Jaime C. Fonseca

TL;DR: The present data indicate the need for careful epidemiological surveys throughout Brazil since knowing the frequency and distribution of the genotypes would provide key information for understanding the spread of HCV.

TL;DR: A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature found the most accurate impression technique and factors affecting the impression accuracy was achieved with two configurations: the optical intraoral system with powder and the open technique with splinted squared transfer copings, using polyether as impression material.

TL;DR: N nanostructured coatings consisting of chitosan and the adhesive bacterial exopolysaccharide levan are fabricated using layer-by-layer assembly to establish levan derivatives as bioinspired ingredients for conceiving medical adhesive devices that allow achieving enhanced mechanical and biological performance.

TL;DR: A systematic review of the different methodologies developed for kidney segmentation found three approaches based on distinct image processing classes that can be used to accurately segment the kidney in images of different imaging modalities.

TL;DR: The proposed electromagnetic tracking solution for renal collecting system puncture proved to be highly accurate, simple and quick and might represent a paradigm shift in percutaneous kidney access techniques.