Intestinal and hepatic nitrogen balance in the rat after the administration of an oral protein load

The fate of a small oral dose of protein given to overnight-starved rats was studied. After 3 h, 62 per cent of the protein amino acids had been absorbed. Most of the absorbed N went into the bloodstream through the portal in the form of amino acids, but urea and ammonia were also present. About one-quarter of all absorbed N was carried as lymph amino acids. The liver was able to take all portal free ammonia and a large proportion of portal amino acids, releasing urea. The hepatic N balance was negative, indicating active proteolysis and net loss of liver protein.

Uses of also in oral semi-informal German

In recent grammars and dictionaries also (`therefore, so, well¿) continues to be preferably presented as an adverb with a conclusive-consecutive connective function that essentially corresponds to its use in formal written German. Its function as a modal particle is documented, however, since the beginnings of what is known as Partikelforschung, though not all its uses have been systematically investigated contrasting oral and written German, either in mode or concept. In this article we analyse the uses of also in semi-informal oral interactions on the basis of empirical data (from a subsample of the VARCOM corpus). Specifically, we will analyse the presence and frequency of also at the beginning of a sentence or sequence, the functions it serves as a logical-semantic connector or discourse and interaction marker and the interrelations between these functions, in order to contrast these results with the description of also provided by current reference works.

Dimensió educativa de l'aprenentatge del discurs oral en una llengua segona o en una llengua estrangera

En un segle hem passat de considerar l'ensenyament de llengues estrangeres com una activitat marginal sense cap dimensió educativa reconeguda a considerar-lo com una activitat que cada vegada té un paper més notable en els programes deis estudiants de secundaria i que reclama més atenció en els estudis superiors. Avui dia, no és pensable una formació superior sense una comprensió ben desenvolupada de l'anglés com a llengua vehicular d'informació deis camps de coneixement més variats. Algunes formacions de caracter superior requereixen a més a més altres habilitats lingüístiques com ara parlar i escriure. La situació dominant de l'anglés, pero, no ens ha de fer oblidar que també són necessaries altres llengues si els professionals s'han de moure en un mercat de treball únic en una Europa extremadament plurilingue: i així es veura que per exemple és probablement inadequat de formar graduats i llicenciats amb perfils que els faci integrables en els sectors comercials de la indústria o les finances sense dotar-los d'uns coneixements satisfactoris de dues llengues estrangeres (a la Universitat de Barcelona, els estudiants que podrien integrar aquest grup representen actualment més d'un 20 per cent del total de l'alumnat).

Tratamiento de la aftosis oral recurrente. Estudio a doble ciego en 90 pacientes

Presentamos un estudio doble ciego realizado en 90 pacientes para evaluar la utilidad de usar una solución viscosa de acetonido de triamcinolona unido a neomicina en el tratamiento sintomático de la aftosis oral recurrente. Los resultados obtenidos se muestran más positivos que otros productos como la clorhexidina, la colchicina o el uso clásico de corticoides tópicos.

La prótesis bucal como causante del carcinoma espinocelular oral

La aparición de cáncer bucal está vinculada a múltiples factores de riesgo. En este artículo queremos exponer como uno de ellos la úlcera crónica producida por las prótesis dentales removibles o fijas.

La cresta alveolar atrófica en implantología oral

Los implantes dentales endoóseos constituyen una alternativa terapéutica ideal en pacienfes parcial o totalmente edéntulos; sin embargo, en ocasiones, la atrofia ósea generalizada o localizada contraindica el tratamiento, siendo necesario realizar un aumento de cresta alveolar que permita, bien simultáneamente o deforma diferida, la adecuada rehabilitación implantológica. En el presente trabajo, hacemos una revisión de las distintas técnicas y materiales utilizados actualmente en implantología, para mejorar las condiciones de recepción de los implantes, en presencia de defectos óseos.

Technological, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic advances: new formulations of application on the skin and oral mucosa

Currently a growing interest to improve the pharmacological therapy exists, not only by the production and the appearance of new drugs, but guaranteeing that the uses of those which already exist, become more effective. In fact, the conventional pharmaceutical formulations of different drugs present a few secondary effects due to oral administration. In order to avoid these undesired side effects, the purpose of current therapeutic is the development and research of formulations as an alternative to others routes of administration. Therefore, in spite of the undoubtedly complete parenteral absorption, the transdermal and transbuccal routes appear to be a rather attractive alternative to provide an efficient absorption. In this chapter a new technological, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic approach of strategies for application on skin and buccal mucosa are reported. In the future new transdermal drug delivery systems will emerge to be more effective, equipped with an improved aesthetic appearance, better adherence and greater diffusion. But to reach these aims, it is necessary previous knowledge of histology and physiology of skin, and factors involved in the penetration of drugs through it.

