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Quercetin alleviates pulmonary angiogenesis in a rat model of hepatopulmonary syndrome

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (7), 2016
Quercetin shows protective effects against hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS), as demonstrated in a rat model. However, whether these effects involve pulmonary vascular angiogenesis in HPS remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of quercetin on pulmonary vascular angiogenesis and ex...

Human dental pulp stem cells transplantation combined with treadmill training in rats after traumatic spinal cord injury

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (9), 2016
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a disabling condition resulting in deficits of sensory and motor functions, and has no effective treatment. Considering that protocols with stem cell transplantation and treadmill training have shown promising results, the present study evaluated the effectiveness of stem cell...

Galunisertib (LY2157299), a transforming growth factor-β receptor I kinase inhibitor, attenuates acute pancreatitis in rats

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (9), 2016
Galunisertib (LY2157299), a selective ATP-mimetic inhibitor of TGF-β receptor I (TGF-βRI), is the only known TGF-β pathway inhibitor. In the present study, we investigated the effect of galunisertib on taurocholate (TAC)-induced acute pancreatitis (AP) in rats, and the role of TGF-β a...

Los nuevos anticoagulantes orales presentan mejor relación riesgo–beneficio que la warfarina para la prevención de eventos cardioembólicos en pacientes con fibrilación auricular
New anticoagulants have better risk-benefit profile than warfarin for the prevention of embolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation

Reanálisis del estudio 329: ni eficacia ni seguridad de la paroxetina e imipramina para la depresión mayor en adolescentes
Reanalysis of the study 329: neither efficacy nor safety of paroxetine and imipramine for major depression in adolescents

La quimioterapia paliativa no mejoraría la calidad de vida de pacientes con cáncer en fase terminal
Palliative chemotherapy in patients with end-stage cancer would not improve quality of life

Low Intensity laser therapy in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a randomized, placebo-controlled study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of low intensity laser therapy in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS). Thirty BMS subjects were randomized into two groups - Laser (LG) and Placebo (CG). Seven patients dropped out, leaving 13 patients in LG and 10 patients in CG. Each...

Clinical outcome of root caries restorations using ART and rotary techniques in institutionalized elders

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the clinical performance of root caries restorations after a six-month period using two methods, a conventional technique with rotary instruments and an atraumatic restorative technique (ART), in an institutionalized elderly population in the city of Bogotá,...

Predictors of clinical outcomes after periodontal treatment of aggressive periodontitis: 12-month randomized trial

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Little is known about the factors that may be used in clinical practice to predict the therapeutic response of aggressive periodontitis patients. The aim of this study was to determine predictors of clinical outcomes after non-surgical treatment of aggressive periodontitis. A total of 24 patient...

Moderate sedation helps improve future behavior in pediatric dental patients - a prospective study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract There is little evidence on the long-term effects of pharmacological management in children undergoing dental treatment. This study aimed to assess children's behavior in consecutive dental sessions following oral rehabilitation using different pharmacological regimens for behavioral control. Pa...