Publications by authors named "F Soares Cunha"
Plastic waste, especially discarded fishing nets, and electroplating sludges pose significant environmental challenges, impacting marine ecosystems and contributing to pollution. In alga cultivation, invasive microorganisms often hinder growth, necessitating strategies to combat these issues. This study aimed to develop recycled substrates for alga cultivation by repurposing fishing nets and enhancing their surfaces with antibacterial properties using copper oxide (CuO).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare facial profile attractiveness according to orthodontists, dentists, and laypeople in pattern III patients treated with facial filling or orthognathic surgery.
Materials And Methods: Thirty pattern III patients were retrospectively divided into two groups. Group 1 comprised 15 patients (10 females, five males; mean age 37.
The goal of this study was to calculate the cost of purulent vaginal discharge (PVD) in dairy cows. The data set included 11,051 cows from 16 dairy herds located in 4 regions of the US. Purulent vaginal discharge was characterized as a mucopurulent, purulent, or reddish-brownish vaginal discharge collected at 28 ± 7 d in milk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDoes non-surgical periodontal treatment contribute to rheumatoid arthritis amelioration? Evidence based on an overview and meta-analysis.
Odontology
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to review the impact of non-surgical periodontal treatment on rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, specifically looking at the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28) and inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, from existing systematic reviews.
- - Researchers conducted thorough electronic searches for relevant studies up to August 2024, including 10 systematic reviews (six with meta-analyses), which collectively examined data before and after the treatment.
- - Findings indicated that non-surgical periodontal treatment significantly reduced levels of C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and DAS28 in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, with a notable reduction in DAS28 observed after three months. *