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Fractal Dimension in Quantifying Experimental-Pulmonary-Hypertension-Induced Ca...
Pacagnelli,Francis Lopes; Sabela,Ana Karênina Dias de Almeida; Mariano,Thaoan Bruno; Ozaki,Guilherme Akio Tamura; Castoldi,Robson ChaconAbstract Background: Right-sided heart failure has high morbidity and mortality, and may be caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension. Fractal dimension is a differentiated and innovative method used in histological evaluations that allows the characterization of irregular and complex structures and the quantification of structural tissue changes. Objective: To assess the use of fractal dimension in cardiomyocy...
Short-term changes in handgrip strength, body composition, and lymphedema induc...
Gomes,Patricia Rodrigues Lourenço; Freitas Junior,Ismael Forte; Silva,Camila Buonani da; Gomes,Igor Conterato; Rocha,Ana Paula RodriguesPURPOSE: This study investigated short-term changes in body composition, handgrip strength, and presence of lymphedema in women who underwent breast cancer surgery. METHODS: Ninety-five women participated in a cross-sectional study, divided into two groups: Control (n=46), with healthy women, and Experimental (n=49), with women six months after breast cancer surgery . The Experimental Group was subdivided into ...
Efeito do exercício físico e estatinas na função muscular em animais com dislip...
Accioly,Marilita Falângola; Camargo Filho,José Carlos Silva; Padulla,Susimary Aparecida Trevizan; Lima,Ana Lúcia Zocal de; Bonfim,Mariana RottaAs estatinas são utilizadas no tratamento das dislipidemias, com grande tolerância; no entanto, vários efeitos colaterais podem surgir, destacando-se miopatia. A prática regular do exercício físico (EF) produz modificações favoráveis no perfil lipídico; entretanto, pode gerar lesões musculares. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da associação entre exercício físico e estatinas na função muscular, pela análise histológi...