Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2020
Development of personalized molds for neovagina creation by 3D printer.
Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as Rapid Prototyping, is a set of production technologies used in the synthesis of a particular physical object by adding layers to form a part based on data generated by Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. These technologies are widely used to quickly create prototypes of products and tools for commercial purposes. Over time, it has also been integrated with other areas, such as healthcare, since these tools have allowed health professionals to assist in diagnoses, surgical planning, and synthesis of orthoses and prostheses for patient rehabilitation. To develop models for the construction of dilators for the treatment of vaginal agenesis. ⋯ The proposed procedure for the manufacture of dilators presented good results and technological feasibility, indicating that it can be a good solution for the production and customization of gynecological devices.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2020
Polymorphisms of the GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes in polycystic ovary syndrome.
This study aimed to investigate the deletion polymorphisms of the genes of the glutathione S-transferase family GSTT1 and GSTM1 in patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), comparing them with a control population. ⋯ In the studied sample, the deletion polymorphisms of the GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes isolated are not associated with PCOS, but in combination, they may be implicated in the etiology of the condition.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2020
High-expression of LncRNA MAFG-AS1 is associated with the prognostic of patients with colorectal cancer.
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been proven to exhibit distinct functions on the convoluted processes of tumor developments. Some studies on the biological functions of lncRNA MAFG-AS1 (MAFG-AS1) in cancers revealed that they may serve as an oncogene in some kinds of tumors, including colorectal cancer (CRC). However, little is known about the role of MAFG-AS1 in the prognostic of CRC. ⋯ MAFG-AS1 can serve as a novel potential biomarker to predict CRC patients' survival time.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2020
Effects of nasal aspiration by the Proetz® method in pediatric patients with sinusitis.
To characterize the effects of nasal aspiration with Proetz® in peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) in pediatric sinusitis (PS) patients with nasal obstruction. ⋯ Nasal aspiration with the Proetz® method significantly improved the clinical condition of sinusitis patients with nasal obstruction according to the visual analogical scale, the PNIF, and the SNOT-22 questionnaire. No correlation between the VAS and the PNIF could be found. The study confirms the importance of non-pharmacological interventions in the treatment of sinusitis in children, thus resulting in an improvement in their quality of life.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2020
COVID-19: scars of the virus and stories caused by social isolation and mourning.
We watch a variety of news on the Coronavirus daily. Some are reliable and others just instill more fear into the population. ⋯ Seeking a reflection on the effects caused indirectly by the virus. Since isolation precedes the disease, total isolation during the disease and isolation after the disease worsens, in some cases resulting in abrupt grief.