Less invasive surfactant administration versus intubation-surfactant-extubation in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Abstract Objectives To compare LISA with INSURE technique for surfactant administration in preterm with gestational age (GA) < 36 weeks with RDS in respect to the incidence of pneumothorax, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), need for mechanical ventilation (MV), regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2), peri‑intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH) and mortality. Methods A systematic search in PubMed, Embase, Lilacs, CINAHL, SciELO databases, Brazilian Registry of Randomized Clinical Trials (ReBEC), Clinicaltrials.gov, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) was performed. RCTs evaluating the effects of the LISA technique versus INSURE in preterm infants with gestational age < 36 weeks and that had as outcomes evaluation of the rates of pneumothorax, BPD, need for MV, rSO2, PIVH, and mortality were included in the meta-analysis. Random effects and hazard ratio models were used to combine all study results. Inter-study heterogeneity was assessed using Cochrane Q statistics and Higgin's I2 statistics. Results Sixteen RCTs published between 2012 and 2020 met the inclusion criteria, a total of 1,944 preterms. Eleven studies showed a shorter duration of MV and CPAP in the LISA group than in INSURE group. Two studies evaluated rSO2 and suggested that LISA and INSURE transiently affect brain autoregulation during surfactant administration. INSURE group had a higher risk for MV in the first 72 h of life, pneumothorax, PIVH and mortality in comparison to the LISA group. Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analyses provided evidence for the benefits of the LISA technique in the treatment of RDS, decreasing CPAP time, need for MV, BPD, pneumothorax, PIVH, and mortality when compared to INSURE.

Spatial and Temporal Distributions Pattern of Dengue Fever Cases: A Ten Years Trends in Kuantan, Pahang

@#Introduction: Dengue fever (DF) is a prominent vector-borne disease spread by mosquitos of the Aedes genus (mainly Aedes aegypti, and even Aedes albopictus), a tropical regions vector. The purpose of this research was to establish the spatial and temporal distribution patterns of DF cases in the study area between 2010 and 2020. Methods: The correlation between the Kuantan sub-district and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) incidence is examined in this study using spatial analysis. The correlation was calculated using spatial autocorrelation, Moran’s Index (Moran’s I) and Spatial Autocorrelation of Local Indicators (LISA). Moran’s index is a worldwide indicator used to determine whether or not disease transmission has geographical autocorrelation in disease transmission. Results: The results indicated that between 2011 and 2020, the monthly Moran’s I of dengue transmission in Kuantan was estimated to range between -0.685 and 0.338. The lowest reading of Moran’s index was -0.685 in May 2015, whereas the highest reading was 0.338 in May 2019. This reflects the strong spatial autocorrelation of dengue transmission in Kuantan over the last decade. The LISA analysis revealed significant spatial autocorrelations on DF cases in Kuantan for three (3) out of six (6) sub-districts (50%) with a significance level of 2%. This suggests that there are spatial autocorrelations in Kuala Kuantan, Beserah and Penor sub-district that influence the distribution of DHF transmission. Conclusion: The results reveal that the spatial autocorrelation analysis method can be a tool for relevant researchers to understand the pattern of DF transmission study and establish the direction for further study.

