Publications by authors named "E C Grilo"
Article Synopsis
- Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare spinal cord inflammation that can result from infections or other systemic diseases, often leading to motor and sensory dysfunction.
- A case report describes a 10-month-old boy with severe ATM likely caused by enteritis, who developed rapid motor deficits and required extended care in a pediatric ICU, including mechanical ventilation.
- Despite various treatments, the patient faced prolonged recovery and significant neurological deficits, underscoring the need for comprehensive care and rehabilitation in managing severe ATM cases.
Effect of Oral Zinc Supplementation on Phase Angle and Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial.
Nutrients
September 2024
Zinc plays a crucial role in cell structure and functionality. Neurodegenerative Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) alters muscle membrane structure, leading to a loss of muscle mass and strength. The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in phase angle (PA) and bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) results in patients with DMD after oral zinc supplementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The study hypothesized that zinc supplementation would increase or preserve lean body mass in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the body composition of DMD patients before and after zinc supplementation.
Materials And Methods: The study is a clinical trial comprising 21 boys diagnosed with DMD.
Palliative Care in Children with Inherited Metabolic Diseases: Why does it matter?
Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets
October 2023
Background: Inherited metabolic diseases (IMD) bring considerable burden on the child and family. Challenging areas for health care include the identification of distressing symptoms, prognostic uncertainty, and bereavement. Literature regarding the impact of paediatric palliative care (PPC) is scarce.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Zinc deficiency is related to lean body mass reduction, fat deposition, and obesity. Zinc acts in catalytic, structural, and regulatory functions, being an essential micronutrient to humans. It is crucial for maintaining lean body mass, synthesizing nucleic acids and proteins, and forming new tissues.
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