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Hypothyroidism is known to affect memory consolidation, and our prior research highlighted the potential of chrysin as a therapeutic agent to restore cognitive function. The present study aimed to investigate the action mechanism of chrysin on memory deficits in hypothyroid in C57BL/6 female mice. We assessed cognitive flexibility, declarative, working, and aversive memories while analyzing the BDNF/TrkB/AKT/Creb neuroplasticity signaling pathway and synaptic function in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.

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The effects of exercise on anxiety and depression in adults with cancer: A meta-review of meta-analyses.

J Psychosoc Oncol

December 2024

Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.

Background: This meta-review aimed to synthesize the evidence of the effects of exercise on anxiety and depression symptoms amongst adults with cancer, and cancer-survivors, comparing effects sizes between meta-analysis.

Methods: Major databases were searched up to February 9, 2024 for meta-analyses evaluating the effects of exercise, using anxiety and/or depression scales. Effect size (ES) values were calculated as standardized differences in the means and expressed as the Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) with the 95% confidence interval (95%CI).

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Background: The present study investigated the effects of high CO partial pressures (pCO) in dynamic controlled atmosphere monitored by respiratory quotient (DCA-RQ 1.3) on the anaerobic metabolism compounds, physiological disorders and overall quality of 'Maxi Gala' apples after 9 months of storage (2.0 °C), plus 7 days of shelf life (20 °C).

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Chronic carbendazim exposure disrupts behavioral responses and redox-regulatory mechanisms in non-target detritivore Nauphoeta cinerea nymphs.

Environ Toxicol Pharmacol

December 2024

Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Carbendazim is widely applied in agriculture to control various fungal diseases during pre-harvest and post-harvest processes owing to its efficacy and cost-effectiveness. However, environmental and food contamination by carbendazim has become a global health issue. Indeed, the declining biodiversity of beneficial insects owing to agricultural intensification is currently of keen concern to the scientific community.

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TOXICITY ASSESSMENT OF EFFLUENT FROM A POTATO-PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN Cyprinus carpio.

Environ Toxicol Pharmacol

December 2024

Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, 97015-900, Brazil.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation faces the challenge of excessive pesticide use. During processing, the disposal of large volumes of contaminated water into water bodies can result in severe environmental damage, such as fish deaths. This study aimed to evaluate the toxicological effects of chemical compounds present in the effluent from a potato-processing industry using the test organism Cyprinus carpio.

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This study evaluated the effect of grinding and finishing treatments (polishing or glaze) on the color stability, translucency and opalescence of a translucent zirconia (3Y-TZP) after immersion in red wine. Discs (Ø= 12 mm; thickness 0.8 mm) of 3Y-TZP (Zenostar T, Ivoclar AG) were randomly allocated (n= 8) according to the surface treatment factor: Ctrl - as-sintered; Gr - grinding with diamond bur #4219; Gr + Pol - grinding followed by polishing; Gr + Gl - grinding followed by glaze.

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The aim of this study is to assess the presence of MDP at various stages of the bonding procedure, enhance the adhesive and mechanical behavior of cemented zirconia ceramics. Fifty ceramic slices (15 × 15 × 2 mm) and 48 discs (Ø= 10 mm, 1 mm thickness) were prepared, sintered, air-abraded with aluminum oxide, and allocated considering: 1) microshear bond strength (µSBS) between ceramic slices and luting agent cylinders (height= 1 mm, Ø= 1.2 mm); 2) fatigue behavior, ceramic discs paired and bonded onto fiber-epoxy resin discs (Ø= 10 mm, 2.

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The Influence of Blood Titanium Levels on DNA Damage in Brazilian Workers Occupationally Exposed to Different Chemical Agents.

Biol Trace Elem Res

December 2024

Laboratory of Toxicology (LATOX), Department of Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua São Luis 150-Anexo II, Santa Cecília, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90610-000, Brazil.

Occupational exposure to pollutants may cause health-damaging effects in humans. Genotoxicity assays can be used to detect the toxic effects of pollutants. In the present study, we evaluated genetic damage in three populations occupationally exposed to benzene, pyrenes, and agrochemicals and assessed the possible influence of titanium (Ti) co-exposure.

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This study aimed to analyze yield components and maize yield cultivated at different population densities in management zones (MZs) delimited based on mapping the spatial variability of the soil's apparent electrical conductivity (ECa). The soil ECa was measured, and two MZs were subsequently delimited, one with low ECa and the other with high ECa. In each MZ, four maize sowing densities were tested: 60,000 (D1); 80,000 (D2); 100,000 (D3); and 140,000 (D4) seeds ha.

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Protein and Oil Contents, Micro- and Macronutrients, and Other Quality Indicators of Soybean Cultivated in Lowland Fields.

Foods

November 2024

Laboratory of Agroindustrial Processes Engineering (LAPE), Federal University of Santa Maria, 3013 Taufik Germano Rd., Universitário II DC, Cachoeira do Sul 96503-205, Brazil.

The cultivation of soybean is being expanded in traditional areas cultivated with rice, called the lowlands. However, soil characteristics are different from those in the highlands, which influences the exportation of nutrients to the grains. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the physical-chemical and technological characteristics of soybean grains harvested in lowlands in Brazil.

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Effects of postoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy on hematological and biochemical parameters in patients diagnoses with pyometra in sepsis.

Top Companion Anim Med

December 2024

Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Santa Maria, University Veterinary Hospital, CEP: 97105-900, Santa Maria-RS, Brazil. Camobi Av. Roraima - 1000, building 97, room 126.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on hematologic and biochemical markers in dogs with pyometra in sepsis. Eighteen patients were equally distributed between the control group (CG) and the hyperbaric group (HG). All patients underwent ovariohysterectomy, supportive therapy, and insertion of a central venous catheter.

