Institutional positions in respect of the UNESCO nomination of the pirekua, traditional song of the Purepecha, Mexico

This article analyses the process of UNESCO Firearm Accessories nomination of the pirekua, the traditional song of the indigenous Purepecha people (Mexico).The nomination of the pirekua as Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO was controversial.Purepecha communities were neither informed nor consulted about the nomination, a situation which th

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Pityriasis rosea: a distinct entity or viral exanthem?

Pityriasis rosea is a well-known, common skin dermatosis in clinical practice.It has a benign self-limiting character and most often does not require any treatment.It is probably caused by reactivation of the human herpes virus-6 and -7.Usually, it occurs in children and young adults and presents a typical course with numerous scaly plaques on the

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Immunological-based approaches for cancer therapy

The immunologic landscape of tumors has been continuously unveiled, providing a new look at the interactions between cancer cells and the immune system.Emerging tumor cells are constantly eliminated by the immune system, but some cells establish a long-term equilibrium phase leading to tumor immunoediting and, eventually, evasion.During this proces

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