São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has several mechanisms of action related to inflammatory responses, especially in individuals diagnosed with obesity. This hyperinflammatory clinical profile resulting from the association between obesity and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be attenuated by regular physical activity. ⋯ This literature review enabled the perception of the relationship between the molecular mechanisms of COVID-19 and obesity. Regular physical activity had various benefits for the inflammatory condition of the studied population, highlighting moderate-intensity.
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The efficacy of anti-thyroid drugs in conjunction with radioactive iodine therapy in the management of Graves' disease is still controversial. ⋯ CRD42020150013, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=150013.
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Obesity is a risk factor for falls in older adults, but the effects of body fat distribution and its interaction with other factors are not well established. ⋯ Adults older than 60 years with abdominal obesity have a higher prevalence of falls. Different factors were associated with the occurrence of falls in both groups.
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Sarcopenia is defined as a slow, progressive, and apparently inevitable process of involuntary loss of muscle mass, strength, and quality, which occurs with advancing age. It is widely accepted that sarcopenia can directly affect quality of life. ⋯ The Brazilian version of SarQoL presented evidence of reliability and validity.
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Identifying the relationship between maximum consumption of oxygen and body fat percentage is important due to increased cardiovascular risk factors. ⋯ The inverse relationship between VO2max and body fat intensifies the need for effective intervention programs that prioritize maintenance of appropriate body fat and aerobic fitness levels because inadequate levels of both factors result in negative health consequences.