Publications by authors named "L M Kimura"
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- - The study investigates the genetic basis of Essential Hypertension (EH) in African-derived individuals from isolated quilombo populations in Brazil, focusing on 431 participants and using extensive genetic analysis techniques like SNP genotyping and local ancestry analysis.
- - Linkage analysis revealed 22 regions of interest with significant gene associations, while fine-mapping identified 60 candidate genes related to EH, unveiling new genetic insights that could improve understanding and treatment of hypertension.
- - The findings suggest potential targets for future research on hypertension, aiming to enhance personalized medical approaches and public health efforts for underrepresented African-derived populations, despite some limitations like restricted SNP coverage and reliance on self-reported data.
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- The environment plays a crucial role in shaping the physiological responses of all organisms, influencing their evolution and interactions with varying factors like sunlight, seasons, stress, and pollutants.
- This chapter explores how specific environmental elements impact neuropathic pain, which is chronic pain resulting from damage to the nervous system.
- The discussion incorporates the latest findings from translational research, drawing on data from both humans and experimental animals to highlight the relevance of these insights.
Brazil was one of the most affected countries by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instituto Adolfo Lutz (IAL) is the reference laboratory for COVID-19 in São Paulo, the most populous state in Brazil. In April 2020, a secondary diagnostic pole named IAL-2 was created to enhance IAL's capacity for COVID-19 diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Emerging evidence at the international level suggests that the Housing First approach could improve the housing stability of young people experiencing homelessness. However, there is a dearth of literature in Canada on whether the Housing First intervention for young people experiencing homelessness can improve outcomes including housing stability, health and well-being, and access to complementary supports. Adapted from the original Housing First model, Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) was developed in Canada as a rights-based approach tailored specifically for young people aged 16 to 24 years who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.
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- * Out of 242 examined primates, 25.6% tested positive for herpesvirus, with varying prevalence among different species and a significant correlation with adult age and human care.
- * The results emphasize the need for ongoing monitoring of herpesvirus infections in these primate populations to prevent future outbreaks and protect both wildlife and human health.