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Consumption of Nopal Powder in Adult Women
Mayra Elisa Sanchez-Murillo,Edwyn Omar Cruz-Lopez,Marıa Julia Verde-Star,Catalina Rivas-Morales,Marıa Eufemia Morales-Rubio,Aurora de Jesus Garza-Juarez,Jorge Martın Llaca-Dıaz,Ma de Jesus Ibarra-Sala 한국식품영양과학회 2020 Journal of medicinal food Vol.23 No.9
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease in adult women caused by menopause and some other factors, which entails deficiency of calcium in diet. Natural products are the best source of nutriments to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) is a plant characterized by its nutritional components and benefits to health. Its calcium content increases with maturation process that could be beneficial for consumers. Nopal powder (NP) was elaborated from nopal harvested within 16–24 weeks of maturation, and the nutritional content was determined. An experimental clinical trial was performed to evaluate the effect of NP. A total of 69 women between 40 and 60 years old participated in the study. During 24 weeks, experimental group (n = 56) consumed a daily dose of 5 g of NP and control group (n = 13) continue with habitual diet. Changes in bone mineral density (BMD), body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage and serum calcium were assessed. Between baseline and after 24 weeks of consumption, no significant changes were found in BMD P = .885 experimental group and P = .970 control group, BMI P = .865 experimental group and P = .984 control group, body fat P = .744 experimental group and P = .740 control group and serum calcium P = .282 experimental group and P = .959 control group. These results indicate that advanced maturation NP does not have influence in bone health, BMI, and body composition in adult women.
Mayra Cristina da Luz Pádua Guimarães,Juliana Chaves Coelho,Juliano dos Santos,Camila Braga de Oliveira Higa,Carime Farah Flórido,Renata Jae Won Lee,Grazielli Soares Paes,Giovanio Vieira da Silva,Luci 대한고혈압학회 2022 Clinical Hypertension Vol.28 No.-
Background: Nonadherence to antihypertensive treatment is one of the main causes of the lack of blood pressure (BP) control. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic imposes substantial social restriction impairing the medical care routine, which may influence adherence to the antihypertensive treatment. To assess the rate of nonadherence to antihypertensive drug treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study evaluating hypertensive adult patients from a tertiary outpatient clinic. From March to August 2020, patients were interviewed by telephone during the social distancing period of the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated biosocial data, habits, attitudes, and treatment adherence using the 4-item Morisky Green Levine Scale during the social distancing. Uncontrolled BP was defined by BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg. Clinical and prescription variables for drug treatment were obtained from the electronic medical record. We performed a multivariate analysis to determine the predictors of nonadherence to BP treatment. Results: We studied 281 patients (age 66 ± 14 years, 60.5% white, 62.3% women, mean education of 9.0 ± 4 years of study). We found that 41.3% of the individuals reported poor adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment and 48.4% had uncontrolled BP. Subsample data identified that adherence was worse during the pandemic than in the previous period. The variables that were independently associated with the nonadherence during the pandemic period were black skin color (odds ratio [OR], 2.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.46–4.68), and intermittent lack of access to antihypertensive medication during the pandemic (OR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.11–5.89). Conclusions: Beyond traditional variables associated with poor adherence, the lack of availability of antihypertensive medications during the study underscore the potential role of pandemic on hypertension burden.
Mayra F Ricci,Samantha R Béla,Joana L Barbosa,Michele M Moraes,Ana L Mazzeti,Maria T Bahia,Laila S Horta,Helton da C Santiago,Jader S Cruz,Luciano dos S A Capettini,Rosa M E Arantes 대한소화기 기능성질환·운동학회 2022 Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (JNM Vol.28 No.3
Background/AimsChagasic megacolon is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, which promotes in several cases, irreversible segmental colonic dilation. This alteration is the major anatomic-clinical disorder, characterized by the enteric nervous system and muscle wall structural damage. Herein, we investigate how T. cruzi -induced progressive colonic structural changes modulate the colonic contractile pattern activity. MethodsWe developed a murine model of T. cruzi-infection that reproduced long-term modifications of the enlarged colon. We evaluated colonic and total intestinal transit time in animals. The patterns of motor response at several time intervals between the acute and chronic phases were evaluated using the organ bath assays. Enteric motor neurons were stimulated by electric field stimulation. The responses were analyzed in the presence of the nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists. Western blot was performed to evaluate the expression of nicotinic and muscarinic receptors. The neurotransmitter expression was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. ResultsIn the chronic phase of infection, there was decreased intestinal motility associated with decreased amplitude and rhythmicity of intestinal contractility. Pharmacological tests suggested a defective response mediated by acetylcholine receptors. The contractile response induced by acetylcholine was decreased by atropine in the acute phase while the lack of its action in the chronic phase was associated with tissue damage, and decreased expression of choline acetyltransferase, nicotinic subunits of acetylcholine receptors, and neurotransmitters. ConclusionsT. cruzi -induced damage of smooth muscles was accompanied by motility disorders such as decreased intestinal peristalsis and cholinergic system response impairment. This study allows integration of the natural history of Chagasic megacolon motility disorders and opens new perspectives for the design of effective therapeutic.
