Retrospective molecular investigation of Mayaro and Oropouche viruses at the human-animal interface in West-central Brazil, 2016-2018.

Mayaro virus (MAYV, Togaviridae) and Oropouche orthobunyavirus (OROV, Peribunyaviridae) are emerging enzootic arboviruses in Latin America. Outbreaks of febrile illness associated with MAYV and OROV have been reported among humans mainly in the northern region of Brazil since the 1980s, and recent data suggest these viruses have circulated also in more populated areas of western Brazil. MAYV shares mosquito vectors with yellow fever virus and it has been historically detected during yellow fever epidemics.

Association between handgrip strength and body composition, physical fitness, and biomarkers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome.

Objectives: This study examined the association between handgrip strength and body composition, physical fitness, and biomarkers in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome.

Methods: A total of 75 postmenopausal women were diagnosed with metabolic syndrome participated in this study. Muscle strength was assessed via a hydraulic grip strength dynamometer; physical fitness tests included a timed-up-and-go, arm curl test, and 30-s chair stand.

Association between vitamin D status and glycemic profile in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between vitamin D status and glycemic profile in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 70 (59.47 ± 6.

Can Vitamin D supplementation alone effective to increase a physical fitness levels in post-menopausal women with metabolic disorders? Brief Review.

Background: During the climacteric period, occur an aging process of the skin, and promote several decreases in the ability of vitamin D synthesis in an organism and lower levels of Vitamin D may contribute to the appearance of conditions such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis, falls and fractures.

Aim: The present brief review focuses on the influence of Vitamin D supplementation alone on physical fitness (strength, endurance, and balance) in postmenopausal with diseases or not.

Methods: Search in Medline and PubMed relevant articles with Vitamin D supplementation alone on physical fitness (strength, endurance, and balance) in postmenopausal with diseases or not, were included only 5 clinical.

Association between muscle function and body composition, vitamin D status, and blood glucose in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes.

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the association between muscle function, and body composition, vitamin D status, and blood glucose in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: Forty post-menopausal women (62.48±7.

Fructooligosaccharide intake promotes epigenetic changes in the intestinal mucosa in growing and ageing rats.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between fructooligosaccharide (FOS) intake at different life stages of Wistar rats and its stimulatory effects on intestinal parameters.

Methods: Recently weaned and ageing female rats were divided into growing and ageing treatments, which were fed diets that partially replaced sucrose with FOS for 12 weeks.

Results: Dietary FOS intake induced a significant increase in the numbers of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in growing rats.

Are skeletally mature female rats a suitable model to study osteoporosis?

Objective: To analyze if female Wistar rats at 56 weeks of age are a suitable model to study osteoporosis.

Materials And Methods: Female rats with 6 and 36 weeks of age (n = 8 per group) were kept over a 20-week period and fed a diet for mature rodents complete in terms of Ca, phosphorous, and vitamin D. Excised femurs were measured for bone mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, morphometry, and biomechanical properties.