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Ultrasonic tips as an auxiliary method for the instrumentation of oval-shaped root canals

Abstract To evaluate the influence of novel ultrasonic tips as an auxiliary method for the rotary preparation of flattened/oval-shaped canals. Forty-five mandibular incisors were selected and divided into one of three experimental groups (n = 15): Group PFCP - ProDesign Logic 25/.05 + Flatsonic + Clearso...

Is a low level of education a limiting factor for asthma control in a population with access to pulmonologists and to treatment?

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine whether a low level of education is a risk factor for uncontrolled asthma in a population of patients who have access to pulmonologists and to treatment. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving outpatients > 10 years of age diagnosed with asthma who were ...

Obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in elderly patients with a pacemaker

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate quality of life in elderly patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have a pacemaker. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving elderly patients (≥ 60 years of age) with a pacemaker. The dependent variable was quality of life, as evaluated with the...

Comparative study of four different types of intraperitoneal mesh prostheses in rats

Acta cir. bras; 34 (7), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To compare four types of mesh regarding visceral adhesions, inflammatory response and incorporation. Methods: Sixty Wistar rats were divided into four groups, with different meshes implanted intraperitoneally: polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE group); polypropylene with polydioxanone and...

Respiratory muscle strength and lung function in the stages of Parkinson's disease

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate parameters of lung function and respiratory muscle strength in different stages of Parkinson's disease (PD), as well as to determine their correlation with motor function and quality of life. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a referral center for...

Pontos de corte da função pulmonar e capacidade funcional determinantes para sarcopenia e dinapenia em pacientes com DPOC

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (6), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo Estabelecer ponto de corte entre as variáveis clínicas e funcionais para avaliar a prevalência de sarcopenia e dinapenia em pacientes com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC), além de analisar o impacto da Disfunção Muscular Esquelética (DME) nestas variáveis. Métodos Re...

Serum pyrazinamide concentrations in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (2), 2019

Acidentes na infância: casuística de um serviço terciário em uma cidade de médio porte do Brasil

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 46 (2), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo: investigar as principais causas e situações de risco mais comuns relacionadas aos acidentes na infância, em nossa realidade local. Métodos: estudo observacional, transversal, retrospectivo, descritivo e analítico, a partir dos prontuários médicos de pacientes atendidos nos servi...

Influência do posicionamento do retalho linfonodal vascularizado na resposta ao tratamento cirúrgico do linfedema secundário ao câncer de mama

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 46 (2), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a experiência terapêutica inicial do transplante de linfonodos vascularizados em pacientes portadoras de linfedema de membros superiores secundário ao tratamento do câncer de mama e verificar se o posicionamento do transplante influencia o resultado cirúrgico. Métodos: e...

Expressão de neurotrofinas e de seus receptores no osteossarcoma primário

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 46 (2), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo: determinar a expressão de neurotrofinas e seus receptores tirosina quinases em pacientes com osteossarcoma (OS) e sua correlação com desfechos clínicos. Métodos: biópsias de tumores primários de pacientes com OS tratados em uma única instituição, consecutivamente, entre 2002 ...