Molecular characterization of the hepatitis B virus in autochthonous and endogenous populations in the Western Brazilian Amazon

INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious public health issue worldwide.Hepatitis B virus is classified into eight genotypes, varying from A to H, with distinct geographical distributions.In Brazil, the most frequent genotypes are A, D, and F.METHODS: This study aimed to characterize the HBV genotypes in cases of hepatitis B viru

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Motivational climate, goal orientation and exercise adherence in fitness centers and personal training contexts

This study was conducted to analyze the relationships hypothesized by the Achievement Goal Theory in 1020 predicting adherence to exercise.The study participants were 405 individuals exercising in fitness centers with a mean age of 35 years (SD = 17) and 183 individuals exercising with personal trainers with a mean age of 43 years (SD = 16), that a

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The risk of iatrogenic radial nerve and/or profunda brachii artery injury in anterolateral humeral plating using a 4.5 mm narrow DCP: A cadaveric study.

IntroductionFixation of humeral shaft fractures with a plate and screws can endanger the neurovascular structure if proper care is not taken.No studies to our knowledge have studied the risk of iatrogenic radial nerve and/or profunda brachii artery (RNPBA) injury from each screw hole of a 4.5 mm narrow dynamic compression plate (narrow DCP).The pur

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Assessment of metronomic chemotherapy–induced DNA damage in peripheral blood leukocytes from canine mammary cancer patients using the alkaline comet assay

Mammary cancer is a disease that requires effective treatments.Conventional chemotherapy, while effective, often causes harmful side effects.In contrast, metronomic chemotherapy (mCHT), which involves the continuous administration of low doses of anticancer drugs, is presented as a less Facial Moisturizers aggressive alternative.In this study, the

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