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Therapy for persistent hypercalcemic hyperparathyroidism post-renal transplant: cinacalcet versus parathyroidectomy

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Persistent hyperparathyroidism post-transplant is associated with increases in the incidence of cardiovascular events, fractures, and deaths. The aim of this study was to compare both therapeutic options available: parathyroidectomy (PTX) and the calcimimetic agent cinacalcet. Meth...

Calcium and phosphorus levels in saliva are influenced by genetic polymorphisms in estrogen receptor alpha and microrna17

Braz. dent. j; 31 (5), 2020
Abstract Homeostasis between salivary calcium and phosphorus is important for maintaining oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluate if polymorphisms in ESR1 (Estrogen Receptor Alpha), ESR2 (Estrogen Receptor Beta) and miRNA17 (microRNA17) are associated with calcium and phosphorus levels in sali...

Simvastatin-enriched macro-porous chitosan-calcium-aluminate scaffold for mineralized tissue regeneration

Braz. dent. j; 31 (4), 2020
Abstract The present study evaluated the odontogenic potential of human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) exposed to chitosan scaffolds containing calcium aluminate (CHAlCa) associated or not with low doses of simvastatin (SV). Chitosan scaffolds received a suspension of calcium aluminate (AlCa) and were then im...

Uso da tecnologia e cimento de silicato de cálcio na resolução de complicações no retratamento endodôntico: relato de caso
Use of technology and calcium silicate cement in the resolution of endodontic retreatment complications: Case report

Dent. press endod; 10 (2), 2020
Introdução: Acidentes e complicações podem acontecer em qualquer fase do tratamento endodôntico. Podem ocorrer devido a diversos fatores, como falhas dos instrumentos, dificuldades anatômicas e limitações do profissional, o que, muitas vezes, pode alterar o prognóstico de um caso. Objetivo: O pr...

Ingesta de calcio por la dieta en una población de mujeres embarazadas ecuatorianas que viven a 2800 metros sobre el nivel del mar

Rev. MED; 28 (1), 2020
Resumen: El objetivo del presente artículo es determinar los valores de ingesta de calcio dietario en mujeres embarazadas. Para el efecto se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional-transversal, en el Hospital Privado Básico Provida de Latacunga, Ecuador. Se aplicó una encuesta nutricional, prev...

Tinea capitis: dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent microscopy as highly efficient and precise diagnostic tools

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (3), 2020
Abstract Tinea capitis comprising of tinea favosa and kerion is mostly seen in school-aged children. Some tinea capitis often presented with insignificant findings under the naked eyes are easily overlooked. The authors describe an unusual case of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum. The patie...

Hypovitaminosis D and Calcium Intake in Adult Population

Rev. MED; 28 (1), 2020
Abstract: Background: Daily dietary calcium intake below the requirements has been related to low levels of vitamin D (Vit-D) and osteoarticular diseases. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Vit-D deficiency in the general population living in Bogotá, its relationship to dietary calcium intake,...

Importancia de la leche y sus potenciales efectos en la salud humana

Actual. nutr; 21 (2), 2020
El Código Alimentario Argentino establece: “Con la denomi-nación de leche sin calificativo alguno, se entiende el producto obtenido por el ordeño total e ininterrumpido, en condiciones de higiene, de la vaca lechera en buen estado de salud y ali-mentación, proveniente de tambos i...