Non-invasive approach to evaluate chocolate effects on weight management and blood pressure in Mexican scholars: A pilot study
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate chocolate consumption effects with a non invasive metodology. There is evidence that the consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa with high flavonoid content could have positive effects on blood pressure (BP) and weight management (WM); however, there are complications at the moment of obtaining blood samples to evaluate on children at a primary school level.
Periodo intergenésico: Revisión de la literature
Resumen
ANTECEDENTES: El período intergenésico es importante para la planificación de embarazos subsecuentes a partos, cesáreas y abortos. Actualmente existe falta de consenso en cuanto a las definiciones e importancia clínica de la duración del periodo intergenésico; por lo que se realiza esta revisión de la literatura para definir conceptos.
Femtosecond laser versus mechanical microkeratome use for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Abstract
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To compare the effectiveness and safety of femtosecond laser versus mechanical microkeratome in LASIK for myopia.
Enhanced healing and anti-inflammatory effects of a carbohydrate polymer with zinc oxide in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers: Preliminary results
Abstract
Introduction: Insufficient wound healing related to chronic inflammation of chronic venous leg ulcers (CVUs) represents an important public health problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a carbohydrate polymer with zinc oxide therapy on CVUs.
Impact of pregnancy on autograft dilatation and aortic valve function following the Ross procedure
Abstract
Objective: The effects of pregnancy on autograft dilatation and neoaortic valve function in patients with a Ross procedure have not been studied. We sought to evaluate the effect of pregnancy on autograft dilatation and valve function in these patients with the goal of determining whether pregnancy is safe after the Ross procedure.
Design: A retrospective chart review of female patients who underwent a Ross procedure was conducted.
Enfermedad de Kikuchi-Fujimoto, manifestación junto con siliconosis
Abstract
Study Design
Retrospective comparative clinical study.
Purpose
This study aimed to assess paraspinal muscle atrophy in patients who underwent minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) and unilateral pedicle screw fixation using a novel contralateral intact muscle-controlled model.