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View article: Review of the evidence on the influence of Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz radiation on oxidative stress and its possible relationship with Alzheimer’s disease
Review of the evidence on the influence of Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz radiation on oxidative stress and its possible relationship with Alzheimer’s disease Open
To date, there is no scientific consensus on whether wireless communication systems, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, play a crucial role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease through oxidative stress. Although numerous studies have linked…
View article: Prognostic Relevance of Inflammatory Cytokines Il-6 and TNF-Alpha in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Prognostic Relevance of Inflammatory Cytokines Il-6 and TNF-Alpha in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Although cytokines mediate inflammation and inflammation facilitates cancer progression, few studies have evaluated the association between specific cytokines and the prognostic value of breast cancer. Therefore, this study aims to address…
View article: The Social Cost of Nasal Sequelae in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Peruvian University Dental Clinic
The Social Cost of Nasal Sequelae in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Peruvian University Dental Clinic Open
About half of the social cost (12,000 Peruvian soles = 3094 US dollars) was assumed by the patients, a prohibitive cost considering that most of them come from low socio-economic backgrounds.
View article: Bio-Mechatronics Design and Manufacturing of Arm Exoskeleton with Electro-Pneumatic Mechanism for Passive Rehabilitation
Bio-Mechatronics Design and Manufacturing of Arm Exoskeleton with Electro-Pneumatic Mechanism for Passive Rehabilitation Open
Exoskeletons are crucial for providing intensive and consistent rehabilitation over a longer period and may be able to treat the patient without the presence of the therapist compared to manual therapy. This approach allows for frequent tr…
View article: Acinetobacter baumannii Co-Resistant to Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Carbapenemases in Six Peruvian Hospital Centers
Acinetobacter baumannii Co-Resistant to Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Carbapenemases in Six Peruvian Hospital Centers Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the phenotypic and molecular characteristics of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates carrying resistance genes to beta-lactams and carbapenems in six Peruvian public hospital centers. Materials…
View article: Bio-Mechatronics Development of Robotic Exoskeleton System With Mobile-Prismatic Joint Mechanism for Passive Hand Wearable-Rehabilitation
Bio-Mechatronics Development of Robotic Exoskeleton System With Mobile-Prismatic Joint Mechanism for Passive Hand Wearable-Rehabilitation Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 15 million people are affected by stroke each year, causing deterioration of the upper limb, which is reflected in 70-80% of them, decreasing the performance of daily activities and qualit…
View article: Elbow-Hand Robotic Exoskeletons for Active and Passive Rehabilitation on Post-Stroke Patients: A Bioengineering Review
Elbow-Hand Robotic Exoskeletons for Active and Passive Rehabilitation on Post-Stroke Patients: A Bioengineering Review Open
The clinical applications and benefits of the use of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation (RER) in the elbow and hand are described because a RER is a high-quality alternative capable of restoring compromised functions and neurorehabil…
View article: Selection of CUT-Off Points for Prognostic Biomarkers in Lymphoma Using Restricted Cubic Splines: Experience of the Grupo De Estudio De Linfoproliferativos De Latinoamérica (GELL) in a Cohort of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Patients
Selection of CUT-Off Points for Prognostic Biomarkers in Lymphoma Using Restricted Cubic Splines: Experience of the Grupo De Estudio De Linfoproliferativos De Latinoamérica (GELL) in a Cohort of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Patients Open
Introduction: The platelet/albumin ratio (PAR) and the hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) index have previously been evaluated as prognostic biomarkers of overall survival (OS) in patients with diffuse large B-cell lympho…
View article: El Grupo de Estudio Latinoamericano de Linfomas (GELL): Un Modelo de Investigación Colaborativa en América Latina
El Grupo de Estudio Latinoamericano de Linfomas (GELL): Un Modelo de Investigación Colaborativa en América Latina Open
Introduction Collaborative health research has proven to be an effective approach to addressing regional and international challenges in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases (1–4). In Latin America, a region characterized b…
View article: Ricardo Palma University awards the distinction of "Doctor Honoris Causa" to Prof. Dr. Herbert
Ricardo Palma University awards the distinction of "Doctor Honoris Causa" to Prof. Dr. Herbert Open
The "Doctor Honoris Causa" is the highest honorary title awarded by Ricardo Palma University to eminent individuals. It is conferred with great care and rigor by our institution to highly distinguished figures from national and internation…
View article: Sociodemographic factors associated with knowledge and adequate attitudes about HIV in women of reproductive age from Peru
Sociodemographic factors associated with knowledge and adequate attitudes about HIV in women of reproductive age from Peru Open
BACKGROUND: To determine the sociodemographic factors associated with knowledge and adequate attitudes about HIV in women of reproductive age from Peru in 2021. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Analytical cross-sectional study. We analyzed a demogra…
View article: Inflammatory markers related to survival in breast cancer patients: Peru
Inflammatory markers related to survival in breast cancer patients: Peru Open
Introduction Breast cancer is a disease with high global prevalence. Clinical inflammatory biomarkers have been proposed as prognostic indicators in oncology. This research aims to determine the relationship between inflammatory markers an…
View article: Malnutrition and other factors associated with hospitalization in older adults treated at the naval medical center of Callao - Peru
Malnutrition and other factors associated with hospitalization in older adults treated at the naval medical center of Callao - Peru Open
Summary: Purpose: Older adults have a higher risk of malnutrition and hospitalization and, likewise, malnutrition can be a risk factor for hospitalization. The purpose of the present study was to determine the possible association between …