Valoració qualitativa de la salut oral d'una població institucionalitzada de la tercera edat

La construcció cultural i social de la salut/malaltia oral i del dolor associat en residents de la tercera edat. Què entenen i què significa per a ells la salut oral?

La traducció del castellà al català en l'àmbit oral col·loquial: una aproximació pràctica

Treball en què que s'analitza la traducció del castellà al català en l'àmbit oral col·loquial a partir d'un exemple real pràctic (una pel·lícula) per tal de determinar els problemes més comuns d'aquest tipus de traducció i de quina manera s’hi ha d’enfrontar el traductor per aconseguir un producte final satisfactori.

Les partícules modals de la llengua alemanya i l’anàlisi del seu ús comparant el llenguatge oral real i el fingit

Resum: El treball està enfocat en les anomenades “partícules modals” de la llengua alemanya. La part teòrica inclou informació extreta de diferents fonts bibliogràfiques i a la part pràctica se n’analitza l’ús a partir d’un exercici elaborat amb fragments del guió de dues pel·lícules (llenguatge oral fingit) i la col·laboració d’estudiants de diferents parts d’Alemanya.

Prevalence of complications after the oral rehabilitation with implant-supported hybrid prostheses

Objectives: Assess the main problems referred by the patients and observed by the professionals after the bucodental rehabilitation with an implant-supported hybrid prothesis. Patients and Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in which there were 43 patients included who were visited in the Department of Oral Surgery and Orofacial Implantology of University of Barcelona Dental School for one year. An oral rehabilitation with an implant-supported hybrid prosthesis was made to those patients. The following variables were registered: age, gender, number of inserted implants, type of implant and principal problems produced by the hybrid prosthesis. Results: The rehabilitation with an implant supported hybrid prosthesis was only performed in 43 of 116 cases treated in one year (January, 2006 to January, 2007). They were 26 men and 17 women of ages between 37 and 74 years, being the rate age of 56,5 years. The main complication recorded was the mucositis, associated frequently with a difficulty to carry a correct oral hygiene and to an overextention of the tail of resin of the prosthesis. Other observed problems were the peri-implantitis, the break of the acrylic teeth and the loss of some of the prosthetic screws. Conclusions: The most frequent complication after the laying of an implant supported hybrid prosthesis was the mucositis, associated mainly with a prosthetic tail too long and to the consequent difficulty of carrying a correct oral hygiene. In spite of the high prevalence of observed complications, most of them were mild and resolved on subsequent visits.

Adverse side effects of statins in the oral cavity

Increased plasma levels of cholesterol are high risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Statins are drugs that inhibit cholesterol synthesis at both pancreatic and extrahepathic levels, being the treatment of choice for hypercholesterolemia. Objective: To analyze the side effects of statins in the mouth cavity, and to analyze the symptoms after interruption of the treatment. Design: Observational study, preliminary. Material and methods: Patients aged 50-70, diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia and undergoing treatment with statins, referred from their primary care physician to the dentist"s office. Anamnesis over oral symptoms was performed in the first visit. Statin treatment was discontinued, followed by lab tests and control visits seven and fifteen days later. We monitored the improvement and/or remission of oral symptoms. Statin treatment was resumed, sending out a report of the patient evolution to the PCP. Symptoms were registered in sheet specially designed for the study. Exclusion criteria: patient refusal, use of drugs for dry mouth treatment, Sjögren"s syndrome. Results: n=26 patients. Dry mouth patients: improvement in 17 out of 23 patients (88.5%). Itchiness: 6 out of 15 cases improved (57.7%). Bitterness: improvement in 13 out of 14 patients (53.8%). Cough: improvement in 11 out of 12 patients (46.1%). Discussion: A high percentage of oral symptoms are associated to treatment with statins. There is a marked improvement after temporary interruption of the treatment. Little is known regarding the side effects of oral treatment with statins. This preliminary study includes a relatively small number of patients. The design of experimental treatments will be required to establish a true correlation between statin treatment and oral symptoms