Publications by authors named "Juliana A Ferreira"
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- Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a significant global health issue that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, requiring better medical management and understanding of its treatment options.
- The review examines bioactive compounds from a specific genus, focusing on their therapeutic potential for CVD, particularly highlighting flavonoids and terpenes that possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and veno-protective properties.
- The innovative DBsimilarity method is introduced to analyze the structural similarities among these compounds, suggesting a rich source for developing novel therapies, while emphasizing the need for further research on safety and efficacy in CVD treatment.
The aim of this study was to compare sex differences in energy expenditure and enjoyment in older adults during Active Video Game activities and sedentary behavior (watching television). In a within-subjects design, n = 32 older adults were included (15 men and 17 women). Energy expenditure was measured during each activity using indirect calorimetry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMohs micrographic surgery is a technique used to excise skin tumors based on comprehensive surgical mapping, in which the surgeon removes the tumor, followed by a complete histological evaluation of the tumor's margins. The correlation of the presence of a tumor in histological examinations and its precise location on the surgical map result in a complete removal of the tumor with maximum normal tissue preservation. The present article seeks to provide general practitioners and healthcare specialists with guidelines regarding recommendations for Mohs micrographic surgery to treat skin tumors, based on the most reliable evidence available in medical literature on the subject.
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