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Perfil clínico e implicações do zumbido em indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva

CoDAS; 31 (6), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo comparar as características clínicas do zumbido e interferência na qualidade de vida em indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva associada, bem como discutir a associação de mensurações quantitativas e instrumentos qualitativos de avaliação. Método estudo quantitativo, descritivo ...

Treatment of multiple recessions with collagen matrix versus connective tissue: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether collagen matrix (CM) is an alternative to connective tissue graft technique (CTG) in the treatment of multiple gingival recessions (GR). The indication of CM for the treatment of multiple GR is not yet clear. More studies are needed to better ...

Baseline characteristics of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis treated with teriparatide in a real-world setting in Latin America: a subregional analysis from the Asia and Latin America Fracture Observational Study (ALAFOS)

Adv Rheumatol; 59 (), 2019
Abstract Background: Osteoporosis is a major healthcare concern in Latin America. Factors such as changing demographics, fragmented healthcare systems, and financial considerations may result in a huge increase in the burden of osteoporosis in this region. The aim of this article is to describe the base...

Effect of Fractal Tones on the Improvement of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Functional Scores among Chronic Tinnitus Patients: An Open-label Pilot Study

Abstract Introduction Music-based sound therapies become recently a trend in the treatment of tinnitus. Few publications have studied the therapeutic use of fractal tones to treat chronic tinnitus. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the benefits of using fractal tones as a unique sound th...

Performance of the phonatory deviation diagram in the evaluation of rough and breathy synthesized voices

Abstract Introduction Voice disorders alter the sound signal in several ways, combining several types of vocal emission disturbances and noise. The phonatory deviation diagram is a two-dimensional chart that allows the evaluation of the vocal signal based on the combination of periodicity (jitter, shimm...

Clinical features of patients with chronic non-specific neck pain per disability level: A novel observational study

BACKGROUND To date, there are no cross-sectional studies considering the influence of disability level in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine kinesiophobia, active cervical range of movement (CROM), and pressure pain threshold (PPT) differ...

Supracricoid Laryngectomy: The Function of the Remaining Arytenoid in Voice and Swallowing

Abstract Introduction Supracricoid laryngectomy still has selected indications; there are few studies in the literature, and the case series are limited, a fact that stimulates the development of new studies to further elucidate the structural and functional aspects of the procedure. Objective To ass...

Translation and validation of Warmometer, a tool for assessing warmth in patient-provider relationships, for use in Brazilian Portuguese

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Empathy in the patient-provider relationship is associated with important outcomes in healthcare practice. Our aim was to translate and validate Warmometer, a visual tool for assessing warmth in patient-provider relationships, for use in Brazilian Portuguese. DESIGN AND SETTING: ...

Acetaminofén y Dipirona IV: un estudio comparativo sobre su equivalencia clínica en el posoperatorio de colecistectomías por laparoscopía
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CLINICAL EVIDENCE IN PATIENTS WHO RECEIVED EITHER ACETAMINOPHEN OR DIPYRONE AFTER A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY

Prensa méd. argent; 104 (2), 2018
Se estudia si existe una diferencia entre el manejo del dolor (en movimiento y en reposo) durante cinco momentos del posoperatorio de colecistectomías por laparoscopia al administrar Acetaminofén (1 gramo IV) o Dipirona (2 gramos IV). Se tomó una muestra de ochenta pacientes mayores a 17 años que fue...

Aesthetic perception of gingival smiles

Introduction: Dentists have shown interest in learning new techniques to create more attractive smiles, but with little concern for understanding the reasons why the patient is dissatisfied. Objective: To evaluate the aesthetic perception of laypersons in dentistry in comparison with general practitione...