Health Functions
Mostrando 1-12 de 312 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Vitamin D metabolism and extraskeletal outcomes: an update
ABSTRACT Vitamin D deficiency is a general health problem affecting individuals at all stages of life and on different continents. The musculoskeletal effects of vitamin D are well known. Its deficiency causes rickets, osteomalacia, and secondary hyperparathyroidism and increases the risk of fractures. Clinical and experimental evidence suggests that vitamin
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Association between asthma and sleep hours in Brazilian adolescents: ERICA
Abstract Objective To investigate the association between asthma and sleep duration in participants of the Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents. Materials and methods Cross-sectional, national, school-based study, involving adolescents aged 12-17 years. In the period between 2013−14, data from 59,442 participants were analyzed. Bivariate analysis
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-08
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3. Obesity-associated Pathways of Anthocyanins
Abstract Anthocyanins have a great potential for human health, as a sub-group of phenolic compounds. Interactions of anthocyanin involved in digestion and thus in obesity consist of inhibition of pancreatic lipase, regulation of lipolysis and lipogenesis, activation of an activated protein kinase enzyme, controlling of digestion hormones (leptin, insulin, gh
Food Sci. Technol. Publicado em: 2021-06
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4. Telomere length: biological marker of cellular vitality, aging, and health-disease process
SUMMARY The aging process occurs due to the decline of vital physiological functions and adaptability of the body, being influenced by genetics and lifestyle. With advances in genetics, biological aging can be calculated by telomere length. Telomeres are regions at the ends of chromosomes that play a role in the maintenance and integrity of DNA. With biologi
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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5. Effects of mesh surgery on sexual function in pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence
ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to determine pre-operative and post-operative sexual function scores of patients who underwent four-arm polypropylene mesh implantation surgery to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Materials and Methods: A prospective study from January 2011 to November 2015 including patients (n: 72) submitted to surgical mes
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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6. Impacted large ureteral stone: What is the best approach?
ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to determine pre-operative and post-operative sexual function scores of patients who underwent four-arm polypropylene mesh implantation surgery to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Materials and Methods: A prospective study from January 2011 to November 2015 including patients (n: 72) submitted to surgical mes
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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7. Assessment of left atrial function by strain in patients with acute ıschemic stroke left atrial function and acute stroke
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Myocardial speckle-tracking echocardiography can detect subtle abnormalities in the left atrial function. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between left atrial myocardium and tissue function n assessed by two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score in pa
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2021-01
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8. Determining the relationship between dietary iodine intake, urinary iodine excretion and thyroid functions in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
ABSTRACT Objective Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a worldwide health problem, and medical nutrition therapy is essential for improving the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes. Salt restriction may lead to iodine deficiency in these patients. Moreover, type 2 diabetes can be an indirect reason for thyroid disorders. This study was conducted
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-08
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9. A importância da classe hospitalar Semear do Recife no processo de continuidade da escolarização dos estudantes/pacientes com câncer
Resumo: As classes hospitalares surgem como espaço institucional importante na continuidade do processo de escolarização dos sujeitos hospitalizados e atuam na garantia de direitos desses estudantes. A presente pesquisa propõe-se a adentrar no campo da pedagogia hospitalar e possui como objetivo geral analisar a importância da classe hospitalar Semear d
Rev. Bras. Estud. Pedagog.. Publicado em: 17/01/2020
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10. Diet in Chronic Kidney Disease: an integrated approach to nutritional therapy
RESUMO Uma dieta saudável é essencial para promover e preservar a saúde, mesmo na presença de doenças como a Doença Renal Crônica (DRC). Nesta revisão, a terapia nutricional para pacientes de DRC será abordada levando em conta não só os principais nutrientes que precisam ser ajustados devido às alterações que acompanham a redução das funçõe
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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11. Gerenciamento de resíduos em laboratórios de uma universidade pública brasileira: um desafio para a saúde ambiental e a saúde do trabalhador
RESUMO As instituições de ensino superior, enquanto geradoras e difusoras de conhecimento, precisam cada vez mais assumir seu papel no contexto regional, especialmente na criação de políticas sustentáveis e de preservação do meio ambiente. Neste sentido, o presente artigo objetiva compreender as práticas de gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de
Saúde debate. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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12. Permanent education as an inalienable responsibility of health councils: the current scenario in the Unified Health System
OBJECTIVE: To verify whether health councils in Brazil carry out permanent education activities for municipal, state and federal district councilors. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional study with secondary data collection in the Health Council Monitoring System (Sistema de Acompanhamento dos Conselhos de Saúde - Siacs) from May to August 2017. The Siacs i
Clinics. Publicado em: 10/01/2020