Influence of three kinds of intraocular lens on vision and visual quality of patients with age-related cataract / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To analyze the influence of trifocal lens(AT LISA tri 839MP), Lenstec SBL-3 intraocular lens(IOL)and T SPHERIS 209M monofocal IOL implantation on vision and visual quality of patients with age-related cataract(ARC). <p>METHODS: Totally 114 patients(114 eyes)with ARC undergoing elective surgical treatment in the hospital between October 2018 and April 2019 were enrolled in the prospective clinical study. They were divided into LISA tri group, SBL group and monofocal group with 38 cases(38 eyes)in each group. They were treated with trifocal IOL(AT LISA tri 839MP), Lenstec SBL-3 IOL and CT SPHERIS 209M monofocal IOL, respectively. The corneal endothelium, vision and visual quality before operation and 3mo after operation were compared. <p>RESULTS:Three months after operation, no significant changes in corneal endothelial cell density(ECD), central corneal thickness(CCT)and the proportion of hexagonal cells in the three groups compared with preoperation(<i>P</i>>0.05), while the uncorrected distance visual acuity(UCDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity(UCIVA)and uncorrected near visual acuity(UCNVA)were significantly improved(<i>P</i><0.001). UCDVA, UCIVA and UCNVA of LISA tri group were(0.11±0.03)LogMAR,(0.17±0.05)and(0.09±0.02), which of SBL group were(0.12±0.02, 0.19±0.05, 0.08±0.02), all significantly better than(0.21±0.04, 0.24±0.07, 0.15±0.03)in monofocal group(<i>P</i><0.05). 3mo after operation, the near off-glasses rate and visual satisfaction in LISA tri group were 92% and 97%, which in SBL group were 95% and 92%, all significantly higher than 66% and 68% in monofocal group(<i>P</i><0.017). Compared with preoperation, the visual function and quality of life(VF-QOL)scores of the three groups significantly increased(<i>P</i><0.001), which were significantly higher in LISA tri group and SBL group than in monofocal group(<i>P</i><0.05). <p>CONCLUSION: Trifocal IOL(AT LISA tri-839MP)and Lenstec SBL-3 multifocal IOL implantation is superior to monofocal IOL in the treatment of patients with ARC, which can effectively improve vision and visual quality.

Randomized control study on the outcome of less invasive surfactant administration in premature infants / 中国新生儿科杂志

Objective To compare the short-term outcomes of less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) with traditional intubate-surfactant-extubate (INSURE) method for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.Method From January 2017 to December 2018,premature infants (gestational age ≤32 weeks) diagnosed with RDS who needed pulmonary surfactant (PS) administration were prospectively enrolled and randomly assigned into LISA group and INSURE group.The duration of oxygen supply,side effects during PS administration,the outcome and severe adverse events,bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD),necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC),3 ～ 4° periventricular intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH),periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and death were compared.Result A total of 67 cases were enrolled including 34 in LISA group and 33 in INSURE group.No significant differences existed between the two group on mechanical ventilation rates,oxygen therapy duration and the incidences of severe adverse events.However,the duration of noninvasive ventilation in LISA group was significantly longer than INSURE group [(10.5 ± 8.7) d vs.(7.1 ± 2.6) d,P ＜ 0.05].The LISA group had significantly higher PS reflux rate than INSURE group [41.2％ (14/34)vs.18.2％ (6/33),P ＜0.05].Conclusion LISA has similar clinical effects and severe adverse events as INSURE,but with higher rates of PS reflux and longer duration of noninvasive ventilation.

A comparative evaluation of visual, refractive, and patient-reported outcomes of three diffractive trifocal intraocular lenses

@#OBJECTIVE: To compare the visual, refractive, and patient-reported outcomes of eyes implanted with one of 3 trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs). METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, comparative, non-interventional study wherein subjects implanted with FineVision Micro F, AT LISA tri 839MP or AcrySof IQ PanOptix trifocal IOL after phacoemulsification were recruited. Manifest refraction, uncorrected and corrected visual acuity (VA) at distance, intermediate and near vision, contrast sensitivity, modulated transfer function (MTF) values and questionnaire answers were compared among the 3 groups using analysis of variance (ANOVA). RESULTS: Fifty-seven (57) eyes were included in the study: 21 eyes with FineVision (group A), 21 eyes with LISA tri (group B), and 15 eyes with PanOptix IOL (group C). The post-operative mean manifest spherical equivalent was -0.01D, -0.07D, and 0.05D, respectively (p=0.083). Uncorrected distance VA and best-corrected distance VA were similar among the groups. Groups A and C had better uncorrected and corrected intermediate VA at 80 cm and at 60 cm compared to group B. Group A had significantly better uncorrected near visual acuity than groups B and C (p=0.032). Mesopic contrast sensitivity testing showed group C had higher contrast sensitivities without glare in at the spatial frequency of 6 CPD (p=0.038) and with glare at 3 CPD (p=0.039) and at 12 CPD (p=0.009). MTF average height analysis showed that the group A had significantly superior resolution in far targets compared to groups B and C (p=0.001). At near targets, groups A and C had better resolutions compared to group B (p=0.017). There was no significant difference in patient satisfaction for far, intermediate and near VA among the groups. CONCLUSION: Eyes implanted with any of the 3 trifocal IOL designs achieved excellent uncorrected and bestcorrected distance, intermediate and near vision. FineVision and PanOptix provided significantly better intermediate vision than LISA tri at both 80 cm and 60 cm testing distance. FineVision had better near visual outcomes than PanOptix and LISA tri. Patient satisfaction was high in all 3 trifocal IOLS

