Publications by authors named "P Azambuja"
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- Researchers examined COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) to discover distinct respiratory subphenotypes to improve treatment strategies.
- A total of 718 ventilated patients were analyzed, revealing two main subphenotypes: Subphenotype A and B, with Subphenotype B showing poorer respiratory function and higher mortality risk.
- Subphenotype B was characterized by higher levels of inflammation and comorbidities, as well as being more prevalent in female patients, indicating the need for tailored management approaches in ARDS treatment.
Introduction: is a hematophagous insect and one of the main vectors for and parasites in Latin America. Gut microbiota and insect immune responses affect and infection within triatomines. Particularly the Toll and IMD signaling pathways activations and how they orchestrate the antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) expressions in , especially when infected by .
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- - A study in Rio de Janeiro examined the prevalence and impact of long COVID among socially vulnerable communities, showing that 20% of participants felt unfully recovered and 22% experienced new or lingering symptoms.
- - Key findings indicate 26% had worsened functional status, 32% noted a decline in quality of life, and symptoms like headache, cough, and fatigue were common, with dyspnoea (difficulty breathing) identified as a major predictor of bad outcomes.
- - The results underscore significant physical and mental health challenges for those affected by COVID-19 in these communities, highlighting the need for targeted support and research in underrepresented populations.
In the last years, microtomography has proved to be a powerful technique on insects' studies, allowing a detailed view of the structures' internal with a high resolution. One of the most important advantages about the use of microtomography in these studies is the fact that the dissection is not necessary, which decreases considerably the number of samples used on the insects' research. Some insects are used constantly in studies about morphology, metamorphosis, and reproduction, because they work as a model for others, and Rhodnius prolixus is one of the most studied in this group.
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