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Strength training session induces important changes on physiological, immunolog...
Fortunato, Ayla Karine; Pontes, Washington Martins; Souza, Débora Maria Soares de; Prazeres, Jéssica Santos Ferreira; Barbosa, Lucas Soares MarcucciStrength exercise is a strategy applied in sports and physical training processes. It may induce skeletal muscle hypertrophy. The hypertrophy is dependent on the eccentric muscle actions and on the inflammatory response. Here, we evaluate the physiological, immunological, and inflammatory responses induced by a session of strength training with a focus on predominance of the eccentric muscle actions. Twenty vol...
Toxoplasma gondii infection and chronic schizophrenia: is there any association?
Campos-Carli, Salvina Maria de; Vieira, Érica Leandro Marciano; Rocha, Natalia Pessoa; Oliveira, Keliane de; Guimarães, Fernanda CarneiroBackground: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection has been identified as a risk factor for schizophrenia. Objectives: Herein, we sought to evaluate the association between T. gondii infection and clinical symptoms and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 48 patients with chronic schizophrenia and 40 controls. Peripheral blood was drawn, and IgM and...