1. Quality of life and mastication in denture wearers and cleft lip and palate adults

Abstract The impact of oral rehabilitation on masticatory function and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) may vary with the experience of the individual with tissue loss. Our hypothesis is that patient-centered outcomes vary among adults who have experienced large defects in the maxilla due to congenital or acquired conditions even after oral rehab

Braz. oral res.. Publicado em: 29/11/2018

2. The link between ankylosing spondylitis and oral health conditions: two nested case-control studies using data of the UK Biobank

Abstract Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects the axial skeleton and the sacroiliac joints. Recent studies investigated the link between AS and oral diseases, particularly periodontitis. Others suggested that periodontitis may have a role in the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases. Objective: The aim of this study is t

J. Appl. Oral Sci.. Publicado em: 08/11/2018

3. Quality of life amongst adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis: correlations with clinical outcomes

OBJECTIVES: The current study sought to evaluate the quality of life of young patients with cystic fibrosis and correlate these results with the clinical parameters indicative of disease severity. METHODS: This cross-sectional study applied the validated Portuguese version of a cystic fibrosis specific quality of life questionnaire to clinically stable pat

Clinics. Publicado em: 18/10/2018

4. Effect of Primary Health Care team actions to protect mental health after natural disasters

Abstract Background There is a high prevalence of emotional disturbances in the population exposed to disasters, and primary health care centers (PHC) could contribute to their prevention. Objective To analyze post-catastrophe associations between PHC variables and population mental health variables. Method Study conducted in Chile one year after an 8.

Cad. saúde colet.. Publicado em: 21/09/2018

5. An association study of FOXO3 variant and longevity

Abstract Human longevity is a polygenic and multifactorial trait. Pathways related to lifespan are complex and involve molecular, cellular, and environmental processes. In this analytical observational study, we evaluated the relationship between environment factors, oxidative stress status, DNA integrity level, and the association of FOXO3 (rs2802292), SOD2

Genet. Mol. Biol.. Publicado em: 11/06/2018

6. What we know and do not know about women and kidney diseases; Questions unanswered and answers unquestioned: Reflection on World Kidney Day and International Woman’s Day

Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 10% of the world's adult population: it is within the top 20 causes of death worldwide, and its impact on patients and their families can be devastating. World Kidney Day and International Women's Day in 2018 coincide, thus offering an opportunity to reflect on the importance of women's health and specifically wom

Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 17/05/2018

7. Effect of dental pain and caries on the quality of life of Brazilian preschool children

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of dental pain on daily performances among five-year-old Brazilian children. METHODS The study used data of 7,280 five-year-old children participating in the 2010 Brazilian Oral Health Survey (SBBrasil 2010 Project). Children were clinically examined and their parents or carers were interviewed at their homes. T

Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 09/04/2018

8. Step by step male to female transsexual surgery

ABSTRACT Introduction After the diagnosis of transsexualism is confirmed therapy commences with psychotherapeutic preparation for the conversion, and after conversion, long-term patient rehabilitation is maintained for at least two years. The indication for surgery is chronic discomfort caused by discord with the patient's natural gender, intense dislike of

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2018-04

9. Foot health and quality of life among university students: cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Foot problems are believed to reduce quality of life and are increasingly present. Even among young adults of university age, untreated foot problems can lead to postural and mobility problems. Accordingly, our aim here was to determine the relationship between foot health and quality of life and general health among male and female un

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 23/03/2018

10. Psychometric properties of the Negative Stereotypes Towards Aging Questionnaire (CENVE) among a sample of Portuguese adults

Abstract Stereotyped beliefs about old age and the aging process have proven to strongly promote negative behaviors toward the elderly, with unfavorable influences on their mental and physical health. Therefore, it is important to assess negative aging attitudes with brief but reliable and validated measurement instruments. The psychometric properties of the

Psicol. Reflex. Crit.. Publicado em: 15/03/2018

11. A multicenter study of biopsied oral and maxillofacial lesions in a Brazilian pediatric population

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of oral and maxillofacial lesions among children from representative regions of Brazil. A retrospective descriptive study was conducted. Biopsy records comprising the period from 2000 to 2015 were obtained from the archives of three Brazilian oral pathology referral centers. A total of 32,506 b

Braz. oral res.. Publicado em: 15/03/2018

12. Is emotional functioning related to academic achievement among university students? Results from a cross-sectional Iranian sample

Objective: Whereas several studies have predicted academic achievement (AA) as a function of favorable cognitive factors and low negative emotional functioning (such as depression and anxiety), little is known about its associations with cognitive-emotional states of positive emotional functioning, such as social satisfaction. The present study sought to ev

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 12/03/2018