… ALEXANDRE S. DA SILVA … For example, suppose we are managing a long-only portfolio
that allows leverage through borrowing up to 5% of asset value and with the S&P 500 as the …

Protein supplements are usually used to control body weight, however, the impact of protein
quality on body fat attenuation is unknown. We investigated the effects of isocaloric …

Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) is a simple wound debridement technique. It is a natural
treatment licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is increasingly used in …

Background Herpetic encephalitis (HSE) is caused mainly by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
with an annual incidence of 1–4 cases/million inhabitants. Currently, HSE treatment …

In this article, the authors provide a flexible and adaptive framework that allows one to construct
a suite of long-only smart beta portfolios over a spectrum of risk characteristics, subject …

Obesity is characterized by an excessive increase in body mass, leading to endothelial
damage that may favor the development of erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is defined as the …

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of whole red grape juice (juice)
on blood pressure (BP) at rest and on the magnitude of post-exercise hypotension (PEH). …

Studies have shown that supplementation with Spirulina platensis improves vascular
reactivity. However, it is unclear whether in association with strength training this effect can be …

Purpose – Concerns on children's obesity and overweight have been related to food diets
with excessive sugar and fat. Given the relevance of school meals in Portuguese children's …

Spirulina platensis has shown effectiveness in the treatment of allergic rhinitis in rats, but its
action in tracheal reactivity or on markers of relaxation and antioxidant profile has not yet …