Benefits of Using Low-level Laser Therapy in the Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: Determine the benefits of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as a complement to rapid maxillary expansion (RME), through a systematic review. BACKGROUND: Transversal maxillary compression is a common skeletal problem that can be treated with different devices. This RME technique consists of the separation and regeneration of the midpalatal suture. Low-level laser therapy has been suggested to be able to accelerate bone healing after trauma or bone defects. REVIEW RESULTS: Thirty-two publications were found by electronic search during July to August of 2019 on Medline (PubMed) and Google Scholar, using the terms "Low-Level Laser", "LLLT", "Rapid Maxillary Expansion", and "Osteogenesis Distraction". Only 16 were used (2 systematic reviews, 6 articles on humans, and 8 on animals). Even though all the studies had different intervention protocols, they all revealed that LLLT has the effect of accelerating bone regeneration after RME. CONCLUSION: The use of LLLT as a complement to RME has shown promising results with cellular biostimulation, promoting angiogenesis and bone regeneration of the midpalatal suture. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides scientific evidence of the benefits of using LLLT as a complement to RME during orthopedic and orthodontic treatments, accelerating bone regeneration and reducing the time of consolidation of the maxillary. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Lai P-S, Fierro C, Bravo L, et al. Benefits of Using Low-level Laser Therapy in the Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(S-1):S101-S106.

Minireview: Situación actual del cáncer de cuello uterino en Ecuador, 2019 / Minireview: Current situation of cervical cancer in Ecuador, 2019

El cáncer de cuello uterino (CCU) es una neoplasia producida principalmente por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH), mismo que se adquiere a través del contacto sexual. El CCU tiene mayor prevalencia en países de ingresos medios y bajos, el 88% de muertes por esta causa a nivel mundial, se producen en países en vías de desarrollo, tales como el Ecuador. El proyecto ELEVATE (Early detection of cervical cancer in hard-to-reach populations of women through portable and point- of-care HPV testing), financiado por la Unión Europea, busca caracterizar el contexto nacional de esta enfermedad; con esta finalidad, se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de artículos científicos y de literatura gris, producida en el Ecuador, utilizando motores de búsqueda especializados, y repositorios virtuales institucionales, de universidades e instancias gubernamentales.(au)

Cervical cancer is a neoplasm mainly caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is acquired through sexual contact. Cervical cancer is more prevalent in low and middle income countries; 88% of worldwide deaths from this cause, occur in developing countries, such as Ecuador. The ELEVATE project (Early detection of cervical cancer in hard-to-reach populations of women through portable and point-of-care HPV testing), funded by the European Union, seeks to characterize the national context of this disease; with this purpose, we carried out a systematic search for scientific articles and gray literature, produced in Ecuador, using specialized search engines, and virtual repositories from universities and government institutions.(au)

Estudio piloto: descripción de la carga global de trabajo, el factor físico-biomecánico y percepción de molestias músculo-esqueléticas en trabajadoras embarazadas / Pilot study: Description of global workload, biomechanical factor and perception of mus culoskeletal discomfort in pregnant workers

Se ha identificado una sobrecarga laboral en mujeres durante el embarazo. Suelen presentar una alta prevalencia de trastornos mús culo-esqueléticos, no obstante existe poca evidencia sobre su progresión en los trimestres y asociación con carga de trabajo. OBJETIVO: Describir la carga de trabajo, factor físico biomecánico y percepción de molestias músculo-esqueléticas (PMME) en trabajadoras embara zadas. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio de diseño observacional, descriptivo y transversal. Muestreo por conveniencia de 80 mujeres emba razadas de la Unidad de Medicina Materno Fetal del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile. Se describe la muestra a través de la evaluación de carga de trabajo, factores físicos biomecánicos, dificultades percibidas al realizar su tarea mediante una hoja de recolección de información diseñada específicamente para la investigación, usan do metodología en ergonomía. RESULTADOS: Las PMME presentan una prevalencia de un 90%, destacando la zona de la espalda baja y cadera/nalgas/muslos. Las posturas mantenidas o forzadas fueron el factor más prevalente. Una de cada 6 embarazadas refirieron continuar realizando manejo manual de carga. La mayoría de las trabaja doras presentaron un alto riesgo en su carga de trabajo. CONCLUSIONES PRINCIPALES: Las embarazadas están expuestas a altos niveles de carga de trabajo determinado por exigencia mental.

It have been detected overload work among women during preg nancy. Often they present a high prevalence on HYPERLINK “https://www.google.cl/search?q=work+related+musculoskeletal+disorder&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw2IS2gePTAhWDD5AKHbK5DcoQvwUIIigA” work related musculoskeletal disorder; however there is little evidence about their progression during the pregnancy's trimester and the association with work load. OBJECTIVE: Describe work load, physical and biomechanical factors, perception of musculoskeletal discomfort (PMSD) in pregnant women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Sampling by convenience of 80 pregnant women of the Maternal-fetal care unit of the Clinical Hospital of the University of Chile. The sample is described trough the evaluation of workload, physical and biome chanical factors, trouble performing tasks by means of a sheet of collection of information created for this investigation, using ergo nomics methodology. RESULTS: The PMSD present a prevalence of 90%, stands out the lower back and hips/buttocks/thigh areas. The forced or maintained postures ware the most prevalent factor. One in six pregnant women referred continuing performing weight manual handling tasks. Most of the women presents high workload. MAIN CONCLUSION: Pregnant women are exposed to high levels of workload determined by mental exigence.

Atuação Fisioterapêutica no Transplante Hepático: Revisão Bibliográfica Narrativa e Integrativa / Physiotherapy in Liver Transplantation: Narrative and Integrative Revision

O transplante é uma intervenção terapêutica utilizada no tratamento de indivíduos com doenças terminais do fígado. Os pacientes candidatos aotransplante geralmente já apresentam alteração da função hepática que, associada ao procedimento cirúrgico, pode provocar sérias modificaçõesda funcionalidade, em especial as cardiorrespiratórias. A Fisioterapia tem papel importante no pré e pós-operatório de transplante de fígado, tendoem vista à preservação da funcionalidade e o retorno precoce as atividades laborais e pessoais. Este estudo realizou uma revisão bibliográficanarrativa e integrativa sobre a atuação fisioterapêutica no transplante hepático. Foi realizado um levantamento nas bases virtuais de dadoseletrônicas, Bireme (MedLine e Lilacs), nas línguas portuguesa e inglesa, utilizando como palavra-chave ?transplante hepático?, utilizada deforma isolada ou em associação com o descritor ?fisioterapia?. Foram encontrados 598 artigos. Somente 3 atenderam aos critérios de inclusão.Embora a Fisioterapia seja de extrema importância nos casos de transplante hepático, poucos são os estudos publicados relacionados ao tema,sugerindo a necessidade premente de mais pesquisas na área.

Transplantation is a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of terminals diseases in liver. Transplant candidates often have abnormalliver function, which can lead to serious changes in functionality, especially cardiorespiratory when associated with the surgical procedure.The physical therapy plays an important role in the pre and postoperative of liver transplantation once the technique aims to to preservethe functionality and early return to work and personal activities. This study was a narrative and integrative bibliographic revision onphysiotherapeutic procedures in liver transplantation. A survey was conducted in virtual electronic databases, Bireme (MedLine and Lilacs), inPortuguese and English, using the keywords ?liver transplantation? alone or in association with the descriptor ?physical therapy?. Although598 articles were found, only 3 met the inclusion criteria. Despite physical therapy is extremely important in cases of liver transplantation, fewstudies are reported on this topic, suggesting an urgent need for more research in the area.