Hypoxia-inducible transcription factors (HIF) form heterodimeric complexes that mediate cell
responses to hypoxia. The oxygen-dependent stability and activity of the HIF-α subunits is …

BACKGROUND: Dynamic hyperinflation, caused by expiratory flow limitation, markedly
increases resting end-expiratory lung volume (functional residual capacity) in many COPD …

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains as an important public health problem
worldwide. The most common type is pulmonary TB, and the most prevalent form of extra-pulmonary …

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Taenia solium anti-metacestode
antibodies in slaughtered pigs in a semi-arid region of the “Alto Sertão” of Sergipe state, Brazil, …

Dengue is the most frequent hemorrhagic viral disease and re-emergent infection in the
world. Although thrombocytopenia is characteristically observed in mild and severe forms of …

Objectives Accumulating evidence shows depression as a risk factor for frailty, but studies are
mainly population-based and widely differ in their assessment of either depression or frailty…

This work evaluated the effect of grape juice, red wine and resveratrol in liver parameters of
rats submitted to high-fat diet. Experimental model was conducted with groups of adult …

OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the role of an interdisciplinary team in improving the nutrient
intake and nutritional status of children with heart diseases. METHODS: Thirty-five children …

Environmental contaminants are a daily presence in human routine. Multiple studies
highlight the obesogenic activity of some chemicals. Moreover, these compounds have been …

We report an individual from Brazil with SHORT syndrome. The term SHORT stands for its
common characteristics: short stature (S), hyperextensibility of joints, and/or inguinal hernia (H)…