O papel do estado nutrológico no metabolismo das doenças crônico-catabólicas

Introduction: The incidence and prevalence of cardiac insufficiency in the west countries is increasing, turning it into a public health problem. The protein energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is a complication of CI, making important the nutritional status evaluation in these patients. Objective: To evaluate the nutrological profile of patients with cardiac insufficiency. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study where 30 patients with CI from Cardiology Clinics of Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine- São Paulo University. The nutrological status was evaluated by food frequency questionnaire, questions regarding digestive tract function, observation of the presence of clinical signs that might indicate nutrient deficiency, anthropometry and bioeletrical impedance. Results: The protein intake was below the recommended level in 25% of the patients. The phosphorus intake was within the recommended level whereas the sodium intake was above. Regarding body mass index, 35% of the patients were classified as overweight and 21% as obese. Regarding skinfold measurements 35% of men and 40% of the women were classified as having adipose tissue deficit and in accordance with bioelectrical impedance analysis 8% presented percent body fat below the mean. Conclusion: This population of patients with CI showed deficient protein and micronutrient intake although the body mass index compatible with overweight and obesity. This finding makes urgent a closed look at dietary habit of CI patients

Association between sleep time and pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarkers is mediated by abdominal obesity among adolescents

Objectives: Movement behaviors and abdominal obesity are associated with higher inflammatory biomarkers. However, the role of waist circumference as a mediating factor is still unknown. Thus, our aims were to (1) test the associations between 24-hour movement behavior variables (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep), abdominal obesity, and pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarkers; and (2) investigate whether abdominal obesity had a mediating effect between the investigated associations. Methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study included 3591 adolescents (aged 12-17 y) from 4 Brazilian cities. Waist circumference (in centimeters; at half the distance between the iliac crest and at the lower costal margin), 24-hour movement behaviors (validated questionnaire), high-sensitive C-reactive protein, and adiponectin (serum plasma) were evaluated. We used multiple mediation regression models (95% confidence interval) to determine if waist circumference mediated the association between 24-hour movement behaviors and pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarkers. Results: The results revealed that screen time and moderate to vigorous physical activity were not associated with pro- or anti-inflammatory biomarkers. However, sleep duration (in hours per day) was negatively associated with pro- (C-reactive protein, β = -0.08; 95% confidence interval, -0.38 to -0.02) and anti- (adiponectin, β = -0.31; 95% confidence interval, -2.13 to -0.12) inflammatory biomarkers. Our results also showed that waist circumference mediated the association between sleep duration and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (2.7%), and adiponectin (2.8%). Conclusion: Sleep duration was inversely associated with pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarkers, and these relations were mediated by abdominal obesity. Therefore, adolescents having healthy sleep can have implications for reducing waist circumference and inflammatory indicators

GINÁSTICA PARA TODOS NA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE BELO HORIZONTE: INFLUÊNCIA DE UM ESPORTE NÃO COMPETITIVO NA MELHORIA DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE SEUS PRATICANTES

This article is an extract from field research with a quantitative character in the final stage of data analysis. It seeks to identify whether Gymnastics for All contributes to the promotion of the quality of life and health of practitioners who develop regular work with this modality in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, for this purpose the SF-36 questionnaire adapted for the study was applied to practitioners. Technicians and gymnasts replied that GfA collaborates to promote the participants' quality of life. The potential of GfA for collaboration in public policies was perceived, based both on the experience of researchers in sports management and on researchers in the area, as it improves important aspects in the motor, social and affective aspects, contributes to the promotion of quality of life and health population, as well as low operating cost.Este artículo es un extracto de la investigación de campo con un carácter cuantitativo en la etapa final del análisis de datos. Busca identificar si Gimnasia para Todos contribuye a la promoción de la calidad de vida y la salud de los profesionales que desarrollan un trabajo regular con esta modalidad en la Región Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, para esto se aplicó a los practicantes. El cuestionario SF-36 adaptado para el estudio. Técnicos y gimnastas respondieron que GPT colabora para promover la calidad de vida de los participantes. Se percibió el potencial de GPT para la colaboración en políticas públicas, basado tanto en la experiencia de los investigadores en gestión deportiva como en los investigadores del área, ya que mejora aspectos importantes en los aspectos motores, sociales y afectivos, contribuye a la promoción de la calidad de vida y la salud población, así como bajo costo operativo.O presente artigo é extrato de pesquisa de campo com caráter quantitativo em fase final de análise de dados. Busca identificar se a Ginástica para Todos contribui para a promoção da qualidade de vida e saúde de praticantes que desenvolvem trabalho regular com essa modalidade na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, para isso foi aplicado aos praticantes o questionário SF-36 adaptado para o estudo. Técnicos e ginastas responderam que a GPT colabora para a promoção da qualidade de vida dos participantes. Percebeu-se o potencial da GPT para colaboração em políticas públicas, baseado tanto na experiência dos pesquisadores em gestão esportiva, quanto em pesquisadores da área, pois melhora valências importantes no aspecto motor, social e afetivo, contribui para promoção de qualidade de vida e saúde da população, assim como tem baixo custo operacional

