31 results on '"Faro E"'
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2. Postnikov Invariants of Crossed Complexes
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Bullejos, M., Faro, E., and García-Muñoz, M. A.
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Mathematics - Category Theory ,Mathematics - Algebraic Topology ,18G55 (Primary) ,55S45 (Secondary) - Abstract
We determine the Postnikov Tower and Postnikov Invariants of a Crossed Complex in a purely algebraic way. Using the fact that Crossed Complexes are homotopy types for filtered spaces, we use the above "algebraically defined" Postnikov Tower and Postnikov Invariants to obtain from them those of filtered spaces. We argue that a similar "purely algebraic" approach to Postnikov Invariants may also be used in other categories of spaces., Comment: 45 pages, submitted to Journal of Algebra
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- 2004
3. A Full and faithful Nerve for 2-categories
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Bullejos, M., Faro, E., and Blanco, V.
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Mathematics - Category Theory ,18D05 ,55U10 - Abstract
The notion of geometric nerve of a 2-category (Street, \cite{refstreet}) provides a full and faithful functor if regarded as defined on the category of 2-categories and lax 2-functors. Furthermore, lax 2-natural transformations between lax 2-functors give rise to homotopies between the corresponding simplicial maps. These facts allow us to prove a representation theorem of the general non abelian cohomology of groupoids (classifying non abelian extensions of groupoids) by means of homotopy classes of simplicial maps., Comment: 8 pages
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- 2004
4. Categorical non-abelian cohomology and the Schreier theory of groupoids
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Blanco, V., Bullejos, M., and Faro, E.
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- 2005
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5. A Full and Faithful Nerve for 2-Categories
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Bullejos, M., Faro, E., and Blanco, V.
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- 2005
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6. Postnikov invariants of crossed complexes
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Bullejos, M., Faro, E., and García-Muñoz, M.A.
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- 2005
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7. Thermal Annealing Study of Variable Band-Gap a-SiN:H Alloy Films
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Banerji, N., Faro, E., and Serra, J.
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- 2000
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8. Aprender a ver matematicamente: educar para a justiça social
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Santos, Alice Patrícia Lopes Faro e and Fernandes, Susana
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Ensino de matemática ,Justiça social ,Ciências Sociais::Ciências da Educação [Domínio/Área Científica] ,Educação ,Pedagogia crítica - Abstract
Dissertação de mestrado, Ensino da Matemática no 3.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico e no Ensino Secundário, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2014 A Lei de Bases do Sistema Educativo Português no seu ponto 2 do Artigo 1º define o direito à educação como um dos princípios básicos para, além do desenvolvimento global da personalidade, o progresso social e democratização da sociedade. Por conseguinte, para um professor será um objetivo adequar uma pedagogia de equidade e justiça social ao cumprimento dos currículos nacionais. O movimento para uma educação matemática crítica, com origem na década de 1980, defende que existe uma clara distinção entre ensinar matemática e educar matematicamente. Trabalhos de autores como Ole Skovsmose, Marilyn Frankenstein e Eric Gutstein mostram como a matemática pode e deve ser um veículo para a mudança social, munindo os alunos de uma ferramenta poderosa e útil que lhes permitirá identificar, compreender e avaliar com criticidade o mundo real. Neste relatório será descrito e analisado o ensino da matemática assente numa pedagogia crítica, cujo intuito primordial é tentar capacitar os alunos para que possam vir a ser cidadãos mais críticos e participativos socialmente. A primeira parte do relatório apresentará uma descrição do meu percurso profissional, englobando as várias disciplinas lecionadas, em diversos contextos. Nesta descrição será dado especial relevo a atividades desenvolvidas visando aumentar a literacia quantitativa, principalmente em grupos de alunos que sempre encararam a matemática com uma certa inquietação. Serão também enunciadas as funções de carácter não letivo desempenhadas. Nesta parte do relatório será ainda apresentada a formação pós-graduada realizada, analisando o seu contributo para o percurso profissional desenvolvido. A segunda parte expõe uma reflexão sobre o contributo da educação matemática para a transformação e evolução da sociedade, sustentada no estudo do caso da docência de matemática numa turma de percurso curricular alternativo
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- 2014
9. Sessie 2 - Naar een efficiënt proces voor prestatieafspraken
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Faro, E. (author) and Faro, E. (author)
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- 2015
10. Caninos y felinos en condición de calle: Relevamiento estadístico en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
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Faro, E., Blanco, C. J., and Cuatrin, J.
