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Cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire to Brazilian Portuguese

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the translation and cultural adaptation of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese, and verifies the reliability and validity of this new version. Methods A cross-cultural adaptation of the Japanese Orthopaedic A...

Validez y confiabilidad de las escalas de evaluación funcional en pacientes críticamente enfermos. Revisión sistemática

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (9), 2017
The decrease in mortality in critical patient units led to an increase in intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW), which significantly affects the functional performance and quality of life of patients. There are several scales that measure functionality in critical patients. The aim of this system...

Entrenamiento interválico de alta intensidad contribuye a la normalización de la hipertensión arterial

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (9), 2017
Background: Exercise training may reduce blood pressure. Aim: To determine the effects of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise protocol on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. Material and Methods: Eleven men and 27 women aged 46.4 ± 9.8 years were divided in t...

Utilidad del ultrasonido endobronquial para el diagnóstico y etapificación del cáncer pulmonar

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (9), 2017
In the last years, several techniques have been developed to obtain a prompt diagnosis or rule out lung cancer. Endobronchial ultrasound- guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive procedure with a high diagnostic yield for mediastinal and central pulmonary lesions. This ...

Rendimiento diagnóstico de la prueba de inmunofluorescencia indirecta para la detección de anticuerpos contra HTLV-1

RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio fue determinar el rendimiento diagnóstico de la prueba de inmunofluorescencia indirecta (IFI) para la detección de anticuerpos contra HTLV-1. Se realizó un estudio de evaluación de prueba diagnóstica. Se usaron cultivos celulares MT2 infectados con HTLV-1 y K-562 sin ...

The value of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy after extubation in patients with acute respiratory failure

Clinics; 72 (9), 2017
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy after extubation in patients with acute respiratory failure. METHODS: A single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled pilot trial was conducted between January 2013 and December 2014. Sixty enrolled patients were randomiz...

Endoscopic endonasal approach for mass resection of the pterygopalatine fossa

Clinics; 72 (9), 2017
OBJECTIVES: Access to the pterygopalatine fossa is very difficult due to its complex anatomy. Therefore, an open approach is traditionally used, but morbidity is unavoidable. To overcome this problem, an endoscopic endonasal approach was developed as a minimally invasive procedure. The surgical aim of th...

Reproducibility and Reliability Of QTc and QTcd Measurements and Their Relationships with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hemodialysis Patients

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (3), 2017
Abstract Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is very common in hemodialysis patients and an independent risk factor for mortality in this population. The myocardial remodeling underlying the LVH can affect ventricular repolarization causing abnormalities in QT interval. Objective: to evaluat...

Validity of a commercial kit for detection of antibodies in bovine serum in an endemic area for fasciolosis

Abstract Fasciolosis is caused by Fasciola hepatica that affects the bile ducts and liver parenchyma of ruminants, which can result in economic loss. This study aimed to carry out the validity of the commercial kit ELISA® indirect front of the simple fecal sedimentation test used as the standard. 143 sa...

Indirect ELISA (iELISA) for routine detection of antibodies against Minute Virus of Mice (MVM) in mice colonies

Rev. argent. microbiol; 49 (3), 2017
In this study we developed an indirect ELISA to detect antibodies against Minute Virus of Mice (MVM) using an antigen produced from BHK-21 cells infected with a prototype strain of the virus. The optimal antigen concentration and serum dilutions were established. In order to analyze variability in the la...