Publications by authors named "Raul J S Girio"
With the increase in the life expectancy of domestic animals and their increasingly affectionate relationship with their owners, it is possible to observe an increase in cases of neoplasms in these animals. Mammary neoplasia mainly affects older females who have not been castrated, due to hormonal dependence for the development of the tumour. The main form of treatment is surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeoplasms account for approximately half of the deaths of dogs over ten years of age. This finding, associated with the fact that canine cancer patients will often suffer from the consequences of the systemic spread of the tumour and paraneoplastic syndromes, shows the importance of understanding palliative care by veterinarians and owners. In view of this, this review aims to address palliative care that can be used in veterinary medicine to promote the patient's well-being and quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Non-Alcoholic Fat Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): A Systematic Review.
Int J Mol Sci
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Changes in gut microbiota due to environmental and genetic factors can disrupt intestinal balance, leading to metabolic and immune issues that heighten the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are being explored as potential strategies to regulate gut microbiota and improve health in liver disease patients, with research indicating they can positively affect inflammation, glycemia, and liver injury indicators.
- Although these microbiota-modulating treatments aren't a cure, they can serve as useful adjunct therapies for NAFLD by enhancing gut health and immune response, thereby potentially mitigating liver damage.
Article Synopsis
- Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a widespread metabolic condition that poses significant management challenges, requiring lifelong treatment and lifestyle changes.
- There is increasing evidence that herbal supplements, particularly curcumin, may be effective in preventing and managing DM due to its various health benefits.
- A review of sixteen studies indicates that curcumin can lower blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1c, and body mass index, while also improving lipid profiles in diabetic patients.
Serological survey and DNA screening of Leptospira spp. in free-living adult tufted capuchin monkeys (Cebus apella nigritus) in a forest reserve Southeast São Paulo State, Brazil.
J Med Primatol
February 2021
Background: Leptospirosis is an important anthropozoonosis. The study investigated the presence of anti-Leptospira antibodies and detection of Leptospira spp DNA in the urine as well as the biochemical profile in Neotropical wild primates living in a forest reserve from Southeast São Paulo State, Brazil.
Methods: Blood samples were obtained from 50 adult tufted capuchin monkeys (Cebus apella nigritus).