Publications by authors named "Carla Maria Zordan Geraldo de Moraes"
The Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Medicinal Plants on Fungi Isolated From Toilet and Nursery Surfaces in a Daycare Center: An In Vitro Study.
Elena Carla Batista Mendes Dora Inés Kozusny-Andreani Rogério Rodrigo Ramos José Martins Pinto Neto Luciana Estevam Simonato Carla Maria Zordan Geraldo de Moraes
Cureus
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Brazil has a rich diversity of medicinal plants and long-standing traditional knowledge about their therapeutic uses, especially in ethnic communities.
- The study tested hydroalcoholic extracts from rosemary, citronella, rue, neem, and lemon against various isolated fungi found in a daycare center in São Paulo.
- Results indicated that rue, citronella, and lemon extracts were effective at low concentrations, showcasing the potential antifungal properties of these medicinal plants.
Background: Malnutrition is a frequent condition among hospitalized patients and a factor of increased risk of postoperative complication.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of malnutrition on phase angle (PA), body water distribution and clinical outcomes in surgical patients with colorectal disease.
Methods: This retrospective study was performed in a tertiary hospital with 40 patients admitted electively.