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Caracterização molecular de Staphylococcus aureus isolados de queijos artesanais da Serra da Canastra

O queijo Minas Artesanal da Canastra é produzido na Serra da Canastra (MG), utilizando leite cru, coalho e pingo, que é uma cultura endógena natural de cada queijaria. Devido ao uso de leite cru, o produto pode veicular microrganismos causadores de doenças veiculadas por alimentos, como Staphylococcu...

Comparison between ActiGraph GT3X and ActivPAL to assess sedentary behavior during the school period

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aims: This study aimed to compare the sedentary time measured using the ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer with the measurement of sitting and standing time obtained by ActivPAL inclinometers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 60 schoolchildren (34 males) of one el...

Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Dysmenorrhea is a common condition among females that is characterized by painful cramps before or during menstruation. It is considered as a common gynecological complaint that affects the quality of women's life. The study evaluated prevalence of dysmenorrhea, its impact, associated risk facto...

Anthropometric indicators as predictors of dynapenia in postmenopausal women

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: Anthropometry represents an alternative to the evaluation of nutritional status and screening of events related to muscle fitness. Therefore, this study aimed to compare anthropometric indicators of postmenopausal women with and without dynapenia and to identify the predictive capacity of ...

Manipulative skills and games performed by children ranging from 4 to 6 years of age while exploring sensorial cubes

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To identify and describe the manipulative actions of typical children ages between 4 and 6 years, and the games performed while exploring cubes with different sensorial stimuli. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive, and exploratory study. Sixteen typical children aged 4 to 6 years (mean ...

Postural control in football players with vision impairment: Effect of sports adaptation or visual input restriction?

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To assess the postural control performance of football 5-a-side (FFS) players, comparing them with sighted players. Methods: Eight FFS players and 7 sighted futsal players were included. Postural control tests included feet together stance (FTS) and single-leg stance (SLS) tasks, performe...

Is fatigue associated with balance in Parkinson's disease?

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Background: Fatigue is a disabling symptom in the spectrum of Parkinson's disease (PD), affecting from 30% to 70% of the persons. Even though it is a common symptom, with negative repercussions for PD individuals, its correlation with balance is not established. Aim: The aims of this study wer...

Impact of increasing age on high-performance Olympic triathletes in male and female: a case report

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: Increasing age is associated with significant changes in athletes' performance; however, it is not yet known how increasing age could influence the performance of triathletes. In this sense, the present study aimed to investigate how the performance of two elite triathletes (HCK and AD), w...

Profile of pharmaceutical interventions of a pharmacotherapeutic follow-up model for diabetic patients in a community pharmacy

Abstract The insertion of Pharmaceutical Care in Primary Health Care (PHC) improves patients’ clinical outcomes and quality of life. Pharmacotherapeutic follow-up can contribute to the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, promoting better glycemic control and adherence to therapy. This stu...

Características de idosos traumatizados hospitalizados em uma unidade de terapia intensiva

Introdução: o trauma é uma doença significativa em perda de anos de vida, contribuindo para alta morbidade e mortalidade. Seu evento em idosos pode ocasionar desfechos indesejáveis devido às condições fisiológicas do idoso. Objetivo: analisar as características e associação com o óbito de id...