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CANIDAE , *DOMESTIC animal diseases , *ANIMALS , *ANIMAL welfare , *ANIMAL health - Abstract
In the city of Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic, not only the census but also the records in private veterinarians allow you to estimate the animals with responsible holder, but to guarantee the success of health plans for the ethical control of urban fauna is necessary to estimate on a consistent basis. The presence of stray pets (dogs and cats) was registered in all the communes of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, using a systematic sampling, selecting a set of streets in each commune in the form of Greek guard. The results showed, based on 208 sightings, a total of dogs in street condition of 91,73 ± 33,12 animals every 1000 blocks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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11. Evaluación de algunas variables fisiológicas en caninos sometidos a esterilización quirúrgica.
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Faro, E., Meincke, F., Blanco, C., and Cuatrin, J.
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CANIDAE , *STERILIZATION (Disinfection) , *SURGICAL complications , *BLOOD sugar , *LACTATES - Abstract
In the present paper the possible association between body temperature, glycemia and lacticaemia with the surgical act of sterilization of male and female canines is studied. These variables were chosen since they are known to be modified in the face of stressful events. It is expect d to observed changes in metabolic substrates used by the patient during surgery. The variables of interest were studied in three times (pre and intra-surgical) in male and female canines. Significant decreases in lactate and rectal temperature and a significant increase in blood glucose were detected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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12. Treino de modelagem e visualização mental: Avaliação dos efeitos nas expectativas de auto-eficácia e desempenho de atletas de patinagem
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Ramires, Ana, primary, Carapeta, Carolina, additional, Felgueiras, Filipa, additional, and Faro e Viana, Miguel, additional
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- 2012
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13. Thermal Annealing Study of Variable Band-Gap a-SiN:H Alloy Films
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Banerji, N., primary, Faro, E., additional, and Serra, J., additional
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- 2001
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14. Abelian extensions of leibniz algebras
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Casas, J.M., primary, Faro, E., additional, and Vieites, A.M., additional
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- 1999
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15. On the equivariant 2-type of a G-space
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Bullejos, M., primary, Cabello, J.G., additional, and Faro, E., additional
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- 1998
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16. On the canonical algebraic structure of a category
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Faro, E. and Kelly, G. M.
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- 2000
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17. Subspace-Based Target Detection in the Presence of Multiple Alternative Hypotheses
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Gaetano Giunta, Luca Pallotta, Eloisa Faro, Sudan Han, Danilo Orlando, IEEE, Faro, E., Giunta, G., Han, S., Orlando, D., and Pallotta, L.
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020301 aerospace & aeronautics ,Kullback–Leibler divergence ,Computer science ,Alternative hypothesis ,Maximum likelihood ,Multiple Hypothesis Testing ,Detector ,020206 networking & telecommunications ,Probability density function ,Context (language use) ,02 engineering and technology ,Object detection ,Subspace Target Detection ,0203 mechanical engineering ,Kullback-Leibler Divergence ,Multiple comparisons problem ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Divergence (statistics) ,Null hypothesis ,Algorithm ,Subspace topology ,Model Order Selection - Abstract
This paper describes a new framework that, exploiting the Kullback-Leibler Divergence, allows to address the design of one-stage adaptive detectors for multiple hypothesis testing problems. Precisely, at the design stage, the problem is formulated in terms of multiple alternative hypotheses competing with the null hypothesis. Then, a one-stage decision scheme is derived in the context of both known model and unknown parameters as well as for the most general case of unknown model and parameters. Interestingly, the resulting detectors are given by the sum of the compressed log-likelihood ratio based on the available data and a penalty term depending on the number of unknown parameters. This general architecture is then particularized to the problem of subspace target detection, and its effectiveness is assessed through simulations also in comparison with its counterpart based on the two-stage paradigm.
