Publications by authors named "Rosana Xavier"
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- - Cannabis is widely used recreationally and is now being studied for its effects on health; this study specifically looks at the impact of cannabis nano emulsions containing THC and CBD on the liver of rats.
- - Forty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups and treated with different doses and combinations of cannabis nano emulsions over 21 days, with results showing significant liver damage at higher doses (5 mg/kg).
- - The study found that high doses of cannabis nano emulsions led to harmful changes in liver cells, including increased signs of cell damage and abnormalities, suggesting that dosage is crucial when considering the safety of cannabis use.
Testicular cancer is considered a rare disease affecting approximately 1% to 2% of the male population. This neoplasm has a cure rate of over 95%; as a result, a major concern is the future of fertility of carriers from this disease. There are several histological subtypes of testicular tumors; however, the Testicular Germ Cell Tumors (TGCTs), comprising both seminoma and non-seminoma tumors, are considered the main subtypes of testicular neoplasms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChromosomal changes are frequently observed in patients with syndromic seizures. Understanding the genetic etiology of this pathology is crucial for the guidance and genetic counseling of families as well as for the establishment of appropriate treatment. A combination of MLPA kits was used to identify pathogenic CNVs in a group of 70 syndromic patients with seizures.
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