Publications by authors named "J B R Alencar"
Background: Drug-coated balloons present a potentially advantageous therapeutic approach for managing coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR). However, the comparative benefits of paclitaxel-coated balloons (PCBs) over uncoated balloons (UCBs) remain unclear.
Aims: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of patients treated with PCBs and UCBs.
Ecological Importance of Breeding Sites in Atlantic Forest Fragments: A Focus on Culicidae Diversity with Particular Attention to Vector Species.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how different breeding sites for mosquitoes affect the presence of arboviruses in a fragment of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
- Researchers collected mosquito samples from various traps, including tires and bamboo, to assess which environment was most favorable for mosquito breeding.
- Findings revealed that tire traps had the highest density of mosquitoes, while bamboo traps hosted the greatest diversity, underscoring the importance of targeting specific breeding sites for effective mosquito control.
Exploring the Impact of Biological Agents on Protecting Against Experimental Periodontitis: A Systematic Review of Animal-Based Studies.
Biomed Res Int
December 2024
This systematic review was aimed at addressing the focused question: What is the protective potential of biological agents against alveolar bone resorption during the progression of experimental periodontitis (EP)? The study protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework database (doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/3P2HY).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: It has been established that concurrent ST-T alterations in limb leads can assist in identifying the location of left anterior descending (LAD) artery occlusion. The de Winter pattern is an atypical electrocardiographic manifestation characterized by ST-segment depression associated with LAD artery occlusion. We hypothesized that this atypical pattern could potentially interfere with the accurate localization of the LAD occlusion site on the electrocardiogram.
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