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Ultrasound parameters of normal lacrimal sac and chronic dacryocystitis

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compared the ultrasound findings of the lacrimal sac between subjects with normal lacrimal systems those with chronic dacryocystitis. Methods: A retrospective study of 10 subjects with a normal lacrimal system (Group 1) and 10 with chronic dacryocystitis (Group 2) diagnosed accordi...

Validación del cuestionario general de búsqueda de ayuda para problemas de salud mental en adolescentes

Rev. chil. pediatr; 88 (3), 2017
La conducta de búsqueda de ayuda en los jóvenes es un factor protector, fundamental para su salud mental, bienestar y desarrollo. Sin embargo, un número de ellos no busca ayuda profesional, a pesar de necesitarla. En este contexto, es relevante estudiar la conducta de búsqueda de ayuda para problemas...

Validade concorrente da escala brunet-lézine com a escala bayley para avaliação do desenvolvimento de bebês pré-termo até dois anos

Rev. paul. pediatr; 35 (2), 2017
RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a correlação entre as áreas avaliadas pela Escala Brunet-Lézine e pela Escala Bayley III no desenvolvimento de bebês pré-termo de risco até dois anos de idade. Métodos: Foram incluídas no estudo 88 crianças, divididas em 3 grupos: Grupo 1 (1 mês a 5 meses e 29 di...

Validade de testes de campo para estimativa da aptidão cardiorrespiratória em crianças e adolescentes: uma revisão sistemática

Rev. paul. pediatr; 35 (2), 2017
RESUMO Objetivo: Revisar sistematicamente a literatura para verificar a validade dos testes de campo para avaliação da aptidão cardiorrespiratória (ACR) em crianças e adolescentes. Fontes de dados: Foram utilizadas as bases de dados: Medline (PUBMED), SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science, além d...

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for diagnosis of Amphimerus spp. liver fluke infection in Humans

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 112 (5), 2017
BACKGROUND Amphimerus spp. is a liver fluke that infects humans and domestic animals. It is highly prevalent in some Ecuadorian communities. Currently, diagnosis is based on the microscopic observation of eggs in faeces, but this has variable sensitivity. More sensitive methods are needed for diagnostic ...

Uterine artery Doppler flow velocimetry parameters for predicting gestational trophoblastic neoplasia after complete hydatidiform mole, a prospective cohort study

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVES: Doppler ultrasonography can be used to assess neoangiogenesis, a characteristic feature of postmolar gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. However, there is limited information on whether uterine artery Doppler flow velocimetry parameters can predict gestational trophoblastic neoplasia followi...

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of amfepramone and mazindol as a monotherapy for the treatment of obese or overweight patients

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
The aim of this study was to evaluate efficacy and safety of amfepramone, fenproporex and mazindol as a monotherapy for the treatment of obese or overweight patients. A systematic review of primary studies was conducted, followed by a direct meta-analysis (random effect) and mixed treatment comparison. M...

Aerobic Swim Training Restores Aortic Endothelial Function by Decreasing Superoxide Levels in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine whether aerobic training decreases superoxide levels, increases nitric oxide levels, and improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation in the aortas of spontaneously hypertensive rats. METHODS: Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) were distribu...

The Effect of FRAX on the Prediction of Osteoporotic Fractures in Urban Middle-aged and Elderly Healthy Chinese Adults

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to analyze the applicability of a fracture risk assessment tool for the prediction of osteoporotic fractures in middle-aged and elderly healthy Chinese adults. METHODS: A standard questionnaire was administered, and bone mineral density was measured in residents visiting the Dongliu ...