Effects of couscous supplementation on breast milk production and infant weight gain: a crossover clinical trial

Abstract To assess whether dietary supplementation with couscous, a rich source of corn starch, influences breast milk production and weight gain in exclusively breastfed infants. An experimental clinical trial with crossover design was conducted involving 30 breastfeeding mothers. The participants were divided into two groups: One group consumed 70 g of couscous daily for 20…

The Overlooked Nucleocapsid Response: A Cohort Study of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Brazil

SARS-CoV-2 has caused global disruptions, prompting studies on immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines, particularly antibodies against the Spike (S) protein. However, responses to the Nucleocapsid (N) protein remain less explored. This study evaluated whether CoronaVac induces anti-N antibodies, and analyzed antibody dynamics after a BNT162b2 booster, given that CoronaVac targets both S and N proteins,…

Resiliência coletiva: um olhar sobre o trabalho na Atenção Primária à Saúde

RESUMO A Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) foi considerada importante pilar frente à pandemia da covid-19, que trouxe uma série de fatores estressantes e traumáticos, requerendo ajustes no cotidiano. O conhecimento do território, o acesso, o vínculo entre usuário e equipe, a integralidade da assistência, o monitoramento das famílias vulneráveis e o acompanhamento dos casos…