What is the best anthropometric predictor for identifying higher risk for cardiovascular diseases in afro‐descendant Brazilian women? A cross‐sectional population‐based study
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DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23652
Abstract: Excessive adiposity is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Anthropometric indices are useful in screening individuals at higher risk for these diseases. However, there are no studies that show which of these indices has the best… read more here.
Keywords: study; afro descendant; brazilian women; descendant brazilian ... See more keywords
Afro-Descendant Lesbians Strengthen Their Identity
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DOI: 10.1080/10999949.2020.1747926
Abstract: This piece examines the key necessity of having the Black Lesbian voice within notions of feminism and the ongoing women’s movement. For two long this voice has been marginalized, and along with tr... read more here.
Keywords: descendant lesbians; afro descendant; strengthen identity; lesbians strengthen ... See more keywords
Molecular genotyping of G6PD mutations and Duffy blood group in Afro-descendant communities from Brazilian Amazon
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DOI: 10.1590/1678-4685-gmb-2017-0253
Abstract: Abstract Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDd) and Duffy-negative blood group are two red blood cells variants that confer protection against malaria. In this study, the distribution of the most common G6PD variants (G6PD*A-, GGPD*A and G6PD… read more here.
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment: Is Surgery Better than Non-Surgical Treatments in Afro-Descendant Populations?
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123144
Abstract: (1) Background: Limited data are available on lumbar spine stenosis management in sub-Saharan African populations and Afro-descendant patients are underrepresented in European and US clinical trials. We aimed to compare the clinical response between decompressive… read more here.
Keywords: afro descendant; spine stenosis; surgery; conservative treatments ... See more keywords