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Locomotive syndrome in the elderly: translation, cultural adaptation, and Brazilian validation of the tool 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: The term Locomotive Syndrome refers to conditions in which the elderly are at high risk of inability to ambulate due to problems in locomotor system. For Locomotive Syndrome screening, the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale was created. The objective here was to translat...

Relevant aspects of imaging in the diagnosis and management of gout

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Gout is an inflammatory arthritis characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the synovial membrane, articular cartilage and periarticular tissues leading to inflammation. Men are more commonly affected, mainly after the 5th decade of life. Its incidence has been growing with...

Validez de tres métodos de inmuno-diagnóstico de neurocisticercosis: revisión sistemática de la literatura con meta-análisis 1960-2014

Rev. chil. infectol; 34 (1), 2017
Introduction: The screening of neurocysticercosis is complex and immunological methods have varying validity. Objective: To evaluate the validity of ELISA for antigen and antibody, and EITB for antibody in the screening of neurocysticercosis. Methods: Meta-analysis of diagnostic tests with an ex-ante pro...

Validación del inventario de envejecimiento exitoso en personas mayores chilenas

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (2), 2017
Background: There is a paucity of adequate and validated instruments for the measurement of successful aging for geriatric researchers in Chile. Aim: To validate the “Successful Aging Inventory” (SAI) in Chilean older people. Material and methods: SAI was answered by 777 older people aged 70 ± 7 years...

Influence of NiTi alloy on the root canal shaping capabilities of the ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Gold rotary instrument systems

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (1), 2017
Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the NiTi wire in Conventional NiTi (ProTaper Universal PTU) and Controlled Memory NiTi (ProTaper Gold PTG) instrument systems on the quality of root canal preparation. Material and Methods Twelve mandibular molars with separate mesial c...

Short term sodium alendronate administration improves the peri-implant bone quality in osteoporotic animals

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (1), 2017
Abstract Sodium alendronate is a bisphosphonate drug that exerts antiresorptive action and is used to treat osteoporosis. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone repair process at the bone/implant interface of osteoporotic rats treated with sodium alendronate through the analysis of mi...

Degree of conversion and bond strength of resin-cements to feldspathic ceramic using different curing modes

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (1), 2017
Abstract Resin cements have led to great advances in dental ceramic restoration techniques because of their ability to bond to both dental structures and restorative materials. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the performance of resin cements when different curing modes are used, by evalua...

Repair of bone defects using adipose-derived stem cells combined with alpha-tricalcium phosphate and gelatin sponge scaffolds in a rat model

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (1), 2017
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the potential of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) combined with a modified α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) or gelatin sponge (GS) scaffolds for bone healing in a rat model. Material and Methods Bone defects were surgically created in the femu...