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In Vitro additive effect on griseofulvin and terbinafine combinations against multidrug-resistant dermatophytes

ABSTRACT Griseofulvin (GF) and terbinafine (TF) are commonly used drugs to treat dermatophytosis, a fungal infection of the skin. Today there is an increase in drug resistance to these antifungals which highlight the need for alternative synergistic therapies. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of GF...

Percutaneous drainage of iliopsoas abscess: an effective option in cases not suitable for surgery

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 16 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT The aim of this study were to describe the technique of percutaneous drainage of iliopsoas abscess, and to discuss the benefits of using this minimally-invasive tool. A single center study with retrospective analysis of patients with psoas abscess confirmed by imaging scans, sent to the interven...

Circumcision: postoperative complications that required reoperation

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 16 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate post-operative complications of circumcision requiring surgical reintervention. Methods Retrospective analysis of medical records of patients submitted to circumcision from May 1st, 2015 to May 31st, 2016. Results A total of 2,441 circumcisions were performed; in that...

Evaluation of the efficacy of filling material removal and re-filling after different retreatment procedures

Abstract This study analyzed the influence of different retreatment protocols on amount of remaining filling material and amount of new sealer after endodontic retreatment. Forty mandibular molars with curved mesial roots were prepared with ProTaper Universal system, and filled with AH Plus sealer mixed ...

A novel ultrasonic tip for removal of filling material in flattened/oval-shaped root canals: a microCT study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a novel ultrasonic tip as an auxiliary method for removing filling material from flattened/oval-shaped canals. The null hypothesis tested was that this method does not influence removing the filling material in flattened/oval-shaped canals. ...

Evidências de validade e fidedignidade de um instrumento de avaliação fonológica

CoDAS; 30 (3), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo Apresentar evidências de validade e fidedignidade de um instrumento de avaliação fonológica (INFONO) desenvolvido para avaliar os fonemas do Português Brasileiro. Método Participaram do estudo 866 crianças com idades entre 3 e 8:11 anos, divididas em grupos: típico, controle e...

[RETRACTED ARTICLE] Comparison of Arndt-endobronchial blocker plus laryngeal mask airway with left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tube in one-lung ventilation in thoracic surgery in the morbidly obese

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (2), 2018
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and performance of Arndt-endobronchial blocker (Arndt) combined with laryngeal mask airway (LMA) compared with left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tube (L-DLT) in morbidly obese patients in one-lung ventilation (OLV). In a prospective, randomized double-blin...

¿Es la válvula Ahmed superior al implante Baerveldt como derivación acuosa para el manejo del glaucoma?

Medwave; 18 (5), 2018
Resumen INTRODUCCIÓN: La derivación acuosa ha surgido como una técnica alternativa a la trabeculectomía, considerada la cirugía de elección en pacientes con glaucoma. Actualmente, se considera que la principal indicación de esta técnica es ante el fracaso de la trabeculectomía o en tipos de glau...

Elaboração de um Protocolo de Avaliação Instrumental da Fala (PRAINF) baseado em critérios linguísticos e psicométricos

CoDAS; 30 (1), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo Propor um protocolo para avaliação instrumental da fala de adultos, considerando critérios linguísticos e psicométricos. Método A escolha das palavras para compor o protocolo foi baseada em critérios linguísticos do Português Brasileiro (PB), previamente definidos, após busca ...

Comparison of Arndt-endobronchial blocker plus laryngeal mask airway with left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tube in one-lung ventilation in thoracic surgery in the morbidly obese

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (2), 2018
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and performance of Arndt-endobronchial blocker (Arndt) combined with laryngeal mask airway (LMA) compared with left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tube (L-DLT) in morbidly obese patients in one-lung ventilation (OLV). In a prospective, randomized double-blin...