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View article: Relation between hypertension and iron kinetic parameters: a single center perspective
Relation between hypertension and iron kinetic parameters: a single center perspective Open
Background and Aims Hypertension affects more than 30% of the adult population worldwide, more than one billion people around the world. It is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease and stroke, …
View article: Glacial-interglacial and millennial-scale changes in terrigenous supply and ocean circulation in the western South Atlantic
Glacial-interglacial and millennial-scale changes in terrigenous supply and ocean circulation in the western South Atlantic Open
Oceanic circulation changes play a fundamental role in shaping past climate variability in northeastern Brazil, influencing precipitation patterns and sediment transport on glacial-interglacial and millennial timescales. However, the exten…
View article: Exploring the inflammatory profile of homelessness population: a comprehensive analysis of individuals in two temporary shelters in Lisbon
Exploring the inflammatory profile of homelessness population: a comprehensive analysis of individuals in two temporary shelters in Lisbon Open
Background Homeless people are continuously facing adverse living conditions as poor access to basic nutrition, hygiene conditions and healthcare services, being at increased risk of severe infectious diseases as HIV and hepatitis as well …
View article: Experience from a regional percutaneous coronary intervention center: Aiming to assess and improve quality of care
Experience from a regional percutaneous coronary intervention center: Aiming to assess and improve quality of care Open
A significant difference between state-of-the-art targets and reality was found, depending on the place of FMC, with the worst delays in non-PCI centers. Patient delay, ECG delay, FMC to diagnosis and logistic delay are identified as key a…
View article: The Impact of a Community-Based Food Education Program on Nutrition-Related Knowledge in Middle-Aged and Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The Impact of a Community-Based Food Education Program on Nutrition-Related Knowledge in Middle-Aged and Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a community-based food education program on nutrition-related knowledge in middle-aged and older patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Participants (n = 36; 65.9 ± 6.0 years old) were …
View article: Behavioral, contextual and biological factors associated with obesity during adolescence: A systematic review
Behavioral, contextual and biological factors associated with obesity during adolescence: A systematic review Open
Further prospective studies that assess multiple obesity determinants simultaneously and use state-of-art measures are warranted to aid in the development of effective strategies and interventions to prevent obesity during adolescence.
View article: Web-based platform for exercise prescription for patients with diabetes: Diabetes em Movimento®
Web-based platform for exercise prescription for patients with diabetes: Diabetes em Movimento® Open
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Most of the population with diabetes is sedentary, although physical activity being part of all international algorithms to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D). Age and anthropometric profile and diabetes comorbidities difficult exercise p…