Departamento de Oftalmologia, Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço
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Telemedicine as an auxiliary tool in trichiasis treatment follow-up
(Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2022) [Carta]Trichiasis is a disorder of the eyelid margin characterized by misdirected eyelash growth toward the ocular surface, where they touch and irritate the cornea(1). It is most commonly observed in older adults and the majority ... -
Comparison of two techniques for surgical eyebrow suspension
(Journal Francais d'Ophtalmologie, 2022) [Artigo]Purpose: Brow ptosis can interfere with blepharoplasty results and can be corrected using several techniques. The present study was performed to compare two techniques for brow suspension, both with concomitant upper eyelid ... -
Possible Association between Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease and Coronavirus Disease Vaccine: A Report of Four Cases
(Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2022) [Artigo]Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is an autoimmune, multisystemic disease characterized by severe bilateral granulomatous posterior, which can occur due to viral infection or vaccination. We report four cases that had a ... -
Oral language skills in Brazilian children with obstructive sleep apnea
(Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2022) [Artigo]Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with a negative impact on neurocognitive development in children. Receptive/expressive oral language is a complex process, with limited investigations on the repercussion ... -
Recurrent and recalcitrant upper lid cicatricial entropion following combined chemotherapy: Clinical and pathology correlation
(Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021) [Artigo]We report a case of recalcitrant bilateral upper eyelid cicatricial entropion associated with distichiasis/trichiasis which followed an adjuvant systemic chemotherapy. The chemotherapy, administered for treatment of breast ... -
Applications of Bioceramics in the Management of Orbital Floor Fractures and Anophthalmic Cavity: A Review
(Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 2022) [Resenha]Biocompatible ceramics, commonly known as “bioceramics”, are an extremely versatile class of materials with a wide range of applications in modern medicine. Given the inorganic nature and physico-mechanical properties of ... -
Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and public policies on corneal transplantations in Brazil
(Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2022) [Artigo]Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and public policies on corneal donations and transplantations in Brazil and get reliable indicators to support effective ... -
Is there a relationship between preoperative cytological diagnosis and evolution in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma? A retrospective study
(Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2022) [Artigo]Objective: Cytological analysis and Bethesda classification of thyroid nodules is the standard method of diagnosing differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). However, even for nodules with a non-malignant cytological diagnosis, ... -
Effect of Aging on the Vocal Muscle
(Journal of Voice, 2022) [Artigo]Introduction: Sarcopenia is a common and natural condition in the elderly, and leads to loss of muscle mass and function. In the presbylarynx there is atrophy of the vocal folds, however the degree of vocal muscle atrophy ... -
Response to: topical cyclosporine A 0.05% before and after surgery to prevent pterygium recurrence
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Ophthalmological knowledge of Family Health Network physicians working as first care providers in Brazil
(Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira, 2021) [Artigo]OBJECTIVE: First care providers working in the Brazilian Unified Health System are often physicians from the Family Health Program. Their knowledge on ophthalmology could indicate whether there is a need for training to ... -
Physical, functional and biochemical features of Nanoskin® bacterial cellulose scaffold as a potential carrier for cell transference
(Materials Letters, 2022) [Artigo]We evaluated the feasibility of Nanoskin®, a bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofiber membrane, as a potential scaffold for cell transference therapy. Nanoskin® does not induce lymphocyte proliferation, but it does not kill ... -
Does Abrupt Weight Loss Caused by Bariatric Surgery Compromise the Voice in Women?
(Journal of Voice, 2021) [Artigo]Objective: To evaluate vocal symptoms, voice characteristics and videolaryngoscopy in obese women before and after bariatric surgery. Methods: Obese patients (18 to 59 years old), candidates for bariatric surgery were ... -
Ophthalmological assessment of preschool children: Eye blink and pupillary diameter
(Preschool Children: Physical Activity, Behavioral Assessment and Developmental Challenges, 2012) [Capítulo de livro]Introduction: Nevertheless the eyes have a fast development mainly in the early childhood, there are many difficulties in eyes examination, leading to late diagnosis to various conditions. Conventional ophthalmic tests are ... -
Pyogenic granuloma secondary to a pterygium
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma outcome in adolescent/young adult: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(Head and Neck, 2022) [Resenha]To perform a systematic review focusing on the prognosis of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in young patients (≤40 years old) compared to older (>40 years old). Four databases were used in our search strategy. ... -
Current management strategies of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions
(Expert Review of Ophthalmology, 2021) [Artigo]Introduction: Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) is characterized by epiphora starting in the first two weeks after birth, representing 90% of the causes of epiphora in childhood. The purpose of this article ... -
Use of Soft Contact Lens for Esthetic and Functional Rehabilitation
(Eye & contact lens, 2021) [Artigo]OBJECTIVE: To report the outcomes and complications of colored soft contact lenses (SCLs) to improve esthetic or eye function in visually impaired (VI) or blind patients. METHODS: This retrospective study enrolled consecutive ... -
Expression patterns of peroxiredoxin genes in bronchial epithelial cells exposed to diesel exhaust particles
(Experimental and Molecular Pathology, 2021) [Artigo]Several mechanisms have been suggested to explain the adverse effects of air pollutants on airway cells. One such explanation is the presence of high concentrations of oxidants and pro-oxidants in environmental pollutants. ... -
Current outlook of ethics in research with human subjects
(Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2011) [Resenha]In the last decades, medical care has been increasingly permeated by the concept of evidence-based-medicine, in which clinical research plays a crucial role in establishing diagnostic and treatment. Following the improvements ...