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An in vitro evaluation of various irrigation techniques for the removal of double antibiotic paste from root canal surfaces

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of conventional syringe irrigations, passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), Vibringe, CanalBrush, XP-endo Finisher, and laser-activated irrigation (LAI) systems in removing double antibiotic paste (DAP) from root canals. Mater...

Reliability and validity of NX-16 3D body scanner

Int. j. morphol; 34 (4), 2016
3D body scanning technology is nowadays widely available and used in various research on body morphology and anatomical structure. The present study investigated the reliability and validity of NX-16 (TC2) 3D body scanner with a method of classical anthropometry. Research was carried out on 31 participan...

Does Plan B work? Home range estimations from stored on board and transmitted data sets produced by GPS-telemetry in the Colombian Amazon

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (4), 2016
Abstract:Telemetry based on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) makes possible to gather large quantities of information in a very fine scale and work with species that were impossible to study in the past. When working with GPS telemetry, the option of storing data on board could be more desirable than the...

Estimación de la edad cardiovascular a partir de tacogramas de 2 minutos de duración mediante Análisis de Cuantificación de Recurrencias
Estimation of cardiovascular age from 2 minute tachograms via Recurrence Quantification Analysis

Se han reportado diferentes intentos de estimar la edad cardiovascular a partir de señales electrofisiológicas. Las propuestas publicadas presentan inconvenientes para su aplicación en la práctica clínica. Nos hemos propuesto estimar la edad cardiovascular a partir de tacogramas de 2 minutos de dura...

Vascular access: the impact of ultrasonography

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Vascular punctures are often necessary in critically ill patients. They are secure, but not free of complications. Ultrasonography enhances safety of the procedure by decreasing puncture attempts, complications and costs. This study reviews important publications and the puncture technique using...

Full-field electroretinogram recorded with skin electrodes in normal adults

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: Alternative recording methods have been tested to allow the electroretinogram (ERG) recording in uncooperative patients and/or patients with palpebral alterations, including recordings with skin electrodes. The purpose of this study was to compare ERG recorded with skin electrodes and ...

An initial experience with a digital drainage system during the postoperative period of pediatric thoracic surgery

J. bras. pneumol; 42 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To report an initial experience with a digital drainage system during the postoperative period of pediatric thoracic surgery. Methods: This was a prospective observational study involving consecutive patients, ≤ 14 years of age, treated at a pediatric thoracic surgery outpatie...

Desafíos de la Bioquímica en la era hipertecnológica

En la era hipertecnológica, ¿somos asistidos por la Tecnología o asistentes de la Tecnología? La máquina inteligente, el robot ideal, ¿puede realizar todas las tareas del laboratorio, con igual o mayor eficacia que el hombre? Creemos que no, ya que la máquina puede tener solamente "pensamiento cal...

Evaluation of the impact of orally administered carbohydrates on postprandial blood glucose levels in different pre-clinical models

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 52 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT We developed a pre-clinical model in which to evaluate the impact of orally administered carbohydrates on postprandial blood glucose levels. For this purpose, we compared the effects of different carbohydrates with well-established glycemic indexes. We orally administered (gavage) increasing amo...