Publications by authors named "C T Mesquita"
Viral Metagenomics in Patients Who Underwent Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT): A Brazilian Experience.
Microorganisms
December 2024
Viral infections are one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality among patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Immunosuppression may lead to the reactivation of latent viruses or the acquisition of new infections, resulting in severe clinical outcomes. The early detection of viral reactivations is crucial for effective patient management and post-transplant care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChanges in salivary biomarkers of pain, anxiety, stress, and inflammation related to tooth movement during orthodontic treatment: a systematic review.
Dental Press J Orthod
December 2024
Objective: This systematic review aimed to analyze the literature on changes in endogenous salivary biomarkers of pain, anxiety, stress, and inflammation related to tooth movement during orthodontic treatment of children and adolescents.
Material And Methods: An electronic search was performed in nine databases to identify quasi-experimental studies, without restricting publication language and year. Two reviewers extracted the data and assessed the individual risk of bias using the JBI tools, and the certainty of evidence using the GRADE tool.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the impact of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) on cardiovascular health, amid rising concerns regarding their safety despite regulatory approval.
- - A meta-analysis of 12 cohort studies involving over 1.2 million patients reveals that high consumption of ASBs is linked to increased risks of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and stroke.
- - The findings suggest that regularly consuming ASBs may have negative long-term effects on cardiovascular health, warranting caution for consumers.
Nattokinase as an adjuvant therapeutic strategy for non-communicable diseases: a review of fibrinolytic, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Nattokinase (NK), derived from the traditional Asian food natto, has been shown to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality due to its properties that help dissolve blood clots and prevent thrombosis.
- Recent studies suggest NK may also combat inflammation and oxidative stress, linking it to potential benefits in treating various non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
- This review analyzes the current literature and emphasizes NK's therapeutic promise, highlighting its dual role in improving cardiovascular health and its newfound anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
Introduction: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is known for its pro-inflammatory properties and association with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity. However, existing detection methods for COVID-19 severity assessment often lack consideration of organs and tissues other than the lungs, which limits the accuracy and reliability of these predictive models.
Material And Methods: The retrospective study included data from 515 COVID-19 patients (Cohort 1, n=415; Cohort 2, n=100) from two centers (Shanghai Public Health Center and Brazil Niteroi Hospital) between January 2020 and July 2020.