post endodontic apical periodontitis (AP) when comparing non-smokers vs smoker subjects regarding patients (odds ratio [OR], 0.68; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.31–1.49; I2 = 58%) and teeth (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 0.99–2.93; I2 = 72%). Conclusions Our findings suggest that there was no association between cigarette smoking and post-endodontic apical periodontitis, as we did not find statistical differences in the prevalence of post-endodontic AP when comparing non-smokers vs smoker subjects. Therefore, smoking should not be considered a risk factor associated with endodontic failure.