Morphological study of the iris musculature in diurnal and nocturnal raptors / Estudio morfológico de la musculatura del diafragma en aves rapaces diurnas y nocturnas

In literature it is established that the iris musculature consists of striate muscle fibers in birds while in mammals it consists of smooth muscles. Some authors report the presence of smooth muscle tissue also in the iris of some species of birds. In the present study we report on the iris muscle tissues (type of tissue, direction and mean diameter of muscle fibers or cells) in five species of Accipitriformes (diurnal raptors) and four species of Strigiformes (nocturnal raptors) because they show different way of life depending of their predatory behavior. This morphological study was carried out from raptors died or euthanized at the Wild Life Rescue Centre of Sea and Water birds in Livorno (Italy). From histological examination of iris serial radial sections we find both striated and smooth musculature even if with marked differences among analyzed species, not directly correlated with diurnal or nocturnal lifestyle. Striated fibers are always present, mainly with cross direction, throughout the iris stroma, while the histological differences concern the smooth cells. Indeed, harrier and sparrow hawk (Accipitriformes) and great horned owl and little owl (Strigiformes) show a compact layer of cross smooth muscle cells throughout the iris stroma. In the other species analyzed smooth muscle cells are slightly detectable as scattered or not detectable. Since the cross smooth muscle tissue allows to maintain a myotic state for extended periods of time, our results might be correlated more to the predatory behavior than the taxonomic order.

En la literatura, se establece que la musculatura del iris se compone de fibras musculares estriadas en las aves, mientras que en los mamíferos, la forman los músculos lisos. Algunos autores informan también de la presencia de tejido muscular liso en el iris de algunas especies de aves. El presente estudio informa sobre los tejidos musculares del iris (tipo de tejido, la dirección y diámetro de las fibras musculares o células) en cinco especies de Accipitriformes y cuatro especies de Strigiformes que muestran diferentes hábitos en función de su comportamiento depredador. Este estudio morfológico se realizó en aves rapaces que murieron o fueron eutanasiadas en el Centro de Vida Salvaje de Rescate de Aves Marinas y Acuáticas de Livorno (Italia). El examen histológico de secciones seriadas radiales del iris mostró la presencia tanto de musculatura estriada como lisa, aunque con marcadas diferencias entre las especies analizadas, pero sin correlación directa con el estilo de vida diurna o nocturna. Las fibras estriadas estuvieron siempre presentes, principalmente en dirección transversal a lo largo del estroma del iris, mientras que las diferencias histológicas fueron de las células lisas. Tanto el aguilucho y el gavilán (Accipitriformes) como el buho real y el mochuelo (Strigiformes) mostraron una capa compacta de células musculares lisas transversales en todo el estroma del iris. En las otras especies analizadas, las células musculares lisas fueron ligeramente detectables de manera dispersa o no detectables. Dado que el tejido del músculo liso transversal permite mantener un estado miótico durante largos períodos de tiempo, nuestros resultados podrían estar más correlacionados con el comportamiento depredador, y no con el orden taxonómico.

Clinical Outcomes of Diffractive Aspheric Trifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation

PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients with diffractive aspheric trifocal intraocular lens (AT.LISA tri839 MP(R) IOL, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) implantation. METHODS: Forty eyes of 53 patients received phacoemulsification and implantation of AT.LISA tri839 MP(R) IOL (Carl Zeiss Meditec). Uncorrected distant visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA), uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA), refractive values, and defocus curve were evaluated at postoperative 1 month and 3 months. Optical quality was evaluated with the Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS(R), Visiometrics, Castelldefels, Spain). RESULTS: At the 3-month postoperative follow-up, the mean spherical equivalent was 0.01 +/- 0.31 D and the mean UDVA, UIVA and UNVA were 0.023 +/- 0.020, 0.155 +/- 0.091, and 0.139 +/- 0.069, respectively. The means of the objective scatter index, modulation transfer function cut-off value, Strehl ratio measured by OQAS(R) (Visiometrics) were 1.83 +/- 0.52, 33.58 +/- 14.27 cycle per degree and 0.18 +/- 0.11, respectively. Intermediate visual acuity did not fall sharply at defocus curve. CONCLUSIONS: Implantation of the diffractive aspheric trifocal intraocular lens in patients with cataracts provided excellent distant, intermediate and near visual acuities with high visual quality.

Spatial clustering and influential factors of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) in Chongqing,China,2008-2012 / 中国人兽共患病学报

ABSTRACT:In order to explore the spatial clustering and influential factors of HFMD in Chongqing ,China from 2008 to 2012 ,spatial autocorrelation and spatial regression analysis (using the spatial lag model in this study ) were carried out using the HFMD data of 38 districts (counties) from 2008-2012 in Chongqing by OpenGeoDa ,and the HFMD case‐based data was collected from the Disease Supervision Information Management System of Chongqing Center for Disease Control and Preven‐tion .We found that the global Moran’s I coefficient of Chongqing from 2009 to 2012 was 0 .458 7 ,0 .567 5 ,0 .398 6 ,and 0 .606 0(P0 .05) .Results of multi‐factor spatial lag regression analysis demonstra‐ted that the incidence of HFMD was positively related with urban rate (β=1 .667 6 , P=0 .001 6) ,and negatively correlated with medical technical personnel per thousand (β= -0 .000 2 ,P=0 .019 8) .In general ,the incidence of HFMD was found ge‐ographically clustered in Chongqing from 2009 to 2012 which was significantly influenced by urban rate and medical technical personnel per thousand population ,and while the urban rate was the main factor .

Parasitos intestinais em alfaces (lactuca sativa, L) das variedades crespa e lisa comercializadas em feiras livres em Niterói-RJ / Intestinal parasites in curly and smooth lettuce (lactuca sativa, L. ) commercialized in free markets from Niterói-RJ

Foram analisadas 210 amostras de alface comercializadas em oito feiras livres de Niterói-RJ, sendo 105 da variedade crespa e 105 da lisa. Foi detectada contaminação por parasitos em 12/210 (5,7 porcento) das amostras, sendo 4,8 porcento em amostras crespas e 6,7 porcento em lisas. Em 42,9 porcento das amostras crespas e 38,1 porcento das lisas, foram encontrados ovos de nematoides da superfamília Rhabditoidea e larvas de nematoides em vida livre. Artrópodes e adultos de nematoides estavam presentes em 41,9 porcento (88/210) das amostras, sendo 53,3 porcento em amostras crespas e 30,5 porcento em lisas. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as variedades de alface quanto à presença de contaminantes. A existência de contaminantes de origem biológica indica qualidade higiênica insatisfatória das alfaces comercializadas nas feiras livres de Niterói-RJ e o consumo de ambas as variedades da hortaliça, sem lavagem adequada, caracteriza risco de aquisição de enteroparasitos...

Two hundred and ten samples of lettuce, sold in eight free markets from Niterói-RJ, were analyzed for intestinal parasite contamination. Contamination by evolutive forms of parasites was detected in 12/210 (5.7 percent) of the samples, being 4.8 percent in thecurly variety and 6.7 percent in smooth samples. Nematode eggs of the superfamily Rhabditoidea and free living larvae of nematodes were found in 42.9 percent of curly samples and 38.1 percent of smooth ones. Adult arthropods and nematodes were found in 41.9 percent (88/210) of samples, 53.3 percent of curly samples and 30.5 percent of smooth samples. There was no statistically significant difference between the varieties of lettuce relative to the presence of contaminants. The presence of contaminants of biological origin indicates poor hygienic quality of lettuce sold in free markets of Niterói-RJ, representing a risk for infection by intestinal parasites, if consumed without proper washing, in both varieties...

