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Patterns of healthy lifestyle behaviours in older adults: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2009-2010
(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate healthy lifestyle behaviours across age categories in the older population in Chile. Data from 1390 older adults (>= 60 years), in the 2009-2010 Chilean National Health Survey ... -
Changes in the ankle muscles co-activation pattern after 5 years following total ankle joint replacement
(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2018)Background: The Hintegra (R) arthroplasty provides inversion-eversion stability, permits axial rotation, ankle flexion-extension, and improvements of the gait patterns are expected up to 12 months of rehabilitation. However, ... -
Quantum probe of an on-chip broadband interferometer for quantum microwave photonics
(IOP PUBLISHING LTD, 2018)Quantum microwave photonics aims at generating, routing, and manipulating propagating quantum microwave fields in the spirit of optical photonics. To this end, the strong nonlinearities of superconducting quantum circuits ... -
Motherhood inmigrant women in Chile: A qualitative study
(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2018)Background: The adverse impact of poverty and migration in pregnant women is expressed in diverse results in reproductive, mental and child health, all of which are related to lack of documentation to reside in the country, ... -
A Simulation Study Using Terrestrial LiDAR Point Cloud Data to Quantify Spectral Variability of a Broad-Leaved Forest Canopy
(MDPI, 2018)In this analysis, a method for construction of forest canopy three-dimensional (3D) models from terrestrial LiDAR was used for assessing the influence of structural changes on reflectance for an even-aged forest in Belgium. ... -
Evaluation of modeling strategies for assessing self-thinning behavior and carrying capacity
(WILEY, 2018)Self-thinning and site maximum carrying capacity are key concepts for understanding and predicting ecosystem dynamics as they represent the outcome of several fundamental ecological processes (e.g., mortality and growth). ... -
Teaching Practices and Beliefs of University Teachers in Chile
(UNIV AUTONOMA BAJA CALIFORNIA, INST INVESTIGACION & DESARROLLO EDUCATIVO, 2018)This paper discusses the teaching practices and beliefs of university teachers in the city of Temuco in Chile. To that effect, twelve university teachers working with fourth and fifth-level students in a health degree were ... -
Differences in neuromuscular activity of ankle stabilizing muscles during postural disturbances: A gender-specific analysis
(ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD, 2018)The purpose was to examine gender differences in ankle stabilizing muscle activation during postural disturbances. Seventeen participants (9 females: 27 +/- 2yrs., 1.69 +/- 0.1 m, 63 +/- 7 kg; 8 males: 29 +/- 2yrs., 1.81 ... -
The Antidiabetic Agent Sodium Tungstate Induces Abnormal Glycogen Accumulation in Renal Proximal Tubules from Diabetic IRS2-Knockout Mice
(HINDAWI LTD, 2018)The kidney is an insulin-sensitive organ involved in glucose homeostasis. One major effect of insulin is to induce glycogen storage in the liver and muscle. However, no significant glycogen stores are detected in normal ... -
Correlates of sedentary behaviors in Chile: evidence from the National Health Survey 2009-2010
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)Background: Sedentary behaviors are one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Aim: To identify factors associated with high sedentary behaviors in the Chilean population. Material and Methods: We included ... -
Use of Bone Grafts or Modified Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Technique in Large Mandibular Advancements Reduces the Risk of Persisting Mandibular Inferior Border Defects
(W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, 2018)Purpose: Healing of the inferior border of the mandible can be compromised in large advancements, leaving an unesthetic defect at the inferior border. The objective of this study was to compare different bilateral sagittal ... -
Linear Versus Nonlinear Acoustic Probing of Plasticity in Metals: A Quantitative Assessment
(MDPI, 2018)The relative dislocation density of aluminum and copper samples is quantitatively measured using linear Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy (RUS). For each metallic group, four samples were prepared with different thermomechanical ... -
Perception of obese schoolchildren regarding their participation in the Physical Education class and their level of self-esteem: comparison according to corporal status
(ARAN EDICIONES, S L, 2018)Background: adequate exposure to Physical Education (PE) classes contributes to a healthier lifestyle among children during their lifespan. Objective: the main objective of this research was to evaluate the perception of ... -
A GIS-based framework to identify priority areas for urban environmental inequity mitigation and its application in Santiago de Chile
(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2018)Environmental inequity is a common phenomenon of modern cities, particularly in the developing world where the high rates of urbanization often surpass the capacity of local governments to develop proper urban planning. ... -
Periodontitis and placental growth factor in oral fluids are early pregnancy predictors of gestational diabetes mellitus
(WILEY, 2018)Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects around 7% to 10% of all pregnancies. Early detection of predisposition to GDM is the first step in developing efficacious preventive treatment. The objective of the ... -
Multiple processes acting from local to large geographical scales shape bacterial communities associated with Phormidium (cyanobacteria) biofilms in French and New Zealand rivers
(NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, 2018)River biofilms dominated by Phormidium (cyanobacteria) are receiving increased attention worldwide because of a recent expansion in their distribution and their ability to produce neurotoxins leading to animal mortalities. ... -
Interindividual responses to different exercise stimuli among insulin-resistant women
(WILEY, 2018)We aimed to investigate which among 20 cardiometabolic and performance outcomes do and do not respond to high-intensity interval training (HIT), resistance training (RT), or concurrent training (CT) in insulin-resistant ... -
Early Motor Unit Conduction Velocity Changes to High-Intensity Interval Training versus Continuous Training
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2018)Purpose Moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are associated with different adjustments in motor output. Changes in motor unit (MU) peripheral properties may contribute ... -
Oligomeric poly(ether-imide)s bearing ortho trifluoromethyl groups: Solubility, thermal studies, and optical properties
(WILEY, 2018)In the development of processable high-temperature materials, six new aromatic poly(imide)s based on diamines containing ortho trifluoromethyl groups, ether linkages and R,R-methylenes moieties (R=Me or Ph) and previously ... -
Ventilatory and Autonomic Regulation in Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Potential Protective Role for Erythropoietin?
(FRONTIERS MEDIA SA, 2018)Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep disordered breathing and is associated with wide array of cardiovascular morbidities. It has been proposed that during OSA, the respiratory control center (RCC) ...