Almeida, Vinícius Lima De; Ferraz, Danilo Cassiano; Cabral, Giovanna Miranda; Gobbi, Arthur Henrique; Vieira, Walbert De Andrade; Lima, Lívia Bonjardim; Lima, Rafael Rodrigues; Rode, Sigmar De Mello; Paranhos, Luiz Renato; ABSTRACT Purpose: To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles on the use of complementary therapies for controlling inflammatory signs, symptoms, and complications after lower third molar extraction. Methods: An electronic search was performed on the Web of

Arslan, Ayla; Keleş, Dilek Vural; Parlak, Seçil Nazife; Yakut, Seda; Gündoğdu, Habibe; Arslantürk, İrem; Uzun, Gökçe Bağcı; Karagöz, Berna Öztürk; ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the protective effects of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a NAD+ precursor, on kidney tissue in rats with sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture model. Methods: In this study, 28 female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four equal groups: control, sham, sepsis, and sepsis+NMN (500

Anadolulu, Ali İhsan; Aydöner, Sinem; Pirim, Ahmet; Ozkanli, Seyma; Durakbaşa, Çiğdem Ulukaya; ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate the early and late effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on inflammation, fibrosis, and apoptosis in an experimental rat model of pulmonary contusion. Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar albino rats were randomly allocated into five groups (n = 7): control, pulmonary contusion evaluated on day 3 or day 10 (PC-3 and PC-10), and pulmonary contusion treated with

Pacheco, Leticia Stefani; Possiedi, Rafael Dib; Scalea, Thomas Michael; Ribeiro Junior, Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle; ABSTRACT Purpose: Trauma is a major global cause of death, with uncontrolled hemorrhage as its leading preventable cause. Damage control resuscitation (DCR) is a cornerstone strategy for hemorrhagic shock, yet implementation varies by resource availability. This study compared DCR practices between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), predominantly represented by institutions from Latin

Fortes, Marcos Fraga; Fortes, Gabriela Noronha; Fortes, Marcos Noronha; Gomes, Fernanda Christoffel; Seelaendar, Marilia; Pinho, Ariene Murari Soares De; Jesus, Joyce De Cassia Rosa De; Otoch, José Pinhata; ABSTRACT Purpose: Cancer-associated cachexia (CC) is characterized by involuntary weight loss and poor prognosis. Central nervous system (CNS) inflammation has been linked to CC symptoms. This study evaluated inflammatory mediators in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with CC. Methods: Volunteers were

Sousa, Willane Bandeira De; Nogueira Neto, João; Araújo, Kauã Manuel Costa; Gomes, Lyvia Maria Rodrigues De Sousa; Cartagenes, Maria Do Socorro De Sousa; Garcia, João Batista Santos; ABSTRACT Purpose: To map the experimental models of induced and spontaneous uterine leiomyomas (UL) in animals, describing induction techniques, evaluation methods, advantages, limitations, and research gaps. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of studies published between 2004 and 2024 with in-vivo animal experiments

Andrade, Bruno Tavares De; Lopes, Carlo Átila Holanda; Lima, Yury Tavares De; Pincanço, Victor Rocha; Bisio, Natan Rolim De Assunção; Sa, Henrique Luis Do Carmo E; Castro Neto, Josué Viana De; ABSTRACT Purpose: This study described the development and preliminary evaluation of a simulator that combines a three-dimensional-printed vascular model with a camera-assisted system for training basic endovascular skills. Methods: A hollow mannequin torso housed a transparent, three-dimensional-printed aorta. Guidewire

Silva, Amanda Silveira Da; Barbosa, Stephannie Jamyla De Araújo; Ribeiro, Susana Barbosa; Carvalho, Lucas Vinicius Souza De; Silva, Rafaela Torres Dantas Da; Guerra, Gerlane Coelho Bernardo; Araújo Júnior, Raimundo Fernandes De; Silva, Nizyara Costa Da; Andrade, Raphael Victor Silva; Paiva, Gabrielle Marques De; Langassner, Silvana Maria Zucolotto; Dantas-Medeiros, Renato; Fé, Rafaela Alcindo Silva De Sousa; Lima, Maria Laura De Souza; Araújo, Aurigena Antunes De; ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to

Aranha Junior, Ayrton Alves; Matias, Jorge Eduardo Fouto; Veronez, Djanira Aparecida Da Luz; Noronha, Lucia De; Repka, João Carlos; Aranha, Rafaella Toledo; Campos, Antônio Carlos Ligocki; ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the effects of maternal arginine-enriched diet during lactation, following gestational undernutrition, on offspring growth and wound healing. Methods: Pregnant Wistar rats were divided into two groups during gestation: control (C; ad libitum diet) and undernourished (Und; 60% of control diet).