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Analysis of the qPCR Assay Efficacy as Molecular Diagnostic in Patients with Chemotherapy and/or Antibiotic Therapy

Abstract High sensitivity of qPCR assay can be compromised by the presence of PCR inhibitors in samples analyzed. The aim of this study was to analyze the RT-qPCR assay efficiency considering the RNA quality/quantity and the presence of PCR inhibitors in patients with chemotherapy and/or antibiotic thera...

Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Health Conditions: a Scoping Review

HIGHLIGHTS This scoping review summarizes the findings of clinical trials using methylene blue (MB) for the treatment of various health conditions. This research method allowed mapping main findings, clarifying research topics, and identifying gaps in the literature....

Brachiaria brizantha Grass as a Feedstock for Ethanol Production

HIGHLIGHTS Brachiaria brizantha proved to be a promising biomass for ethanol production. Fermentation was not impaired by the inhibitors furfural and hydroxymethylfurfural....

A Review on COVID-19 Diagnosis Tests Approved for Use in Brazil and the Impact on Pandemic Control

Braz. arch. biol. technol; 64 (spe), 2021
Abstract With the COVID-19 pandemic, many diagnostic tests (molecular or immunological) were rapidly standardised, given the urgency of the situation, many are still in the process of being validated. The main objective of this study was to review the aspects of the diagnostic kits approved in Brazil and...

Analysis of the characteristics of periodontal curettes used for scaling the roof of the furcation by manual versus digital method

Abstract Introduction The treatment of periodontal disease in multiradicular teeth with furcation involvement is a challenge for dentists, with unpredictable results. Objective To evaluate the characteristics of the active tip of periodontal curettes used for scaling the furcation roof, comparing the m...

Aplicativos móveis sobre o HIV/aids: uma prospecção tecnológica

Objetivo: identificar aplicativos, disponíveis para a cultura brasileira, que promovam conhecimentos ou informações acercas do HIV/Aids. Método: prospecção tecnológica realizada através de pesquisa documental com abordagem qualitativa. Foi realizada a busca por aplicativos através de acesso as l...

Eficácia dos protocolos de enfermagem direcionados ao paciente com complicações diabéticas

Objetivo: Investigar na literatura científica a eficácia dos protocolos de enfermagem direcionados ao paciente com complicações diabéticas. Método: Revisão integrativa, realizada de agosto a setembro de 2019, seguindo as recomendações do PRISMA. As bases de dados utilizadas foram: Web of Scienc...

En 2020, el aborto en Argentina salió de la clandestinidad
In 2020, abortion in Argentina came out of hiding

El aborto voluntario es legal en Argentina a partir de la sanción y promulgación de la ley 27.610, enmarcada en el artículo 75 de la Constitución Nacional y de aplicación obligatoria en todo el territorio de la República Argentina, que tiene como objeto regular el acceso a la interrupción voluntar...

Serial whole-body cryotherapy in fibromyalgia is effective and alters cytokine profiles

Adv Rheumatol; 61 (), 2021
Abstract Introduction: Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) has shown to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM). There is cumulative evidence that cytokines play a crucial role in FM. It's unknown whether clinical effects of WBC can be demonstrated at the molecular level and how long the effects la...

Increased modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Adv Rheumatol; 61 (), 2021
Abstract Background: Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (MCRFs), such as those related to aerobic capacity, muscle strength, physical activity, and body composition, have been poorly studied in Takayasu arteritis (TAK). Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate MCRFs and their relationships...