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Identification of a mouse-virulent recombinant type I/III Toxoplasma gondii str...

Toxoplasma gondii infection is common in cats, though clinical disease is uncommon and typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals. Till now, there is no specific genotype that can be associated with a certain clinical outcome. A 5-year-old Siamese cat, diagnosed as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)-positive and classified within the FeLV-C subgroup, presented with a two-month history of progressive lethargy, ...

Noite europeia dos investigadores em Armamar: palco da ciência em ambientes rurais

Lyme disease in companion animals : an updated state-of-art and current situati...

Lyme disease (LD) is a globally distributed zoonotic multisystemic condition caused by gram-negative spirochete bacteria of the Borrelia burgdorferi complex, transmitted through tick bites. Research on LD in domestic animals in Portugal is limited, potentially leading to underestimating its prevalence. This disease affects many species, including humans, making it a critical public health issue. In domestic ani...

Intervenções biopsicossociais do enfermeiro de saúde infantil e pediatria no ad...

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM1) influences the self-perception of adolescents, their behaviour, and their integration into the social environment. The practice of Nursing Specialists in Children and Pediatric Health promotes their adaptation to the disease. The aim of the current study was to reflect on the interventions of these specialist nurses with adolescents with DM1 and their families. We performed an int...

Intervenções biopsicossociais do enfermeiro de saúde infantil e pediatria no ad...

A Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1 (DM1) influencia a autoperceção do adolescente, os seus comportamentos e a sua integração no meio social. A prática do Enfermeiro Especialista em Saúde Infantil e Pediátrica promove a sua adaptação à doença. Pretende-se refletir sobre as intervenções desse enfermeiro especialista junto do adolescente com DM1 e família. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre o impacto ...

The impact of digital influencers on product/service purchase decision making—A...

The growing use of technology and social media has resulted in the emergence of digital influencers, a new profession capable of changing the mentalities and behaviours of those who follow them. This study arises to better understand the potential impact digital influencers might have on the Portuguese population's purchase behaviour and patterns, and for this purpose, seven hypotheses were formulated. An onlin...

The impact of digital influencers on product/service purchase decision making—A...

The growing use of technology and social media has resulted in the emergence of digital influencers, a new profession capable of changing the mentalities and behaviours of those who follow them. This study arises to better understand the potential impact digital influencers might have on the Portuguese population's purchase behaviour and patterns, and for this purpose, seven hypotheses were formulated. An onlin...

Desafios na medicina desportiva equina em Portugal

A fisiologia do exercício tem o objetivo de estudar os ajustes morfofisiológicos gerados com a prática de atividades físicas por animais/homens. Devido a sua reconhecida habilidade e importância atlética, o equino é foco de diversas pesquisas. Cada disciplina equestre varia em grau de exigência muscular, força, agilidade, duração e velocidade, além de ser influenciado por fatores extrínsecos tais quais condiçõe...

Heart and airways: the motors of the equine athlete

The respiratory and the cardiovascular systems are key components for the efficient distribution of oxygen throughout the organism. As such, any small disturbance in their activity will jeopardize the performance of the equine athlete compromising muscular function and exercise recovery. Thus, the aim of this research group is to investigate equine exercise physiology, including respiratory and cardiovascular p...

Design and development of an embedded sensors matrix for pressure mapping and m...

Despite improvements in medical industry and the consequent healthcare modernization, pressure ulcers prevalence remains high, particularly in hospitalized patients. This kind of skin injury affects the patients’ quality of life and their caregivers, being an important cause of morbidity and, in some cases, contribute to the increase of the mortality rate. The use of support surfaces is an important considerati...