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Matrix metalloproteinases in focus: an exploratory epidemiological study in a N...
Foresti, Manon; Garcia, Catarina; Gonçalves, Maria; Relvas, Marta; Viana da Costa, AlexandraBackground: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc-dependent enzymes that regulate extracellular matrix degradation and remodelling. Among them, MMP-8 and MMP-9 are key mediators of inflammation, tissue remodelling, and wound healing. They have been implicated in both type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and periodontal disease (PD) [1]. The literature indicates a bidirectional association between T1DM and PD: ch...
Effects of exercise prehabilitation on functional capacity and health-related q...
Garcia, Catarina; Leão, Inês; Pinto, Diogo; Dias Rato, Nuno; Campolargo, Ana; Dias, Isabel; Monteiro, Ana Raquel; Monteiro Soares, AdrianaHead and neck cancer (HNC) patients submitted to radical chemoradiotherapy (CRT) have to deal with various physical and psychosocial problems related to cancer and its treatment, which negatively affect functional capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Thus, the aim of this work was to analyse the impact of an exercise prehabilitation (EP) program on the functional capacity and HRQoL in HNC patien...
Effects of a physical exercise program on quality of life and physical fitness ...
Joaquim, Ana; Amarelo, Anabela; Antunes, Pedro; Garcia, Catarina; Leão, Inês; Vilela, Eduardo; Teixeira, Madalena; Duarte, Bárbara; Vieira, MicaelTo assess the effects of a group class physical exercise program on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), physical fitness and activity, and safety in early breast cancer women after treatment, a double phase trial [16-week control phase (CP) followed by a 16-week intervention phase (IP)] was designed. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline (T1), 8 (T2) and 16 (T3) weeks (CP), and 24 (T4) and 32 (T5) weeks (IP)....
Can exercise training reduce central systolic blood pressure among patients wit...
Lopes, Susana; Mesquita-Bastos, José; Leitão, Cátia; Ribau, Veronica; Garcia, Catarina; Oliveira, José; Polónia, Jorge; Alves, AlbertoIntroduction: Resistant hypertension is a problematic phenotype marked by the limited efficacy of available blood pressure-lowering treatments [1], such as antihypertensive medicines and kidney denervation [2-4]. Given its economic and health-related impact, it is a major medical and societal concern. Patients with resistant hypertension have a higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, chroni...
Admission severity of atrial-fibrillation-related acute ischemic stroke in pati...
Garcia, Catarina; Silva, Marcelo; Araújo, Mariana; Henriques, Mariana; Margarido, Marta; Vicente, Patrícia; Nzwalo, Hipólito; Macedo, AnaIn non-valvular-associated atrial fibrillation (AF), direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are as effective as vitamin K antagonists (VKA) for the prevention of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). DOAC are associated with decreased risk and severity of intracranial hemorrhage. It is unknown if different pre-admission anticoagulants impact the prognosis of AF related AIS (AF-AIS). We sought to analyze the literature to ass...
Characteristics of Newborns from Mothers with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Portugu...
Ferreira, Marta; Garcia, Catarina; Barroso, RosalinaIntroduction: Guidance for pregnant women has been particularly problematic since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics and outcomes of pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection and their newborns.Material and Methods: Case review of clinical records of pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection admitted for delivery and their newborns from April to Decem...
Rastreio Neonatal de Hemoglobinopatias: A Experiência de um Hospital de Nível I...
Teixeira, Ana Teresa; Garcia, Catarina; Ferreira, Teresa; Dias, Alexandra; Trindade, Cristina; Barroso, RosalinaIntrodução: As Hemoglobinopatias são doenças genéticas, causadas por alterações da produção de hemoglobina, das quais se destacam a doença falciforme e os síndromes talassémicos. O diagnóstico precoce das hemoglobinopatias é essencial: permite a implementação de medidas que reduzem a morbilidade e a mortalidade nestes doentes (como a profilaxia antibiótica, a imunização alargada e a educação parental). Objeti...
A segurança dos cuidados da criança hospitalizada : perceção dos enfermeiros
Batoca Silva, Ernestina; Garcia, Catarina; Silva, Daniel; Duarte, JoãoA segurança dos doentes é reconhecida como um dos pilares fundamentais da qualidade dos cuidados de saúde, sendo prioritário desenvolver uma cultura de segurança que vise minimizar a ocorrência de erros e favorecendo a aprendizagem com os mesmos. Caracterizar a cultura de segurança da criança hospitalizada, percecionada pelos enfermeiros. Estudo quantitativo, descritivo-correlacional e transversal, efetuado num...
Are underwater archaeological parks good for fishes? Symbiotic relation between...
Garcia, Catarina; Barreiros, João P.The Underwater Archaeological Parks (UAP) of the Azores are a cultural heritage protection initiative and an opportunity to promote fruition between archaeological sites and biodiversity. Respecting UNESCO’s “Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage” principles, the UAPs were classified for the first time in 2005 and are unique in the Portuguese context. Due to the autonomy that this ult...
Analysis of contextual variables in the evaluation of child abuse in the pediat...
Almeida, Ana Nunes de; Ramos, Vasco; Almeida, Helena Nunes de; Escobar, Carlos Gil; Garcia, CatarinaObjective: This article comprises a sample of abuse modalities observed in a pediatric emergency room of a public hospital in the Lisbon metropolitan area and a multifactorial characterization of physical and sexual violence. The objectives are: (1) to discuss the importance of social and family variables in the configuration of both types of violence; (2) to show how physical and sexual violence have subtypes ...