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Food consumption of cirrhotic patients, comparison with the nutritional status and disease staging

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Patients with liver disease often present protein-energy malnutrition. The assessment of food intake is very important in the investigation regarding the "health-disease" process. Objective To assess dietary intake of cirrhotic patients through food record during 3 days, correlating...

Long-Term Postoperative endoscopic findings after gastric bypass procedure: a co-occurrence analysis

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Background A multitude of endoscopic findings post-gastric bypass procedures have been previously reported in the literature, but to our knowledge, no present rules exist that could guide clinicians regarding which findings should be actively sought, once an initial finding is identified. Obje...

Is digital rectal exam reliable in grading anal sphincter defects?

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Anal sphincter tone is routinely assessed by digital rectal examination in patients with fecal incontinence, although its accuracy in detecting sphincter defects or separating competent from incompetent muscles has not been established. Objective In this setting, we aimed to evaluat...

Refractory episodic vertigo: role of intratympanic gentamicin and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials

Abstract Introduction: Even today, the treatment of intractable vertigo remains a challenge. Vestibular ablation with intratympanic gentamicin stands as a good alternative in the management of refractory vertigo patients. Objective: To control intractable vertigo through complete saccular and horizonta...

Migraine in the post-menopausal period is associated with higher levels of mood disorders, disability, and more menopausal symptoms

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the prevalence of headache in post-menopausal women. Methods Women attending gynecology outpatient services in the coastal region of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil were invited to participate in this study. Only those with non-surgical menopause and no hormone replacement...

Translation into Portuguese and validation of the Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) questionnaire

Abstract Introduction: The Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) is a simple self-administered questionnaire developed to assess control of rhinitis. Objectives: Translate into Brazilian Portuguese and validate the RCAT. Methods: The RCAT was translated into Portuguese by two translators and subsequ...

Outcome of different facial nerve reconstruction techniques

Abstract Introduction: There is no technique of facial nerve reconstruction that guarantees facial function recovery up to grade III. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different facial nerve reconstruction techniques. Methods: Facial nerve reconstruction was performed in 22 patients (f...

Association between neurological injury and the severity of oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke

CoDAS; 28 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose To associate the degree of biomechanical impairment in the swallowing process with the severity (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale – NIHSS) and type of neurological injury in patients post stroke. Methods A cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted with 42 patients (22...

Classificação de perdas auditivas por grau e configuração e relações com Índice de Inteligibilidade de Fala (SII) amplificado

CoDAS; 28 (6), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo estabelecer relações entre valores do índice de inteligibilidade de fala - SII gerados na verificação dos aparelhos de amplificação sonora programados conforme regra prescritiva DSLm[i/o]v5 e uma proposta de classificação de indivíduos que considere a associação de grau e con...

Late-onset alopecia areata: descriptive analysis of 30 cases

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by non-scaring hair loss. The onset in over 50-year-old patients is rare and has barely been studied. Cases of this disease have been retrospectively analyzed - according to clinical forms, extension, and associated diseases - to assess alop...