Results: 5035

Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Motor and non-motor manifestations are common and disabling features of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Botulinum toxin type A (Btx-A) is considered effective for spasticity and may improve gait in these patients. Little is known about the effects of Btx-A on non-motor symptoms in HSP patie...

The maturation state of the auditory nerve and brainstem in rats exposed to lead acetate and supplemented with ferrous sulfate

Abstract Introduction The literature has reported the association between lead and auditory effects, based on clinical and experimental studies. However, there is no consensus regarding the effects of lead in the auditory system, or its correlation with the concentration of the metal in the blood. Obje...

The effect of different nasal irrigation solutions following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency: a prospective randomized study

Abstract Introduction Nasal irrigation solutions are widely used following endonasal surgery. These irrigation solutions remove infective debris and crusts, reducing the probability of synechia formation, and accelerate mucosal healing. Objective The aim of the present study was to compare the effects ...

Combined effect of bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus plantarum ST8SH and vancomycin, propolis or EDTA for controlling biofilm development by Listeria monocytogenes

Rev. argent. microbiol; 50 (1), 2018
The Listeria monocytogenes strains selected in the present study exhibited similar behavior in biofilm formation, independently of the tested conditions (bacteriocin from L. plantarum ST8SH, vancomycin, propolis (a natural antimicrobial product) and EDTA (chelating agent)), individual or in associations....

Efecto antiiflamatorio de la fracción flavonoide de Lepechinia meyenii (Walp.) Epling (salvia) sobre leucocitos de pacientes con artritis reumatoide

RESUMEN Objetivos . Evaluar el efecto antiinflamatorio de la fracción flavonoide de Lepechinia meyenii (Walp.) Epling sobre leucocitos de pacientes con artritis reumatoide (AR). Materiales y métodos. Se recolectaron plantas de la especie Lepechinia meyenii (Walp.) Epling extrayendo diferentes fracci...

Situación de la resistencia antifúngica de especies del género Candida en Perú

RESUMEN Actualmente asistimos a un cambio constante y continuo del panorama epidemiológico de la resistencia de levaduras a antifúngicos, relacionado con el tipo de huésped, la etiología de la enfermedad, el microorganismo involucrado y sus mecanismos de resistencia. Esta situación epidemiológica h...

Sensibilidad a fosfomicina en Escherichia coli productoras de betalactamasas de espectro extendido

RESUMEN Las infecciones urinarias son causadas mayormente por Escherichia coli (E. coli), el uso indiscriminado de antibióticos ha originado un aumento de infecciones por cepas productoras de betalactamasas de espectro extendido (BLEE). Con el objetivo de determinar la sensibilidad a fosfomicina se real...