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Comparative Study of the Efficacy of L-Tryptophan Nanoparticles on Motor and Co...
Furmann,Meirielly; Miri,Andressa Leticia; Hosni,Andressa Panegalli; Kerppers,Ivo Ilvan; Machado-Rodrigues,Aristides; Mascarenhas,Luis Paulo GomesAbstract Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative disorder, with cognitive as well as behavioral manifestations. Also related to this pathology, is the decreased production and activation of some neurotransmitters, such as Serotonin, which is derived from the Tryptophan. Different methods to improve the effect and performance of some drugs have been studied including the Nanoparticles. The objec...
Relationship between carotid intima-media thickness, physical activity, sleep q...
Maillane-Vanegas,Santiago; Turi-Lynch,Bruna Camilo; Lira,Fabio Santos de; Codogno,Jamile Sanches; Fernandes,Rômulo Araújo; Lima,Manoel Carlos Spiguel deAbstract AIM The aim of this longitudinal study was to analyze the relationship between sleep disorder and intima-media thickness. METHOD Baseline measurements included carotid intima-media thickness, assessed by an ultrasound device; questionnaires about sleep and other behavioral variables; physical activity was measured by pedometer; body fatness was estimated by Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry; fasting glu...