Publications by authors named "A Ladeia"
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- The study focused on long-term outcomes of PRKAG2 syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can cause serious heart problems and arrhythmias.
- A cohort of 66 individuals was analyzed, revealing that those with the p.K290I gene mutation faced a high rate of severe health issues, including cardiac events and complications during childbirth.
- Findings emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to improve patient outcomes, while also suggesting a need for further research into related neurological and pregnancy complications.
Projected to impact 310 million children by the next decade, childhood obesity is linked to serious health issues like metabolic disturbance and cardiovascular diseases. This study introduces a novel approach for the integrated assessment of inflammatory, glycemic and lipid disorders in obese children in resources-limited settings and also identifies key factors contributing to these changes. Conducting a cross-sectional analysis of 231 children aged 5-12 years from public schools in Brazil's semi-arid region, the research involved collecting medical history, anthropometric measurements, and blood samples to analyze glycemic and lipid profiles, along with C-reactive protein levels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigher Bifidobacterium spp. fecal abundance is associated with a lower prevalence of hyperglycemia and cardiovascular risk markers among schoolchildren from Bahia, Brazil.
PLoS One
October 2023
The gut microbiome has recently been the subject of considerable scientific interest due to its essential bodily functions. Several factors can change the composition and function of the gut microbiome, and dietary habits are one of the most important contributors. Despite the recognition of the probiotic effects related to the genus Bifidobacterium spp.
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- The study aimed to examine how type 1 diabetes mellitus might affect the brain's auditory pathways by measuring auditory evoked potentials and stapedial reflexes in normal-hearing individuals.
- The research included 32 individuals with type 1 diabetes and 20 healthy controls, focusing on their acoustic reflex and brainstem auditory potentials, using various statistical analyses.
- Results indicated that individuals with diabetes had lower auditory reflex thresholds and increased latencies in brainstem potentials, suggesting potential changes in central auditory pathways despite normal hearing.
Background: Religiosity and spirituality have been associated with higher recovery rates, greater adherence to treatments, and better levels of quality of life in patients with heart disease.
Objectives: To evaluate the association between spirituality, functional gain, and improved quality of life in patients in a cardiovascular rehabilitation program.
Methods: This prospective cohort study evaluated the association between functional and quality of life gains during a cardiovascular rehabilitation program and a religiosity/spirituality index based on a validated scale.