INTRODUÇÃO: As perturbações do comportamento alimentar (PCA) são patologias com alta morbilidade e significativo impacto na vida de crianças e adolescentes. Trata-se de doenças biopsicossociais, envolvendo fatores de natureza individual, familiar e sociocultural. Apresentam elevada comorbilidade com outras perturbações psiquiátricas. As complicações orgânicas são comuns. O nosso objetivo foi caracterização dos ...
Leishmania infantum, a zoonotic vector-born parasite, is endemic in the Mediterranean region, presenting mostly as visceral (VL), but also as cutaneous (CL) and mucosal leishmaniasis (ML). This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical aspects of the CL and ML cases diagnosed in mainland Portugal between 2010 and 2020. Collaboration was requested from every hospital of the Portuguese National Hea...
Leishmania infantum, a zoonotic vector-born parasite, is endemic in the Mediterranean region, presenting mostly as visceral (VL), but also as cutaneous (CL) and mucosal leishmaniasis (ML). This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical aspects of the CL and ML cases diagnosed in mainland Portugal between 2010 and 2020. Collaboration was requested from every hospital of the Portuguese National Hea...
Background Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a genetic-predisposed allergic and pruritic inflammatory skin condition, associated with sensitization to environmental allergens. Keratinocytes can produce several inflammatory mediators, in response to several other host mediators, antigens, and pathogens by virtue of their wide range of surface receptors, some of them dysregulated in cAD individuals. A histotypica...
The risk of infection is one of the most frequent complications among people undergoing hemodialysis. Objective: To define a nursing care plan for a person in end-stage chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis with a focus on prevention and control of the risk of infection. Method: Descriptive study developed from a clinical case study on a 57-year-old male person (designated DG) for about six years. Data...
Background. Skin covers an extensive area of the body and comprises three major layers, subcutis, dermis, and epidermis. This organ is one of the most tested for toxicity and safety evaluation during the process of drug research and development, in past usually performed in vivo using animals. On the last years a concern of sustainable and eco-friendly approach has been developing, with the expansion of non-ani...
Background: Frequent dog consultations are due to skin wounds (Holland, 2019), with different trauma causes, like bites, burns and others. The majority of these wounds are not fatal, but cause long-lasting discomfort, demanding frequent medical care which may affect owners financially (Fahie & Shettko, 2007). Despite several pharmaceuticals available for dog wound treatment, new antibiotic-free efficient option...
HaliTeddies are made of carnosic acid present in rosemary and aim to inhibit the action of halitosis causing bacteria. A need for this product was identified due to the mandatory use of facial masks because of COVID-19, which has had a negative outcome when it comes to breathe malodour. A vegan gummy bear product was selected as the best idea to satisfy this need since it is an appealing approach for a younger ...