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Three-dimensional reconstructive kidney volume analyses according to the endophytic degree of tumors during open partial or radical nephrectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the renal function outcomes and contralateral kidney volume change measured by using a 3-dimensional reconstructive method after open partial nephrectomy (PN) or open radical nephrectomy (RN) according to the endophytic degree of tumors. Materials and Methods We inc...

Does platelet activity play a role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic ischemic priapism?

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose Mean platelet volume (MPV) is used to measure platelet size and is defined as a potential marker of platelet reactivity. Higher MPV levels have been defined as a risk factor for increased incidence of intravascular thrombosis and its associated diseases. We aimed to determine whether a...

Lactobacillus rhamnosus could inhibit Porphyromonas gingivalis derived CXCL8 attenuation

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT An increasing body of evidence suggests that the use of probiotic bacteria is a promising intervention approach for the treatment of inflammatory diseases with a polymicrobial etiology. P. gingivalis has been noted to have a different way of interacting with the innate immune response of the hos...

The presence of Helicobacter pylori in oral cavities of patients with leukoplakia and oral lichen planus

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in men. This gastrointestinal pathogen is closely related to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and the increased risk of gastric cancer. Numerous studies have indicated oral cavities as possible Helicobacter pylori r...

In vitro re-hardening of artificial enamel caries lesions using enamel matrix proteins or self-assembling peptides

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the re-hardening potential of enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) and self-assembling peptides in vitro, hypothesizing that these materials may increase the mineralization of artificial carious lesions and improve hardness profiles. Material and Methods Forty-eight enamel sa...

Eficácia das manobras de desbridamento no preparo químico-mecânico quanto à desinfecção no terço apical em molares humanos

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia das manobras de desbridamento no preparo químico-mecânico (PQM) quanto a limpeza e desinfecção no terço apical em molares humanos. Material e método: Cinquenta raízes mesiais de molares inferiores humanos com dois canais radiculares foram inoculadas com E. faecalis e ...

Outcome of children and adolescents with lymphoblastic lymphoma

SUMMARY Introduction: lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is the second most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children. The aim of this study was to characterize the clinical course of children and adolescents with LBL treated at a tertiary center. Methods: this is a retrospective cohort study of 27 ...

The potential influence of atherogenic dyslipidemia on the severity of chronic Chagas heart disease

SUMMARY Introduction: chronic Chagas heart disease (CCHD) is the most common manifestation of American Trypanosomiasis, causing about 50,000 deaths annually. Several factors bear correlation with the severity of CCHD. However, to our knowledge, the assessment on the contribution of major cardiovascular ...

Physical activity, fatigue and quality of life in breast cancer patients

SUMMARY Objective: to evaluate the relationship between levels of physical activity, fatigue and quality of life (QOL) in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods: 215 women between the ages of 40 and 65 years were recruited at a cancer clinic. Physical activity levels were assessed by using the Int...

Maxillary expander with differential opening versus Hyrax expander: a randomized clinical trial

Introdução: O objetivo do presente trabalho foi comparar os efeitos dentoesqueléticos do expansor com abertura diferencial (EAD) e do expansor Hyrax convencional em crianças na dentadura mista. Métodos: Quarenta e seis pacientes de ambos os sexos e com idades variando de 7 a 11 anos foram aleatoriam...