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- 2020
18. A Statewide Mobile Simulation Program For Improving Obstetric Skills in Rural Hospitals.
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Thenuwara K, Santillan D, Henkle J, Forman J, Dunbar A, Faro E, and Hunter S
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Background: Closure of rural obstetric (OB) units has led to maternal care deserts, causing mothers to travel long distances for maternity care. Emergency departments (EDs) in hospitals where OB units have closed require regular training for personnel to maintain OB skills, as do rural Level-1 OB units with low volumes of maternity cases. We used a federal grant to develop an OB mobile simulation program to bring simulation-based training to rural providers. Our goal was to improve OB skills and standardize care through the framework of the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) Patient Safety Bundles., Methods: We conducted needs assessments and built a mobile simulation unit. We defined 2 groups of learners: those in Level-1 OB units and those in EDs without OB units. For Level-1 OB units, we created a train-the-trainer curriculum, to create a statewide cohort of simulation experts to implement simulations in their facilities between our visits. We gifted each Level-1 unit an OB task trainer, implemented virtual train-the-trainer simulation and task trainer workshops, and conducted post-workshop assessments. We then traveled to each Level-1 unit and helped the cohort implement in situ simulations for their staff using facility-specific resources. We conducted assessments for the cohort and the hospital staff after the simulations. For EDs, we delivered virtual didactics to improve basic OB knowledge, then traveled to ED units, implemented in situ simulations, and conducted post-simulation assessments. We chose a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) scenario for our first round of simulations., Results: After train-the-trainer simulation workshops, 98% of participants surveyed agreed that workshop goals and objectives were achieved. After the task trainer workshop, 95% surveyed agreed that their knowledge of using the simulator had improved. After implementing in situ simulations in Level-1 OB units, 98.8% of the train-the-trainer cohort found that their ability to implement simulations had improved. The hospital staff participating in the simulations identified a 30% increase in ability to manage PPH. For the ED staff, postdidactic evaluations identified that 95.4% of participants reported moderate improvement in basic OB knowledge and after participation in the simulations >95% reported better skills as an ED team member when caring for pregnant patients., Conclusions: These results demonstrate improved skills of hospital staff in simulated PPH in Level-1 OB units and simulated OB emergencies in EDs that no longer have OB units. Further studies are warranted to assess improvement in maternal outcomes., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2024 International Anesthesia Research Society.)
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- 2024
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19. Emergency department use in the postpartum period: a retrospective cohort study.
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Reische E, Santillan M, Cunningham V, Blocklinger K, Hunter S, Faro E, Davis H, Knosp B, and Santillan D
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Background: Visits to the emergency room (ED) by women in the postpartum period may reflect gaps in postpartum care and disparities in access to obstetric and primary care services. This study aimed to characterize the patients who visited the ED in the first year after delivery, their reasons for coming to the ED, and the care they received., Methods: The electronic health record was reviewed for all patients who delivered at University of Iowa Health Care between 2009 and 2023 and visited the ED within 365 days after delivery. Data drawn directly from the EHR included patient demographics and medical history, pregnancy and delivery information, and newborn characteristics. The charts were then reviewed manually for information regarding ED visits including time from delivery, chief complaint, diagnosis, and disposition., Results: 555 pregnancies had ED visits within one year of delivery, with a total 814 ED visits across the study sample. 46.7% of ED visits occurred in the first 30 days following delivery, and 35% of ED visits for obstetric complaints occurred in the first 2 weeks after delivery. Black patients visited the ED more often (mean=1.84 visits, SD=1.30) than white (mean=1.34, SD=0.92, p<0.001) or Hispanic patients (mean=1.35, SD=0.67, p = 0.004). The most common categories of chief complaint were obstetric (34.6%) and gastrointestinal (18.8%), while the most common categories of diagnosis were obstetric (31.8%) and immune/infectious (28.1%)., Conclusions: Visits to the ED are common in the year following delivery. Almost half of these visits occur in the first 30 days after birth. The plurality of postpartum ED visits are due to obstetric complaints, especially in the first few weeks. Black women are more likely to use the ED during this period, potentially due to disparities in healthcare access. These findings suggest that some of these ED visits may be preventable, and that there is room for improvement in post-delivery follow-up, communication between patients and the obstetrics team, and access to outpatient obstetric care., Competing Interests: Declarations Competing interests The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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- 2024
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20. Polycaprolactone/Starch/Agar Coatings for Food-Packaging Paper: Statistical Correlation of the Formulations' Effect on Diffusion, Grease Resistance, and Mechanical Properties.
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Lo Faro E, Bonofiglio A, Barbi S, Montorsi M, and Fava P
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Paper is one of the most promising materials for food packaging and wrapping due to its low environmental impact, but surface treatments are often needed to improve its performance, e.g., the resistance to fats and oils. In this context, this research is focused on the formulation of a new paper bio-coating. Paper was coated with liquids containing poly(hexano-6-lactone) (PCL), glycerol and variable percentages of starch (5-10% w / w PCL dry weight), agar-agar (0-1.5% w / w PCL dry weight), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) (5% or 15% w / w PCL dry weight) to improve coating uniformity and diffusion. A design of experiments approach was implemented to find statistically reliable results in terms of the best coating formulation. Coated paper was characterized through mechanical and physical properties. Results showed that agar content (1.5% w / w PCL dry weight) has a beneficial effect on increasing the resistance to oil. Furthermore, the best coating composition has been calculated, and it is 10% w / w PCL dry weight of starch, 1.5% w / w PCL dry weight of agar, and 15% w / w PCL dry weight of PEG.
