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Rising trends of urinary infections among pregnant women: Insights from a Portu...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Eideh, Hatem; Gonçalves, Teresa; Caseiro, Armando; Castelo Branco, MiguelThis study explores the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women in central Portugal. A retrospective observational study was conducted on 201 positive urine cultures from pregnant women at a hospital center between January 2018 and December 2022. The data collected included age, hospital admission source, history of antibiotic therapy, catheterization status, id...
Decoding urinary tract infection trends: A 5-year snapshot from Central Portugal
Rodrigues, Francisco; Coelho, Patrícia; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Caseiro, Armando; Eideh, Hatem; Gonçalves, Teresa; Castelo Branco, MiguelIntroduction: This study analyzes urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a hospital in Central Portugal over a five-year period, focusing on bacterial prevalence, patient demographics, and antibiotic resistance patterns. This investigation aims to provide insights that can guide improved infection control and treatment strategies. Methods: A total of 6161 positive urine cultures collected over five years were exami...
Association between dietary intake and the expression of clock genes in adults:...
Lages, Marlene; Barros, Renata; Ferreira-Marques, Marisa; Correia, Joana; Caseiro, Armando; Guarino, Maria P.; Carmo Silva, SaraBackground: The circadian system regulates several physiological processes, including energy metabolism, through the expression of core clock genes. Animal studies suggest that dietary composition can influence circadian gene expression; however, evidence in humans remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between dietary macronutrient intake and the expression of circadian clock g...
Association between dietary intake and the expression of clock genes in adults:...
Lages, Marlene; Correia, Joana; Caseiro, Armando; Carmo-Silva, Sara; Barros, Renata; Ferreira-Marques, Marisa; Guarino, Maria P.Background: The circadian system regulates several physiological processes, including energy metabolism, through the expression of core clock genes. Animal studies suggest that dietary composition can influence circadian gene expression; however, evidence in humans remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between dietary macronutrient intake and the expression of circadian clock g...
Assessing sarcocornia as a salt substitute: effects on lipid profile and gelati...
Louçano, Beatriz; Maletti, Sara; Timóteo, Maria Helena; Figueiredo, João; Osório, Nádia; Barroca, Maria João; Silva, Aida Moreira; Pereira, TelmoSodium, although essential for life, is a key factor in changes in vascular function and cardiovascular disease when consumed in excess. Sarcocornia spp., a halophyte plant with many nutritional benefits, presents itself as a promising substitute for the consumption of purified salt. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 2 and 9 are widely studied due to their action in physiological processes and as biomarkers at t...
Laboratory Assessment of the Effects of AGA@4life Multidisciplinary Interventio...
Lourenço, Ana Patrícia; Freitas, Catarina; Timóteo, Maria Helena; Soares, Maria; Figueiredo, João; Osório, Nádia; Valado, Ana; Trapali, MariaAbstract: In recent years, the world’s aging population has increased, contributing to the development of age-related pathologies, which have been aggravated by physical inactivity and excessive fat intake. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing a nutritional program (control group—CG) combined with exercise (intervention group—IG) on the inflammatory profile, MMPs, and TIMPs in a group of 34 e...
Exposure to Obesogenic Environments during Perinatal Development Modulates Offs...
Sousa, Diana; Sá-Rocha, Mariana; Amaro, Andreia; Ferreira-Junior, Marcos Divino; Cavalcante, Keilah Valéria Naves; Monteiro-Alfredo, TamaehObesogenic environments such as Westernized diets, overnutrition, and exposure to glycation during gestation and lactation can alter peripheral neuroendocrine factors in offspring, predisposing for metabolic diseases in adulthood. Thus, we hypothesized that exposure to obesogenic environments during the perinatal period reprograms offspring energy balance mechanisms. Four rat obesogenic models were studied: mat...
Autonomic Function Recovery and Physical Activity Levels in Post-COVID-19 Young...
Freire, Ana Paula Coelho Figueira; Amin, Shaan; de Lira, Fábio Santos; Morano, Ana Elisa von Ah; Pereira, Telmo; Coelho-e-Silva, Manuel JoãoCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has detrimental multi-system consequences. Symptoms may appear during the acute phase of infection, but the literature on long-term recovery of young adults after mild to moderate infection is lacking. Heart rate variability (HRV) allows for the observation of autonomic nervous system (ANS) modulation post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. Since physical activity (PA) can help improve AN...
Autonomic function recovery and physical activity levels in post-COVID-19 young...
Freire, Ana Paula Coelho Figueira; Amin, Shaan; Lira, Fabio Santos; Morano, Ana Elisa von Ah; Pereira, Telmo; Coelho-E-Silva, Manuel-JoãoCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has detrimental multi-system consequences. Symptoms may appear during the acute phase of infection, but the literature on long-term recovery of young adults after mild to moderate infection is lacking. Heart rate variability (HRV) allows for the observation of autonomic nervous system (ANS) modulation post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. Since physical activity (PA) can help improve AN...
Role of Body Mass and Physical Activity in Autonomic Function Modulation on Pos...
Freire, Ana Paula Coelho Figueira; de Lira, Fábio Santos; Morano, Ana Elisa von Ah; Pereira, Telmo; Silva, Manuel João Coelho e; Caseiro, ArmandoThe harmful effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can reach the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and endothelial function. Therefore, the detrimental multiorgan effects of COVID-19 could be induced by deregulations in ANS that may persist after the acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Additionally, investigating the differences in ANS response in overweight/obese, and physically inactive participants who had COVI...