Síndrome metabólica e ácido alfa lipóico

Frequency of metabolic syndrome and the food intake patterns in adults living in a rural area of Brazil Frequência de síndrome metabólica e padrão de ingestão alimentar de adultos vivendo em uma área rural do Brasil

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, is related to an inadequate food intake pattern. Its incidence is increasing among Brazilian adults, including those living in rural areas. Our aim was not only to describe the frequency of MetS in adults with or without MetS but also to compare their food intake pattern as assessed by the hea...

Popliteal entrapment syndrome and lower limb chronic compartment syndrome: challenges in diagnosis and treatment Síndrome do aprisionamento poplíteo e síndrome compartimental crônica dos membros inferiores: desafios no diagnóstico e tratamento

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among psychiatric inpatients in Brazil Prevalência de síndrome metabólica em pacientes psiquiátricos internados no Brasil

Abst rac t Objective: Metabolic syndrome is a highly prevalent disorder among the general population. Studies show an even higher prevalence among psychiatric patients. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among inpatients of a psychiatric ward of a general hospital in Brazil and correlate it with their respective psychiatric diagnoses and with the antip...

Effects of acetylsalicylic acid and acetic acid solutions in VX2 carcinoma cells. In vitro analysis1 Efeito da solução de ácido acetilsalicílico e de ácido acético sobre o carcinoma vx-2. Análise in vitro

Purpose: To analyze, in vitro, the effects of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and acetic acid solutions on VX2 carcinoma cells in suspension and to examine the correlation between these effects and neoplastic cell death. Methods: The VX2 tumor cells (107 cells/ml) were incubated in solutions containing differing concentrations (2.5% and 5%) of either acetylsalicylic acid or acetic acid, or in sa...

Weight gain, dyslipidemia and altered parameters for metabolic syndrome on first episode psychotic patients after six-month follow-up Ganho de peso, dislipidemia e parâmetros alterados para síndrome metabólica em pacientes de primeiro episódio psicótico após seguimento de seis meses

Abst rac t Objectives: Obesity and metabolic abnormalities are frequent in psychotic patients, including first-episode psychosis. We evaluated weight and metabolic parameters in first-episode psychotic outpatients from the First Episode Psychosis Program, Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Method: Weight, height, waist and hip circumferences, glucose and lipid levels were measured at baseline a...