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Correlation analysis of Trial of Org 10172 in acute stroke treatment classification and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score in acute cerebral infarction with risk factors

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the Trial of Org 10172 in acute stroke treatment classification and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score of acute cerebral infarction as well as acute cerebral infarction's risk factors. METHODS: The cli...

Chondroitin sulfate from fish waste exhibits strong intracellular antioxidant potential

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (10), 2021
Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a type of glycosaminoglycan described as an antioxidant molecule that has been found in animal species such as fish. Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) represents an eco-friendly source of this compound, since its economical processing generates usable waste, reducing the negativ...

Interstitial cystitis - intravesical treatment

The Guidelines Project, an initiative of the Brazilian Medical Association, aims to combine information from the medical field in order to standardize producers to assist the reasoning and decision-making of doctors. The information provided through this project must be assessed and criticized by the phy...

Generating evidence and understanding the treatment of osteoarthritis in Brazil: a study through Delphi methodology

Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to provide evidence for understanding how to treat osteoarthritis (OA) in our country. Therefore, it was necessary to match information and investigations related to the treatment of the disease from the three main types of specialists involved: physiatrists, orthopedists and...

Consideraciones clínicas e imagenológicas de la osteoartrosis en la articulación temporomandibular

Rev. Círc. Argent. Odontol; 77 (227), 2018
La osteoartrosis es una enfermedad degenerativa que, instalada en la articulación temporomandibular, genera efectos deletéreos en los tejidos blandos y óseos que la constituyen. En los tejidos duros se destaca la aparición de procesos osteolíticos a nivel condilar y de la cavidad glenoidea con cambi...

Prospective evaluation of Chondroitin sulfate, Heparan sulfate and Hyaluronic acid in prostate cancer

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: The present study evaluates chondroitin sulfate (CS) and heparan sulfate (HS) in the urine and hyaluronic acid (HA) in the plasma of patients with prostate cancer before and after treatment compared to a control group. Materials and Methods: Plasma samples were used for HA dosage and ...

A prospective randomized controlled multicentre trial comparing intravesical DMSO and chondroïtin sulphate 2% for painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To compare effectiveness of intravesical chondroïtin sulphate (CS) 2% and dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) 50% in patients with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC). Materials and methods Patients were randomized to receive either 6 weekly instillations of CS 2% or 50...

Eudragit ® FS 30 D polymeric films containing chondroitin sulfate as candidates for use in coating seeking modified delivery of drugs

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 52 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Polymeric films associating different concentrations of Eudragit(r) FS 30 D (EFS) and chondroitin sulfate (CS) were produced by casting for the development of a new target-specific site material. Formed films kept a final polymer mass of 4% (w/v) in the following proportions: EFS 100:00 CS (cont...

Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine in the cartilage and subchondral bone repair of dogs - Histological findings

Chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate nutraceuticals are commonly used in the management of degenerative articular disease in veterinary routine. However, there are controversies on the contribution of these substances to articular cartilage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of a ch...

A influência da suplementação de sulfato de condroitina na dor e nos aspectos funcionais associados à osteoartrose

Introdução: A osteoartrose é a principal causa de limitação da funcionalidade e incapacidade nos idosos. Dentre os tratamentos farmacológicos está a suplementação com sulfato de condroitina. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre a influência do sulfato de con...