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Handgrip strength as an instrument for assessing the risk of malnutrition and inflammation in hemodialysis patients

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (4), 2020
Abstract Indroduction: Establishing which parameters to use for diagnosing malnutrition in hemodialysis patients is a challenge in clinical practice. The handgrip strength (HGS) has stood out as a method of assessing nutritional status. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the cut-off point for ...

Automedicación con AINE en futbolistas profesionales de los equipos de primera división del DMQ

Vive (El Alto); 3 (9), 2020
INTRODUCCIÓN: varios estudios a cargo de la Federación Internacional de Fútbol han identificado el abuso de AINE (Analgésicos Antinflamatorios No Esteroideo) en los futbolistas indicando que casi el 40% de los jugadores del mundial de 2010 tomaron medicamentos para el dolor antes de cada partido. OBJ...

Covid-19 - endothelial axis and coronary artery bypass graft patency: a target for therapeutic intervention?

Abstract It has been reported that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection induces endothelial inflammation, therefore facilitating the progression of endothelial and vascular dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG...

Effects of yacon flour associated with an energy restricted diet on intestinal permeability, fecal short chain fatty acids, oxidative stress and inflammation markers levels in adults with obesity or overweight: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial

ABSTRACT Objectives Yacon flour is rich in bioactive compounds (phenolic compounds and fructooligosaccharides (FOS)), and may therefore reduce the risk of diseases associated with excess body weight. However, its effect on fecal short chain fatty acids (SCFA), intestinal permeability, oxidative stress ...

Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease: From Basic Concepts to Clinical Application

Abstract Although low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is central to the development and progression of atherosclerosis, the role of inflammation in the atherosclerotic process is becoming better understood and appreciated. Chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, HI...

Repercussão da microbiota intestinal na modulação do sistema nervoso central e sua relação com doenças neurológicas

Introdução: a microbiota intestinal representa agrupamentos de micro-organismos encarregados de exercerem várias atividades indispensáveis para a regulação da homeostase. Esta, além da manutenção funcional do trato gastrointestinal (TGI), faz interferência na regulação do eixo de conexão ent...

Los niveles séricos de Interleucina 22 e Interleucina 6 disminuyen luego del tratamiento en pacientes con artritis reumatoidea

Introducción: La artritis reumatoidea se caracteriza por inflamación de la membrana sinovial debido al infiltrado de células inmunitarias que secretan citocinas relacionadas a perfil Th17 como IL-22 e IL-6. La dinámica de estas citocinas durante el tratamiento permanece incomprendida. El objetivo fue...