Mayra I. Grano-Maldonado,Rosalio Ramos-Payan,Fernando Rivera-Chaparro,Maribel Aguilar-Medina,José, Geovanni Romero-Quintana,Amparo Rodrí,guez-Santiago,Mario Nieves-Soto 한국식물병리학회 2021 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.37 No.5
The aim of this study was to characterize potential fun- gal species affecting mangrove species in Mexico. The phytopathogens were identified based on morphologi- cal and molecular characteristics using internal tran- scribed spacer (ITS1/ITS4) primers then sequenced and compared with the other related sequences in GenBank (NCBI). Three fungal species were identified as Colletotrichum queenslandicum (Weir and Johnst, 2012) from black mangrove (Avicennia germinans); Colletotrichum ti (Weir and Johnst, 2012) from white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and buttonwood mangrove (Conocarpus erectus); Fusarium equiseti (Corda) from red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). In addition, C. ti and F. equiseti were identified from man- go Mangifera indica L. sampled close by the mangrove area. This study provides first evidence of anthracnose on four mangrove species caused by Colletotrichum and Fusarium species in the “Términos” coastal lagoon in Campeche State southern Mexico. This is the first time that C. queenslandicum and C. ti are reported in Mexico. F. equiseti has not been reported affecting M. indica and R. mangle until the present work. Little is known regarding fungal diseases affecting mangroves in Mexico. These ecosystems are protected by Mexican laws and may be threatened by these pathogenic fungus. This is the first report of the effect of Trichoderma harzianum TRICHO-SIN as an effective biological con- trol against of Colletotrichum and Fusarium species.
Fixed bed column modeling of lead(II) and cadmium(II) ions biosorption on sugarcane bagasse
Luisa Mayra Vera,Daniel Bermejo,Maria Fernanda Uguna,Nancy Garcia,Marittza Flores,Enrique Gonzalez 대한환경공학회 2019 Environmental Engineering Research Vol.24 No.1
In this paper the results of the biosorption of lead(II) and cadmium(II) with sugarcane bagasse in fixed bed columns are presented. Experimental data were fitted to several models describing the rupture curve for single-component and two-component systems. The percentages of removal of lead and cadmium in single-component systems are 91% and 90%, respectively. In lead-cadmium bicomponent systems the percentage of elimination of lead was 90% and cadmium 92%. In single-component systems, Yoon-Nelson and Thomas models successfully reproduce the rupture curves. In two-component system, the Dose-Response model was the best one reproducing the experimental rupture curves in the entire measured range.
Blastocystis species and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Peruvian Adults Attended in a Public Hospital
Robles-Cabrera Mayra Ximena,Maguiña Jorge L.,Gonzales-Huerta Luis,Panduro-Correa Vicky,Dámaso-Mata Bernardo,Pecho-Silva Samuel,Navarro-Solsol Ana Claudia,Rabaan Ali A.,Rodríguez-Morales Alfonso J.,Art 대한감염학회 2021 Infection and Chemotherapy Vol.53 No.2
The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of Blastocystis sp. in gastrointestinal symptoms reported by adult patients in a Peruvian hospital. A case-control 3:1 study was performed at the outpatient clinic. Direct stool examinations were done. One hundred sixty patients were included, 40 cases and 120 controls. Positivity to Blastocystis sp. was associated with dyspepsia (P <0.001), bloating (P <0.001) and abdominal pain (P = 0.03) in patients attending our hospital outpatient clinic.
Influencer Marketing: College Students’ Attitudes on Social Media
Omar Dominguez,Mayra Hernandez,Thomas Lee,Joy Smith,Sua Jeon 전남대학교 생활과학연구소 2019 生活科學硏究 Vol.29 No.1
Influencer marketing is a type of marketing in which respected experts are paid to advertise a product to influence follower attitudes. With the rise of social media use among college students, this study examines the effectiveness of influencer marketing in this market segment. Using data from 150 college students this study empirically examines the use of influencer marketing and the effect on college students’ consumer attitudes on social media. The results indicate that college students’ use of social media is positively associated with elevated consumer attitudes towards brands through influencer marketing. Discussion of these findings, their implications, and limitations are provided in the research.