View article: (303) EJACULATORY DYSFUNCTION ASSESSMENT USING AN EJACULATION SCORE QUESTIONNAIRE IN A SOUTH FLORIDA COHORT
(303) EJACULATORY DYSFUNCTION ASSESSMENT USING AN EJACULATION SCORE QUESTIONNAIRE IN A SOUTH FLORIDA COHORT Open
Introduction The field of male sexual health has traditionally placed significant emphasis on aspects like erection and orgasm, leaving ejaculation somewhat overlooked. In response, our pilot study introduces the Ejaculation Score, an ongo…
View article: Epitheliotropic monomorphic intestinal T cell lymphoma: Case report and literature review
Epitheliotropic monomorphic intestinal T cell lymphoma: Case report and literature review Open
Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL) is a rare type of T-cell lymphoma of the gastrointestinal tract that presents an aggressive course. Previously, this entity was named type II T-cell lymphoma associated with en…
View article: Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews Performed As An Undergraduate thesis in A Peruvian University: A Systematic Review
Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews Performed As An Undergraduate thesis in A Peruvian University: A Systematic Review Open
The systematic reviews presented as undergraduate thesis in the Medical School of Ricardo Palma University showed low and critically low quality. Improvement in systematic review training is required for both students and institutional adv…
View article: Primary cutaneous extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal: presentation with ulcerative lesions in lower limbs. A case report
Primary cutaneous extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal: presentation with ulcerative lesions in lower limbs. A case report Open
Nasal-type extranodal natural killer (NK)/T cell lymphoma is a rare type of highly aggressive lymphoma, accounting for approximately 10% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and 30% of extranodal lymphomas.This article discusses the case of a patient …
View article: Resting Energy Expenditure, comparison of predictive formulas with bioimpedance: Peruvian population
Resting Energy Expenditure, comparison of predictive formulas with bioimpedance: Peruvian population Open
ntroduction: In areas with limited access to healthcare systems, Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) estimation is performed using predictive equations to calculate an individual’s caloric requirement. One problem is that these equations were…
View article: Diagnostic Performance of Anthropometric Weight and Height Markers Associated With Insulin Resistance Diagnosis
Diagnostic Performance of Anthropometric Weight and Height Markers Associated With Insulin Resistance Diagnosis Open
Background: The detection of insulin resistance (IR) is crucial to avoid long-term complications. Given that the classic methods for its measurement are challenging to implement, simpler methods are sought for its detection. The aim of the…
View article: The "Journal of the Faculty of Human Medicine" has been indexed by the prestigious international database Scopus
The "Journal of the Faculty of Human Medicine" has been indexed by the prestigious international database Scopus Open
Dear members of the scientific community, we are pleased to share with you a significant achievement: the Journal of the Faculty of Human Medicine (RFMH, by its Spanish acronym), edited by the Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Biomé…
View article: SY-MIS Project: Biomedical Design of Endo-Robotic and Laparoscopic Training System for Surgery on the Earth and Space
SY-MIS Project: Biomedical Design of Endo-Robotic and Laparoscopic Training System for Surgery on the Earth and Space Open
Despite the location (Earth or Space), surgical simulation is a vital part of improving technical skills and ensuring patients' safety in the real procedure. The purpose of this study is to describe the Space System for Minimally Invasive …
View article: Scimago Rank 2024: Universidad Ricardo Palma rises to third place nationally in research
Scimago Rank 2024: Universidad Ricardo Palma rises to third place nationally in research Open
Universidad Ricardo Palma (URP) has achieved a new milestone in the field of research by securing the prestigious "Third Place" in research among universities in Peru, according to the 2024 edition of the Scimago Rank1. This recognition hi…
View article: Time analysis of dengue deaths that occurred in two regions of Peru during the climatic-atmospheric phenomena El Niño Costero and Cyclone Yaku
Time analysis of dengue deaths that occurred in two regions of Peru during the climatic-atmospheric phenomena El Niño Costero and Cyclone Yaku Open
OBJECTIVE To perform a dengue-related death time analysis that occurred in Piura and Ica (Peru) during the atmospheric phenomena of El Niño Costero and Cyclone Yaku in 2023. MATERIAL AND METHODS A case-series study was performed. We includ…
View article: Factors associated with the use of dental services in diabetic people
Factors associated with the use of dental services in diabetic people Open
The use of dental services prevents oral diseases where its prevalence is associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus (DM) that also has increased risks with age. Therefore, this observational, analytical and crosssectional …
View article: Waist Body Mass Index Outperforms Other Anthropometric Indicators in Identifying Obesity Using Bioimpedance
Waist Body Mass Index Outperforms Other Anthropometric Indicators in Identifying Obesity Using Bioimpedance Open
Background: While the body mass index (BMI) has been widely used to diagnose overweight and obesity, other anthropometric markers, such as waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), among others, have been proposed as alternat…
View article: Concordance and Associated Factors in Diagnostic Criteria for Prediabetes and Diabetes: An Analysis of Fasting Glucose, Postprandial Glucose, and Glycated Hemoglobin
Concordance and Associated Factors in Diagnostic Criteria for Prediabetes and Diabetes: An Analysis of Fasting Glucose, Postprandial Glucose, and Glycated Hemoglobin Open
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prediabetes are rising chronic health conditions globally. Early and accurate identification of these disorders is crucial for effective prevention and management. The objective was to evalua…
View article: Cystic folliculosebaceous hamartoma: an unusual histopathological entity: a case report
Cystic folliculosebaceous hamartoma: an unusual histopathological entity: a case report Open
The skin covers our body and exhibits a complex structure that is adapted to the different body areas. The scalp skin is distinctive, and the histopathological alterations in its diseases also present distinctive features. We present the c…