Functionomics: the analysis of a postgenomic concept on the basis of pregenomic pharmacological studies in smooth muscle

The term functionomics (Amin 2003, Neumann et al. 2004) refers to a postgenomic integrated Systems Biology (Attur et al. 2002) using a multidimensional approach for cells, tissues and organs. It considers current or future involvement among genomics, proteomics or metabolomics, including the main factors that cause biological responses and modulation under different conditions. Our objective in the present review is to summarize the contemporary understanding of functionomics of smooth muscle pharmacology, based on the results obtained on the pregenomic era during several years in our laboratory. The present approach is based on the knowledge of the dynamics of the receptor system, which comprises a cascade of phenomena, leading from the drug administration to the final biological response. We will describe several conditions in which the final effect is modified, based on perturbations induced on drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, interaction with receptors and mobilization of second messengers, as well as by interactions with a second receptor system. We will also discuss the gaps that need to be fulfilled in order to obtain a clear and better understanding of the receptor system in smooth muscle, and to narrow the bridge between ourknowledge of the function of biological systems, genomics, and other recently introduced areas.

O termo funcionômica (Amin 2003, Neumann et al. 2004) refere-se a um estudo posgenômico de Biologia de Sistemas (Attur et al. 2002), usando um enfoque multidimensional, dinâmico e simultâneo para células, tecidos e órgãos. Considera o envolvimento presente e futuro da genômica, proteômica e metabolômica incluindo os principais fatores que causam a resposta biológica final e sua modulação em diferentes condições. Nosso objetivo na presente revisão é resumir o nosso conhecimento atual em relação à funcionômica da farmacologia da musculatura lisa, baseada em resultados que obtivemos ainda na era pregenômica, durante vários anos em nosso laboratório. O presente enfoque baseia-se no que sabemos hoje em dia sobre a dinâmica do sistema receptor, que compreende uma cascata de fenômenos, que vão desde a administração de uma droga até a resposta biológica. Descreveremos várias condições nas quais a resposta é modificada, com base em perturbações produzidas na absorção, distribuição e metabolismo de fármacos, interação com receptores, mobilização de segundos mensageiros, bem como interações com um segundo sistema receptor. Discutiremos também o papel da genômica e as inúmeras falhas que devem ser preenchidas, para que se chegue a um conhecimento integrado e cada vez melhor dos sistemas receptores na musculatura lisa e para encurtar a ponte entre as funções do sistema biológico, genômica e outras áreas recentemente introduzidas.

Meio ambiente e saúde: metodologia para análise espacial da ocorrência de malária em projetos de assentamento / Environment and Health: a methodological approach for spatial assessment of malaria transmission in colonization projects in the Brazilian Amazon

A transmissão de malária em projetos de assentamento na Amazônia, definida como malária de fronteira, é resultado de um intrincado processo envolvendo fatores biológicos, ecológicos, socioeconômicos e comportamentais, apresentando uma transição temporal de altas a baixas taxas ao longo de aproximadamente oito anos. Como resultado, um dos grandes desafios é a compreensão desse processo, através da identificação das variáveis determinantes da transmissão, considerando-se dimensões temporais e espaciais. Neste artigo é apresentada uma abordagem metodológica que caracteriza perfis de risco de malária em projetos de assentamento, a partir de uma análise multidisciplinar. Composta de três etapas, a abordagem combina análise espacial, geoestatística e modelos de Grade of Membership. Os resultados ressaltam a importância de medidas de controle diferenciadas de acordo com o estágio do projeto de assentamento (implementação recente ou antiga) e o nível de transmissão em cada localidade.

Malaria at colonization sites in the Brazilian Amazon is defined as frontier malaria, a complex phenomenon including biological, ecological, socioeconomic, and behavioral issues. It follows a specific temporal transition cycle lasting approximately eight years, oscillating from extremely high rates of transmission to lower and stable ones. A broader understanding of this phenomenon that would account for its spatial and temporal idiosyncrasies is a major challenge. In this article we present a methodological approach that describes malaria risk profiles based on a multidisciplinary analysis. The approach combines spatial analysis, geostatistical tools, and fuzzy-set models. Results highlight the need for spatially and temporally targeted interventions for mitigating the spread of this disease.

