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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 35(3): 271-276, Mar. 2002.
Article Dans Anglais | LILACS | ID: lil-304680

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Epidemiological and case-controlled studies suggest that estrogen replacement therapy might be beneficial in terms of primary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). This beneficial effect of estrogens was initially considered to be due to the reduction of low density lipoproteins (LDL) and to increases in high density lipoproteins (HDL). Recent studies have shown that estrogens protect against oxidative stress and decrease LDL oxidation. Estrogens have direct effects on the arterial tissue and modulate vascular reactivity through nitric oxide and prostaglandin synthesis. While many of the effects of estrogen on vascular tissue are believed to be mediated by estrogen receptors alpha and ß, there is evidence for `immediate non-genomic' effects. The role of HDL in interacting with 17ß-estradiol including its esterification and transfer of esterified estrogens to LDL is beginning to be elucidated. Despite the suggested positive effects of estrogens, two recent placebo-controlled clinical trials in women with CHD did not detect any beneficial effects on overall coronary events with estrogen therapy. In fact, there was an increase in CHD events in some women. Mutations in thrombogenic genes (factor V Leiden, prothrombin mutation, etc.) in a subset of women may play a role in this unexpected finding. Thus, the cardioprotective effect of estrogens appears to be more complicated than originally thought and requires more research


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Humains , Femelle , Maladie coronarienne , Oestrogénothérapie substitutive , Oestrogènes , Lipoprotéines HDL , Lipoprotéines LDL , Post-ménopause , Récepteurs des oestrogènes , Facteurs de risque
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Indian J Lepr ; 2001 Apr-Jun; 73(2): 111-9
Article Dans Anglais | IMSEAR | ID: sea-55147

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This paper examines whether the health administration can use lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) for identifying high prevalence areas for leprosy for initiating necessary corrective measures. The null hypothesis was that leprosy prevalence in the district was at or above ten per 10,000 and the alternative hypothesis was that it was at or below five per 10,000. A total of 25,500 individuals were to be examined with 17 as an acceptable maximum number of cases (critical value). Two-stage cluster sample design was adopted. The sample size need not be escalated as the estimated design effect was 1. During the first phase, the survey covered a population of 4,837 individuals out of whom 4,329 (89.5%) were examined. Thirty-five cases were detected and this number far exceeded the critical value. It was concluded that leprosy prevalence in the district should be regarded as having prevalence of more than ten per 10,000 and further examination of the population in the sample was discontinued. LQAS may be used as a tool by which one can identify high prevalence districts and target them for necessary strengthening of the programme. It may also be considered for certifying elimination achievement for a given area.


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Analyse de regroupements , Maladies endémiques/prévention et contrôle , Méthodes épidémiologiques , Humains , Inde/épidémiologie , Lèpre/épidémiologie , Prévalence , Assurance de la qualité des soins de santé/méthodes , Population rurale , Études par échantillonnage , Population urbaine
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 21(3): 535-8, Mar. 1988. tab
Article Dans Anglais | LILACS | ID: lil-60247

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Aqueous extracts of guaraná were studied in terms of effects on the aggregation of human and rabbit platelets. Guaraná extracts have anti-aggregatory and de-aggregatory actions on platelet aggragation induced by ADP or arachidonate but not by collagen. The active material was shown to be water soluble and heat resistant and appeared to be different from salicylates, nicotinic acid or known xanthines. Guaraná extracts inhibited platelet aggregation in rabbits following either intravenous or oral administration


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Lapins , Animaux , Humains , Extraits de plantes/pharmacologie , Plantes médicinales , Agrégation plaquettaire/effets des médicaments et des substances chimiques , ADP/pharmacologie , Acides arachidoniques/pharmacologie
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