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A new technique for tongue brushing and halitosis reduction: the X technique

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract The tongue is one of the primary sources of halitosis. The manual or mechanical removal of biofilm is known to decrease oral malodor. Objective: To evaluate a new tongue hygiene technique hereby referred to as "the X technique" and its effects on both halitosis and the number of microorganisms ...

Diversity of clinical, radiographic and genealogical findings in 41 families with amelogenesis imperfecta

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a group of enamel development disorders that alter the structure and chemical composition of the tissue. There is great variability in the clinical presentation; according to Witkop, AI can be categorized into 14 subtypes, which makes its diagnosis extremely compl...

The use of remote microphone systems in unilateral hearing loss: a preliminary study among Brazilian children and teenagers

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Due to the large number of individuals with Unilateral Hearing Loss (UHL) and the recommendation to use hearing assistive devices, studies are required to define possibilities of intervention for this population. Objective: To evaluate the performance of the Remote Microphone System (RMS) in chi...

Quantification of pro-inflammatory cytokines and osteoclastogenesis markers in successful and failed orthodontic mini-implants

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Objectives: Miniscrew has been frequently used, considering that anchorage control is a critical point in orthodontic treatment, and its failure, the main adverse problem. Using two groups of stable (successful) and unstable (failed) mini-implants, this in vivo study aimed to quantify proinflam...

Bronchial carcinoid tumors: second primary neoplasms and outcomes of surgical treatment

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze determinants of prognosis in patients with bronchial carcinoid tumors treated surgically and the potential concomitance of such tumors with second primary neoplasms. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 51 bronchial carcinoid tumors treated surgically between 200...

Mecânica respiratória de pacientes com obesidade mórbida

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (5), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo avaliar os diferentes componentes da resistência do sistema respiratório e a força muscular respiratória, bem como investigar a ocorrência de limitação de fluxo expiratório (LFE) de pacientes obesos mórbidos (OM) na posição sentada. Métodos a amostra foi composta de OM (IMC ...

Fatores relacionados ao consumo do narguilé entre estudantes de medicina

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (5), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre os malefícios do narguilé, a frequência e os fatores psicossociais envolvidos na sua utilização entre os estudantes de Medicina de dois diferentes períodos e sua relação com a intenção de parar de utilizar. Métodos Foram avaliados alunos...

Correlation of enthesitis indices with disease activity and function in axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis: a crosssectional study comparing MASES, SPARCC and LEI

Adv Rheumatol; 59 (), 2019
Abstract Background: The presence of enthesitis is associated with higher disease activity, more disability and incapacity to work and a poorer quality of life in spondyloarthritis (SpA). There is currently no consensus on which clinical score should be used to assess enthesitis in SpA. The objective of...

Baroreflex sensitivity in frailty syndrome

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (4), 2019
Frailty is related to a decrease in the physiological reserves, which causes difficulties in maintaining homeostasis. An example of physiological mechanisms for cardiovascular homeostasis is the baroreflex. The aim of this study was to compare baroreflex among frail, prefrail, and nonfrail individuals, i...

Altered peripheral lymphocyte subsets in untreated systemic lupus erythematosus patients with infections

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (4), 2019
The leading cause of death in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients is infection. The objective of this study was to evaluate the distribution of lymphocyte subsets in untreated SLE patients with infections. This was a cross-sectional study. Data from January 2017 to May 2018 were collected. Flow c...