La transmisión de malaria en proyectos de asentamiento en la Amazonia, definida como malaria de frontera, es el resultado de un intrincado proceso, involucrando factores biológicos, ecológicos, socioeconómicos y comportamentales, presentando una transición temporal de altas a bajas tasas a lo largo de aproximadamente ocho a±os. Como resultado, uno de los grandes desafíos es la comprensión de ese proceso, a través de la identificación de las variables determinantes de la transmisión, habiéndose considerado dimensiones temporales y espaciales. En este artículo es presentado un abordaje metodológico que caracteriza perfiles de riesgo de malaria en proyectos de asentamiento, a partir de un anßlisis multidisciplinario. Compuesto de tres etapas, el abordaje combina anßlisis espacial, geoestadística y modelos de Grade of Membership. Los resultados resaltan la importancia de medidas de control diferenciadas, de acuerdo a la etapa del proyecto de asentamiento (implementación reciente o antigua) y al nivel de transmisión en cada localidad.

Evidencia de cambios clínicos y radiográficos en implantes oseointegrados de superficie maquinada y modificada, 3-12 meses de seguimiento / Evidence of clinical and radiographic changes in machined and modified surface osseointegrated implants. 3 to 12 months follow up

En este estudio se realizó una evaluación clínica y radiográfica entre un grupo de pacientes con implantes de superficie maquinada y otro grupo con superficie modificada para determinar si existe alguna diferencia significativa que justifique la utilización de una u otra superficie; para ello se trabajó con dos tipos de implantes de la casa comercial Lifecore®, un grupo con 30 implantes de superficie maquinada o lisa (SuperCAT®) y 30 implantes de superficie modificada o rugosa (RBM®), de conexión externa, tipo tornillo, para la restauración de diente único. El procedimiento quirúrgico se realizó de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del fabricante y a los seis meses se realizó la cirugía de destape y se colocó una restauración temporal. Se siguieron los parámetros de Roos y colaboradores (1997) para la evaluación clínica y radiográfica. Se obtuvo el 100% de oseointegración de los implantes para ambos grupos. La pérdida ósea promedio fue de 0,78 mm. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la evaluación clínica y radiográfica entre los dos grupos de implantes de superficie maquinada o modificada para la restauración de diente único.

The aim of this study is to undertake a clinical and radiographic evaluation between two different patient groups: machined versus modified surface, to find out if there is statistically significant difference that support the use of implants with different surface properties. Sixty screw, external hex connection implants were examined: one group with 30 machined surface implants (SuperCAT®), and a second group with 30 implants with modified surface (RBM®), for restoring a single tooth. The surgical procedure was performed according with the manufacturer’s protocol. After six months the second phase surgery was performed and the temporary restoration was placed. At this point, the first radiographic evaluation was made. The Roos et al (1997) parameters were followed for the clinical and radiographic evaluation. A 100% of osseointegration was accomplished in both groups. The average marginal bone loss was 0.78 mm, without significant differences between the groups. All implants were reported as success grade 1, with no complications. There are not significant differences between the two groups of machined and modified implant surfaces for single tooth restoration.

Influence of antibiotics on the mechanical responses of guinea-pig ileum to acetylcholine and histamine

The side effects of antibiotics have been extensively described during the last decades, however, their role on digestive motility must be better investigated. Following a line of research, the influence of penicillin, chloranfenicol tetracycline and gentamicine on longitudinal smooth muscle responses to acetylcholine and histamine were studied on guinea-pig ileum. There were no differences between the responses before and after the addition of each antibiotic. Further investigations must be performed in order to find a possible influence of antibiotics on digestive motility.

Os efeitos colaterais dos antibióticos têm sido extensivamente descritos nas últimas décadas, entretanto o seu papel na motilidade digestiva precisa ser melhor pesquisada. Seguindo uma linha de trabalho, avaliou-se a influência da penicilina, do cloranfenicol, da tetraciclina e da gentamicina na resposta muscular lisa longitudinal do íleo de cobaia a acetilcolina e histamina. Não foram encontradas diferenças entre as respostas antes e após a adição de cada um dos antibióticos. Outras investigações necessitam ser realizadas com o objetivo de se verificar uma possível influência dos antibióticos na motilidade digestiva.