Publications by authors named "Mirela Douradinho Fernandes"

Objective: This study aimed to develop a curve of weekly serum levels of adiponectin and leptin among pregnant adolescents. In addition, pregestational body mass index and weight gain were assessed and correlated with the serum concentration of these molecules.

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study, including only pregnant adolescents with eutrophic pre-gestational body mass index who were weekly followed during the evolution of gestation.

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Objective: To evaluate the serum levels of adiponectin and leptin and their relationship with nutritional variables during pregnancy in adolescents.

Methods: This prospective cohort study evaluated eutrophic pregnant adolescents (body mass index [BMI], 18.5-24.

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