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Inter-eye osmolarity differences in patients with symptomatic and non-symptomatic dry eyes

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Purpose: To analyze whether inter-eye osmo larity differences were related to dry eye symptomatology. Methods: A total of 135 participants were randomly recruited from those who visited in the Optometry Clinic of the Optometry Faculty (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela). In a single sche...

Causes of congenital corneal opacities and their management in a tertiary care center

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate causes and management of congenital corneal opacities (CCO) diagnosed in a tertiary care eye center and to compare the data with a previous study at the same institution. Methods: Computerized medical records in all patients with congenital corneal opacities diagnosed in t...

Optical coherence tomography angiography findings in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion treated with Anti-VEGF

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate retinal microvasculature changes in patients treated with anti-VEGF for macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion. Methods: We examined 38 eyes of 19 patients for the study. We measured superficial and deep capillary plexus vessel densities (%), foveal av...

Valoración del cociente Theta/Beta en el electroencefalograma cuantificado de los trastornos por déficit de atención e hiperactividad
Measurement of the theta / beta ratio with the quantified electroencephalogram in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Medicina (B.Aires); 80 (supl.2), 2020
El cociente Theta-Beta (T/B) del electroencefalograma cuantificado (EEGQ) de los pacientes con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) constituye una variable del EEG característica del trastorno primario con una precisión global del 89%. El objetivo de este estudio es medir el coci...

Higher incidence of metabolic syndrome components in vitiligo patients: a prospective cross-sectional study

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background/Objectives: To investigate the association between vitiligo and metabolic syndrome. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted between 2014 and 2016. Study (n = 155) and control groups (n = 155) were evaluated for metabolic syndrome according to National Cholesterol ...

Impairment of myocardial functions and arterial stiffness in patients with lichen planus

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease. Recent studies have suggested that it is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular comorbidities. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess and compare arterial stiffness and cardiovascular hemodynami...

High rate of sensitization to Kathon CG, detected by patch tests in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: Kathon CG, a combination of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, is widely used as preservative in cosmetics, as well in household cleaning products, industrial products such as paints and glues. It has emerged as an important sensitizing agent in allergic contact ...

Demodex folliculorum infestations in common facial dermatoses: acne vulgaris, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: Demodex mites are found on the skin of many healthy individuals. Demodex mites in high densities are considered to play a pathogenic role. Objective: To investigate the association between Demodex infestation and the three most common facial dermatoses: acne vulgaris, rosacea and s...

Probable Association Between Oral Lichen Planus and presence of Helicobacter Pylori: a Preliminary Study in a Chilean Population

ABSTRACT: Oral Lichen planus (OLP) is one of the main inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa that is considered as a potentially malignant disorder. The exact pathogenesis of OLP remains to be completely understood. However, presence of bacteria has been associated to the inflammatory response observed...