A cross-sectional investigation conducted in Brazil found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods among adults with obesity is associated with more symptoms of binge eating and bulimia, as well as higher levels of emotional and uncontrolled eating and poorer diet quality. … Read More →
Biosecurity practices are advancing slowly on dairy farms and are associated with herd size in Brazil
Research involving 91 producers analyzed biosecurity practices on Brazilian dairy farms and identified significant shortcomings, especially in small properties. Although prevention is widely recognized as important, there is a lack of training, sanitary testing, and access control. The study highlights the need for technical support, continuous training, and targeted public policies. … Read More →
Evaluation of the impact of feeding programs on weight control and reproductive efficiency of meat quail breeders
An evaluation of feeding programs for European meat-type breeder quail found that a mild 10% feed restriction during the growth phase reduces feed intake, body weight, and mortality without impairing egg production, egg quality, or hatchability rates. The investigation provides a technical basis for more efficient management in commercial farms. … Read More →
Targeted micronutrient supplementation may benefit bone health in specific populations
This comprehensive review shows that micronutrient supplementation for bone health should be individualized. Calcium and vitamin D may benefit high-risk or deficient populations, while evidence for routine use of other supplements remains limited, underscoring the need for evidence-based, targeted clinical strategies. … Read More →
Brazilian Societies issue new guidance to prevent misdiagnosis of macroprolactinemia
A new Brazilian position statement reports that nearly 20% of hyperprolactinemia cases are due to benign macroprolactinemia. The guideline recommends routine laboratory screening to prevent misdiagnosis, unnecessary imaging, dopamine agonist therapy, and avoidable healthcare costs. … Read More →
Well-prepared self-assessment reports are strategic in the management of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Analysis of the full self-assessment reports from three institutions indicated adherence of over 85% to the standards of Technical Note 065/2014/INEP. However, weaknesses such as insufficient detail in data analysis techniques were noted. The findings reinforce that well-prepared self-assessment reports are strategic management tools. … Read More →
An invitation to the debate on the amazonian philosophy
An analysis of the perspectives of dialogue between the wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon and the Western philosophical tradition discussing the problems of the ethnophilosophical approach, and proposing a philosophical approach to Yepamahsã wisdom through the Amerindian perspectivism of Viveiros de Castro. … Read More →
Clomiphene and enclomiphene show comparable efficacy to testosterone in functional hypogonadism
Oral therapies with clomiphene and enclomiphene significantly increased testosterone levels while preserving male fertility, offering an effective and safe alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy in men with functional hypogonadism. … Read More →
Research evaluates the use of herbicides for controlling weedy rice in irrigated rice fields
Evaluation of pre-emergent herbicides during the off-season of irrigated rice shows that, although not very effective against weedy rice, there is potential in controlling other plants, guiding farmers on integrated management and avoiding inefficient investments. … Read More →
Emotional Exhaustion among Funeral Service Workers during the Pandemic Reveals Devaluation and Invisibility
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many occupational groups classified as essential did not receive adequate protection or care. Interviews with municipal funeral service workers in São Paulo revealed that the pandemic intensified invisibility, devaluation, and the precariousness of working conditions within this group. The consequences included emotional exhaustion, loss of meaning in work, and mental suffering. … Read More →
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