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This study aimed to investigate the photobiological action of cocoa solution on a human fibroblast cell line (HFF-1) exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. Three experimental models were utilized, where fibroblast cells were treated with different concentrations of cocoa as follows: 50; 100; 250; 500; 750; 1000 or 1500 µg/ml and concomitantly exposed to UVB 7 kJ/m for 10 min. The following parameters were examined 1) analysis of the pre-treatment action of cocoa; 2) investigation of the co-treatment activity of cocoa at the time of exposure; and 3) study the effect of cocoa in the post-treatment of the damage initiated by UVB.

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Pythiosis, caused by Pythium insidiosum, is an infectious and non-transmissible disease affecting horses, dogs, and humans, with no effective drug treatment available. Triazoles are compounds of interest for their potential pharmacological properties against fungi and bacteria. In this study, we synthesized three new triazole compounds (C1, C2, and C3) to assess their in vitro activities against P.

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  • Aspergillus westerdijkiae, known as 'golden mould,' can grow on dry-cured meats and produce the harmful mycotoxin ochratoxin A, posing health risks to humans.
  • The study explored how different temperatures (15, 20, and 25 °C) and water activity levels (0.85 to 0.99) affect the growth and ochratoxin production of two A. westerdijkiae strains over 28 days.
  • Optimal growth occurred at 20-25 °C and high water activity, while strain S1 produced the most ochratoxin A at certain conditions, indicating that even under ideal growth, mycotoxin production can be significant, highlighting the need for better
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Background: The sunflower looper, Rachiplusia nu (Guenée), evolved resistance to the insecticidal protein Cry1Ac expressed in soybean and emerged as an important soybean pest in Brazil, requiring the application of insecticides for their control. Here, we characterized the susceptibility of Brazilian populations of R. nu to several insecticides and developed diagnostic concentrations for a proactive insect resistance management (IRM) program.

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Aim: To evaluate the relationship of different levels of social capital with oral health-related adolescents' quality of life (OHRQoL).

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort study started in 2010 with a sample of children 1 to 5 years old from Brazil. Individuals were followed after 10 years, data which was considered in this study (11 to 15 years old).

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Fatty acids (FAs) are biochemical components of food, essential for human health due to their numerous biological functions. However, many of then if consumed in excess can trigger disfunctions/illness. Therefore, analytical methods, such as gas chromatography (GC-FID) are essential for the accurate identification and quantification of FAs, playing an important role in food safety and quality assessment.

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The dynamics of fluvial erosion responds to soil erosion and surface runoff on hillslopes due to land use and environmental fragility, conditioned by the soil, geology, relief, and rainfall rate. Despite the increasing problems associated with fluvial erosion in Brazil, little information is available on bedload transport in headwater catchments under intense agricultural activity. Therefore, this study sought to characterize the fluvial erosion processes and bedload dynamics in an experimental catchment in southern Brazil located at the edge of the Brazilian Meridional plateau, which is representative of a large area of high environmental fragility and intense agricultural activity in Southern Brazil.

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  • The study investigates why some physiotherapists prefer non-academic sources for clinical information and how personal factors like age, recent graduation, and education level impact this preference.
  • A survey of 610 physiotherapists revealed that nearly 25% prefer non-academic sources, particularly those over 34 years old who feel unable to apply scientific findings.
  • The findings suggest a need for improved training in evidence-based practice to boost confidence and competency in utilizing academic resources in patient care.
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  • * The study involved 34 women receiving ten weeks of individualized therapy that included perineal massage, vaginal dilation, and pelvic floor exercises, with evaluations before and after treatment.
  • * Results showed significant improvements in vaginal length, diameter, muscle strength, and quality of life metrics, with about 66.7% of participants experiencing resolution of vaginal stenosis post-intervention.
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The design and development of nanoparticle- and microparticle-based delivery systems incorporating carotenoids into carrier materials offers multiple advantages, including enhancing the bio-efficacy of these compounds due to improving their bioaccessibility and bioavailability. This study introduced pitanga saponified carotenoid extract (PSCE) and pitanga non-saponified carotenoid extract (PSCE) in a 12 % zein/1 %PEO solution and electrospun for fiber production. Then, the fibers were characterized, and their bioaccessibility and bioavailability were also evaluated.

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The conservation of seed quality throughout storage depends on established conditions, monitoring, sampling and laboratory analysis, which are subject to errors and require technical and financial resources. Thus, machine learning techniques can help optimize processes and obtain more accurate results for decision-making regarding the processing and conservation of stored seeds. Therefore, the aim was to assess and predict the physical properties (moisture content, seed mass, length, thickness, width, volume, apparent specific mass, projected area, sphericity, mean diameter, circular area, circularity, drag coefficient), and physicochemical quality (crude protein, ash content, and acidity index) of Jatobá-do-Cerrado seeds under different processing conditions with pulp, without pulp (scarification), without pulp (fermented), and storage conditions at 10 and 23 °C over six months.

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This study aims to develop plant-based burgers with partial replacement of texturized soy protein (TSP) by mushrooms at proportions of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The substitution was evaluated regarding its impact on the burgers' chemical composition, texture, color, cooking performance, and sensory properties. Chemical analyses showed a significant increase in moisture content starting from the 10% substitution level, contributing to improved juiciness.

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Context: Biomechanical analyses of human movement require precise methods for quantifying measurements. The Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) is utilized by healthcare professionals and researchers to assess dynamic postural control. Despite its reliability, the manual application of mSEBT can introduce errors.

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