Universidade São Judas Tadeu

About: Universidade São Judas Tadeu is a education organization based out in São Paulo, Brazil. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Aerobic exercise & Baroreflex. The organization has 736 authors who have published 852 publications receiving 4782 citations.

COVID-19 Seroprevalence in Baixada Santista Metropolitan Area, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Abstract: Background COVID-19 reached Brazil in February 2020 after spreading throughout Asia and Europe. The disease first struck in Brazil’s major cities, affecting high-income groups, subsequently spreading to the socially-vulnerable outlying areas. The objective of this preliminary study was to the estimate the seroprevalence of COVID-19 in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Area - RMBS, to inform policies for prevention and preparation of primary care, hospital services, hospital beds, intensive and critical care in a bid to reduce lethality. Methods This study is the first of a four-phase cross-sectional survey to include all cities within the Baixada Santista metropolitan area. The probabilistic population-based sample was based on a 7% prevalence with a 2% delta, a 5% level of significance and 90% power, and considered the estimated population, stratified by age, gender and city. The sample was randomized in each city and street selection was based on data drawn from the 2010 Brazilian census. The serology test was chosen from the available test kits approved by the National Health Agency (ANS) of the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Information on socioeconomic characteristics, health service use, symptoms and adherence to social distancing measures was collected. All variables were expressed as absolute and relative frequencies and confidence intervals. Results The final sample comprised 2,342 respondents with a mean age of 37.78 (±19.98) years and equal gender distribution. Respondents predominantly lived in an abode with 4 or more rooms, 71.9% had an income of ≤3 minimum wages and no formal employment. Over half of the sample reported being reliant on the National Health Service (SUS) for health care, while 26.5% held private health insurance. Social distancing was practiced by 61.4% of respondents who answered this question. Seroprevalence measured was 1.4% for a 95% CI (0.93-1.93) based on mathematical estimates, with a ratio of 15 actual infections for every case notified, and lethality of 0.48%. Conclusion Results revealed a flattening of the epidemiological curve in the region and high underreporting of cases.

Avaliação do estado nutricional e do balanço energético de um grupo de atletas de ginástica artística

Abstract: The nutritional status of artistic gymnasts (14 girls, 11 to 15 years old, without menarche and pubertal signals) was evaluated. Body mass, stature, and body mass index (BMI) have been measured together with body composition, evaluated by bioelectrical impedance. Daily energetic expenditure was calculated from resting metabolic rate (RMR) including the activity factor, obtained from daily physical activity. Three food diary were filled by the evaluated group, from which the ingested energy (Kcal), macronutrients (g), dietetic fiber (g), iron (mg), calcium (mg) and vitamin C (mg) were obtained. Correlations among variables were calculated from Pearson´s coefficient, adopting p

Fipronil: usos, características farmacológicas e toxicológicas

Abstract: O fipronil e um praguicida fenilpirazol amplamente empregado com inseticida na agricultura e para o combate de ectoparasitas em medicina veterinaria. Considerando esse amplo uso, e importante conhecer as principais caracteristicas farmacologicas, bem como a toxicidade dessa substância. Neste artigo sao abordados os seguintes topicos: os usos desse praguicida, suas propriedades fisico-quimicas, sua degradacao no meio ambiente, biotransformacao e eliminacao em mamiferos, seu mecanismo de acao e sua toxicidade.

Incontinencia urinaria e exercicio: descriçao cinesiologica de uma proposta de intervençao

Abstract: Introduction Research shows that symptoms of urinary incontinence are common among women who engage in physical activity. Objective To conduct a kinesiological analysis of specific exercises for the pelvic floor muscles (PFM), proposing correspondences of these postures through resistance exercises. Methods This research project is of a descriptive nature with level of evidence V. Videos and photos were taken to obtain an image for the collection of data based on the accomplishment of the specific postures. Results The kinesiological study revealed that the muscles involved in the postures of exercises targeting the prevention of urinary incontinence beyond those specific to the pelvic floor were: trunk flexors; spinal erector; adductors and hip extensors. The resistance exercises corresponding to these positions in bodybuilding apparatus were the machine hack squat; sitting adductor exercises; sitting abductor exercises; the smith machine squat and the free squat or machine squat. Conclusion This study showed that it is possible to construct correspondence between exercises for the pelvic floor muscles and resistance exercises with bodybuilding equipment and free weights. A new strategy is suggested for the physical education professional, based on resistance exercises: taking a coadjuvant approach to the treatment and prevention of urinary incontinence during physical and sports exercises. Level of evidence V, Case series.