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Comparação do índice tornozelo-braquial com parâmetros de rigidez e resistência arterial periférica avaliados por fotopletismografia em idosos

O índice tornozelo-braquial (ITB) utiliza a razão entre a pressão arterial sistólica do tornozelo e do braço para diagnosticar de forma não invasiva a doença arterial periférica (DAP). A fotopletismografia (photoplethysmography, PPG) faz a medição e o registro das modificações de volume sangu...

Características clínicas orales en pacientes con distrofia muscular de Duchenne: estudio descriptivo

Introducción: En su evolución, la DMD afecta el sistema estomatognático, situación no explorada en nuestro país. Objetivo: Describir características clínicas orales y asociación con edad, en pacientes con distrofia muscular de Duchenne (DMD). Pacientes y Método: Estudio descriptivo, transversal...

Hallazgos endoscópicos en el tubo digestivo secundarios a la ingesta de cáusticos en niños atendidos en el Departamento de Urgencias

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (6), 2018
Antecedentes. La ingesta de sustancias cáusticas en pediatría constituye una causa frecuente de atención médica en Urgencias. El uso indiscriminado de limpiadores químicos y la facilidad de adquisición son factores determinantes para estas lesiones. Población y métodos. Estudio descriptivo analí...

Distancia entre la raíz palatina del primer molar superior permanente y el piso del seno maxilar, obtenida mediante tomografía computarizada cone beam

Int. j. morphol; 36 (4), 2018
El conocimiento de las relaciones anatómicas entre el piso del seno maxilar y los ápices de dientes maxilares posteriores, es muy importante al planificar una terapia endodóntica o cirugías en molares maxilares. Este estudio tiene por objetivo, establecer la distancia existente entre el ápice de la ...

Somatotype differences in young soccer players: a chronological age-based approach

Int. j. morphol; 36 (4), 2018
The aim of this research was to identify somatotype differences between different age categories of young soccer players. In accordance with the aim, a sample of 274 young soccer players was divided into three groups (beginners N1 = 48, pioneers N2 = 111 and cadets N3 = 115). Somatotypes were assessed us...

Premaxilla: up to which age it remains separated from the maxilla by a suture, how often it occurs in children and adults, and possible clinical and therapeutic implications: Study of 1,138 human skulls

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate topographic and temporal aspects of premaxillary bone and premaxillary-maxillary suture, since they are fundamental anatomical elements little explored clinically. Methods: 1,138 human dry skulls were evaluated, of which 116 (10.19%) of the specimens were children, and 1...

Effect of aging on dentinal crack formation after treatment and retreatment procedures: a micro-ct study

Braz. dent. j; 29 (6), 2018
Abstract In order to evaluate the volume of dentinal cracks taking into account the age of the dentin and the type of file system used for endodontic procedures, forty freshly extracted single-rooted lower incisive teeth presenting similar root volume, were divided into two groups according to the age of...

Association of maximal voluntary isometric handgrip strength with age, gender and handedness in older people

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (12), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Maximal voluntary isometric handgrip strength (MVIHS) is influenced by age, sex, and handedness. Aim: To assess the association of MVIHS with age, sex, and handedness in older adults. Material and Methods: MVIHS was measured using a digital dynamometer in 60 men and 60 women aged ...

Valores de referencia para la batería de pruebas Senior Fitness Test en mujeres mayores chilenas físicamente activas

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (10), 2018
Background:: The Senior Fitness Test (SFT) is frequently used to assess physical fitness and functional independence in older people. Aim: To establish reference values for the SFT in Chilean physically active older women according to age ranges. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study that include...