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Increased modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Adv Rheumatol; 61 (), 2021
Abstract Background: Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (MCRFs), such as those related to aerobic capacity, muscle strength, physical activity, and body composition, have been poorly studied in Takayasu arteritis (TAK). Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate MCRFs and their relationships...

Effects of exercise training on autonomic modulation and mood symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (5), 2021
We evaluated the effects of exercise training (ET) on the profile of mood states (POMS), heart rate variability, spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), and sleep disturbance severity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Forty-four patients were randomized into 2 groups, 18 patients complete...

Multicomponent physical activity program to prevent body changes and metabolic disturbances associated with antiretroviral therapy and improve quality of life of people living with HIV: a pragmatic trial

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Comprehensive care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLH) includes the promotion of healthier habits, including physical activity (PA). This study aimed to describe a multicomponent pragmatic trial protocol to assess the effect of PA in preventing body changes and met...

Hemodynamics and cardiac autonomic modulation after an acute concurrent exercise circuit in older individuals with pre- to established hypertension

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Few studies have investigated whether post-exercise hypotension (PEH) after concurrent exercise (CEX) is related to changes in cardiac output (Q) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR) in older individuals. We tested whether PEH after a single bout of CEX circuits performed in open-access fac...

Ferramentas tecnológicas e o cálculo de medicação: contribuições para o aprendizado e o exercício profissional
Technological tools and drug calculation: contributions to learning and work

Espaç. saúde (Online); 22 (1), 2021
Apesar de não demandar conhecimentos avançados, realizar um cálculo de medicação exige algumas etapas matemáticas, o que implica em maior tempo dedicado à tarefa e maior possibilidade de erro. Assim, este artigo objetiva compreender a experiência de aprendizagem sobre cálculo de medicamento entr...

Aplicação da estimulação cognitiva no cuidado ao idoso institucionalizado com demência

Objetivo: identificar as evidências científicas sobre os cuidados de enfermagem aos idosos institucionalizados com demência. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com a utilização da estratégia PICo. Foram incluídos estudos publicados no intervalo de 2009 a 2018, n...

Testosterone Combined with Voluntary Exercise Attenuates Diabetes-induced Pancreatic Apoptosis in Castrated Diabetic Rats Induced by HFD/STZ

Abstract Increased apoptosis in the pancreas and beta cell death causes reduced insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes. This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise training and testosterone administration on apoptosis marker (p53 protein) in the pancreas tissue in animal with diabetes. Type 2 ...

Multicomponent exercise training in cardiovascular complexity in prefrail older adults: a randomized blinded clinical pilot study

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (6), 2021
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of multicomponent training on baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and heart rate (HR) complexity of prefrail older adults. Twenty-one prefrail community-dwelling older adults were randomized and divided into multicomponent training intervention group (MulTI) ...

Autocuidado de usuários com diabetes mellitus inseridos em um programa de automonitorização da glicemia capilar

Objetivo: Avaliar o desempenho das atividades de autocuidado de usuários com diabetes mellitus inseridos em um programa de automonitorização da glicemia capilar no domicílio. Método: estudo transversal, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado no domicílio de usuários com diabetes mellitu...

Câncer de Mama e Atividade Física: Percepções durante a Pandemia de Covid-19

Rev. bras. cancerol; 67 (2), 2021
Introdução: O cenário de isolamento social imposto pela pandemia da Covid-19 tem representado um desafio para a saúde física e mental de mulheres em tratamento do câncer de mama. Objetivo: Investigar a percepção dos impactos da prática da atividade física remota nos sintomas clínicos e físico...