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A case series pilot study on the combination of 5-aminolevulinic acid and photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) for treatment of vitiligo

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (4), 2018
Abstract: Background: To study the effective therapeutic concentration, drug application duration, irradiation duration and irradiation dosage of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) for treating vitiligo and observe its clinical efficacy. Objective: To assess the clinical efficacy of A...

A new surgical technique for scleral fixation using a "knot ball" for scleral-fixated intraocular lenses: impact on clinical outcomes

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: Scleral fixation surgery is a pivotal procedure that depends on the availability of robust and innovative surgical fixation methods. There continues to be a need for innovation in suture fixation techniques, particularly for intraocular lens implantation. Methods: We conceived and des...

Effects of sub-Tenon's triamcinolone injections in patients with uveitis

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the response to sub-Tenon's triamcinolone injection in patients with uveitis. Methods: We studied 28 eyes with macular edema associated with controlled uveitis. We administered sub-Tenon's injection of triamcinolone and followed the patients for 180 days to analyze the pos...

Surgical outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated with ocular toxoplasmosis

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of surgical treatment of retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis. Methods: A retrospective analysis of data from patients who had undergone vitreoretinal surgery for retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis wa...

Comparison of the efficacy of 0. 03% tacrolimus eye drops diluted in olive oil and linseed oil for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the efficacy of 0.03% tacrolimus eye drops diluted in two different vehicles (linseed oil and olive oil) for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs. Methods: This study included 60 dogs. Of this group, 20 were healthy and allocated to the control group,...

Assessment of quality of life in patients with advanced oral cancer who underwent mandibulectomy with or without bone reconstruction

INTRODUCTION Malignant neoplasms of the head and neck, due to its anatomical location, can cause significant alterations in vital functions related to feeding, communication and social interaction of the affected patients. Objective To analyze the quality of life of patients with advanced malignant ne...

La terapia cognitivo conductual mejora los síntomas de insomnio asociado a condiciones psiquiátricas o médicas
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves symptoms of insomnia associated with psychiatric or medical conditions

Puntuación de riesgo útil para la selección de un anticoagulante oral directo vs antagonista de la vitamina K
Useful risk score for the selection of an antagonist vs non-antagonist of vitamin K oral anticoagulant

Tratamiento de Clase II con Ortodoncia Sistema Damon y gomas intermaxilares en etapas tempranas de tratamiento

Rev. Círc. Argent. Odontol; 76 (226), 2018
La técnica ortodóncica de baja fricción utiliza brackets pasivos de autoligado con una serie de arcos superelásticos que mantienen las fuerzas aplicadas sobre las piezas dentarias a nivel de la “biozona o zona fuerza óptima”. La utilización de gomas intermaxilares ligeras (2 onzas o 56,68 g) en...