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Influence of dietary and physical activity restriction on pediatric adenotonsillectomy postoperative care in Brazil: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Introduction Although culturally food and physical activity restriction are part of the routine postoperative care of many Brazilian surgeons, current evidences from other countries support no such recommendations. Objective To determine whether dietary and physical restriction effectively lea...

Sleep disorders in children with moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis

Abstract Introduction Allergic rhinitis is associated with several complications, including sleep disorders. The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire has been recently translated and validated in Portuguese for the evaluation of sleep disorders in children. Objective To assess sleep disorders in child...

Dental fluorosis treatment can improve the individuals' ohrqol? results from a randomized clinical trial

Braz. dent. j; 29 (2), 2018
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of two treatment protocols for dental fluorosis in individuals enrolled in a randomized clinical trial. Seventy volunteers, who lived in a fluorosis endemic area in Brazil, and had at least four maxillary ant...

Echocardiographic Assessment of Ventricular Function in Young Patients with Asthma

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (3), 2018
Abstract Background: Despite significant advances in understanding the pathophysiology and management of asthma, some of systemic effects of asthma are still not well defined. Objectives: To compare heart function, baseline physical activity level, and functional exercise capacity in young patients w...

Tinnitus and sound intolerance: evidence and experience of a Brazilian group

Abstract Introduction Tinnitus and sound intolerance are frequent and subjective complaints that may have an impact on a patient's quality of life. Objective To present a review of the salient points including concepts, pathophysiology, diagnosis and approach of the patient with tinnitus and sensitivit...

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation into Brazilian Portuguese of the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ) - Long Version

Abstract Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD) is prevalent among young people, with a high incidence during adolescence. It is, therefore, important to have reliable instruments to capture the construct of depression in this population. The objective of the present work is to describe the proce...

Evaluation of Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders in Orthodontic Appliance Users

ABSTRACT: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are multifactorial pathological conditions that can generate significant impacts on quality of life of individuals. Orthodontics treatments have been discussed in the current literature due to its possible association with the development of TMD. The aim ...

Validación de un Cuestionario para Evaluar Riesgo de Caries en Preescolares en Santiago, Chile

RESUMEN: La Caries Temprana de la Infancia (CTI) es una forma de caries dental agresiva que afecta a niños, y en el último reporte nacional reveló una prevalencia de caries del 50 % en niños de 4 años de edad de la Región Metropolitana de Santiago (Soto et al., 2007). El objetivo de este estudio es...

Fatores associados e índice de adiposidade corporal (IAC) em adultos: estudo de base populacional

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar os fatores associados ao índice de adiposidade corporal. Um estudo transversal de base populacional foi conduzido com 964 adultos, de 20 e 59 anos, em Viçosa, MG, Brasil. Aplicou-se questionários domiciliares e medidas antropométricas para se obter os dados. A análise m...