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A influência de bebida láctea com cultura probiótica (Bifidobacterium animalis) no tratamento dos sintomas de constipação

Arq. gastroenterol; 54 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Constipation is a chronic problem in many patients all over the world. OBJECTIVE - To evaluate the effect of consumption of a probiotic fermented milk beverage containing Bifidobacterium animalis on the symptoms of constipation. METHODS - This randomized, double-blind controlled tr...

The effect of two different glycemic management protocols on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass surgery

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an adverse outcome of surgery that is more common after open heart procedures. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of tightly controlled blood glucose levels during coronary artery surgery on early and late cognitive decli...

Randomized clinical trial of the effect of NovaMin and CPP-ACPF in combination with dental bleaching

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Objective This randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical study evaluated the effect of calcium sodium phosphosilicate (NovaMin) and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate with fluoride (CPP-ACPF) on the prevention of post-operative sensitivity and on the effects of clinical blea...

Clinical trial for evaluation of Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite as denture cleanser

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract The development of opportunistic infections due to poor denture hygiene conditions justified the search for effective hygiene protocols for controlling denture biofilm. Objective This study evaluated Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite solutions in terms of biofilm removal ability, remiss...

Tacrolimus eye drops as monotherapy for vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a randomized controlled trial

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the efficacy of monotherapy using tacrolimus eye drops versus sodium cromoglycate for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Methods: Randomized double-masked controlled trial comparing the efficacy of tacrolimus 0.03% eye drops t.i.d. (Group 1) with sodium crom...

Sulfato de magnesio inhalado en el tratamiento del asma aguda
INHALED MAGNESIUM SULFATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE ASTHMA

Prensa méd. argent; 103 (4), 2017
Antecedentes: Las exacerbaciones del asma pueden ser frecuentes y variar en gravedad, desde relativamente leves hasta el estado asmático. El uso del sulfato de magnesio (MgSO4) es una de las muchas opciones de tratamiento disponibles para las exacerbaciones agudas que no se ha estudiado vía inhalada. O...

The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping on pain and disability in cervical myofascial pain syndrome

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (2), 2017
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and sham Kinesio Taping on pain, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, and disability in cervical myofascial pain syndrome patients (MPS). Methods: This study was designed as a randomized, doub...

Eficacia de lidocaína 2 % y articaína 4 % al usar la técnica infraorbitaria modificada para incisivos y premolares maxilares

Se realizó un ensayo clínico, aleatorizado, en el cual se determinó la eficacia de la técnica infraorbitaria modificada al usar de Lidocaína 2 % y Articaína 4 %, para lograr anestesia pulpar exitosa en incisivos y premolares maxilares. Se realizó un estudio experimental, controlado doble ciego. 20...

Incidence of anterior segment neovascularization during intravitreal treatment for macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To analyze the effects of injections of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) and intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) on the incidence rates of anterior segment neovascularization (ASN) and neovascular glaucoma (NVG) in patients with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occ...

Effects of zinc supplementation on fatigue and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effects of oral zinc supplementation on fatigue intensity and quality of life of patients during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. Methods A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was conducted with 24 patients on chemotherapy for col...