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Optical Biosensing Platform for Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health challenge, reinforcing the urgent need for rapid and sensitive diagnostic tools. This project aims to develop an optical-electronic system for the detection of specific AMR markers by integrating biosensing elements with an optical signal readout. The system will detect AMR-related targets through a biochemical recognition event that produces an optical ...

The Relevance of Hand Mobility and Functionality Surveillance in Patients with ...

Introduction: Systemic sclerosis causes skin thickening, Raynaud’s phenomenon, visceral damage, and musculoskeletal issues. Hand impairment, affecting about 90% of patients, limits mobility, dexterity, and grip strength, significantly impacting daily life, with few treatment options. This study aims to characterize hand function in patients with Systemic Sclerosis and, secondarily, to describe those undergoing ...

Impact of music intervention on psychological and physiological parameters of p...

Aim/Introduction: Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy (MPS), a well-established imaging procedure for diagnosing ischemic heart disease, has multiple phases that can induce patients’ anxiety, discomfort, and dissatisfaction. Several non-pharmacological strategies have been used to alleviate anxiety and improve patient comfort and satisfaction, such as music intervention. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy ...

Dietary inflammatory potential: a comprehensive approach to the inclusion of fl...

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) has been widely used to estimate dietary inflammation. However, most studies do not consider the six classes of flavonoids (6F) included in the original DII. This study aimed to develop two new tools, the Complete-DIP (CDIP) and Short-DIP (SDIP), to estimate the Energy-adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Potential (DIP) in adults while exp...

Reducing mobile phone repair cycle time at a telecommunications company using l...

Developing process efficiencies resulting in shorter cycle times (i.e., the elapsed time between starting and completing a job) is one mechanism organizations often use to achieve a competitive advantage, higher profits, and/or better customer satisfaction. This research examines how a telecommunications company is working to reduce their repair process cycle time through an action research project in which res...

Ser mulher na Guiné-Bissau: Desafios e perspectivas no cumprimento dos ODS 3 (s...

Este artigo tem como objetivo contribuir para uma compreensão aprofundada da situação da saúde materno-infantil na República da Guiné-Bissau (RGB), abordando a mortalidade materna, natimortalidade e outros desafios enfrentados pelas mulheres e crianças no contexto dos direitos humanos e da saúde sexual e reprodutiva. O estudo examina o progresso e as lacunas na implementação dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sus...

O papel da sociedade civil na implementação dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos...

A Guiné-Bissau enfrenta desafios significativos na implementação e proteção dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Apesar dos compromissos internacionais e de alguns esforços nacionais, várias barreiras socioculturais, económicas e políticas continuam a impedir a implementação destes direitos. Este texto explora o estado atual dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos na Guiné-Bissau, examinando os principais obstáculo...

Are Portuguese women of childbearing age exposed to environmental mercury? The ...

One health, a transdisciplinary approach, recognizes the interconnection between human, animals and their shared environment. Fish and seafood are important sources of high-biological value proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and essential minerals. However, it can contain environmental contaminants, such as mercury compounds. Long-lived predatory fish species, such as tuna or swordfish, are an important human exposu...

Impacto ambiental da alimentação dos portugueses - Descrição e desafios metodol...

Analysis of the supply of micronutrient-fortified foods in Portugal