Publications by authors named "L G de Aguiar"
Background: The use of ex vivo assays associated with biomaterials may allow the short-term visualization of a specific cell type response inserted in a local microenvironment. Blood is the first component to come into contact with biomaterials, providing blood clot formation, being substantial in new tissue formation. Thus, this research investigated the physiological blood clot (PhC) patterns formed in 3D scaffolds (SCAs), based on chitosan and 20% beta-tricalcium phosphate and its effect on osteogenesis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pituitary lesions after traumatic brain injury (TBI) are frequent in children and adolescents, but the rate of post-TBI central hypothyroidism (CH) remains uncertain.
Objective: To identify the long-term incidence of post-TBI CH and the clinical and laboratory characteristics of this complication in children and adolescents.
Methods: The analysis included 31 patients with a history of TBI with at least 1 year of follow-up.
Background: Guidelines recommend incorporating aerobic exercise into stroke rehabilitation. However, implementing this is challenging due to safety concerns, institutional and patient characteristics, and unfamiliarity with aerobic exercise guidelines. No study has assessed the parameters used and perceived barriers among Brazilian physical therapists when prescribing aerobic exercise for individuals after stroke.
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- Current methods for detecting pathogens rely mainly on fungal and bacterial cultures, but next-generation sequencing (NGS) shows promise for identifying microbial DNA in equine uterine samples.
- In the study, there was an 80% agreement for fungal cultures and a 74% agreement for bacterial cultures when compared to NGS, indicating a moderate correlation between the two methods.
- Overall, next-generation sequencing could serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for better detecting pathogens in equine endometritis, complementing traditional culture methods.
Article Synopsis
- Hydropsical conditions in domestic animals involve abnormal fluid buildup, often linked to issues like placentitis or fetal abnormalities, and can pose a medical emergency for pregnant mares.
- A case study featured a 9-year-old Quarter mare with hydroallantois at 271 days of gestation, resulting in the birth of a non-viable foal with severe congenital defects.
- The situation required swift medical intervention, which included fluid drainage and pregnancy termination, ultimately highlighting the necessity for early diagnosis and management of such conditions in horses.