Publications by authors named "J S Melo"

Introduction: In recent years, the focus of research on obesity and its management has expanded beyond traditional dietary factors to include the timing of food intake - in relation to the body's circadian rhythms - known as chrononutrition. However, chrononutrition patterns remain largely unexplored in low-medium income countries. Our study aimed to investigate the association between chrononutrition patterns and BMI.

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Silicosis, a fibrotic lung disease caused by crystalline silica inhalation, presents unique challenges in lung transplantation. This case reports an unprecedented complication in a lung transplant recipient with chronic silicosis. A man in his 60 s, post left single-lung transplantation for silica-induced pneumoconiosis, developed acute respiratory deterioration following routine bronchoscopy.

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  • The study emphasizes the importance of soil conservation and the risks of soil erosion on steep slopes, necessitating effective erosion control strategies.
  • Researchers investigated the mechanical properties of fibers treated with different concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for geotextile manufacturing, simulating natural degradation conditions.
  • Results indicated that while treated fibers initially lost some strength, the 6% NaOH treatment showed potential for higher tensile strength and durability, making it a promising option for biodegradable geotextiles.
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Objective: To determine the frequency of pregnancy in patients submitted to uterine artery embolization (UAE) for the treatment of uterine leiomyomas who undergo medical follow-up at a clinic in Belo Horizonte.

Methods: This study consists of a retrospective cohort study. It is based on data analysis of electronic medical records of patients who underwent the embolization procedure for uterine leiomyomas between March 2003 and March 2018.

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