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Factors affecting the periapical healing process of endodontically treated teeth

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (5), 2017
Abstract Tissue repair is an essential process that reestablishes tissue integrity and regular function. Nevertheless, different therapeutic factors and clinical conditions may interfere in this process of periapical healing. This review aims to discuss the important therapeutic factors associated with t...

Effects of continual intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone on implant stability in the presence of osteoporosis: an in vivo study using resonance frequency analysis in a rabbit model

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (5), 2017
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of continual intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on implant stability in the presence of osteoporosis, using rabbit models. Material and Methods: Fifteen female New Zealand white rabbits underwent ovariectomy and were adm...

In vitro and in vivo evaluations of glass-ionomer cement containing chlorhexidine for Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (5), 2017
Abstract Objectives: Addition of chlorhexidine has enhanced the antimicrobial effect of glass ionomer cement (GIC) indicated to Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART); however, the impact of this mixture on the properties of these materials and on the longevity of restorations must be investigated. The ...

Reperfusión mecánica simple en el infarto agudo de miocardio: Determinantes, implicaciones en el pronóstico y relación con la histología del trombo
Simple mechanical reperfusion in acute myocardial infarction: determinants, prognostic implications and relation with thrombus histology

Medicina (B.Aires); 77 (5), 2017
La reperfusión mecánica simple (RMS) es la lograda en la angioplastia primaria al atravesar la oclusión en la arteria responsable de infarto con la guía intracoronaria. Para evaluar los determinantes de la RMS, su implicación en el pronóstico y su relación con la histopatología del trombo rescata...

Eficacia y seguridad de la resección endoscópica en pacientes con pólipos colorrectales no pediculados grandes

Introducción: Los pacientes con pólipos colorrectales no pediculados grandes (PCNP-G) han sido tradicionalmente tratados quirúrgicamente. Los avances en la endoscopía terapéutica permiten que la resección endoscópica de estas lesiones pueda ser considerada como una alternativa a la cirugía. Objet...

The effect of gluten-free diet among celiac patients aged 3-12 years old on BMI during 2006 to 2014 at Nemazee Teaching hospital

Introduction: Celiac disease (CD) is increasingly diagnosed and weight changes are common after adoption of a gluten- free diet (GFD) and there is concern that patients might gain further weight on a GFD. Objectives: This study examined to evaluate the impact of a GFD on the body mass index (BMI), whethe...

Outcomes of long term treatments of type I hereditary angioedema in a Turkish family

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (5), 2017
Abstract: Background: Hereditary angioedema is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited immunodeficiency disorder characterized by potentially life-threatening angioedema attacks. Objective: We aimed to investigate the clinical and genetic features of a family with angioedema attacks. Methods: The medica...

Cortical blindness secondary to posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, recovered by successful blood pressure management

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT We report a case of cortical blindness secondary to posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, which was successfully treated by blood pressure management. A 66-year-old white man presented at the emergency room complaining of severe frontal headache, disorientation, and progressive blurred vision....

Use of the Ishikawa diagram in a case-control analysis to assess the causes of a diffuse lamellar keratitis outbreak

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To identify the causes of a diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) outbreak using a systematic search tool in a case-control analysis. Methods: An Ishikawa diagram was used to guide physicians to determine the potential risk factors involved in this outbreak. Coherence between the occurrenc...

Botulinum toxin for treating unilateral apraxia of eyelid opening in a patient with congenital myotonia

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT A 37-year-old female presented with severe apraxia of lid opening (ALO) affecting the right upper lid associated with Becker congenital myotonia (MC). The patient had a history of right upper lid ptosis for 25 years that was exacerbated over the previous month with severe incapacity to open her ...