Publications by authors named "G M A Almeida"
Background/objectives: Children with autism exhibit deficits in fundamental motor skills, which are intensified when associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Objective: To correlate motor competence in children with autism, autism levels according to the CARS scale, and the association with ADHD.
Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed motor competence using the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA), the severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), and the presence of clinical signs for ADHD using Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham (SNAP-IV) questionnaire.
Corrigendum to Assessment of the Bnt162b2 covid-19 vaccine immune response in Brazilian indigenous adolescents. Vaccine Volume 43, Part 1, 1 January 2025, 126494.
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December 2024
Yoga is recognized as a complementary practice that improves physical, mental, and spiritual health in survivors of cancer. The present study assessed associations between a holistic approach and physical function for 30 survivors of cancer in south Texas. Cancer survivors (86% female) of diverse backgrounds (62% underrepresented minorities) performed a battery of physical function tests, including a 6-minute walk test, to assess cardiorespiratory function, isometric shoulder and elbow-flexor strength, dominant-arm grip strength, dominant-arm shoulder range of motion via inclinometer, sit-and-reach test to assess trunk and lower-extremity flexibility, and a 30-second sit-to-stand test to assess lower-extremity endurance.
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- - The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is diverse, home to about 50 million Indigenous Peoples, but struggles with deep inequalities in social development and economic progress, particularly affecting access to healthcare for migrants.
- - Migration patterns in LAC are mainly south-south within the region, along with a significant flow towards North America (south-north).
- - Environmental issues and climate change are worsening migration and health risks for people in LAC, with expectations of increased migration pressures in the future.
Background/objectives: Obesity is influenced by biological, hormonal, and social factors, contributing to chronic diseases and burdening the healthcare system. Chronic stress and emotional eating are linked to weight gain, affecting eating behaviors and metabolism. This study aimed to assess the association between stress, eating behavior, and adiposity in obese women.
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