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Effect of foliar biostimulant application on bioactive compounds and antioxidan...
Lopes, Tiago Alexandre Pedro; Silva, Ana Paula; Aires, Alfredo; Carvalho, Rosa; Ferreira, Maria; Vicente, A. A.; Gonçalves, BertaBlueberries are rich in bioactive compounds and antioxidants whose contents can be significantly affected by pre-harvest agronomic practices. Thus, using natural biostimulants like Ecklonia maxima (EM) extract and glycine betaine (GB) is a promising strategy to improve blueberry quality. The effect of foliar pre-harvest application of EM and GB on bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity (AC) of Duke and Dr...
Tratamento de Soluços Persistentes num Doente Paliativo: Uma Breve Revisão atra...
Távora, Catarina; Ana Sobral, Maria; Ferreira, Maria; Pereira, LuisaHiccups are a very uncomfortable experience for palliative care patients and can greatly impact their quality of life.Physical manoeuvres can often terminate acute hiccups. Persistent and intractable hiccups that continue for progresdays or months are rare and difficult to treat. In situations where no reversible cause is identified, or where physical manoeuvres have failed, a systematic approach is required.Th...
Development of a speech-in-noise test in european portuguese based on QuickSIN:...
Serrano, Margarida; Simões, Jéssica; Vicente, Joana; Ferreira, Maria; Murta, Ana; Ferrão, João TiagoBackground and Objectives: Speech-in-noise testing is essential for evaluating functional hearing abilities in clinical practice. Although the Quick Speech-in-Noise test (QuickSIN) is widely used, no equivalent tool existed for European Portuguese. This study aimed to develop a Speech-in-Noise Test for European Portuguese (SiN-EP), linguistically adapted and calibrated for native speakers, to support clinical a...
Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Dunnigan- type: 2 families identified in a gene...
Alves, Ana Catarina; Medeiros, Ana Margarida; Ferreira, Maria; Miranda, Beatriz; Moldavan, Oana; Travessa, André; Rodrigues, Márcia; Bourbon, MafaldaLipodystrophies are a clinically heterogeneous group of acquired or inherited disorders affecting adipose tissue distribution. familial partial lipodystrophy, Dunnigan-type (FPLD2, OMIM 151660) is the most prevalent subtype and is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by the selective absence of adipose tissue in the extremities and trunk, with fat accumulation in the face, neck, and supraclavicular regio...
Familial and Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome: Insights from Clinically ...
Alves, Ana Catarina; Ferreira, Maria; Ferreira, Ana Cristina; Padeira, Gonçalo; Gaspar, Ana; Duarte, João Sequeira; Rato, QuitériaFamilial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in one of five canonical genes, LPL, APOC2, GPIHBP1, APOA5, and LMF1. These variants result in impaired hydrolysis of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, leading to clinical features such as xanthomas, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly, lipemia retinalis, and recurrent pancreatitis. ...
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome: Clinical and Molecular Data From a Portugues...
Alves, Ana Catarina; Ferreira, Maria; Ferreira, Ana Cristina; Padeira, Gonçalo; Gaspar, Ana; Duarte, João Sequeira; Rato, QuitériaFamilial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by biallelic variants in LPL, APOC2, GPIHBP1, APOA5, or LMF1. These defects impair triglyceride-rich lipoprotein hydrolysis, leading to xanthomas, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, lipemia retinalis, and recurrent pancreatitis. Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (MCS) often results from monoallelic variants in these genes and...
TikTok: uma nova era de marketing na comunicação empresarial
Ferreira, MariaThis article explores the impact of TikTok marketing on companies' communications. TikTok, a social media platform with more than 1 billion monthly active users, has become an essential tool for building brands. Companies are using TikTok in various ways to communicate with their target audience, including creating original content, collaborating with influencers and participating in viral trends. However, ther...
Efetividade do duche terapêutico no alívio da dor no primeiro estádio do trabal...
Tereso, Alexandra; Lopes, Filipa; Guterres, Rute; Ferreira, Maria; Carvalhal, Lucinda; Curado, Maria Alice dos SantosA prevenção da dor e o seu controlo eficaz são enfatizados como prioridades para a humanização das unidades obstétricas. O duche terapêutico constitui uma alternativa não farmacológica fácil de implementar, cuja eficácia não tem sido reconhecida pelos enfermeiros. Objetivo Avaliar a efetividade do duche terapêutico no alívio da dor durante a primeira fase do trabalho de parto. Métodos Estudo quasi-experimental ...
Psychoscocial risks: prevention and control of occupational stress
Farias, Paula; Santos, Catarina; Pinho, Rita; Pereira, Marta; Teixeira, Iara; Ferreira, MariaBackground: psychosocial risks significantly affect workers mental health, which may lead to the emergence of stress as the main risk factor in the work environment. Considered the second most reported health problem in Europe, it is essential to invest in prevention and health promotion measures in the workplace to ensure high levels of health and mental well-being for workers. Objective: identify effective o...
Needs of Families with a Member with Neuromuscular Pathology: Functional Dimension
Marques, Tiago; Moutinho, Lídia; Fernandes, Maria; Guedes, Virgínia; Ferreira, Maria; Figueiredo, Maria; Marques, AnitaBackground: meeting the needs of families with a member who has a Neuromuscular Disorder (ND), enables an improvement in their quality of life, minimizing the possibility of illness and allowing greater family contribution to their functions. Objectives: characterize the needs of families with a member who has a ND in the functional dimension. Methodology: a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was ...