Olfactory Function and Surgery of the Lateral Nasal Wall - Systematic Review.

This study aimed to comprehend the influence of surgery on the lateral nasal wall, primarily focusing on the inferior turbinates, and its impact on olfactory function. A systematic review was carried out utilizing electronic databases like PubMed, Cochrane (including various registers and databases), and Web of Science. No restrictions were imposed on publication year or language.

The dilution evaluation as a corrective measure for interference in the white blood cell scattergram in Beckman Coulter DxH 900.

Background: The Beckman Coulter DxH 900 is a haematological analyser capable of counting and sizing blood cells, and obtaining a complete blood cell count (CBC). This analyses different parameters of red blood cells (RBC), platelets and white blood cells/leukocytes. Some automated CBC counters present limitations due to specimen characteristics, abnormal cells or both factors.

[Adaptation of the Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness Questionnaire to European Portuguese (SPEED-Vp) in a Non-Clinical Sample].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to translate and adapt the Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness questionnaire to European Portuguese, as well as assess the psychometric performance of the translated version, including repeatability and agreement.

Material And Methods: The original Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness - SPEED questionnaire was translated and adapted to the Portuguese cultural context by following a scientifically valid methodology commonly used in the process of adapting tools to other cultures and languages. The questionnaire resulting from the translation into the new language was subject to a pre-test where the comments of the participants were written and considered for the final version of the questionnaire.