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Pharmacy technicians in Europe: exploring the diversity in training, roles, and...
Valeiro, Carolina; Silva, Vitor; Jesus, Ângelo; Joaquim, João; Matos Cristiano; Jesus, ÂngeloPharmacy technicians are increasingly recognized as essential healthcare professionals who contribute significantly to the delivery of pharmacy services. However, in Europe, the education, training, and regulatory frameworks governing pharmacy technicians vary substantially, influencing their scope of practice and integration within healthcare systems. This review maps the education, qualifications, and scope o...
Knowledge of vulvovaginal candidiasis characteristics, signs, symptoms, and app...
Oliveira, Tiago; Jesus, Ângelo; Martins, João P.; Correia, Patrícia; Moreira, Fernando; Moreira, Fernando; Oliveira Martins, João PauloVulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common cause of vaginitis. Over-the-counter drugs are usually dispensed by pharmacy professionals to treat this condition without prior medical consultation. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge of Portuguese pharmacy professionals regarding VVC. An online questionnaire including questions about the symptoms and treatment of VVC was distributed between March and April ...
Ensuring safety in cytotoxic drug preparation: A systematic review of guideline...
Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, Ângelo; Pinho, Cláudia; Santos, Marlene; Serdoura, Mélanie; Cruz, Agostinho; Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, Ângelo; Pinho, CláudiaChemotherapy preparation involves the use of specific techniques and equipment, given the need to maintain preparation sterility and its strict prescribed composition, and avoid occupational exposure to cytotoxic agents. This study aims to identify the most relevant contents for pharmacy professionals' education and training programs and to elucidate the evaluation procedure these professionals should follow wh...
Factors influencing the prescription of first-line treatment for type 2 diabete...
Moreira, Helena Silva; Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, Ângelo; Soares, Matilde Monteiro; Santos, Paulo; Moreira, FernandoUnderstanding prescribing patterns for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a complex condition affecting over 10% of the global adult population, can optimise prescribing practices, guide policymakers in promoting evidence-based medicine, and help tailor first-line treatments to individual characteristics or specific subgroups, improving patient outcomes. This study aimed to identify factors influencing the prescription ...
Fatores que influenciam a prescrição inicial na diabetes mellitus tipo 2: uma r...
Moreira, Helena; Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, Ângelo; Soares, M. Monteiro; Santos, P.; Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, ÂngeloCompreender os fatores que influenciam os profissionais de saúde nas suas preferências de prescrição na diabetes tipo 2, uma condição heterogénea e complexa, é fundamental para aprimorar a prática clínica. Este conhecimento também contribui para a personalização dos tratamentos de primeira linha, ajustando-os às características individuais ou a subgrupos específicos, com o objetivo de melhorar os resultados em ...
Exploring alternative potentialities of portuguese and spanish craft beers: ant...
Pereira, Maria João; Santos, Diana; Cruz, Agostinho; Jesus, Ângelo; Martins, João P.; Moreira, Fernando; Santos, Marlene; Pinho, CláudiaCraft beer has gained popularity due to its unique sensory characteristics and complex matrix with nutritional and potential health benefits. Studies linking beer consumption to skin conditions are limited, however, the high content of bioactive compounds is related to biological activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-carcinogenic. This study aims to evaluate the antioxida...
Safeguarding patients, relatives, and nurses: A screening approach for detectin...
Cardoso, Andreia; Jesus, Ângelo; Barreiros, Luísa; Carvalho, Daniel; Sá, Maria dos Anjos; Carvalho, Susana; Correia, Patrícia; Moreira, FernandoThe leakage of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) from elastomeric infusion pumps used in cancer therapy poses a potential risk of unintentional exposure to multiple individuals, including patients’ relatives and healthcare professionals, and may also compromise the accurate administration of 5-FU dosages to patients. This study aimed to develop, validate, and apply an analytical method to detect and quantify 5-FU residues ...
Exploring the role of oral antidiabetic medications as adjuncts in depression t...
Santos, Marlene; Santos, Angela; Jesus, Ângelo; Jesus, ÂngeloDepression is a complex and multifaceted disorder with a poorly defined etiology and numerous risk factors. Despite the availability of several antidepressant classes, many treatments have limitations that compromise their effectiveness and impact patients’ quality of life.
Reacciones adversas a radiofármacos: Análisis retrospectivo del Sistema de Farm...
Martins, Sara; Martín-Suarez, Ana; Jesus, Ângelo; Jesus, ÂngeloLos radiofármacos se han convertido en herramientas indispensables en la medicina mo-derna, pero como cualquier otro medicamento, pue-den causar reacciones adversas en los pacientes. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar un análisis de las notificaciones relacionadas con sospechas de reacciones adversas (RAM) relacionadas con radiofármacos, en el contexto sanitario español. Se realizó un estudio observaciona...
Multidose drug dispensing systems: a focus on user experiences, safety, quality...
Reis, Ana; Pereira, Jorge; Iacob, Andrei; Filipoi, Victoria-Adriana; Martin, Maria Luisa; Jesus, Ângelo; Jesus, ÂngeloPopulation aging is one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century, especially in developed countries. Medication-related behaviour is complex and influenced by multiple factors, requiring diverse strategies to improve adherence. In this context, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have taken on increasingly important roles in promoting and providing health services. Pharmacy technician...