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…

Effects of hydrotherapy and Hammock positioning on weight gain in low-birth-weight premature newborns: a randomized clinical trial

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare whether hydrotherapy and hammock positioning techniques assist in the weight gain of premature newborns. METHODOLOGY: A single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted at Santa Casa de Misericórdia Hospital in Sobral, between July 2022 and October 2023. The trial included 16 months of data collection and involved seventy-six premature newborns with…

Anemia ferropriva e déficit cognitivo em crianças: uma revisão

A anemia por deficiência de ferro é uma condição amplamente prevalente em todo o mundo, especialmente entre crianças, e está associada a várias consequências adversas, incluindo déficits cognitivos significativos. Apesar de ser uma relação bem estabelecida, ainda há uma falta de consenso na literatura sobre a fisiopatologia completa desta condição e sobre quais estratégias de…