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Signs and symptoms related to inhalation of surgical smoke in the nursing team

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the prevalence of signs and symptoms related to inhalation of surgical smoke among surgical technologists and non-surgical technologists nursing professionals. Method: A cross-sectional study with 46 professionals from a university hospital. To evaluate the prevalence, an...

Development of an Extraction Protocol for Fetal Sexing from the Fourth Week of Gestation by Real Time PCR

Abstract Low number of fetal cells in maternal blood limited the use of fetal materials in diagnostic and clinical applications. This research developed a technology which allowed the extraction of fetal DNA by a non-invasive method that offers no risk to the mother or fetus. A total of 132 pregnant wome...

Antiproliferative Effect of Urera baccifera Leaves Against Ovarian Carcinoma Cell Line (OVCAR-3)

Abstract Natural products, especially phytochemicals, have been extensively studies and have exhibited important antiproliferative effects. The American native species Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich. ex Wedd. (Urticaceae) is widely distributed in Brazil, where it is known as urtiga-vermelha or urtigão. Th...

Characterization of Seed Oils of Pterodon emarginatus Vogel (Sucupira) Obtained by Different Extraction Methods

Abstract The present study aims to evaluate the influence of extraction methods on the quality of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in Pterodon emarginatusVogel (sucupira) oils. The oils were extracted from the sucupira seeds by Soxhlet and by the extraction system of Bligh & Dyer. The oil...

The elevated gradient of aversion: a new apparatus to study the rat behavior dimensions of anxiety, fear, and impulsivity

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (11), 2019
Few behavioral tests allow measuring several characteristics and most require training, complex analyses, and/or are time-consuming. We present an apparatus based on rat exploratory behavior. Composed of three different environments, it allows the assessment of more than one behavioral characteristic in ...

Does Oral Submucous Fibrosis Affect the Hearing Ability of an Individual? A Cross-Sectional Study in North Indian Population

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the hearing efficiency of Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) patients using Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) and to correlate between the hearing efficiency and clinical stage of OSF. Material and Methods: Twenty-five patients clinically diagnosed as OSF were evaluated for hearing ...

The Reliability and Validity of the Measurements in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Laser Scanned 3D Dental Casts

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Next Engine 3D Laser scanner. Material and Methods: A total of 30 dental casts of unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) children with 90 linear variables were measured using digital caliper while the laser-scanned 3D dental casts (LS3...

Scaling and Root Planing Effect to mRNA Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Periodontal Clinical Parameters on Chronic Periodontitis

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the relationship between the mRNA transcription level of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and the selected clinical periodontal healing at one month of scaling and root planing. Material and Methods: A total of six chronic periodontitis patients and one periodontally h...

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Morphology, Volume, and Density of the Mandible and Dentofacial Vertical Dimension Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the relationship between mandibular shape, mandibular bone density, cortical bone thickness, and condylar volume and facial height using a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: Fifteen female patients (16-25 years old) were included in this study. T...

Do Different Proportions of Antibiotics in the CTZ Paste Interfere with the Antimicrobial Action? In Vitro Study

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial action of the CTZ paste in three different proportions by diffusion in agar with the microorganisms: Enterococcus faecalis,Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. Material and Methods: Three different proportions of antibiotics were tested: GROUP A - CT...