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University of Córdoba (Spain)
Education•Cordova, Spain•
About: University of Córdoba (Spain) is a education organization based out in Cordova, Spain. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Catalysis. The organization has 12006 authors who have published 22998 publications receiving 537842 citations. The organization is also known as: University of Córdoba (Spain) & Universidad de Córdoba.
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TL;DR: Diabetes mellitus, cytomegalovirus infection or disease, and receipt of high-dose steroids are independent risk factors for this infection, whereas TMP-SMZ prophylaxis is a protective factor.
Abstract: Background Solid-organ transplant (SOT) recipients are classically considered to be at increased risk for listeriosis. However, risk factors for this infection have not been assessed. Methods We carried out a multicenter, matched case-control study (1:2 ratio) from January 1995 through December 2007. Control subjects were matched for center, transplant type, and timing. Conditional logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors. Clinical features and outcomes for all case patients were reviewed. Results Thirty patients (0.12%) with cases of listeriosis were identified among 25,997 SOT recipients at 15 Spanish transplant centers. In a comparison of case patients with 60 matched control subjects, the following independent risk factors for listeriosis were identified: diabetes mellitus (odds ratio [OR], 5.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6-19.6; ), P = .007 history of cytomegalovirus infection or disease within the preceding 6 months (OR, 35.9; 95% CI, 2.1-620; P = .014), receipt of high-dose prednisone within the preceding 6 months (OR, 6.2; 95% CI, 1.8-21.1; P = .003), and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) prophylaxis (OR, 0.07; 95% CI, 0.006-0.76; P = .029). Twenty-six patients (86.7%) had bacteremia, and 7 had shock at presentation. Other manifestations included meningoencephalitis (10 cases), spontaneous peritonitis (2), pleural empyema (1), brain abscesses (1), and liver abscesses (1). The 30-day mortality rate was 26.7% (8 of 30 patients died). Conclusions Listeriosis in SOT recipients is uncommon but causes high mortality. Diabetes mellitus, cytomegalovirus infection or disease, and receipt of high-dose steroids are independent risk factors for this infection, whereas TMP-SMZ prophylaxis is a protective factor.
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TL;DR: A biogas production first-order kinetic model accurately predicted the behaviour of the microorganisms affecting the thermophilic anaerobic digestion, allowing its evolution to be predicted.
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TL;DR: Results for olive trees suggest genetic variability in olive cultivars in relation to potassium requirements for stem growth and the regulation of water transpiration, and inhibition of the stomatal closure mechanism produced by moderate potassium starvation is a widespread plant physiological disorder.
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TL;DR: The cytotoxicity of Ag NPs is correlated on their uptake by cells and agglomeration behavior and reduced toxicity compared with MUA‐coated NPs, which were less toxic than free Ag(I) ions.
Abstract: A set of three types of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are prepared, which have the same Ag cores, but different surface chemistry. Ag cores are stabilized with mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA) or with a polymer shell [poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride) (PMA)]. In order to reduce cellular uptake, the polymer-coated Ag NPs are additionally modifi ed with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Corrosion (oxidation) of the NPs is quantifi ed and their colloidal stability is investigated. MUA-coated NPs have a much lower colloidal stability than PMA-coated NPs and are largely agglomerated. All Ag NPs corrode faster in an acidic environment and thus more Ag(I) ions are released inside endosomal/lysosomal compartments. PMA coating does not reduce leaching of Ag(I) ions compared with MUA coating. PEGylation reduces NP cellular uptake and also the toxicity. PMA-coated NPs have reduced toxicity compared with MUA-coated NPs. All studied Ag NPs were less toxic than free Ag(I) ions. All in all, the cytotoxicity of Ag NPs is correlated on their uptake by cells and agglomeration behavior.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a methodology for water stress detection in crop canopies using a radiative transfer modelling approach and the Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) was presented.
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Jose M. Ordovas | 123 | 1024 | 70978 |
Liang Cheng | 116 | 1779 | 65520 |
Pedro W. Crous | 115 | 809 | 51925 |
Munther A. Khamashta | 109 | 623 | 50205 |
Luis Serrano | 105 | 452 | 42515 |
Raymond Vanholder | 103 | 841 | 40861 |
Carlos Dieguez | 101 | 545 | 36404 |
David G. Bostwick | 99 | 403 | 31638 |
Leon V. Kochian | 95 | 266 | 31301 |
Abhay Ashtekar | 94 | 366 | 37508 |
Néstor Armesto | 93 | 369 | 26848 |
Manuel Hidalgo | 92 | 538 | 41330 |
Rafael de Cabo | 91 | 317 | 35020 |
Harald Mischak | 90 | 445 | 27472 |
Manuel Tena-Sempere | 87 | 351 | 23100 |