Publications by authors named "B V. Nogueira"
There are insufficient predictors of progression to tuberculosis among contacts. A case-control study within RePORT-Brazil matched 20 QuantiFERON-positive progressors and 40 non-progressors by sex, age, and exposure duration. Twenty-nine cytokines were measured by Luminex in QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus supernatants collected at baseline and evaluated using machine learning for tuberculosis prediction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe latex of the xerophytic plant Calotropis procera, popularly known as giant milkweed, contains a complex mixture of secondary metabolites and proteins and has attracted the attention of many researchers. Several bioactive laticifer enzymes from C. procera have been studied for their potential applications in the medical, agricultural and food industries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to examine the associations between knowledge, social support, and physical activity and explore the mediating role of physical activity self-efficacy in pregnant women with a high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangzhou, China, from July 2022 to May 2023. Five hundred thirty-seven pregnant women with a high risk for GDM completed the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, Pregnancy Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale, Pregnancy Physical Activity Knowledge Scale, Physical Activity Social Support Scale, and a socio-demographic data sheet.
Introduction: Judo, a martial art created by Jigoro Kano in 1882, is a martial art promoting physical and spiritual development. Despite its "gentle way" philosophy, it poses a significant risk for cervical spine injuries, often resulting from throws and ground techniques.
Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed cervical injuries among professional judo athletes from January to July 2024.
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- Ependymomas are a type of brain tumor in children, making up 6-10% of such cases, and this study looks at the effectiveness of proton therapy for treatment.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, involving 908 patients from ten studies, focusing on survival rates and complications from the treatment.
- The results indicate that while proton radiotherapy shows promising safety and efficacy with high overall survival rates, caution is advised due to variability in some adverse event outcomes indicated by wide confidence intervals.