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Índice de massa corporal e desfechos clínicos: um estudo retrospectivo durante a pandemia de Covid-19

A COVID-19 é uma doença respiratória aguda provocada pela infecção do vírus SARS-CoV-2, que pode causar uma grave insuficiência respiratória hipoxêmica, complicações e mortes, principalmente na população com condições crônicas de saúde. Os mecanismos pelos quais a obesidade pode aumentar...

Hidradenitis supurativa glútea y perineal: diagnóstico y manejo terapéutico

Cir. Urug; 8 (1), 2024
La hidradenitis supurativa (HS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica de la piel que afecta a las glándulas sudoríparas apocrinas y causa nódulos inflamatorios, abscesos y fistulas dolorosas en áreas como las axilas, la ingle y los glúteos. Su impacto en la calidad de vida de los pacientes es sign...

O efeito de 12 semanas de aulas de ballet sobre a potência de bailarinas amadoras

RESUMO Os grandes saltos são passos que exigem potência muscular e coordenação motora. Visto que há uma escassez na literatura sobre o aprendizado e treinamento destes passos, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o efeito de doze semanas de aulas de ballet clássico com o exercício de grand allegr...

Profile of Dental Caries in Eastern and Western Parakanã Children at Amazônia Paraense, Brazil

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries in children from 18 months to 5 years of age in eastern (near urban centers) and western (far from urban centers) Parakanã, verify the influence of proximity to non-indigenous cultures, and compare with other ethnicities and non-indigenous...

Prevalence and Associated Factors to Non-Carious Cervical Lesions in Brazilian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Abstract Objective: To identify the prevalence, severity, hypersensitivity, and distribution of Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) among university students in Brazil. Material and Methods: 179 participants answered an anamnesis with twenty questions about the presence or absence of habits associated ...

A Comparative Analysis of Three Online Drug-Drug Interaction Checkers: A Short Communication

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the agreement among three different online drug-drug interaction (DDI) checkers for the detection of psychotropic drug interactions among dental patients in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Material and Methods: Between January and December 2017, a cross-sectional study ...

Early Childhood Caries in a Northeastern Brazilian Capital: Observations of Social Distinct Daycare Centers

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate factors associated with the experience of dental caries in children in early childhood in two socially distinct centers in the city of São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two socially distinct daycare centers (...

Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 - Biomarkers for Skeletal Maturity Assessment in Class II Malocclusion

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the serum levels of non-radiologic biomarkers, Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), and Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) to potentially identify the pubertal growth spurt in skeletal Class II malocclusion subjects. Material and Methods: Eighty subj...

Qualitative Analysis of Baltic Amber Resin by Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry and the Therapeutic Potential of this Fossil Resin

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the molecular composition of a sample of Baltic amber taken from an amber bracelet, verify the presence or absence of compounds beneficial to human health, and discuss the therapeutic potential of this fossil resin. Material and Methods: For this, a qualitative analysis w...

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Teledentistry Among Dentists in Jakarta During the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Objective: To assess factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices (RAP) related to teledentistry among dentists in Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study used a self-administered online questionnaire with a purposive sampling techn...