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Comparative analysis of Mouse Inoculation Test and Virus Isolation in Cell Culture for rabies diagnosis in animals of Parana, Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Rabies is an acute zoonotic disease, caused by a rhabdovirus that can affect all mammals, and is commonly transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal. The definitive diagnosis is laboratorial, by the Fluorescent Antibody Test (FAT) as a quick test and Mouse Inoculation Test (MIT) a...

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight: a promising alternative method of identifying the major coagulase-negative Staphylococci species

Abstract INTRODUCTION. This study aimed to evaluate different methods for differentiation of species of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) that caused infections in hospitalized immunocompromised patients. METHODS. A total of 134 CoNS strains were characterized using four different methods. RES...

Rendimiento de la mamografía espectral de energía dual con contraste en la detección de cáncer de mama: experiencia en un centro de referencia

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (2), 2018
Background: Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography or "contrast mammography" has a better cost effectiveness than breast magnetic resonance for confirmation of suspicious lesions detected on breast screening programs. Aim: To report the experience of a single center in Santiago. Material and Methods: A...

Confiabilidad de un monitor automatizado para la medición de la presión arterial

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (2), 2018
Background A correct blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential for the diagnosis and control of high BP. Aim: To evaluate the agreement and repeatability of BP measurements with the OMRON HEM-7320-LA device compared to a mercury sphygmomanometer. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study compari...

Traumatic brain injury pharmacological treatment: recommendations

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT This article presents the recommendations on the pharmacological treatment employed in traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the outpatient clinic of the Cognitive Rehabilitation after TBI Service of the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil. A systemati...

Effect of virtual reality in Parkinson's disease: a prospective observational study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effectiveness of balance exercises by means of virtual reality games in Parkinson's disease. Methods: Sixteen patients were submitted to anamnesis, otorhinolaryngological and vestibular examinations, as well as the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Berg Balance Scale, SF-3...

A new motor screening assessment for children at risk for motor disorders: construct validity

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To develop a motor screening assessment and provide preliminary evidence of its psychometric properties. Methods: A sample of 365 elementary school students was assessed, with structural equation modeling applied to obtain evidence of the adequacy of the factor structure of the moto...

Chronic treatment with carvacrol improves passive avoidance memory in a rat model of Parkinson's disease

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT The present study investigated the effects of carvacrol on motor and memory deficits as well as hyperalgesia in the 6-OHDA-lesioned rat model of Parkinson's disease. The animals were subjected to unilateral microinjection of 6-OHDA into the medial forebrain bundle and treated with carvacrol (25,...

Estudio de adaptación y validación transcultural de una escala de satisfacción con la vida para adolescentes

Rev. chil. pediatr; 89 (1), 2018
Resumen: Introducción: El estudio del bienestar ha aumentado en las últimas décadas por su importancia en la salud mental de las personas. En ese marco, la evaluación de la satisfacción con la vida (SV) se ha utilizado para conocer el bienestar subjetivo (BS), con énfasis en población adulta. O...

Validade de construto e consistência interna da Escala de Práticas no Lazer (EPL) para adultos

Resumo Este estudo propõe e analisa a validade de construto e a consistência interna da Escala de Práticas no Lazer (EPL). O instrumento busca identificar as preferências e o envolvimento em práticas nos diferentes contextos do lazer em adultos. A construção do instrumento deu-se a partir dos cont...