Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria V. Calvo, Viviana Loria Kohen, Carmen Diaz-Mardomingo, Sara Garcia-Herranz, Shishir Baliyan, Joao Tome-Carneiro, Gonzalo Colmenarejo, Francesco Visioli, Cesar Venero, Javier Fontecha
Summary: Cognitive decline is a significant consequence of aging, and pharmacological therapies have not been effective. The use of a milk drink fortified with MFGM as a dietary supplement may improve cognitive function, particularly in women.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dongqing Wang, Uma Chandra Mouli Natchu, Anne Marie Darling, Ramadhani A. Noor, Ellen Hertzmark, Willy Urassa, Wafaie W. Fawzi
Summary: While prenatal MMS showed modest improvements in weight and length z-scores in the first 6 months of life, it did not have lasting effects. Prenatal or postnatal MMS did not show significant benefits for other child outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ali Shahriari, Elham Karimi, Mohammadali Shahriari, Neda Aslani, Maryam Khooshideh, Arman Arab
Summary: This study found that probiotic supplementation during pregnancy from the first half of the second trimester up to 24 weeks does not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and does not improve other neonatal and maternal outcomes.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Triantafyllos Didangelos, Eleni Karlafti, Evangelia Kotzakioulafi, Eleni Margariti, Parthena Giannoulaki, Georgios Batanis, Solomon Tesfaye, Konstantinos Kantartzis
Summary: Oral methylcobalamin treatment for diabetic neuropathy patients for one year increased plasma B12 levels and improved neurophysiological parameters, sudomotor function, pain score, and quality of life, although it did not significantly affect certain aspects of cardiovascular autonomic reflex tests and neuropathy screening instrument examination.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sofie Shuk Fei Yung, Shui Fan Lai, Mei Ting Lam, Ellen Man Wa Lui, Jennifer Ka Yee Ko, Hang Wun Raymond Li, Jacki Yuk Ying Wong, Estella Yee Lan Lau, William Shu Biu Yeung, Ernest Hung Yu Ng
Summary: The study compared the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA)-enriched transfer medium versus standard medium on live birth rate after frozen embryo transfer (FET). The results showed that the use of HA-enriched transfer medium did not improve the live birth rate of FET compared with standard medium.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Majid Ramezani, Mahnaz Reisian, Zohreh Sajadi Hezaveh
Summary: This study investigated the effect of synbiotic supplementation on hypothyroid patients through a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial. The results showed that a 10-week synbiotic supplementation had no significant effect on thyroid stimulating hormone and free thyroxine, but it improved blood pressure and quality of life.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ziba Majidi, Mohammad Ansari, Zhila Maghbooli, Afsaneh Ghasemi, Shadi Sadat Seyyed Ebrahimi, Arash Hossein-nezhad, Solaleh Emamgholipour
Summary: This study demonstrated that supplementation with 150 mg/day Oligopin (R) for 12 weeks had beneficial effects on postmenopausal women with osteopenia by improving the antioxidant defense system in plasma and PBMCs, accompanied by an increase in bone turnover markers.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mi-Ra Oh, Hui-Yeon Jang, Si-Yeon Lee, Su-Jin Jung, Soo-Wan Chae, Seung-Ok Lee, Byung-Hyun Park
Summary: The study demonstrates that Lactobacillus plantarum HAC01 significantly reduces 2h-PPG and HbA1c levels in prediabetic subjects without serious adverse effects, making it the first clinical trial to show such effects over an eight-week period.
