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Laser doppler flowmetry as a method of analysis for the evaluation of chemo - induced oral mucositis: a pilot study

J. oral res. (Impresa); 9 (5), 2020
Background: Oral mucositis (OM) is an inflammation of the oral mucosa due to cancer therapy that compromises the patient’s quality of life. Laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) is a non-invasive method to monitor microvascular blood flow (BF) in real-time. Purpose: Develop a method to evaluate BF in the genia...

Calidad de vida en pacientes con linfedema por cáncer de seno en la ciudad de Medellín

Med. U.P.B; 39 (2), 2020
Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida en un grupo de pacientes con linfedema por cáncer de seno en la ciudad de Medellín. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo correlacional, en el que se analizó la relación de la calidad de vida con la sintomatología, tratamientos m...

Cuidados de enfermagem no manejo da dor em pacientes adultos e idosos em cuidados paliativos
Nursing care in pain management in adult and elderly patients in palliative care

Objetivo: Identificar os cuidados de enfermagem no manejo da dor de pacientes adultos e idosos em cuidados paliativos. Método: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, de artigos nacionais e internacionais, que abordaram o tema “cuidados de enfermagem no manejo da dor de pacientes em cuid...

Case for diagnosis. Subcutaneous nodules in the plantar region

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (5), 2020
Abstract The authors report a case of mobile and painful nodules on the bilateral plantar surface of a female patient referred by the rheumatology service, where she was being followed-up for rheumatoid arthritis. A nodule excision was performed for differential diagnosis and symptom relief; the histopat...

Electroacupuncture alleviates inflammatory pain via adenosine suppression and its mediated substance P expression

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (10), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Acupuncture has been widely used for alleviating pain. However, its mechanisms remain largely enigmatic. Objective: In the present study, we focused on whether the analgesic effect of electroacupuncture is related to its regulation on adenosine and substance P expression. Method...

Evaluación de resultados calificada por el paciente en el análisis la diferencia de resultado funcional entre Fijación distal del segundo y tercer metacarpiano de placa de distracción dorsal en conminutivo distal fractura de radio
Patient-rated outcomes evaluation in analyzing the difference of functional outcome between second and third metacarpal distal fixation of dorsal distraction plating in comminutive distal radius fracture

Prensa méd. argent; 106 (8), 2020
Introduction: Comminuted distal radius fracture is one of the fractures that difficult to reduce. This study aimed to compare Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score between plating on second and third metacarpal groups. Methods: This study used a retrospective analytic research design with a sample ...

Avaliação do acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico de idosos hospitalizados em uso de analgésicos opioides
Evaluation of the pharmacotherapeutic follow-up of the hospitalized elderly in the use of opioid analgesics

Objetivos: Identificar resultados do acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico de idosos hospitalizados em uso de analgésicos opioides. Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo descritivo e retrospectivo, integrado a um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde do Idoso. Os critérios para encaminhamento ao s...

Effects of music therapy on pain and oxidative stress in oocyte pick-up: A randomized clinical trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (5), 2020
Abstract Background and objective: The aim was to investigate the effects of Turkish classical music on pain and oxidative stress in patients undergoing oocyte pick-up. Methods: The study was a randomized, controlled trial. The groups included Group NM (Non-Music), control group; Group PM, which compri...

Effect of Zoledronic Acid and Alendronate on Bone Edema and Pain in Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee: A New Paradigm in the Medical Management

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of combined zoledronic acid and alendronate therapy on bone edema and knee pain in cases of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee. We report our experience with this treatment. Methods A retrospective case series of 11 patients...