Publications by authors named "M Alvarenga"
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- The study reviews the effectiveness of mechanically assisted walking with body weight support for non-ambulatory adults post-stroke, compared to usual walking training.
- In the short term, this intervention led to a higher rate of independent walking and improved walking ability without negatively affecting walking speed.
- Long-term benefits were also observed, indicating better walking ability maintained over time, suggesting clinicians should utilize this approach for better outcomes.
Although protocols for superovulation have been described in horses, this technique has been discouraged due to the low embryo recovery rates in superovulated mares. The reason for these poor results is poorly understood, but the formation of a blood clot in the ovulation fossa following ovulations has been hypothesized. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the safety and effect of periovulatory anticoagulant therapy on embryo recovery of superovulated mares.
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- This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Actigraph and Xiaomi Smart Band in counting steps for individuals recovering from a stroke, focusing on their validity and accuracy.
- Fifty stroke patients took part in the 2-min Walk Test while wearing both devices, allowing researchers to compare the actual step counts with those estimated by the monitors.
- Results showed that while the Actigraph had low accuracy, the Xiaomi Smart Band demonstrated good validity and accuracy, making it an affordable option for tracking steps post-stroke.
Background: Endometritis is the leading cause of subfertility in horses, and it is a clinical problem where historically antibiotics have not always been used with prudent justification. Because of this, alternative therapies to treat endometritis are necessary for the rational use of antibiotics.
Objectives: To assess the in vitro antimicrobial activity of non-traditional therapies commonly used in clinical practice against microorganisms causing infectious endometritis in mares.
Psychometric Properties of the Preference for Intuition and Deliberation in Eating Decision-Making Scale among Brazilian Adult Women.
Nutrients
September 2024
The Preference for Intuition and Deliberation in Food Decision-Making Scale (E-PID) was developed to evaluate both intuitive and deliberative food decision-making within a single instrument. However, its psychometric properties have only been assessed among German-speaking participants. The main aim of the present study was to evaluate evidence of validity and reliability of the E-PID among 604 Brazilian adult women.
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