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- 2023
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21. Measurement of and training for NCD guideline implementation in LMICs: a scoping review protocol.
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Faro E, Adeagbo O, Mpinganjira MG, Chirwa T, Matanje B, Mayige M, Kavishe BB, Mmbaga B, and Francis JM
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- Humans, Delivery of Health Care methods, Review Literature as Topic, Developing Countries, Noncommunicable Diseases prevention & control
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Introduction: Globally, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality with an estimated 41 million deaths (74% of all global deaths) annually. Despite the WHO's Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs since 2013, progress on implementation of the guidelines has been slow. Although research has shown success of some NCD prevention and treatment interventions, there is a dearth of research on NCD care delivery approaches, cost-effectiveness and larger implementation research, especially in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this scoping review is to identify the existing variation in how, why and by whom implementation of NCD guidelines is measured as part of implementation research or non-research programme improvement., Methods and Analysis: Using the methods established by Arksey and O'Malley, the search strategy was developed in consultation with a research librarian together with stakeholder feedback from content experts. We will apply the search to multiple electronic databases and grey literature sources. Two reviewers will independently screen title and abstract for inclusion followed by a full-text screening and all included records will be abstracted using a standardised tool that will be piloted with a sample of articles before application to all records. We will conduct a narrative synthesis of abstracted data and simple quantitative descriptive statistics., Dissemination: The results will enable stakeholders in LMICs to leverage existing tools and resources for implementation and ongoing evaluation of NCD guidelines, to improve education and capacity building, and ultimately NCD care across the lifespan., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2023. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2023
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22. DNA replication machineries: Structural insights from crystallography and electron microscopy.
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Bocanegra R, Ortíz-Rodríguez M, Zumeta L, Plaza-G A I, Faro E, and Ibarra B
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- Cryoelectron Microscopy, Crystallography, Microscopy, Electron, DNA Replication, DNA
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Since the discovery of DNA as the genetic material, scientists have been investigating how the information contained in this biological polymer is transmitted from generation to generation. X-ray crystallography, and more recently, cryo-electron microscopy techniques have been instrumental in providing essential information about the structure, functions and interactions of the DNA and the protein machinery (replisome) responsible for its replication. In this chapter, we highlight several works that describe the structure and structure-function relationships of the core components of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic replisomes. We also discuss the most recent studies on the structural organization of full replisomes., (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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- 2023
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23. Mitigation of Acrylamide Content in Biscuits through Combined Physical and Chemical Strategies.
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Lo Faro E, Salerno T, Montevecchi G, and Fava P
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Acrylamide in biscuits represents a major concern. This research work was aimed at modifying the current formulation of biscuits to reduce the acrylamide content while maintaining the chemical, physical, and sensory characteristics of the original product. A strategy based on the FoodDrinkEurope Acrylamide Toolbox was adopted. The content of the leavening agent ammonium bicarbonate, the baking temperature program, and the time duration of steam released during the baking process were the three factors evaluated through a factorial design of experiment. The partial replacement of ammonium bicarbonate (from 9.0 g to 1.5 g per 500 g of flour) with sodium bicarbonate (from 4.5 g to 12.48 g), lowering of the temperature in the central phase of the baking process (from 170 °C to 150 °C), and the release of steam for 3 min resulted in an 87.2% reduction in acrylamide concentration compared to biscuits of reference. CIELab color indices and a
w were the parameters that showed the most significant correlation with acrylamide concentration in biscuits and could, therefore, become markers to predict the acrylamide content along production lines for an instant evaluation.- Published
- 2022
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24. Pediatrician Adherence to Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of High Blood Pressure.
