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Detección y genotipificación de Pneumocystis jirovecii en muestras de pacientes mexicanos VIH positivos y negativos

Gac. méd. Méx; 155 (4), 2019
Resumen Introducción: Pneumocystis jirovecii es un hongo atípico detectado particularmente en pacientes VIH-positivos o con trasplante. Objetivo: Detectar y genotipificar Pneumocystis jirovecii en muestras de pacientes de dos hospitales de la ciudad de México. Método: Fueron procesadas 89 muestras...

Estudio observacional, prospectivo, abierto, multicéntrico, post-comercialización, para evaluar la efectividad y seguridad de ácido fenofíbrico 105 mg comprimidos en pacientes con hipertrigliceridemia y/o dislipidemias mixtas

Prensa méd. argent; 105 (7), 2019
Introducción: Estudio observacional, prospectivo, abierto, multicéntrico. Se evaluaron 117 pacientes reclutados en 16 centros. Se incluyeron pacientes mayores de 18 años, con hipertrigliceridemia mayor a 200 mg/dl (asociado o no a dislipidemia mixta) que ya estén recibiendo ácido fenofíbrico 105 mg...

Use of the long-term quality of life assessment in the decision to indicate surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis

Abstract Introduction: Quality-of-life questionnaires have been used to support decision-making in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis in the past decade. The choice of treatment in practice, however, also considers the patient's decision. Objective: To assess the long-term quality of life of patients...

Use of remote control in the intraoperative telemetry of cochlear implant: multicentric study

Abstract Introduction: The conventional evaluation of neural telemetry and impedance requires the use of the computer coupled to an interface, with software that provides visualization of the stimulus and response. Recently, a remote control (CR220®) was launched in the market, that allows the performa...

Steroid vs. antibiotic impregnated absorbable nasal packing for wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study

Abstract Introduction: Endoscopic sinus surgery can lead to crusting or synechiae formation, which can affect the healing process. Objective: The aim of our study was to compare the influence of steroid versus antibiotic versus saline solution impregnated absorbable nasal spacers on postoperative wound...

Endoscope-assisted retrosigmoid approach in hemifacial spasm: our experience

Abstract Introduction: The use of surgical decompression of facial hemispasm due to the loop in the internal auditory canal is not always accepted due to the risk related to the surgical procedure. Currently a new surgical technique allows surgeons to work in safer conditions. Objective: To report the ...

Saturación arterial de oxígeno y frecuencia cardíaca en recién nacidos de término sanos durante la primera hora post nacimiento

Rev. chil. pediatr; 90 (4), 2019
INTRODUCCIÓN: El oxímetro de pulso ha sido útil en la evaluación cardiorrespiratoria del neonato. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la saturación arterial de oxígeno (SpO2) y frecuencia cardíaca (FC) en recién nacidos (RN) en los pri meros 60 minutos después del nacimiento. PACIENTES Y MÉTODO: Estudio obser...

Inalação da fumaça cirúrgica: coorte de sinais e sintomas em residentes

Resumo Objetivo Analisar os sinais e sintomas apresentados por médicos residentes das clínicas cirúrgicas e anestesiologia expostos à fumaça cirúrgica. Métodos Estudo de coorte prospectivo realizado com médicos residentes expostos a fumaça cirúrgica em um hospital universitário. Houve um a...

Analgesia Nociception Index: assessment of acute postoperative pain

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 69 (4), 2019
Abstract Background and objectives Patient self-rating based scales such as Numerical Rating Scale, Visual Analog Scale that is used for postoperative pain assessment may be problematic in geriatric or critically ill patients with communication problems. A method capable of the assessment of pain in obj...