Investigación: Recent submissions
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A modified lateral canthal approach for the treatment of zygomatic complex fractures
(Elsevier, 2014-08)We present a modification of the classic lateral canthal approach by means of which the anatomy of the lateral palpebral edges will remain unscathed, with the incision beginning 2 mm lateral to the external canthus. We ... -
Systemic antibiotics in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis. A systematic review and a bayesian network meta-analysis
(Wiley, 2015-07-01)Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of systemic antibiotic therapy on the treatment of aggressive periodontitis (AgP). Methods: This study was conducted and reported in accordance with the PRISMA statement. ... -
The association between serum levels of potential biomarkers with the presence of factors related to the clinical activity and poor prognosis in spondyloarthritis
(Elsevier, 2012-08)Background: Serum biomarkers traditionally associated with inflammatory activity and a poor prognosis in rheumatic diseases do not show the same relationship in spondyloarthritis. Objective: To establish the association ... -
Schools as potential risk sites for vector-borne disease transmission: Mosquito vectors in rural schools in two municipalities in Colombia
(American Mosquito Control Association, 2015-09)Dengue and other vector-borne diseases are of great public health importance in Colombia. Vector surveillance and control activities are often focused at the household level. Little is known about the importance of ... -
Osteosintesis de reja costal. Revisión de la bibliografía y reporte de casos
(Elsevier, 2015-07-01)Background Fractures of the chest wall include sternum and rib fractures. Traditionally they are managed conservatively due to the anatomy of the rib cage that allows most of them to remain stable and to form a callus ... -
Cost-utility analysis of the inhaled steroids available in a developing country for the management of pediatric patients with persistent asthma
(Taylor and Francis, 2013-03-05)Introduction. The choice among the different treatments available can have a great impact on the costs of asthma, Objectives. The objective of this study was to estimate the incremental cost-utility ratio of three inhaled ... -
Cefazolin high-inoculum effect in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus from South American hospitals
(Oxford University Press, 2013-06-21)Objectives Clinical failures with cefazolin have been described in high-inoculum infections caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) producing type A β-lactamase. We investigated the prevalence of ... -
Schoolchildren's tooth brushing characteristics and oral hygiene habits assessed with video-recorded sessions at school and a questionnaire.
(Acta Odontologica Latinoamericana, 2012)Tooth brushing habits become established during the first years of childhood and last throughout lifetime. To assess tooth-brushing characteristics, the procedure was videotaped at school and a questionnaire on oral ... -
Rosácea: actualización
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Wound healing of the laterally positioned flap: A histomorphometric assessment
(Quintessence Publihing, 2015)he aim of this study was to histomorphometrically assess the soft tissue anatomy in single gingival recessions (GR) treated with a laterally positioned flap (LPF). Five patients presenting maxillary first molars with GR ... -
Rhinoconjunctivitis prevalence and associated factors in school children aged 6-7 and 13-14 years old in Bogota, Colombia
(Elsevier, 2012-04)Objective Allergic rhinitis is one of the most frequent chronic diseases among children. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of rhinoconjunctivitis and determine clinical, social and environmental ... -
Validation of the spanish version of the pediatric asthma caregiver quality of life questionnaire (PACQLQ) in a population of Hispanic children
(Taylor and Francis, 2015-09)Objective: The Paediatric Asthma Caregiver's Quality of Life Questionnaire (PACQLQ) is intended to measure the impact of children's asthma on their parents/caregiver's QoL. However, there are no formal validation studies ... -
Responsabilidad profesional e informes periciales
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Teaching and practical guidelines in pulp therapy in primary teeth in Colombia – South America
(Wiley, 2014-03-21)Objective To describe the teaching practical guidelines in pulp therapy for primary teeth in Colombian dental schools, based on Primosch et al . survey (1997). Methods A 27‐question survey was sent to 31 dental schools. ... -
Problemas y decisiones al final de la vida en pacientes con enfermedad en etapa terminal
(Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2012-01-31)Objectives Describing terminally-ill patients and their relatives’ preferences regarding end of life decisions, the underlying problems and reasons leading to them requesting support.Methods ... -
Rhinovirus‐induced airway cytokines and respiratory morbidity in severely premature children
(Wiley, 2015-01-30)Background Rhinovirus (RV ) has been linked to the pathogenesis of asthma. Prematurity is a risk factor for severe RV infection in early life, but is unknown if RV elicits enhanced pro‐asthmatic airway cytokine responses ... -
Rhinovirus-induced airway disease : A model to understand the antiviral and Th2 epithelial immune dysregulation in childhood asthma
(American Federation for Medical Research, 2015-08)Rhinovirus (RV) infections account for most asthma exacerbations among children and adults, yet the fundamental mechanism responsible for why asthmatics are more susceptible to RV than otherwise healthy individuals remains ... -
Primary follicular lymphoma of the duodenum: case report and literature review
(Asociacion Colombiana de Gastroenterologia, 2012-08-17)Patient was an 80 year old woman with dyspepsia. An upper endoscopy showed confluent polypoid lesions in the second portion of the duodenum. A histological study showed a follicular B-cell lymphoma. This is a rare low grade ... -
Respiratory syncytial virus, adenoviruses, and mixed acute lower respiratory infections in children in a developing country
(Wiley, 2015-02-03)There is growing evidence suggesting greater severity and worse outcomes in children with mixed as compared to single respiratory virus infections. However, studies that assess the risk factors that may predispose a child ... -
Low-cost devices to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection during open and laparoscopic surgery
(Elsevier, 2020-07-22)Objective To establish the association between adipokine levels and markers of periodontal involvement as risk indicators of early stages of RA (eRA) and the interaction between the presence of markers of periodontal ...