Article
Immunology
Samaneh Abbasian, Mohammad Sadegh Soltani-Zangbar, Alireza Khabbazi, Rojin Farzaneh, Aida Malek Mahdavi, Roza Motavalli, Mehrzad Hajialilo, Mehdi Yousefi
Summary: Nanocurcumin supplementation in Behcet's disease patients significantly increased Treg cells frequency, elevated the expression levels of related immunologic parameters, and reduced disease activity, showing promising potential for disease improvement.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marta Rivera-Pasquel, Mario Flores-Aldana, Maria-Socorro Parra-Cabrera, Amado David Quezada-Sanchez, Armando Garcia-Guerra, Jorge Maldonado-Hernandez
Summary: The study showed significant improvement in lipid profile among children who consumed PUFAs-fortified milk formula, with no significant differences in growth and micronutrient status between the two groups. Consumption of both supplements was adequate and stable throughout the intervention.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hammad Ullah, Alessandro Di Minno, Roberto Piccinocchi, Daniele Giuseppe Buccato, Lorenza Francesca De Lellis, Alessandra Baldi, Hesham R. El-Seedi, Shaden A. M. Khalifa, Gaetano Piccinocchi, Xiang Xiao, Roberto Sacchi, Maria Daglia
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness and tolerability of supplementing a normal diet with a multi-enzyme blend obtained from fungal fermentation in functional dyspepsia. The results showed improvement in quality of life, sleep quality, and a decrease in pain severity after supplementation with digestive enzymes. Overall, treatment with digestive enzymes was found to be effective and well-tolerated in reducing functional dyspepsia symptoms.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Martinez-Ferran, Luis A. Berlanga, Olga Barcelo-Guido, Michelle Matos-Duarte, Davinia Vicente-Campos, Sandra Sanchez-jorge, Carlos Romero-Morales, Diego Munguia-Izquierdo, Helios Pareja-Galeano
Summary: This study investigated the effects of antioxidant vitamin supplementation with vitamin C and vitamin E on hypertrophic and functional adaptations to resistance training in trained men. The results suggest that vitamin supplementation may attenuate upper body strength and hypertrophy adaptations to resistance training but mitigate gains in visceral adipose tissue.
Article
Oncology
Maria Helde Frankling, Caritha Klasson, Carina Sandberg, Marie Nordstrom, Anna Warnqvist, Jenny Bergqvist, Peter Bergman, Linda Bjorkhem-Bergman
Summary: The study investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on pain, fatigue, infections, and quality of life in advanced cancer patients with vitamin D deficiency. Results showed that correcting the deficiency may have positive effects on pain and fatigue, but did not significantly impact antibiotic use or quality of life. The treatment was found to be safe and well-tolerated.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Xiaoqin Li, Shan Hu, Jiawei Yin, Xiaobo Peng, Lei King, Linyan Li, Zihui Xu, Li Zhou, Zhao Peng, Xiaolei Ze, Xuguang Zhang, Qiangchuan Hou, Zhilei Shan, Liegang Liu
Summary: In a study involving healthy individuals, synbiotic supplementation was found to have limited immunomodulatory effects. However, participants who received synbiotic supplementation experienced reductions in plasma C-reactive protein and interferon-gamma, as well as increases in plasma interleukin-10 and stool secretory IgA. The supplementation also led to changes in gut microbiota composition, with an enrichment of beneficial bacteria and a reduction in potential pro-inflammatory bacteria. These findings highlight the potential of personalized synbiotic supplementation for immunomodulation.
