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Speeding up the diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in a high-burden region with the use of a commercial line probe assay

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the rapid diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, by using a commercial line probe assay for rifampicin and isoniazid detection (LPA-plus), in the routine workflow of a tuberculosis reference laboratory. Methods: The LPA-plus was prospectively evaluated on 341 iso...

Effect of topical ozonetherapy on gingival wound healing in pigs: histological and immuno-histochemical analysis

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract In this study, the effects of ozonetherapy on secondary wound healing were evaluated histologically and immuno-histochemically. Material and Methods: 8 healthy pigs were used in this study. Six wounds with 10 mm in diameter were created through the punch technique on the palatinal gingiva of eac...

Inhibitory effect of reduced graphene oxide-silver nanocomposite on progression of artificial enamel caries

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract The use of antimicrobial agents is an efficient method to prevent dental caries. Also, nanometric antibacterial agents with wide antibacterial spectrum and strong antibacterial effects can be applied for prevention of dental caries. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the inhibito...

Assessment of anesthetic properties and pain during needleless jet injection anesthesia: a randomized clinical trial

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Pain due to administration of local anesthetics is the primary reason for patients' fear and anxiety, and various methods are used to minimize it. This study aimed to measure the degree of pain during administration of anesthesia and determine the latency time and duration of pulpal anesthesia u...

Surface and vertical dimensional changes of mineral trioxide aggregate and biodentine in different environmental conditions

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Surface changes in biological environments are critical for the evaluation of physical and biological activity of biomaterials. Objective: This study investigated surface alterations of calcium silicate-based cements after exposure to different environments. Material and Methods: Forty-eight cyl...

Shrinkage stress and elastic modulus assessment of bulk-fill composites

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Bulk-fill composites were introduced in dentistry to accelerate clinical procedures while providing adequate outcomes. Concerns regarding the use of bigger composite increments rely on the polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress, which may generate gaps on the adhesive interface and result...

Effects of in-office bleaching agent combined with different desensitizing agents on enamel

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Objective: To analyze color change, microhardness and chemical composition of enamel bleached with in-office bleaching agent with different desensitizing application protocols. Materials and Methods: One hundred and seventeen polished anterior human enamel surfaces were obtained and randomly d...

Comunicação efetiva para o cuidado seguro ao paciente com implante de dispositivo de assistência ventricular

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 40 (spe), 2019
Resumo OBJETIVO Relatar a atuação da equipe multidisciplinar na comunicação efetiva e no cuidado seguro aos pacientes com dispositivo de assistência ventricular. MÉTODO Relato de experiência sobre o uso da comunicação efetiva no cuidado a pacientes com dispositivo de assistência ventricular e...

Desenvolvimento de um protótipo de web software de apoio ao planejamento da aposentadoria

Objetivo desenvolver um protótipo de web software de apoio ao planejamento da aposentadoria. Método trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica, aplicada, pautada nos princípios do modelo de prototipação, que seguiu as etapas de comunicação, planejamento, criação do protótipo, testes de funcionam...

Validity and Reliability of the Portuguese school physical activity environment questionnaire in adolescents

Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze the psychometric properties and to examine the factorial validity of the Portuguese version of the Questionnaire Assessing School Physical Activity Environment (Q-SPACE) for school-age youth. The translated and adapted version of the questionnaire was applied ...