Probiotics and Prebiotics as a Therapeutic Strategy to Improve Memory in a Model of Middle-Aged Rats
Non-invasive approach to evaluate chocolate effects on weight management and blood pressure in Mexican scholars: A pilot study
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate chocolate consumption effects with a non invasive metodology. There is evidence that the consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa with high flavonoid content could have positive effects on blood pressure (BP) and weight management (WM); however, there are complications at the moment of obtaining blood samples to evaluate on children at a primary school level.
Periodo intergenésico: Revisión de la literature
Resumen
ANTECEDENTES: El período intergenésico es importante para la planificación de embarazos subsecuentes a partos, cesáreas y abortos. Actualmente existe falta de consenso en cuanto a las definiciones e importancia clínica de la duración del periodo intergenésico; por lo que se realiza esta revisión de la literatura para definir conceptos.
Femtosecond laser versus mechanical microkeratome use for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Abstract
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To compare the effectiveness and safety of femtosecond laser versus mechanical microkeratome in LASIK for myopia.
Enhanced healing and anti-inflammatory effects of a carbohydrate polymer with zinc oxide in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers: Preliminary results
Abstract
Introduction: Insufficient wound healing related to chronic inflammation of chronic venous leg ulcers (CVUs) represents an important public health problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a carbohydrate polymer with zinc oxide therapy on CVUs.