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Prevalence, determinants, and temporal dynamics of multidrug-resistant Gram-neg...
Adnan, Muhammad; Coelho, Patricia; Castelo-Branco, Miguel; Rodrigues, FranciscoBackground: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacilli (GNBs) significantly compromisse the effective management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) worldwide. As antimicrobial resistance varies across regions, locally tailored data are essential to guide empirical therapy. This study investigated the prevalence, determinants, and temporal dynamics of MDR GNBs in UTI patients from Central Portugal between 2...
The neurological aspects of brand love [comunicação oral]
Cayolla, Ricardo; Fetscherin, Marc; Costa, Sónia; Duarte, Catarina; Castelo-Branco, MiguelComunicação apresentada no 4th Consumer Neuroscience Symposium, na Universidade de Miami.
Therapeutic benefits of a 16-week compassion focused therapy for overeating are...
Marques, Cristiana C.; Sayal, Alexandre; Goss, Kenneth; Correia, Rita; Castilho, Paula; Pereira, Ana T.; Castelo-Branco, Miguel; Palmeira, LaraObjective: Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) has shown promise in reducing shame and self- criticism and enhancing compassion in individuals with eating difficulties. However, the neurophysiological mechanisms, particularly those related to learning, are not well understood. This longitudinal study investigated the neurophysiological effects of an online CFT for overeating (CFT- OE) using functional magnetic res...
Neurometabolic profiles of autism spectrum disorder patients with genetic varia...
Vilela, Joana; Pereira, Andreia C.; Violante, Inês R.; Mouga, Susana; Rasga, Célia; Santos, João Xavier; Martiniano, Hugo; Marques, Ana RitaAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social interaction, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. ASD presents as a clinical spectrum, with variable levels of severity and multiple co-occurring conditions. The etiology of ASD may involve hundreds of genes and there is evidence that neurotransmitter and synaptic (NS) pathways are implicated. Proton...
Epidemiological profile and antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections a...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Metello, João; Castelo-Branco, MiguelUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in older women, especially those over 65 years of age. Physiological changes related to aging, comorbidities, and frequent use of medical devices such as urinary catheters increase susceptibility. Increasing antimicrobial resistance further complicates treatment strategies. This study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of...
Burnout protective patterns among oncology nurses: a cross-sectional study usin...
Rocha, Ana; Costeira, Cristina; Barbosa, Raul; Gonçalves, Florbela; Castelo-Branco, Miguel; Viana, Joaquim; Gaudêncio, Margarida; Ventura, FilipaBackground: Oncology nurses face unique and intense demands due to the nature of their work, caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses. The emergence of professional burnout among these nurses is influenced by several factors, highlighting the importance of identifying protective and risk factors to mitigate its impact. This study aims to identify burnout profiles and protective socio-demographic and ...
Burnout protective patterns among oncology nurses: a cross-sectional study usin...
Rocha, Ana; Costeira, Cristina; Barbosa, Raul; Gonçalves, Florbela; Castelo-Branco, Miguel; Viana, Joaquim; Gaudêncio, Margarida; Ventura, FilipaBackground Oncology nurses face unique and intense demands due to the nature of their work, caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses. The emergence of professional burnout among these nurses is influenced by several factors, highlighting the importance of identifying protective and risk factors to mitigate its impact. This study aims to identify burnout profiles and protective socio-demographic and w...
Direct crosstalk between adult human retinas as suggested by interocular transf...
Jordão, João; Figueira, João; Morgado, António Miguel; Guimarães, Pedro; Serranho, Pedro; Castro-Farías, Daniela; DeBuc, Delia CabreraCrosstalk mechanisms between retinas were never documented in humans despite being documented for several other species, including non-human primates. Results of the first-in-human study that documents the crosstalk between retinas by measuring the vascular response in one retina to the photic stimulation of the contralateral eye in health and disease are reported herein. A stimulation apparatus was developed a...
A Multimodal Dataset Addressing Motor Function in Autism
Paulo, João Ruivo; Sousa, Teresa; Perdiz, João; Pereira, Lara; Vasen, Mariette; Mouga, Susana; Pires, Gabriel; Castelo-Branco, MiguelAutism has primarily been characterized at a social-cognitive level, with evidence suggesting impairments in action-perception and motor function. However, there is a lack of publicly available datasets that specifically address the neural and behavioral mechanisms linking these functions in autism. The Move4AS dataset aims to fill this gap, having been designed to facilitate the study of the underlying mechani...
Intestinal mucosal alterations parallel central demyelination and remyelination...
Ferreira, Carolina; Carvalho, Filipa; Vieira, Pedro; Alves, André; Palavra, Filipe; Almeida, Jani; Alves, Vera; Coscueta, EzequielBackground: The gut-brain axis has been increasingly recognized as a critical factor in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) pathophysiology. While its role in demyelination is well documented, gut-brain axis involvement during remyelination remains largely unexplored. Methods: Using the cuprizone (CPZ) model, which induces reversible demyelination and spontaneous remyelination upon toxin withdrawal, we investigated gut and...