Publications by authors named "A N Natali"

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  • Postprandial hypoglycaemia (PPHG) is a common complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in individuals with a history of type 2 diabetes, often occurring without symptoms.
  • A study of 24 patients showed that PPHG results from an excessive clearance of glucose and hyperinsulinaemia, linked to higher insulin sensitivity and enhanced beta cell function.
  • Those experiencing PPHG had poor hormonal responses to low blood sugar, leading to more frequent and prolonged hypoglycaemia, which affected their eating habits over time.
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  • The study investigated whether combined moderate-intensity exercise could slow down harmful changes in the lungs and right heart in rats with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) induced by monocrotaline (MCT).
  • Rats underwent a 3-week exercise program including aerobic and resistance training, which improved their physical endurance and prevented negative changes in pulmonary artery resistance and right ventricular function.
  • The exercise also helped maintain heart cell function, reduced structural damage to the right ventricle and lungs, and lowered oxidative stress levels associated with PAH.
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Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by constant and generalized pain associated with sleep disturbance, depression, muscle stiffness, fatigue and cognitive disorders. Among non-pharmacological treatments, physical exercise stands out as a low-cost approach.

Aim: To summarize and analyze evidence on the effects of resistance training on pain, functionality and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.

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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Besides the effects on the lungs and heart, PAH can affect other organs, including the liver, kidneys, brain, glands, and testis. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of PAH and physical resistance training (RT), a complementary treatment for hypertension, on epididymis morphology and function and sperm parameters.

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