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Assessment of different methods for the detection of biofilm production in coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from blood cultures of newborns

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are a frequent cause of bacteremia, especially in neonates. The major virulence determinant in CoNS is the ability to produce biofilms, which is conferred by the icaADBC genes. This study aimed to assess different methods for the detection o...

PCR sensitivity of peripheral blood of dogs co-infected with Leishmania spp. and Ehrlichia spp. in endemic area of Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION Peripheral blood of 400 dogs infected with Leishmania and Ehrlichia were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and clinical signs were characterized. METHODS PCR and parasitological tests were conducted. RESULTS PCR was positive for Leishmania in 84.75%, and parasito...

Can current molecular tests help in the diagnosis of indeterminate thyroid nodule FNAB?

ABSTRACT Approximately 15-30% of all thyroid nodules evaluated with fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are classified as cytologically indeterminate. The stepwise unraveling of the molecular etiology of thyroid nodules has provided the basis for a better understanding of indeterminate samples and an op...

Translation and validation of the Simplified Psoriasis Index (SPI) into Brazilian Portuguese

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (6), 2018
Abstract: Background: The Simplified Psoriasis Index is a tool that assesses the current severity, psychosocial impact, past history and interventions in patients with psoriasis through separate components. Two versions are available, one in which the current severity of the disease is evaluated by the ...

Anticuerpos de cadena única de alpaca para la detección de antígenos de Fasciola hepática

RESUMEN Objetivo. Producir anticuerpos recombinantes de cadena única de alpaca que se unan con alta afinidad y especificidad al antígeno excretado-secretado (ES) de Fasciola hepatica para el desarrollo de tecnologías nuevas de diagnóstico de fascioliasis humana y animal. Materiales y métodos. Se...

Use of HPV testing in cervical cancer screening services in Mexico, 2008-2018: a nationwide database study

Salud pública Méx; 60 (6), 2018
Abstract: Objective: To describe the methods of a study aimed at evaluating high risk-HPV (hrHPV)-based screening and cervical cytology as triage compared to conventional cervical cytology as primary screening in the detection of grade 2+ cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in the National Cancer Screen...

Glicemia na admissão e mortalidade em unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica

RESUMO Objetivos: Analisar a associação entre os níveis glicêmicos quando da admissão dos pacientes à unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica e a mortalidade entre pacientes hospitalizados. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de coorte conduzido em pacientes de uma unidade de terapia intensiva, admit...

Diagnostic validity of biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease: systematic review and meta-analysis

Rev. bras. enferm; 71 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify biomarkers for Parkinson's disease, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, saliva, and urine. Method: The studies were collected from the Cochrane, LILACS, PubMed, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, OpenGrey, ProQuest and Google Scholar databases starting from May 3, 2016 and updated on March...

Avaliação da interleucina 3 como marcador prognóstico na sepse

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a acurácia dos níveis de interleucina 3 para predizer prognóstico em pacientes sépticos. Métodos: Conduzimos uma coorte prospectiva que incluiu pacientes adultos internados em unidade de terapia intensiva, que apresentassem sepse ou choque séptico iniciados há até 48 ho...

Is it Possible to Easily Identify Metabolically Healthy Obese Women?

Arq. bras. cardiol; 111 (5), 2018
Abstract Background: Obesity is recognized as a major risk factor for the development of several metabolic complications. However, some obese individuals have a favorable metabolic profile. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify an easy parameter for recognizing metabolically healthy obese (MHO...