Publications by authors named "E N Madeira"
Probiotics are microorganisms that provide health benefits at adequate doses and exhibit notable antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. These properties play crucial roles in combating chronic diseases linked to oxidative stress and antimicrobial resistance. This review aimed to summarize the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of probiotics determined in in vitro studies and discuss mechanistic actions and analysis methods.
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- Acromegaly is linked to an uncertain increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), prompting this study to evaluate the prevalence of colonic adenomatous polyps and CRC in acromegaly patients during colonoscopies.
- The study involved 123 patients and found that the majority had non-neoplastic findings at their first colonoscopy, with a small percentage developing CRC over time; risk factors like age and smoking were significantly associated with neoplasia.
- Findings indicate that older age (specifically over 50) and smoking elevate the risk of colonic lesions, suggesting that the recommended screening age for CRC in those with acromegaly may need to be reconsidered.
Cognitive stimulation activities for older adults are generally carried out in face-to-face workshops. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, these activities and consultations became remote due to social isolation, enabling care to continue safely. This study aims to analyze the remote cognitive stimulation and/or telerehabilitation activities for older people that were carried out as an intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Objectives: Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by transient elastography has been validated to predict high-risk varices (HRV). We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of shear-wave elastography (SWE) and platelet count (Baveno VI criteria) to rule out HRV in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (c-ACLD).
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data of patients with c-ACLD (transient elastography ≥ 10 kPa) submitted to two-dimensional SWE (2D-SWE) (GE-LOGIQ-S8) and/or point SWE (p-SWE) (ElastPQ) who had a gastrointestinal endoscopy within 24 months.
Bariatric Embolization in the Treatment of Patients with a Body Mass Index Between 30 and 39.9 kg/m (Obesity Class I and II) and Metabolic Syndrome, a Pilot Study.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol
April 2021
Introduction: To evaluate the efficacy and clinical safety of bariatric arterial embolization (BAE) in adults with body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 39.9 kg/m and metabolic syndrome (MS).
Materials And Methods: Between March and August 2018, ten female participants between 21 and 48-years-old, median BMI of 36.