Publications by authors named "Y Barros"
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- Leprosy is a contagious disease causing physical disabilities and inflammatory episodes, but lacks definitive lab markers for diagnosing leprosy reactions, complicating its management.
- A study analyzed 67 patients with multibacillary leprosy, focusing on inflammatory biomarkers like lymphocyte-platelet ratio and systemic immune-inflammation index, using various diagnostic methods.
- Results indicated a positive association between leprosy reactions and the lymphocyte-platelet ratio, suggesting it could be a potential early indicator for recognizing these reactions, highlighting the need for further research.
/: Post-COVID-19 condition can manifest through various symptoms such as dyspnea, cognitive disturbances, and fatigue, with mechanisms related to these symptoms, particularly those related to fatigue, still requiring further clarification. Therefore, our aim was to assess the clinical and physiological variables in patients with post-COVID-19 condition and persistent fatigue. : After one year post-COVID-19 infection, the patients underwent a comprehensive evaluation, including a complete blood count, a metabolic panel, complete spirometry, and assessments of dyspnea, quality of life, anxiety and depression, physical capacity, body composition, muscle strength, comorbidities, and medications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are traditionally used for the treatment/control of various diseases; however, they are being used for non-therapeutic and indiscriminate purposes to enhance sports performance and physical appearance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of AAS use among professional competitors.
Methods: We conducted an observational cross-sectional survey in which an anonymous questionnaire was applied to professional athletes.
Introduction: Bee venom has therapeutics and pharmacological properties. Further toxicological studies on animal models are necessary due to the severe allergic reactions caused by this product.
Method: Here, was used as an toxicity model, while breast cancer cells were used to evaluate the pharmacological benefits.
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- Microplastic pollution is a significant concern for coral reefs, which, despite covering less than 1% of ocean areas, act as effective traps for these pollutants.
- The review identifies five main characteristics that enhance microplastic accumulation in coral reefs, including adhesion to corals, ingestion by marine organisms, and mechanisms that reduce sediment disturbance.
- Research indicates that coral reefs may remove over 10% of floating microplastics annually, underscoring their critical role in mitigating marine plastic pollution and the need for global conservation efforts.