Publications by authors named "J C Silva-Junior"

This study aimed to evaluate the association between substituting 10, 30, and 60 min/day of physical activity and sitting time with obesity indicators among workers. It is a cross-sectional study involving 394 adults (76.6% women) from São Paulo, Brazil.

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This study evaluated the effects of incorporating biological silage from tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) by-products (BST) on the performance, hematological and plasma biochemical parameters, and egg quality (physical, proximate composition and sensory characteristics) of older commercial hens. The BST was prepared by ensiling tambaqui by-products with lactic acid bacteria, cassava trimmings, and preservatives, producing a nutrient-rich, high-protein feed ingredient. One hundred and twenty Hisex Brown hens (83 weeks old) were divided into five treatment groups, each receiving diets with 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4% BST.

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Purpose: To evaluate the association of collagen gel with F18 bioactive glass (BG) in the healing of non-contaminated cutaneous wounds induced in healthy Wistar rats.

Methods: One hundred twelve adult and healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 28): saline solution (0.9%); healing ointment based on allantoin and zinc oxide; collagen gel; and association of F18 BG powder and collagen gel.

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Article Synopsis
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health issue for children and adolescents in Brazil, but research on treatment outcomes in this demographic is scarce, prompting the study of factors influencing these outcomes.
  • The study analyzed data from over 88,000 children and adolescents with TB from 2001 to 2022, identifying that 10.5% experienced poor treatment outcomes, mainly linked to HIV, substance use, and lack of supervised treatment.
  • Government cash transfer programs appeared to reduce the risk of death from TB, highlighting the importance of social support in improving treatment outcomes.
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