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Effects of obesity on retrobulbar flow hemodynamics: color Doppler ultrasound evaluation

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) and extraocular orbital vessels with color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) and investigate the effects of obesity on retrobulbar blood flow. Methods: Fifty-nine patients were included in this prospective study. Patients were divided into two groups acco...

Corneal backscatter in insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients: a pilot study

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare central corneal backscatter obtained from Scheimpflug images between patients with insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM and NIDDM, respectively) and healthy controls. Methods: Seven patients with IDDM (7 eyes), eleven patients with NIDDM (11 e...

Tacrolimus eye drops as monotherapy for vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a randomized controlled trial

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the efficacy of monotherapy using tacrolimus eye drops versus sodium cromoglycate for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Methods: Randomized double-masked controlled trial comparing the efficacy of tacrolimus 0.03% eye drops t.i.d. (Group 1) with sodium crom...

Effects of hemodialysis on corneal and anterior chamber morphometry and intraocular pressure in patients with end-stage renal disease

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the effects of hemodialysis (HD) on corneal and anterior chamber morphometry, as well as intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with end-stage renal disease. Methods: Fifty right eyes were examined 30 minutes before and after HD. IOP was measured with a Goldmann applanatio...

Funcionalidad, calidad de vida y grado de dolor en 243 pacientes con lumbalgia crónica degenerativa
FUNCTIONALITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND PAIN INTENSITY IN 243 PATIENTS WITH DEGENERATIVE CHRONIC LUMBAR DISEASE

Prensa méd. argent; 103 (3), 2017
Introducción: La enfermedad degenerativa lumbar ocasiona lumbalgia, es la patología musculo esquelética más frecuente en mayores de 65 años, la segunda causa de las consultas médicas en primer nivel, quinta en admisión en hospitales y tercera de cirugía de columna lumbar que ocasiona incapacidad ...

Muscle strength and body composition in severe obesity

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to evaluate associations between maximum voluntary contraction torques of the lower limbs and body composition for subjects with severe obesity. METHODS: Body composition was evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and maximum voluntary contraction torques of t...

Placental weight and birth weight to placental weight ratio in monochorionic and dichorionic growth-restricted and non-growth-restricted twins

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to compare the placental weight and birth weight/placental weight ratio for intrauterine growth-restricted and non-intrauterine growth-restricted monochorionic and dichorionic twins. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of placentas from twin pregnancies...

Oral motor and electromyographic characterization of adults with facial fractures: a comparison between different fracture severities

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVES: To characterize the oral motor system of adults with facial injuries and to compare the oral motor performance/function between two different groups. METHODS: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in 38 patients presenting with facial trauma who were assigned to ...

Estressores afetando a capacidade para o trabalho em diferentes grupos etários na Enfermagem: seguimento de 2 anos

Resumo Estressores do trabalho afetam a capacidade para o trabalho (CT) e o aumento da idade associa-se ao envelhecimento funcional. Foi avaliado se diferentes estressores afetam a CT de profissionais de enfermagem jovens e em envelhecimento. Uma coorte (2009-2011) de 304 trabalhadores de um hospital de ...

Impact of biological therapy on body composition of patients with Chron's disease

Summary Introduction: Protein-energy malnutrition in Crohn's disease (CD) has been reported in 20 to 92% of patients, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and higher costs for the health system. Anti-TNF drugs are a landmark in the clinical management, promoting prolonged remission i...