Article
Pediatrics
R. Luciano, D. M. Romeo, G. Mancini, S. Sivo, C. Dolci, C. Velli, A. Turriziani Colonna, G. Vento, C. Romagnoli, E. M. Mercuri
Summary: The study found that iron supplementation in the first 6 months of life can significantly improve the neurodevelopmental quotient of healthy late-preterm infants at 1 year of age. Infants who received iron supplementation showed higher developmental quotients and better psychomotor development compared to those who received a placebo.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Flavio X. Silva, Mary A. Parpinelli, Antonio F. Oliveira-Neto, Carolina Ribeiro do Valle, Renato T. Souza, Maria L. Costa, Mario D. T. Correia, Leila Katz, Beth Payne, Helen Ryan, Peter von Dadelszen, Jose G. Cecatti
Summary: The study externally validated the CIPHER model for predicting mortality and interventions in critically ill obstetric patients, finding poor performance in the Brazilian population and suggesting the need for different predictors for patients in low- and middle-income countries receiving care in public hospitals.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. M. Haddad, R. T. Souza, J. G. Cecatti
Summary: This study aims to develop evidence-based clinical algorithms for the assessment and management of abnormal maternal pulse and blood pressure during the intrapartum period in institutional births in low- and middle-income countries. The algorithms focus on hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, and bradycardia, and provide thresholds for normal measurements, evidence-based interventions, and guidance on exploring potential causes. These algorithms aim to standardize the investigation and management of abnormal pulse and blood pressure and guide clinical practice.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
M. Bonet, L. Ciabati, L. L. De Oliveira, R. Souza, J. L. Browne, M. Rijken, S. Fawcus, G. J. Hofmeyr, T. Liabsuetrakul, C. Gulumser, A. Blennerhassett, D. Lissauer, S. Meher, F. Althabe, O. Oladapo
Summary: This study aims to describe the standardized iterative methods used by a multidisciplinary group to develop evidence-based clinical intrapartum care algorithms. The algorithms provide a framework for monitoring and managing complications during labor and childbirth, supporting the implementation of WHO recommendations and the development of decision-support tools.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. Gulumser, M. Yassa
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop algorithms as decision support tools for identifying, managing and monitoring abnormal uterine activity during labour. Algorithms were developed for uterine hypoactivity and excessive uterine contractions, focusing on diagnosis, identification of probable causes, assessment of maternal and fetal condition, and labour progress. The results suggest that these algorithms can facilitate safe and effective management of abnormal uterine activity.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maria J. Miele, Renato T. Souza, Matias C. Vieira, Rodolfo C. Pacagnella, Jose G. Cecatti
Summary: This review summarizes findings from five previous studies of a multicenter cohort of nulliparous pregnant women in Brazil, highlighting differences in food consumption and maternal nutrition's impact on pregnancy outcomes. It also proposes a conceptual framework for nutritional assessment, tracking, and monitoring of pregnant women.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Renato T. Souza, Mariana Brasileiro, Melissa Ong, Louisa Delaney, Matias C. Vieira, Marcos A. B. Dias, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Jose G. Cecatti
Summary: This study aims to describe the information on stillbirths in Brazil during the past decade. The results indicate that having a national system based on compulsory notification of stillbirths may not be sufficient to provide quality information on occurrence and causes of death. Therefore, further improvements in the attribution and registration of causes of deaths, as well as the implementation of educational actions to improve reporting systems, are advisable. Additionally, expanding the investigation of contributing factors associated with stillbirths would create an opportunity for the development of prevention strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rachel E. E. Soeiro, Renato T. T. Souza, Renan M. M. Nakamura, Silvana F. F. Bento, Fernanda G. G. Surita, Jose G. G. Cecatti, Roseli M. M. Nomura, Maria L. L. Costa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anic C. P. Alves, Renato T. S. Souza, Jussara G. Mayrink, Rafael B. J. Galvao, Maria L. P. Costa, Francisco E. G. Feitosa, Edilberto A. Rocha Filho, Debora F. Leite, Ricardo P. Tedesco, Danielly S. Santana, Karayna G. Fernandes, Maria J. B. Miele, Joao P. Souza, Jose G. Cecatti
Summary: This study explores maternal resilience, perceived stress, and social vulnerability during pregnancy and finds that resilience can effectively protect mothers from vulnerability and perceived stress, helping to prevent complications and build a positive pregnancy experience.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thais Valeria Silva, Anderson Borovac-Pinheiro, Jose Guilherme Cecatti, Ben Willem Mol, Fabricio Silva Costa, Marcelo Santucci Franca, Renato Teixeira Souza, Roland Devlieger, Renato Passini Jr, Rodolfo Carvalho Pacagnella
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between mid-pregnancy cervical length (CL) and gestational age at birth. The study found that a shorter cervical length during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. Additionally, transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length can be used to predict the occurrence of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB). Vaginal progesterone therapy can reduce the risk of preterm birth for women with CL ≤ 30mm.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Guilherme M. Nobrega, Jose P. Guida, Juliana M. Novaes, Larissa M. Solda, Luciana Pietro, Adriana G. Luz, Giuliane J. Lajos, Carolina C. Ribeiro-do-Valle, Renato Souza, Jose G. Cecatti, Indira U. Mysorekar, Tabata Z. Dias, Maria Laura Costa
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of sFlt-1 and PlGF and their ratio in pregnant and postpartum women with suspected COVID-19. It found that the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio was significantly higher in COVID-19 positive cases with preeclampsia compared to those without preeclampsia, and that early COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may be a risk factor for preeclampsia later in gestation.
PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fernanda Garanhani de Castro Surita, Renato Teixeira Souza, Thais Rangel Bousquet Carrilho, Lilian de Paiva Rodrigues Hsu, Rosiane Mattar, Gilberto Kac
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mercedes Colomar, Bremen de Mucio, Claudio Sosa, Rodolfo Gomez, Luis Mainero, Renato T. Souza, Maria L. Costa, Adriana G. Luz, Maria H. Sousa, Carmen M. Cruz, Luz M. Chevez, Rita Lopez, Gema Carrillo, Ulises Rizo, Erika E. Saint Hillaire, William E. Arriaga, Rosa M. Guadalupe, Carlos Ochoa, Freddy Gonzalez, Rigoberto Castro, Allan Stefan, Amanda Moreno, Suzanne J. Serruya, Jose G. Cecatti
Summary: Maternal morbidity has a significant impact on neonatal outcomes in Latin American health facilities, particularly for women suffering from severe morbidity or death. This study provides important evidence for routine monitoring and policy changes to improve maternal and neonatal health in the region.
GLOBAL HEALTH ACTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Charles M'poca Charles, Luiz Alves Souza Neto, Camila Ferreira Soares, Tacildo Souza Araujo, Cristiano Torezzan, Everton Emanuel Campos Lima, Aline Munezero, Luis Bahamondes, Renato Teixeira Souza, Maria Laura Costa, Jose Guilherme Cecatti, Rodolfo Carvalho Pacagnella
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a slight increase in the preterm birth rate in Brazil, particularly in the southern region. However, a significant reduction in the preterm birth rate has been observed in the northern region.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlos Alberto Maganha, Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro Junior, Rosiane Mattar, Mauricio Godinho, Renato Teixeira Souza, Elton Carlos Ferreira, Sara Toassa Gomes Solha, Fernanda Santos Grossi, Larissa Mariz de Oliveira Godinho
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thais G. Sardinha, Giuliane J. Lajos, Renato T. Souza, Jose G. Cecatti, Adriana G. Luz, Maria Lucia R. Oppermann, Rodolfo C. Pacagnella, Carolina C. Ribeiro-Do-Valle, Guilherme M. Nobrega, Thayna B. Griggio, Charles M. Charles, Carla Silveira, Maria J. Miele, Ricardo P. Tedesco, Karayna G. Fernandes, Sergio Ha Martins-Costa, Frederico Ja Peret, Francisco E. Feitosa, Evelyn Traina, Edson V. Cunha Filho, Janete Vettorazzi, Samira M. Haddad, Carla B. Candreucci, Jose P. Guida, Mario D. Correa, Marcos Ab Dias, Leandro G. Oliveira, Elias F. Melo, Marilia Gq Da Luz, Maria Laura Costa
Summary: This study compared maternal and perinatal outcomes among women with obesity, overweight, and normal body mass index during COVID-19 infection. The findings showed that obesity and overweight were associated with worse clinical outcomes, severe/critical COVID-19, and adverse perinatal outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)