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Rea CJ, Brady TM, Bundy DG, Heo M, Faro E, Giuliano K, Goilav B, Kelly P, Orringer K, Tarini BA, Twombley K, and Rinke ML
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- Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Child, Humans, Pediatricians, Primary Health Care, Hypertension complications, Hypertension diagnosis, Hypertension therapy
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Objectives: To assess pediatrician adherence to the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics' clinical practice guideline for high blood pressure (BP)., Study Design: Pediatric primary care practices (n = 59) participating in a quality improvement collaborative submitted data for patients with high BP measured between November 2018 and January 2019. Baseline data included patient demographics, BP, body mass index (BMI), and actions taken. Logistic regression was used to test associations between patient BP level and BMI with provider adherence to guidelines (BP measurement, counseling, follow-up, evaluation)., Results: A total of 2677 patient charts were entered for analysis. Only 2% of patients had all BP measurement steps completed correctly, with fewer undergoing 3-limb and ambulatory BP measurement. Overall, 46% of patients received appropriate weight, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling. Follow-up for high BP was recommended or scheduled in 10% of encounters, and scheduled at the appropriate interval in 5%. For patients presenting with their third high BP measurement, 10% had an appropriate diagnosis documented, 2% had appropriate screening laboratory tests conducted, and none had a renal ultrasound performed. BMI was independently associated with increased odds of counseling, but higher BP was associated with lower odds of counseling. Higher BP was independently associated with an increased likelihood of documentation of hypertension., Conclusions: In this multisite study, adherence to the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics' guideline for high BP was low. Given the long-term health implications of high BP in childhood, it is important to improve primary care provider recognition and management., Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03783650., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2022
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25. A Method to Analyze Models of the Dynamics of Germinal Centers.
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Faro J and Faro E
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- Antigens, B-Lymphocytes, Dendritic Cells, Follicular, Ecosystem, T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer, Germinal Center
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Germinal centers (GC) are dynamic, short-lived anatomical structures generated within lymphoid follicles during immune responses to protein-containing antigens. There, follicular dendritic cells, antigen-specific B cells, and follicular T helper cells engage with each other in an antigen dependent way, setting into play a mini-evolutionary ecosystem that ultimately lead to antibody affinity maturation, with the resulting GC reaction following a rise-and-fall dynamics. The complexity of the cell-to-cell interaction processes makes very difficult to mechanistically understand the GC dynamics. Different mathematical or computational models have been or can be developed to help clarify the mechanisms driving and regulating the GC dynamics. However, the very important question of which are the dominant model parameters is not frequently studied for most of those models. Here we describe in detail one method to perform such a parameter analysis-known as parameter sensitivity analysis-which can be applied to many models of the GC dynamics., (© 2022. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2022
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26. The culture of research communication in neonatal intensive care units: key stakeholder perspectives.
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Degl J, Ariagno R, Aschner J, Beauman S, Eklund W, Faro E, Iwami H, Jackson Y, Kenner C, Kim I, Klein A, Short M, Sorrells K, Turner MA, Ward R, Winiecki S, and Bucci-Rechtweg C
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- Communication, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Neonatologists, Parents, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Nurses, Neonatal
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Objective: To assess the perspectives of neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and parents on research-related education and communication practices in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)., Study Design: Questionnaire circulated through interest groups and administered using the internet., Results: 323 respondents responded to the survey. 52 were neonatologists, 188 were neonatal nurses, and 83 were parents of NICU graduates. Analysis was descriptive. Differences were noted between stakeholder groups with respect to whether current medications meet the needs of sick neonates, research as central to the mission of the NICU, availability of appropriate education/training for all members of the research team, and adequacy of information provided to parents before, during, and after a research study is completed., Conclusion: Engagement of nurses and parents at all stages of NICU research is currently suboptimal; relevant good practices, including education, should be shared among neonatal units., (© 2021. The Author(s).)
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- 2021
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27. Does incarceration influence patients' goals for opioid use disorder treatment? A qualitative study of buprenorphine treatment in jail.
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Vail W, Faro E, Watnick D, Giftos J, and Fox AD
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- Goals, Humans, Jails, Male, Opiate Substitution Treatment, Buprenorphine therapeutic use, Opioid-Related Disorders drug therapy, Prisoners
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Background: Correctional facilities increasingly offer medications for opioid use disorder (OUD), including buprenorphine. Nevertheless, retention in treatment post-incarceration is suboptimal and overdose mortality remains high. Our objectives were to understand how incarcerated patients viewed buprenorphine treatment and identify modifiable factors that influenced treatment continuation post-release., Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 men receiving buprenorphine treatment in an urban jail. Interviews were audio recorded, professionally transcribed, and analyzed using a grounded-theory approach. Team members constructed preliminary case memos from transcripts, and then interactively discussed themes within respective memos. We established participant 'typologies' by consensus., Results: Distinct typologies emerged based on participants' post-release treatment goals: (1) those who viewed buprenorphine treatment as a cure for OUD; (2) those who thought buprenorphine would help manage opioid-related problems; and (3) those who did not desire OUD treatment. Participants also described common social structural barriers to treatment continuation and community re-integration. Participants reported that post-release housing instability, unemployment, and negative interactions with parole contributed to opioid use relapse and re-incarceration., Conclusion: Participants had different goals for post-release buprenorphine treatment continuation, but their prior experiences suggested that social structural issues would complicate these plans. Incarceration can intensify marginalization, which when combined with heightened legal supervision, reinforced cycles of release, relapse, and re-incarceration. Participants valued buprenorphine treatment, but other structural and policy changes will be necessary to reduce incarceration-related inequities in opioid overdose mortality., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2021
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28. Appropriateness of Radiology Test Requests by an Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study.
