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Efeito da suplementação de colecalciferol nos RNA mensageiros urinários associados ao podócito em pacientes com doença renal crônica

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (2), 2016
RESUMO Introdução: A vitamina D reduz a albuminúria em pacientes com doença renal crônica (DRC), mas o seu efeito sobre os podócitos glomerulares ainda não é claro. Objetivos: Avaliar se a suplementação de colecalciferol reduz os RNAm urinários associados ao podócito em pacientes com DRC. ...

Avaliação de alterações urinárias e função renal em gestantes com hipertensão arterial crônica

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (2), 2016
Resumo Introdução: O acometimento renal em gestantes portadoras de hipertensão arterial crônica (HAC) não é amplamente conhecido. Objetivos: 1- Descrever o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes com HAC; 2- Avaliar a ocorrência de alterações urinárias e de função renal (por meio de determinaç...

Uso de everolimo de novo em receptores de transplante renal com doador vivo HLA idêntico

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (2), 2016
Resumo Introdução: Receptores de rim de doadores vivos HLA-idêntico apresentam menor risco para rejeição aguda e maior sobrevida do enxerto, quando comparado a outros tipos de transplante. Um regime imunossupressor sem inibidor de calcineurina (ICN) pode melhorar ainda mais esses resultados, atravÃ...

The use of a biocompatible cement in endodontic surgery. A randomized clinical trial 1

Acta cir. bras; 31 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical applicability of Pozzolana Biologic Silva cement (PBS(r)) in endodontic surgery. METHODS: Persistent apical periodontitis was diagnosed in 30 teeth of 12 patients by cone-beam computed tomography (CT). All patients had 2 or 4 affected teeth and underwent end...

Chronic case management: Clinical governance with cost reductions

SUMMARY Introduction: With increasing global impact of chronic degenerative non-communicable diseases (CDNCD), multidisciplinary chronic disease management care programs (CDMCP) come as a solution to improve the quality of patients care. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional epidemiologic prospective ...

Effect of Nebivolol on MIBG Parameters and Exercise in Heart Failure with Normal Ejection Fraction

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (5), 2016
Abstract Background: More than 50% of the patients with heart failure have normal ejection fraction (HFNEF). Iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) scintigraphy and cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) are prognostic markers in HFNEF. Nebivolol is a beta-blocker with vasodilating properties. Ob...

Predictors of quality of life after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To verify correlations between age, injury severity, length of stay (LOS), cognition, functional capacity and quality of life (QOL) six months after hospital discharge (HD) of victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Method 50 patients consecutively treated in a Brazilian emergency...

The urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio is a reliable indicator for evaluating complications of chronic kidney disease and progression in IgA nephropathy in China

Clinics; 71 (5), 2016
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the correlation between the albumin-to-creatinine ratio in the urine and 24-hour urine proteinuria and whether the ratio can predict chronic kidney disease progression even more reliably than 24-hour proteinuria can, particularly in primary IgA nephropathy. METHODS: A ...

The serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation

Clinics; 71 (5), 2016
OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether the serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation. METHODS: Fifty-eight consecutive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation were enrolled and underwent catheter ...

Analysis of risk factors leading to postoperative urethral stricture and bladder neck contracture following transurethral resection of prostate

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine risk factors of postoperative urethral stricture (US) and vesical neck contracture (BNC) after transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) from perioperative parameters. Materials and Methods: 373 patients underwent TURP in a Chinese center for lower urinary tract symptoms...