Universidade da Coruña

Incidence, Causes, and Outcomes of Conversion to Open Surgery During Minimally Invasive Left Pancreatectomy: A Prospective Multicenter Study

ABSTRACT Background Minimally invasive left pancreatectomy (MILP) has become the preferred approach to treat lesions of the pancreatic body and tail. However, the procedure may require conversion to open surgery, with reported conversion rates varying widely in the literature. Th...

Women's Perceptions of Sexual Function During the Postpartum Period: Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence

INTRODUCTION: Sexuality is a multifaceted aspect of life influenced by several dimensions, including biology, psychology, socioeconomics, and spirituality. Postpartum sexual health remains an understudied and relevant area for women. This systematic review of qualitative studies...

Basic Psychological Needs, Motivation, and Physical Self-Concept Among Preadolescents in Extracurricular Sports

This study examines the extent to which participation in extracurricular sport activities (ESA) satisfies basic psychological needs (BPN) and the type of motivation generated in pre-adolescents (aged 9–12). A quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted wit...

Screen Use, Child Development and Family Involvement in Children Aged 2–7 Years: A Systematic Review

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to explore the effects of screen time on the development of children and the mediating role of families, following the PRISMA method. METHODS: Searches were conducted in Web of Science, Scopus and ERIC databases between 2020 and 2025. Eighteen artic...

Exercise Training Characteristics and Psycho-Bio-Chemical Outcomes in Individuals with Addictive Behaviours: A Scoping Review

Addictive behaviours are associated with substantial neurobiological, psychological, and behavioural impairments. Exercise training has emerged as a potential complementary strategy in addiction treatment; however, the characteristics of exercise interventions and their associate...

Conversational artificial intelligence in early childhood parenting (0–6 years): a systematic review

This systematic review aimed to examine how parents and primary caregivers of children aged 0–6 years are using conversational AI as an educational resource, and to identify reported benefits, challenges, and outcomes. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines and a registered PROSPERO pr...

Criterion A in developmental coordination disorder: Is motor competence efficiently assessed? A systematic review and meta-analysis of mixed evidence from standardized assessments

Background Standardized motor batteries are widely used to assess motor competence in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), although it remains unclear whether they consistently capture the domains most affected by the disorder . Aims This systematic review and...

Circulating MMP-7 is associated with cognitive decline in individuals with vascular risk factors

Background Vascular risk factors contribute substantially to late-life cognitive impairment and interact with neurodegenerative processes underlying dementia. Blood–brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction has emerged as a key mechanism linking vascular pathology to cognitive decline; how...

Genetic Testing After Heart Transplantation Uncovers Heritable Disease and Drives Family Screening

BACKGROUND: Genetic testing (GT) is established in ambulatory cardiomyopathy (CM), but its utility after heart transplantation (HTx) recipients remains poorly characterized. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of GT in adult HTx recipients with CM, focus...