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Gabapentinoids in Neuropathic Pain: Past or Present?
Marques, Ana; Moreira, Carla; Rodrigues, Carolina; Azevedo, Daniela; Fernandes, Filipe; Oliveira, Francisco; Figueiredo, Inês; Neves, Luís; Nunes, RitaPain is an entity that has accompanied human beings since the beginning of their existence. Neuropathic pain, induced by alterations in the somatosensory system, has its own characteristics and treatment. Gabapentinoids are antiepileptic drugs that show marked similarities to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), one of the main inhibitory neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS). Since the discovery of ...
BEST of ASCO Portugal 2024 - DA
Azevedo, Daniela4 studies were selected to be presented and discussed at the 2nd Best of ASCO Portugal Meeting; Foram selecionados 4 estudos para serem apresentados e discutidos na 2ª Reunião Best of ASCO Portugal
O sistema e-fatura como medida de e-Government e instrumento de incentivo fisca...
Azevedo, Daniela; Dinis, Ana; Pereira, LilianaThis research focuses on the implementation of the e-invoice system as an e-Government measure and as an incentive tool for taxpayers who request invoices, in certain sectors of activity, to obtain tax benefits in Personal Income Tax (PIT). Therefore, we analyzed to what extent the e-invoice is a tool for tax compliance. Through the application of a questionnaire to the IPCA academic community, this study reinf...
How Portuguese Health Entities Used Social Media to Face the Public Health Emer...
Azevedo, Daniela; Plácido, Ana; Herdeiro, Maria; Roque, Fátima; Roque, VítorBackground: During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media became an important and easily accessible source of information to keep the population informed. In this study, we explored how Portuguese health entities used social media during the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 disease. Methods: A retrospective study on Portuguese public health entities' communication with the public using social media platf...
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribing in Older Adults According to E...
Rodrigues, Daniela; Plácido, Ana; Tavares, Ana; Azevedo, Daniela; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Figueiras, Adolfo; Herdeiro, Maria; Roque, FátimaBackground: Portugal has among the highest rates of dependency among older adults in Europe. Older adults with aging-related comorbidities are prone to the use of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM). Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze PIM prescriptions in older Portuguese adults, as well as the change rate of PIM prescriptions over time, and assess the geographical variability between the di...
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Medical Curric...
Duarte, Francisco; Rua, Nuno; Gomes, David; Ricoca Peixoto, Vasco; Azevedo, Daniela; Graça, Duarte; Teixeira, Inês; Fernandes, Inês; Frutuoso, JoãoIntroduction: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has gained relevance as a method of prevention for HIV in certain people and settings. Following the publication of the guideline on PrEP prescribing in Portugal, we aimed to assess the knowledge of Portuguese Medical Students about PrEP.Material and Methods: An online survey was sent to Medical students of Portuguese Medical Schools. We conducted a descriptive anal...
Impactos do teletrabalho na mobilidade: padrões e perspetivas na Área Metropoli...
Veloso, Ana Patrícia; Azevedo, Daniela; Marques da Costa, Eduarda; Abrantes, PatríciaA Covid-19 e o aumento de trabalhadores em teletrabalho, suprimiram várias deslocações pendulares, o que originou alterações nos padrões de mobilidade e nos quotidianos familiares. Este estudo pretende analisar, como o teletrabalho influencia a mobilidade na AML Norte e se este, constitui uma opção futura. Com base em revisão de literatura, seleção e análise de informação estatística e recolha de dados através ...
Antiangiogenic and antioxidant in vitro properties of hydroethanolic extract fr...
Costa, Raquel; Azevedo, Daniela; Barata, Pedro; Soares, Raquel; Guido, Luís F.; Carvalho, Daniel O.The Euterpe oleracea fruit (açaí) is a promising source of polyphenols with health-promoting properties. To our knowledge, few studies have focused on the influence of açaí phytochemicals on angiogenesis, with a significant impact on cancer. This study aimed at investigating the phytochemical profile of a purple açaí hydroethanolic extract (AHE) obtained from a commercial dietary powder supplement by high-perfo...
A wearable device for monitoring health risks when children play outdoors
Azevedo, Daniela; Esteves, André Ferreira; Ribeiro, Fernando Reinaldo; Farinha, Luís; Metrôlho, J.C.M.M.Uma área onde a educação para a saúde pode ter um papel importante diz respeito à exposição excessiva ao sol, e outros elementos climáticos, especialmente por grupos de pessoas mais sensíveis como é o caso das crianças. Embora sejam conhecidos bastantes benefícios para a saúde humana com a exposição solar também é verdade que, em situações extremas, podem surgir doenças relacionadas com a exposição a estes elem...