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Martins R, Raimundo P, Alves P, Monteiro R, Silva LD, Gomes A, and Afonso G
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- Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Portugal, Practice Guidelines as Topic standards, Practice Patterns, Physicians' standards, Practice Patterns, Physicians' statistics & numerical data, Prescriptions standards, Radiology Department, Hospital standards, Radiology Department, Hospital statistics & numerical data, Retrospective Studies, Societies, Medical standards, Tomography, X-Ray Computed standards, Ultrasonography standards, Unnecessary Procedures standards, Emergency Service, Hospital, Prescriptions statistics & numerical data, Tomography, X-Ray Computed statistics & numerical data, Ultrasonography statistics & numerical data, Unnecessary Procedures statistics & numerical data
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Introduction: Imaging tests are essential for diagnosis in the emergency context and convey clinical information that is essential to assess the appropriateness of the tests and improve their interpretation. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the imaging tests requested by the Emergency Department in a district hospital., Material and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed computed tomography and ultrasound scans requested by the Emergency Department at the Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve and considered the following variables: requested test, clinical information provided (complete/incomplete), appropriateness of the test (appropriate/inappropriate), outcome (presence/absence of relevant findings) and findings related to the clinical information (yes/no). Pearson's chi-squared and odds ratio association tests were used to evaluate the statistical association between the variables., Results: Out of 1427 requests, only 219 (15.3%) were considered to have complete clinical information. Nonetheless, 1075 (75.3%) requests were considered appropriate. Relevant findings were present in about one-third (n = 453; 31.7%) and most of these findings were related to the clinical context (n = 410; 90.5%). There was a significant association between test appropriateness and the presence of relevant findings in the test (p < 0.001). The odds ratio of having a relevant finding was 5.0 times higher in the tests considered appropriate when compared with those classified as inappropriate (CI = 3.4 - 7.3; p < 0.001)., Discussion: The fact that appropriate tests potentiate the probability of having a relevant finding emphasizes the importance of defining guidelines so that only the adequate tests are performed., Conclusion: Creating guidelines should improve the appropriateness of imaging tests requested in the Emergency Department, yielding their result, with the consequent rationalization of the available resources.
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- 2020
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29. A Sensitivity Analysis Comparison of Three Models for the Dynamics of Germinal Centers.
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Faro J, von Haeften B, Gardner R, and Faro E
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- Algorithms, Animals, Cell Division, Humans, B-Lymphocytes immunology, B-Lymphocytes metabolism, Germinal Center immunology, Germinal Center metabolism, Models, Biological
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Germinal centers (GCs) are transient anatomical microenvironments where antibody affinity maturation and memory B cells generation takes place. In the past, models of Germinal Center (GC) dynamics have focused on understanding antibody affinity maturation rather than on the main mechanism(s) driving their rise-and-fall dynamics. Here, based on a population dynamics model core, we compare three mechanisms potentially responsible for this GC biphasic behavior dependent on follicular dendritic cell (FDC) maturation, follicular T helper (Tfh) cell maturation, and antigen depletion. Analyzing the kinetics of B and T cells, as well as its parameter sensitivities, we found that only the FDC-maturation-based model could describe realistic GC dynamics, whereas the simple Tfh-maturation and antigen-depletion mechanisms, as implemented here, could not. We also found that in all models the processes directly related to Tfh cell kinetics have the highest impact on GC dynamics. This suggests the existence of some still unknown mechanism(s) tuning GC dynamics by affecting Tfh cell response to proliferation-inducing stimuli.
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- 2019
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30. [Cataract extraction by the Castro Viejo suction method].
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SOUSA FARO E
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- Humans, Cataract Extraction, Suction
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- 1953
31. [Campaign against tuberculosis].
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FARO E
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- Humans, Tuberculosis
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- 1950
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