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Obesity and asthma: clinical and laboratory characterization of a common combination

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the relationship between obesity and asthma. Methods: This was a preliminary cross-sectional analysis involving 925 subjects with mild-to-moderate or severe asthma evaluated between 2013 and 2015. Obesity was defined on the basis of body mass index (BMI) and abdominal ci...

Reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test in healthy adults in Brazil

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6PBRT) in healthy adults in Brazil, correlating the results with arm length, circumference of the upper arm/forearm of the dominant arm, and the level of physical activity. Methods: The participants (all volunt...

Serum TSH level stability after 5 years in euthyroid adults at low risk for thyroid dysfunction

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate changes in thyroid function after 5 years, the interval proposed for new assessment, in initially euthyroid adults. Subjects and methods: Initially, 1,426 apparently healthy adults considered low risk for thyroid dysfunction, were evaluated by measurement of TSH. After 5...

Peso, estatura e índice de masa corporal de niños y adolescentes de moderada altitud de Colombia

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (2), 2018
Introducción. Existe preocupación progresiva por estudiar el crecimiento físico de diversas regiones del mundo, aunque no se considera la altitud como factor de ajuste. Objetivos. Comparar variables de crecimiento físico y patrones de índice de masa corporal (IMC) con la referencia del Centro para e...

Índice de desarrollo psicomotor en menores de seis años en las provincias argentinas

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (2), 2018
Objetivo. Obtener el índice de desarrollo psicomotor (IDP) de cada provincia argentina. Población y Métodos. En una muestra nacional probabilística y estratificada de 13 323 niños y niñas menores de seis años seleccionada para la encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud (ENNyS 2004) se calculó el ...

Effect of cilostazol in experimental model of degloving injuries in rat limbs

Acta cir. bras; 33 (4), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effect of the cilostazol on the evolution of partially avulsed flaps, using experimental model of cutaneous degloving in rat limbs. Methods: A controlled and randomized experimental study was carried out in which the blood flow and the percentage of flap necrosis were ...

Impact of dexmedetomidine on hemodynamics in rabbits

Acta cir. bras; 33 (4), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effects of single intravenous administration of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) on hemodynamics in rabbits. Methods: A total of 32 New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into the control group (Group C), Group D1 (2.75 μg/kg), Group D2 (5.5 μg/kg), and Group ...

Investigation of the effect of gestational diabetes on fetal cardiac tissue in streptozotocin ınduced in rats

Acta cir. bras; 33 (4), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the cause of congenital anomalies resulted from gestational diabetes on fetal cardiac tissue in experimental animal study model. Methods: Totally 12 female Wistar albino rats were divided into two groups, each consisting of 6 rats. Streptozotocin (60 mg/kg) was administ...

Application of circular patch plasty (dor procedure) or linear repair techniques in the treatment of left ventricular aneurysms

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate early clinical outcomes and echocardiographic measurements of the left ventricle in patients who underwent left ventricular aneurysm repair using two different techniques associated to myocardial revascularization. Methods: Eighty-nine patients ...

Association of oscillatory ventilation during cardiopulmonary test to clinical and functional variables of chronic heart failure patients

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study is to characterize the presence of exercise oscillatory ventilation (EOV) and to relate it with other cardiopulmonary exercise test (CET) responses and clinical variables. Methods: Forty-six male patients (age: 53.1±13.6 years old; left ventricular ejection fr...