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OBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein E4 may benefit children during early periods of life when the body is challenged by infection and nutritional decline. We examined whether apolipoprotein E4 affects intestinal barrier function, improving short-term growth and long-term cognitive outcomes in Brazilian shantytown children. METHODS: A total of 213 Brazilian shantytown children with below-median height-for-age z-scores (HA...
Introduction:Annual vaccination is the main method of prevention and control of the influenza seasonal infection and its complications. It must be directed to the population groups of high risk, like the elderly (age equal or superior to 65 years). The family doctor has an important role in controlling this disease by promoting vaccination. Aim: Evaluate and guarantee the quality of the advising and/or prescrip...