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Misconceptions About Obesity and Weight Stigma in Brazilian Healthcare Professionals

open access: yesClinical Obesity, Volume 16, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT People living with obesity (PLWO) frequently experience weight stigma (WS) in healthcare settings, leading to disparities in treatment. Although research shows that healthcare professionals (HCPs) often hold stigmatising views, this issue remains underexplored in Brazil.
Paula Victoria Sozza   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of habitat simplification and seasonality in shaping interactions between ants, plants and herbivores in a neotropical savanna

open access: yesEcological Entomology, Volume 51, Issue 2, Page 381-394, April 2026.
We evaluated how chronic anthropogenic disturbances (CAD) and seasonal variation influence interactions between ants and plants with extrafloral nectaries (EFN's), with emphasis on the responses of ants, herbivores, and plants. Ant and herbivore diversity remained stable across seasons in the preserved cerrado, whereas the pasture had higher ant ...
Edvânia Costa de Oliveira Sá   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maternity Care Experiences Among Birthing Women in Two European‐Region Countries During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Nursing Practice, Volume 32, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Early in the COVID‐19 pandemic, there was a lack of consensus regarding maternity care infection mitigation practices, including maternal–infant separation when COVID‐19 was suspected or confirmed, partner presence and breastfeeding.
Rada Artzi‐Medvedik   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lack of GPNMB Is Associated With Altered Lipid and Glucose Metabolism and Disrupted Diurnal Hepatic Glycogen Regulation

open access: yesThe FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 6, 31 March 2026.
Loss of GPNMB function in mice fed a high‐fat/high‐fructose diet aggravated adiposity and dyslipidemia while preserving systemic glucose tolerance. This phenotype was associated with impaired hepatic AKT–FOXO1 signaling, increased NF‐κB activation, altered glycogen metabolism, and rhythmic disturbances in energy expenditure and clock gene expression ...
Eliz Maria de Oliveira Furtado   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Desafios e Boas Práticas na Aplicação da Inteligência Artificial à Saúde no Espaço Lusófono: Abordagem Ética e Inovadora dos Sistemas de Saúde

open access: yesRevSALUS
Introdução: A inteligência artificial (IA) está a transformar o setor da saúde, impulsionando a transição de modelos reativos para abordagens proativas, preventivas e personalizadas.
Elisabete Brito   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Excess Weight Among Adults Living in the Coastal Brazilian Amazon: Prevalence, Determinants, and Interventions

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Human Biology, Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Excess weight is a global public health issue related to the accumulation of body fat and can be caused by various factors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of excess weight among adults living in a coastal area of the Brazilian Amazon. Methods.
Franciane Ferreira Costa   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

American College of Rheumatology Guidance Statement for Diagnosis and Management of VEXAS Developed by the International VEXAS Working Group Expert Panel

open access: yesArthritis &Rheumatology, Volume 78, Issue 3, Page 509-522, March 2026.
Objective Vacuoles E1 enzyme X‐linked autoinflammatory somatic syndrome (VEXAS) is a recently identified rare genetic disorder associated with somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene. VEXAS presents with a combination of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.
Arsene Mekinian   +111 more
wiley   +1 more source

Layer‐Specific Astrocyte Morphological Responses in the CA3 Hippocampus Region During Piry Virus‐Induced Encephalitis

open access: yesHippocampus, Volume 36, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Astrocytes from distinct hippocampal layers exhibit region‐specific morphological traits, which may be influenced by their local microenvironment. During viral encephalitis, these cells undergo dynamic changes that can reflect layer‐specific vulnerability. In this study, we characterized whether astrocytes from different CA3 hippocampal layers
Diego de Almeida Miranda   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experiences of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in the World Health Organization European region: A mixed‐method study among 22 countries

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue 3, Page 1576-1590, March 2026.
Abstract Objective Despite advancements in maternity quality care worldwide, mistreatment of women during childbirth persists. Currently, there is a gap of knowledge on the occurrence of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in the World Health Organization (WHO) European region.
Anna Galle   +126 more
wiley   +1 more source

National trends of episiotomy in non‐instrumental vaginal deliveries (2013–2022): A multi‐data source approach

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue 3, Page 1684-1690, March 2026.
Abstract Objective Episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are recognized indicators of intrapartum care quality. The aim of this study was to assess episiotomy trends in non‐instrumental vaginal deliveries across all Portuguese public maternities over the last decade.
Mariana Bandeira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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