Lopez Monroe

BACKGROUND The correctional setting presents an opportunity for latent TB infection (LTBI) screening in an otherwise difficult to reach demographic. We evaluate factors associated with the fidelity of the tuberculin skin test (TST) and interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA), specifically the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube assay (QFT-GIT), explain…[Read more]

What is the potential role of immune cells and their inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis, development and establishment of endometriosis?

Peritoneal fluid from 59 women (43 with endometriosis and 16 controls) who had undergone laparoscopic surgery was analysed. Changes in the population of innate and adaptive immune cells,…[Read more]

Consumption of cereals and cereal-based products represents 47% of the total food energy intake in Cape Verde. However, cereals also contribute to dietary exposure to metals that may pose a risk. Strengthening food security and providing nutritional information is a high-priority challenge for the Cape Verde government. In this study, toxic metal…[Read more]

One of the provisions implemented to contain the spread of Covid-19 infections in Italy was the lockdown. Effects of the lockdown on childbirth outcomes and on the well-being of both the mother and the child have not yet been defined. An inadequate diet during pregnancy and a reduced physical activity can predispose women to become overweight or…[Read more]

In addition, the V2O5/CNTs film electrode also showed a high energy/power density (e.g., 67 kW kg-1/267 Wh kg-1). The capacitance response and rapid diffusion coefficient of Zn2+ (~10-8 cm-2 s-1) can explain the excellent rate capability of V2O5/CNTs. The vanadium pentoxide nanofibers/carbon nanotubes hybrid film as binder-free cathodes showed a…[Read more]

519, p < 0.001) and creatinine level (r = 0.167,p = 0.034). The multivariate regression analysis found that the severity of proteinuria was independently correlated to MHR (p < 0.001). According to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the optimal cut-off level for MHR in NS was 10.08 (area under the curve of 0.704, sensitivity of…[Read more]