Publications by authors named "S C P Dutra"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFTrends in hair cortisol from preconception to the postpartum period.
Psychoneuroendocrinology
November 2024
Introduction: Cortisol is a biological marker of stress, and its levels reflect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis response to stress over time. Saliva, blood, and urine cortisol reflect acute stress, whereas assessment of hair cortisol is a better reflection of chronic stress. There is limited information on hair cortisol concentration (HCC) in the perinatal period, particularly, in the preconception and postpartum periods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHematoimmunological responses of juvenile Nile tilapia () receiving the dietary supplementation of immunomodulators and different levels of vitamins after challenge with physical stress.
Braz J Vet Med
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the effects of diets supplemented with immunomodulators (β-glucans + nucleotides) and varying vitamin levels on Nile tilapia under physical stress.
- Four diet treatments were tested: standard vitamin levels, standard levels with immunomodulators, high vitamin content, and high content with immunomodulators, with a total of 560 fish involved in the experiment.
- Results showed that fish on non-supplemented diets had higher antimicrobial and plasma protein levels, while those fed diets with vitamins and immunomodulators showed increased immunoglobulin levels, indicating that the combination improved stress resistance and immune response.
The study evaluated dietary supplementation with a feed additive composed of multi-strain Bacillus for Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. In vitro and in vivo assays employing culture-based microbiological methods and metagenomics were performed. Additionally, the study assessed the haemato-immunology, intestinal microbiome, and growth performance of the animals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRenal Doppler Ultrasound - a Late Diagnosis of Aortic Coarctation.
Port J Card Thorac Vasc Surg
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Aortic coarctation is a condition where a part of the aorta is narrowed, often detected in newborns or young kids but can go unnoticed until later in life.
- It can cause various symptoms, with high blood pressure being a common indicator.
- In this case, a 9-year-old was evaluated for high blood pressure, and imaging studies revealed signs suggesting aortic coarctation, which was later confirmed by a CT scan.