São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Meta Analysis
Ultrasound techniques for the detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) encompasses a broad spectrum of hip pathologies, including femoral or acetabular dysplasia, hip instability, or both. According to the medical literature, ultrasonography is the most reliable diagnostic method for DDH. Several techniques for the assessment of hips in newborns and infants, using ultrasonography, have been described. ⋯ Identifier: CRD42020189686 at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (identifier: CRD42020189686).
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The speed of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put enormous pressure on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This, together with blockages in several countries, has hindered the availability and accessibility of the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). ⋯ DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/4V5FD at the OPENSCIENCE Framework.
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Hypovitaminosis D is a public health problem associated with several chronic inflammatory and immunological diseases, including psoriasis. ⋯ Hypovitaminosis D (< 30 ng/mL) was present in 76.66% of patients with psoriasis versus 53.94% of control patients. Vitamin D deficiency (< 20 ng/mL) was observed in 25% of the patients with psoriasis versus 8.66% in the control group (P < 0.001). The season and patient's skin phototype were independent predictors of serum vitamin D levels.
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Maintenance of oral microbiota balance is the simplest way to prevent infectious oral diseases, through controlling dental biofilm. Combined use of mouthwash and mechanical removal has been shown to be a very effective way for this. ⋯ Mouthwashes containing chlorine dioxide and polyhexanide are viable alternatives to chlorhexidine, since they reduce oral biofilm and have little or no reported side or adverse effects.