Publications by authors named "A S da Silva Sobrinho"
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- Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that causes reduced bone remodeling, resulting in higher bone mineral density, but its impact on fracture risk is still uncertain.
- In this study of 67 women with postsurgical hypoparathyroidism and 63 matched controls, the researchers assessed bone health using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry to measure mineral density and identify vertebral fractures.
- The results showed that women with hypoparathyroidism had higher bone mineral density but few vertebral fractures, suggesting that traditional risk factors like age and diabetes are more critical for fracture risk than hypoparathyroidism itself.
Endodontic microsurgery guided by navigation systems represents a precise and minimally invasive approach for retreatment of apical periodontitis following failed conventional endodontic therapy. Accurate localization and minimal access to the root apex are paramount for successful outcomes and preservation of anatomical structures. Workflow considerations, such as three-dimensional (3D) virtual planning and endodontic guidance represent new crucial aspects for addressing complex cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although comprehensive lifestyle habits are crucial for healthy aging, their adherence tends to decline as individuals grow older. Sustaining a healthy life over time poses a motivational challenge. Some digital tools, such as smartphone apps aimed at promoting healthy habits, have been used to counteract this decline.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFourteen weeks of multicomponent training associated with flexibility training modifies postural alignment, joint range of motion and modulates blood pressure in physically inactive older women: a randomized clinical trial.
Front Physiol
November 2023
Body relaxation and pain reduction are some of the reported benefits of flexibility training (through active stretching exercises), however their effects on posture and blood circulation are uncertain. We aimed to investigate the effects of flexibility training (through active stretching exercises) in combination with multicomponent training (MT) on blood pressure (BP), and the correlation with changes in body alignment and flexibility in physically inactive women. Women aged 60-70 years were into three groups: multicomponent training group (MT), multicomponent training plus flexibility training group (FT), and control group (CG).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZoledronic Acid Modulates Cytokine Expression and Mitigates Bone Loss during the Development of Induced Apical Periodontitis in a Mice Model.
J Endod
November 2023
Introduction: Bisphosphonates are antiresorptive drugs used worldwide to treat systemic bone pathologies. This study aimed to assess the impact of zoledronic acid on the progression of induced apical periodontitis and the expression of cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-10, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in a mouse model.
Methods: Sixteen female isogenic BALB/c mice 6 weeks of age were distributed into 2 groups: mice with induced apical periodontitis (the AP group, n = 8) and mice with induced apical periodontitis treated with zoledronic acid (the AP-ZA group, n = 8).