GINÁSTICA PARA TODOS NA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE BELO HORIZONTE: INFLUÊNCIA DE UM ESPORTE NÃO COMPETITIVO NA MELHORIA DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE SEUS PRATICANTES

This article is an extract from field research with a quantitative character in the final stage of data analysis. It seeks to identify whether Gymnastics for All contributes to the promotion of the quality of life and health of practitioners who develop regular work with this modality in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, for this purpose the SF-36 questionnaire adapted for the study was applied to practitioners. Technicians and gymnasts replied that GfA collaborates to promote the participants' quality of life. The potential of GfA for collaboration in public policies was perceived, based both on the experience of researchers in sports management and on researchers in the area, as it improves important aspects in the motor, social and affective aspects, contributes to the promotion of quality of life and health population, as well as low operating cost.Este artículo es un extracto de la investigación de campo con un carácter cuantitativo en la etapa final del análisis de datos. Busca identificar si Gimnasia para Todos contribuye a la promoción de la calidad de vida y la salud de los profesionales que desarrollan un trabajo regular con esta modalidad en la Región Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, para esto se aplicó a los practicantes. El cuestionario SF-36 adaptado para el estudio. Técnicos y gimnastas respondieron que GPT colabora para promover la calidad de vida de los participantes. Se percibió el potencial de GPT para la colaboración en políticas públicas, basado tanto en la experiencia de los investigadores en gestión deportiva como en los investigadores del área, ya que mejora aspectos importantes en los aspectos motores, sociales y afectivos, contribuye a la promoción de la calidad de vida y la salud población, así como bajo costo operativo.O presente artigo é extrato de pesquisa de campo com caráter quantitativo em fase final de análise de dados. Busca identificar se a Ginástica para Todos contribui para a promoção da qualidade de vida e saúde de praticantes que desenvolvem trabalho regular com essa modalidade na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, para isso foi aplicado aos praticantes o questionário SF-36 adaptado para o estudo. Técnicos e ginastas responderam que a GPT colabora para a promoção da qualidade de vida dos participantes. Percebeu-se o potencial da GPT para colaboração em políticas públicas, baseado tanto na experiência dos pesquisadores em gestão esportiva, quanto em pesquisadores da área, pois melhora valências importantes no aspecto motor, social e afetivo, contribui para promoção de qualidade de vida e saúde da população, assim como tem baixo custo operacional

Multi-Objective Optimization Techniques to Solve the Economic Emission Load Dispatch Problem Using Various Heuristic and Metaheuristic Algorithms

The main objective of thermoelectric power plants is to meet the power demand with the lowest fuel cost and emission levels of pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions, considering the operational restrictions of the power plant. Optimization techniques have been widely used to solve engineering problems as in this case with the objective of minimizing the cost and the pollution damages. Heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms have been extensively studied and used to successfully solve this multi-objective problem. This chapter, several optimization techniques (simulated annealing, ant lion, dragonfly, NSGA II, and differential evolution) are analyzed and their application to economic-emission load dispatch (EELD) is also discussed. In addition, a comparison of all approaches and its results are offered through a case study

COVID-19 and Hypercoagulable State: A New Therapeutic Perspective

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COVID-19 e Estado de Hipercoagulabilidade: Uma Nova Perspectiva Terapêutica

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Matrix Microparticles Of Copaiba Oil (Copaifera Langsdorffii) On Renal Physiology: Patent Review

PURPOSE: to demonstrate the effect of matrix microparticles of Copaifera langsdorffii (aerial parts of copaiba), aiming to evaluate the discussions and results of the works that demonstrate Its function on the kidneys as well as its effectiveness. METHODS: A bibliographic study was carried out by consulting public online databases of patents, such as the United States Patent and Trademark office, World Intellectual Property Organization and the National Intellectual Property Institute; The following keywords were used: copaiba oil, renal function, kidney, kidney stones, matrix microparticles Copaifera langsdorffii and lithiasis. In this study were included patents of invention, innovations and utility models in the period from January 2007 to May 2016. RESULTS: One patent register was included regarding a method for obtaining microparticles and compounds, having antilithiasic, analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antiseptic activity. CONCLUSION: The patent registry survey demonstrates the possibility of beneficial action of matrix microparticles Copaifera langsdorffii on renal physiology, acting as antilithiasis and even with diuretic properties, thus opening up new possibilities of research of this substance on renal physiology