Publications by authors named "L G Sobrinho"

Article Synopsis
  • - GLUT1 deficiency syndrome is a genetic disorder that leads to low glucose levels in the brain, causing symptoms like seizures, developmental delays, and movement disorders, which can vary in severity.
  • - Treatment typically involves a ketogenic diet that provides an alternative energy source for the brain.
  • - The study identifies a new genetic mutation in a preschool child with atypical symptoms and highlights the need for genetic testing in patients with developmental delays.
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Background: COVID-19 has currently well-described signs and symptoms. However, older adults often present with an atypical condition, which can confuse and delay diagnosis and treatment.

Summary: A scoping review was performed according to Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and prepared using the PRISMA-ScR.

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Adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing, a grazing system in which individual paddocks are grazed for a short duration at a high stock density and followed by a long rest period, is claimed to be an effective tool to sustainably manage and improve grasslands and enhance their ecosystem services. However, whether AMP grazing is superior to conventional grazing (n-AMP) in reducing soil greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is unclear. Here, we measured CO, CH, and NO fluxes between August 2017 and August 2019 in 12 pairs of AMP vs.

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Weight gain at the outset of prolactinomas in many women is well documented. Yet, this symptom is absent from the clinical descriptions of the disease in textbooks and reviews. This omission is almost certainly due to the absence of a physiological explanation for the phenomenon, as prolactin is not a recognized fat promoting hormone.

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Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) has been increasingly recognized in cats living in areas endemic for the disease. Co-infection with Leishmania infantum and other infectious agents is well established in dogs. However, for cats, data on co-infections with L.

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