Publications by authors named "Isabela M Santos"
Article Synopsis
- Occlusal interferences can alter how the jaw moves to maintain function, but the impact of different types on chewing efficiency was not previously understood.
- This study examined the effects of various types of occlusal interferences on how effectively people chewed food, involving 12 healthy participants and multiple testing conditions.
- Results showed that certain interferences led to larger food particles remaining after chewing, meaning they negatively affected masticatory performance, while the rate of chewing remained consistent across conditions.
The global demand for minimally processed vegetables (MPVs) has grown, driven by changes in the population's lifestyle. MPVs are fresh vegetables that undergo several processing steps, resulting in ready-to-eat products, providing convenience for consumers and food companies. Among the processing steps, washing-disinfection plays an important role in reducing the microbial load and eliminating pathogens that may be present.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSerological detection of Toxoplasma gondii, Leishmania infantum and Neospora caninum in cats from an area endemic for leishmaniasis in Brazil.
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet
January 2017
An investigation was made into the occurrence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, Leishmania infantum and Neospora caninum in 151 domestic cats, based on the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Serum samples were collected from 151 domestic cats (65 free-roaming and 86 domiciled cats; 55 males and 96 females) in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil between January and April 2013. IgG antibodies to T.
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