Search Results - "Armstrong, Anderson Costa"
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Association of polymorphisms in long pentraxin 3 and its plasma levels with COVID-19 severity
Published in Clinical and experimental medicine (01-08-2023)“…COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is involved in the activation and regulation of the complement system,…”
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Pentraxin-3 (PTX-3) as a potential biomarker for predicting death in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Published in Virology journal (27-09-2024)“…Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is an acute-phase protein that belongs to the pentraxin family, which plays an important role in the body's defense against pathogens. PTX3…”
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Space-time dynamics of the dengue epidemic in Brazil, 2024: an insight for decision making
Published in BMC infectious diseases (27-09-2024)“…Dengue is a vector-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus transmitted to humans primarily by Aedes aegypti. The year 2024 has been a historic year…”
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Association of PTX3 gene polymorphisms and PTX3 plasma levels with leprosy susceptibility
Published in BMC infectious diseases (05-12-2023)“…Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is a soluble pattern recognition receptor that plays a crucial role in modulating the inflammatory response and activating the complement…”
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A Polymorphism in the TMPRSS2 Gene Increases the Risk of Death in Older Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19
Published in Viruses (18-11-2022)“…Transmembrane serine protease type 2 (TMPRSS2) and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) are the main molecules involved in the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host…”
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Heart Disease and Arboviruses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published in Viruses (01-09-2022)“…Dengue fever, chikungunya, and zika are highly prevalent arboviruses transmitted by hematophagous arthropods, with a widely neglected impact in developing…”
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The Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Distinct Categories of Use in a Rural Community in Northeastern Brazil
Published in Acta Botânica Brasílica (01-01-2023)“…Abstract The present study analyzes the relationship between people and plants in the caatinga region of Northeastern Brazil, considering the influence of…”
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Oral health of an indigenous population in northeastern Brazil: a cross-sectional Study of the Fulni-ô ethnic group
Published in São Paulo medical journal (01-01-2024)“…There is a lack of studies evaluating the oral health of traditional indigenous communities in Brazil. Thus, the objective of this study was to describe the…”
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Assessment of clinical characteristics and viral load in individuals infected by Delta and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2
Published in Heliyon (01-08-2023)“…In late 2021, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called Omicron emerged, replacing Delta worldwide. Although it has been associated with a lower risk of…”
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COVID-19 in Brazil: spatial risk, social vulnerability, human development, clinical manifestations and predictors of mortality – a retrospective study with data from 59 695 individuals
Published in Epidemiology and infection (23-04-2021)“…Brazil ranks second in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide. In spite of this, coping measures differ throughout the national territory, as does…”
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Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in older indigenous peoples of Brazil: findings from a cross-sectional survey
Published in Aging clinical and experimental research (01-10-2023)“…Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent disease worldwide, with increasing incidence particularly in low- and middle-income countries…”
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Change in Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage in Brazil from before (2015-2019) through the COVID-19 Pandemic Period (2020-2021)
Published in Viruses (19-01-2023)“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, a reduction in vaccination coverage of children and adolescents was observed in several countries. The aim of this study was to…”
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Improving cognitive and physical function through 12-weeks of resistance training in older adults: Randomized controlled trial
Published in Journal of sports sciences (01-09-2020)“…We performed a randomized, controlled trial to analyse the effects of resistance training (RT) on cognitive and physical function among older adults. Fifty…”
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Prevalence and associated factors of chronic kidney disease among Truká Indigenous adults in Cabrobó, Brazil: a population-based study
Published in Lancet Regional Health - Americas (Online) (01-10-2024)“…The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide, especially in developing countries, due to factors such as lifestyle changes and the…”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Olfactory Dysfunction in Individuals with COVID-19 in Brazil: A Study of 20,669 Cases from 2020 to 2021
Published in Medical principles and practice (01-04-2024)“…Abstract Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and factors associated with olfactory dysfunction in individuals with COVID-19 in the…”
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Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Knowledge of Medicinal Plants: A Case Study in the Truká Indigenous Population, Pernambuco, Brazil
Published in Human ecology review (01-01-2022)“…This study aims to assess the richness of knowledge about medicinal plants in the Truká indigenous community, highlighting the most important ones, as well as…”
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Anti-chikungunya virus seroprevalence in Indigenous groups in the São Francisco Valley, Brazil
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-06-2021)“…Background Chikungunya fever (CHIKF) is a serious public health problem with a high rate of infection and chronic disabling manifestations that has affected…”
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High production MBL2 polymorphisms protect against COVID-19 complications in critically ill patients: A retrospective cohort study
Published in Heliyon (15-01-2024)“…Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) binds to SARS-CoV-2, inhibits infection of susceptible cells, and activates the complement system via the lectin pathway. In this…”
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Clinical characteristics and laboratory parameters associated with the risk of severe COVID-19 in patients from two hospitals in Northeast Brazil
Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (01-01-2022)“…BACKGROUNDAlthough most coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections are mild, some patients have severe clinical conditions requiring hospitalization. Data…”
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Achados Ecocardiográficos em Pacientes com COVID-19 com e sem Doença Cardiovascular Prévia
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