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Comparación de la Salud Oral de Embarazadas y Puérperas Hospitalizadas según uso de Programa de Salud Oral Integral de la Embarazada: Estudio Transversal

RESUMEN: Dentro de las patologías orales, la caries, enfermedad periodontal y pérdida de dientes, son las enfermedades más frecuentes en la población adulta, sin embargo, su prevalencia en pacientes embarazadas del tercer trimestre y puérperas hospitalizadas es un área poco investigada. Comparar la...

Antioxidant extract counteracts the effects of aging on cortical spreading depression and oxidative stress in the brain cortex

Acta cir. bras; 33 (6), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the effects of Murici extract on the brain excitability-dependent phenomenon known as cortical spreading depression (CSD) and on brain oxidative stress. Methods: Adult and aged Wistar rats were supplemented with murici extract (150 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/kg/day) by gavage...

Comparative effects of the Mandibular Protraction Appliance in adolescents and adults

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects of the Mandibular Protraction Appliance (MPA) application in adolescent and adult Class II malocclusion patients. Methods: The sample comprised the pretreatment and posttreatment lateral cephalograms...

Eimeria species in dairy and beef cattle of different ages in Goiás state, Brazil

Abstract This study aimed to identify the frequency of occurrence of Eimeria species in Holstein (taurine dairy cattle) and Nelore (zebu beef cattle) on 12 farms in the state of Goiás, Brazil. A total of 2,601 animals were evaluated, and the cattle were divided into the following age-group categories: ...

Helicobacter pylori infection in family members of patients with gastroduodenal symptoms. A cross-sectional analytical study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Primary Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is acquired predominantly in childhood in the family setting. We aimed to investigate the presence of intrafamilial concurrent H. pylori infection. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional analytical study with a control group, conducted...

Dietary intake of non-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients: the PROGREDIR study. A cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite evidence that diet is very important in relation to chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, studies in this field are scarce and have focused only on some specific nutrients. We evaluated the energy, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes and dietary patterns of non-dial...

Frequency of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Brazilian HIV-Infected Patients

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (5), 2018
Abstract Background: AIDS as well as atherosclerosis are important public health problems. The longer survival among HIV-infected is associated with increased number of cardiovascular events in this population, and this association is not fully understood. Objectives: To identify the frequency of subcl...

Fatores associados à utilização dos serviços de saúde bucal pela população pediátrica: uma revisão integrativa

Resumo O objetivo desta revisão integrativa da literatura foi analisar estudos publicados entre 2006-2016, disponibilizados em português, inglês ou espanhol, sobre fatores associados à utilização dos serviços de saúde bucal pela população pediátrica entre 0 e 15 anos. Foi realizado um levantam...

Violência sexual contra a mulher e o atendimento no setor saúde em Santa Catarina - Brasil

Resumo Estudo da violência sexual contra a mulher em Santa Catarina, notificada no Sistema de Informações de Agravos de Notificação entre 2008 e 2013. O objetivo foi estimar a ocorrência de gravidez e infecção sexualmente transmissível (IST) decorrente da violência sexual e testar associação ...

Condição de saúde bucal autopercebida, capacidade mastigatória e longevidade em idosos

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é verificar a condição bucal e a capacidade mastigatória autopercebidas em idosos longevos (≥ 80 anos). Foram utilizados dados do estudo multicêntrico FIBRA. A amostra foi composta por 2.341 indivíduos com ausência de déficit cognitivo, com idade ≥ 65 an...