Publications by authors named "M J S Paiva"

Objective: There are several conservative treatment options for adhesive capsulitis (AC), but no previous study combines hydrodilation, corticosteroid injection and joint manipulation under sedation (triple procedure), followed by daily home exercises.

Methods: Patients included were evaluated before the procedure, at 30 days, 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment in prospective cohort. The outcomes used were the ASES, UCLA, SANE, VAS scales and passive range of motion (ROM).

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Objective: This study aimed to compare the level of dental anatomy knowledge and visual acuity of dental students throughout their undergraduate course.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was conducted over one year. Thirty-seven students, divided into three groups based on the time spent studying dental anatomy and carving, had their theoretical knowledge and visual acuity assessed using two questionnaires.

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Article Synopsis
  • African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a major threat to both wild and domestic pigs globally, leading to significant economic losses and trade restrictions in affected regions.
  • Recent outbreaks have shown increasing trends in Europe and Asia, with notable seasonality effects; in Europe, wild boars are responsible for the majority of cases, while domestic pigs show peaks in summer and autumn.
  • In Asia, the outbreak patterns also display seasonality influenced by cultural events like the Chinese New Year, with high prevalence in domestic pigs, particularly in China, and in wild boars mainly in South Korea.
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