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Etiología de la hematuria monosintomática en pediatría

Rev. cuba. pediatr; 91 (2), 2019
Introducción: La hematuria es el hallazgo clínico más frecuente entre las enfermedades genitourinarias, después de las infecciones del tracto urinario a cualquier edad. Objetivo: Identificar las características generales y etiología de la hematuria monosintomática en pacientes pediátricos. Mét...

Effect of local papaverine on arteriovenous fistula maturation in patients with end-stage renal disease

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (2), 2019
Abstract Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation is one of the main concerns in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and finding a strategy for increasing success rate and accelerating fistula maturation is valuable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of papaverine inje...

Intradialytic resistance training: an effective and easy-to-execute strategy

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (2), 2019
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) alters the morphology and function of skeletal muscles, thereby decreasing patient physical capacity (PC) and quality of life (QoL). Intradialytic resistance training (IRT) is a pragmatic tool used to attenuate these complications. However, IRT has not been strongly ...

Preservation of cytotoxic granule production in response to mycobacterial antigens by T-lymphocytes from vertically HIV-infected Brazilian youth on effective combined antiretroviral therapy

Braz. j. infect. dis; 23 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Background: HIV infection harms adaptive cellular immunity mechanisms. Long-term virological control by combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) reduces the risk of mycobacterial infections. Thus, we aimed to study cellular responses to mycobacterial antigens in 20 HIV-infected adolescents with a...

Direct matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and real-time PCR in a combined protocol for diagnosis of bloodstream infections: a turnaround time approach

Braz. j. infect. dis; 23 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are serious infections associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Every hour delay in initiation of an effective antibiotic increases mortality due to sepsis by 7%. Turnaround time (TAT) for conventional blood cultures takes 48 h, forcing physicians to s...

Retrograde vs. antegrade flexible nephroscopy for detection of residual fragments following PNL: a prospective study with computerized tomography control

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: The main aim of stone surgery is to establish stone free status. Performing flexible nephroscopy is an effective tool in this manner. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of retrograde flexible nephroscopy for detection of residual fragments following percutaneous nephro...

Low serum vitamin D is associated with an increased likelihood of acquired premature ejaculation

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) levels and acquired premature ejaculation (PE). Materials and Methods: A total of 97 patients with acquired PE and 64 healthy men as a control group selected from volunteers without PE attending our Andrology Outp...

Laparoscopic radical cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal conduit: one center experience and clinical outcomes

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To introduce our experience with intracorporeal ileal conduit and evaluate the safety and feasibility of this endoscopic urinary diversion. Materials and Methods: Between March 2014 and July 2017, thirty-six consecutive patients underwent laparoscopic radical cystectomy with intracorp...

Calidad de vida y su asociación con la negligencia en el cuidado dental en preescolares

Rev. cient. odontol; 7 (1), 2019
Objetivo: Se buscó determinar la frecuencia de los indicadores de la negligencia en el cuidado dental y su asociación con la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud bucal en preescolares de 36 a 71 meses, del Hospital Central de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú (Lima,...

Nivel de concordancia en el diagnóstico de caries dental evaluada con los índices OMS e ICDAS II en pacientes con discapacidad visual

Rev. cient. odontol; 7 (1), 2019
Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de concordancia en el diagnóstico de caries dental evaluada con los índices OMS e ICDAS II en pacientes con discapacidad visual. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, prospectivo, comparativo y transversal. La muestra fue no probabilística por conveniencia, co...