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Unveiling the potential of Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. preparations fo...
Oliveira, A.S.; Rolo, J.; Gaspar, C.; Cavaleiro, C.; Salgueiro, L.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, R.; Ferraz, C.; Coelho, S.; Pastorinho, M, RamiroEthnopharmacological relevance Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. is an interspecific hybrid between Thymus pulegioides and Thymus vulgaris, known for its pharmacological activities as diaphoretic, deodorant, antiseptic and disinfectant, the last mostly related with its antimicrobial activity. The folk use of other extracts, as hydrolates, have also been disseminated, as regulators of oily skin with anti-acne...
Anti-inflammatory potential of Portuguese thermal waters
Silva, A.; Oliveira, A. S.; Vaz, C. V.; Correia, S.; Ferreira, R.; Breitenfeld, L.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, R.In light of Medical Hydrology, thermal waters (TW) are all-natural mineral waters that emerge inside a thermal resort and have therapeutic applications. Their beneficial effect has been empirically recognized for centuries, being indicated for symptom alleviation and/or treatment of several diseases, almost all associated with inflammation. Indeed, an anti-inflammatory effect has been attributed to many differe...
Assessment of Lactobacillus crispatus´ role in vaginal infections: friend or foe?
Gaspar, C.; Rolo, J.; Vieira, Luís; Donder, G.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A.Lactobacillus spp. are the most prevalent microorganisms in the vaginal milleu. Several probiotic mechanisms have been associated with Lactobacillus, but the most relevant one is lactate production – resulting in a low pH value, typical of the healthy vagina. However, its pathogenic state is still unknown. We aim to elucidate the role of a commensal vaginal microorganism, Lactobacillus crispatus, in vaginal inf...
Role of Lactobacillus crispatus in vaginal infections: insights from metagenomi...
Gaspar, C.; Rolo, J.; Vieira, Luís; Donder, G.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A.Objective: Lactobacillus spp. constitute the most prevalent bacterial microorganism in the vaginal milleu. Several probiotic mechanisms have been associated with Lactobacillus, but the most relevant one is lactate production – resulting in a low pH value, typical of the healthy vagina. We aim to elucidate the role of a native vaginal microorganism, Lactobacillus crispatus, in vaginal infections. Methods: Twenty...
Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in Portuguese pregnant women and vaginal colo...
Machado, Daniela; Castro, Joana; Nogueira-Silva, Cristina; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Cerca, NunoBackground We aimed to determine the prevalence of vaginal colonization by Gardnerella vaginalis and of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in Portuguese pregnant women, and to identify risk factors for BV and G. vaginalis colonization in pregnancy. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women aged 18 years who were attending in two public hospitals of the Northwest region of Portugal. Epidemiologica...
Wearable Sensors for Foetal Movement Monitoring in Low Risk Pregnancies
Borges, Luís M.; Araújo, Pedro; Lebres, António S.; Rente, Andreia; Salvado, Rita; Velez, Fernando J.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Barroca, NorbertoIn low risk pregnancies, the continuous monitoring of the foetal health is based on traditional protocols for counting the foetal movements felt by the mother. Although the maternal perception is a relevant characteristic for the evaluation of the foetal health, this kind of monitoring is hard to accomplish and being subjective can induce into errors due to mother’s anxiety and lack of concentration. Furthermor...