WHODAS 2.0 to Assess Disability in the Rehabilitation of Individuals With Chronic Respiratory Conditions: Responsiveness and Interpretability. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Individuals with chronic respiratory conditions have physical impairments that lead to disability, but which can be alleviated with physical exercise. We aimed to examine the responsiveness and interpretability of the World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) 2.0 following an exercise‐based ...
Lopes CCC +3 more
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Systematic Map of Chemical and Biological Surfactant Effects on Oxygen Mass Transfer at the Air-Water Interface. [PDF]
This systematic review confirms that surfactants reduce oxygen transfer (kL/kLa), with concentration and hydrodynamics being critical factors. There was little diversity in the surfactants tested, and aquatic conditions were simplified, and variables (pH, viscosity) were neglected.
de Oliveira L +3 more
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Topical versus oral metronidazole for post-haemorrhoidectomy pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [PDF]
Abstract Background Excisional haemorrhoidectomy is often associated with intense post‐operative pain and delayed recovery. Bacterial colonization may contribute to this discomfort, and metronidazole has been proposed as an analgesic adjunct. This study compared the analgesic efficacy of topical metronidazole with oral metronidazole.
Pompeu BF +9 more
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Outcomes of the Deloyers procedure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of proportions. [PDF]
Abstract Background Extended left hemicolectomies may result in a short transverse colon and excessive mesenteric tension, precluding a tension‐free anastomosis. The Deloyers procedure is a colonic rotation technique that facilitates anastomosis without total colectomy.
Delgado LM +8 more
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Pedro Cabral Santo : o Deus formiga [PDF]
O artigo analisa a obra "The Icecream from Space", do artista Pedro Cabral Santo, estabelecendo uma ligação entre a obra Os Embaixadores, de Hans Holbein e as propostas de interacção contidas na instalação ...
Cordeiro, Marta
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As Formigas Poneromorfas Do Brasil [PDF]
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Delabie, Jacques H. C. +4 more
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Marine algal flora of Formigas Islets, Azores [PDF]
The oldest reference to marine life in Formigas Islets (oriental group of the Azores archipelago) goes back to the 16th century. Nevertheless, their macroalgal flora is poorly known, the published information mainly resulting from occasional collections of sporadic visitors.
Neto, Ana I. +6 more
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Sorting of chromosomes by magnetic separation [PDF]
Chromosomes were isolated from Chinese hamster x human hybrid cell lines containing four and nine human chromosomes. Human genomic DNA was biotinylated by nick translation and used to label the human chromosomes by in situ hybridization in suspension ...
A Oberteufer +30 more
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Concentration of metals in the Doce river in Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil
This research evaluated the concentrations of metals of Doce River water after the rupture of Fundão Dam, located at Bento Rodrigues District, in Mariana City, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Marllon Santos de Carvalho +3 more
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Modelagem de Aterramentos Elétricos Solicitados por Descargas Atmosféricas
A principal função do aterramento elétrico é proteger equipamentos elétricos e seres vivos que se encontram nas suas proximidades. Portanto, é fundamental que esses sistemas sejam modelados adequadamente.
Thiago Costa Frade +2 more
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