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Possible therapeutics for Pseudomyxoma peritonei: a rare, lethal, and the least investigated disease

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) refers to a growth disorder characterized by glycoprotein neoplasm in the peritoneum, where mucin oversecretion occurs. The tumors of the appendix region are well associated with PMP; however, ovarian, colon, stomach, pancreas, and urachus tumors have also been linked to PMP....

Umbrales auditivos en pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere manejados con corticoides transtimpánicos

Introducción: Pese a que el uso de corticoides transtimpánicos en pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere es habitual en muchos centros, la evidencia respecto de su efecto sobre los umbrales auditivos es aún controversial. Objetivo: Estudiar los umbrales auditivos de pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere ...

Impact of extending prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting for cancer surgical patients in the PACU: a before and after retrospective study

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (6), 2022
Abstract Backgrounds Procedures for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) prevention are mostly based on identification of the risk factors before administering antiemetic drugs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the extended use of antiemetic on the PONV in the Postanesthetic C...

El uso de dexametasona en asociación con ketorolac podría ser beneficioso en el manejo del dolor agudo en el cólico renal severo

Design and evaluation of ocular hydrogel containing combination of ofloxacin and dexamethasone for the treatment of conjunctivitis

Abstract Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies, bacterial or viral infection. In situ hydrogels are three-dimensional hydrophilic cross-linked network of polymers. In situ hydrogel provided better therapeutic index ...

Cyclophosphamide-glucocorticoids versus lenalidomide-dexamethasone as treatment for multiple myeloma at first relapse after autologous stem cell transplantation - a retrospective analysis

ABSTRACT There have been significant improvements in therapeutic options for relapsed multiple myeloma (MM) over the past two decades, with many novel agents including proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, and more recently monoclonal antibodies demonstrating efficacy in this setting. However, ...

Dexamethasone for treating SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (6), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Considering the disruptions imposed by lockdowns and social distancing recommendations, coupled with overwhelmed healthcare systems, researchers worldwide have been exploring drug repositioning strategies for treating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). O...

Estudio Comparativo de la Efectividad Antiinflamatoria Postoperatoria al usar Dexametasona Endovenoso Versus Ketoprofeno Endovenoso previo a la exodoncia de terceros Molares Mandibulares Incluidos

La exodoncia de terceros molares incluidos conlleva la mayoría de las veces un cuadro inflamatorio agudo, dolor postoperatorio y trismus. En la actualidad, se han propuesto diversos protocolos farmacológicos con el fin de prevenir estas complicaciones, donde los más utilizados son los analgésicos y c...

The effectiveness of dexamethasone on the prognosis of dialysis patients with severe COVID-19

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dexamethasone in dialysis patients with COVID-19 and whether it predicts mortality. METHODS: This is a comparative cross-sectional study of 113 consecutive patients with COVID-19 with severe pneumonia signs. The patients were divid...

Evaluación Comparativa de la Inflamación de Tejidos Blandos en Pacientes Sometidos a Exodoncias de Terceros Molares con y sin Uso de PRF

La exodoncia de los terceros molares, es uno de los procedimientos ambulatorios más frecuente en la cirugía oral, donde habitualmente requiere de osteotomías y odontosección. Es por el cual, el manejo de la inflamación postoperatoria ha ido variando, con el fin de obtener mejores resultados con el m...