Publications by authors named "Luis Fernando Ferreira"
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- The study aimed to evaluate how common urinary incontinence is among individuals with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome and what factors might be linked to it.
- The research included 59 people from Porto Alegre, Brasil, and used structured interviews to gather data on demographics and urinary incontinence symptoms.
- Results showed that urinary incontinence occurred only in women (28%) and was linked to emotional issues and insomnia, suggesting a need for more research on how COVID-19 might relate to these symptoms.*
Background: Cirrhosis is a prevalent disease and ranks among the leading causes of death worldwide. Sarcopenia is believed to be associated with a poorer prognosis in patients with cirrhosis.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of sarcopenia on the prognosis of patients hospitalized for acute decompensation of cirrhosis, with or without acute-on-chronic liver failure.
Resistance training, as a modality of physical exercise, has been recognized as a fundamental pillar in the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Current reviews, however, have not given due priority to the specific effects of this type of training on hepatic and clinical markers in individuals with MASLD. This study aimed to compile the available evidence on the impact of resistance training on hepatic and clinical parameters in individuals diagnosed with MASLD.
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- Hypotension is linked to systemic inflammation caused by endothelial dysfunction, with the amino acid L-kynurenine (KYN) leading to vasodilation and hypotensive shock through the KCNQ gene.
- Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (FBP) shows potential as an anti-inflammatory and modulator of ion channels, and in experiments on Wistar rats, KYN decreased blood pressure while FBP reversed these effects.
- Molecular simulations indicate that KYN and FBP bind similarly to the KCNQ4 structure, suggesting new avenues for researching treatments for inflammation-induced hypotension.
Background: Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is considered a mind and body practice of Chinese origin, considered as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, and recommended by the World Health Organization as a therapeutic approach to prevent falls.
Objective: To assess the effects of TCC on older adult's balance.
Methods: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials was conducted by two independent reviewers using the ROB2 tool to assess the risk of bias under the following databases: PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PEDro, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL, and LILACS.
Background: Sarcopenia, a subject of extensive research, has led to numerous clinical trials and systematic reviews (SR). These reviews aid healthcare professionals by summarizing results and conducting meta-analyses, enhancing reliability. However, the abundance of reviews complicates decision-making on sarcopenia management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe shortage of deceased donor organs has prompted the development of alternative liver grafts for transplantation. Living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) has emerged as a viable option, expanding the donor pool and enabling timely transplantation with favorable graft function and improved long-term outcomes. An accurate evaluation of the donor liver's volumetry (LV) and anatomical study is crucial to ensure adequate future liver remnant, graft volume and precise liver resection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare the results of different modalities of physical exercises on the sarcopenia diagnostic criteria in older people.
Methods: Systematic review of systematic reviews. Search strategy included older people and sarcopenia MeSh, performed at mainly databases.