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Hyaluronic Acid as a Mechanism to Mitigate the Effects of Face Lower Third Agin...
Martins, Helena; Carpinteiro, Inês; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Goes, Margarida; Oliveira, HenriqueAging can have a negative impact on the perioral region, affecting both appearance and self-esteem. Dentists offer various treatment options to address these changes, using surgical and non-surgical techniques. One such technique is facial filling with hyaluronic acid, a minimally invasive approach to improve the perioral region’s function and aesthetics and counteract aging effects. A literature review was con...
PCR-Based Detection of Bovine Papillomavirus Type 1 (BPV-1) in Ocular Squamous ...
Bilhastre, Beatriz; Pinto, Carlos; Vala, Helena; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Branco, Sandra; Ribeiro, Ana ClaraBovine Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BOSCC) is the most prevalent ocular malignancy in cattle, primarily affecting the nictitating membrane but also involving other ocular and periocular structures, including the cornea, sclera, eyelids, third eyelid, limbus, and conjunctiva. Originating from keratinocytes, BOSCC is a significant cause of economic loss due to carcass rejection, increased veterinary costs, and...
Age-related decline of gastric secretion : facts and controversies
Vara-Luiz, Francisco; Mendes, Ivo; Palma, Carolina; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Nunes, Gonçalo; Patita, Marta; Fonseca, JorgeAging is associated with structural and functional changes in the gastrointestinal tract; however, its impact on gastric secretion remains unclear. This scoping review examines whether gastric secretion declines with age and explores its clinical implications. Following the PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar were systematically searched from inception to December 2024. Fifteen...
HIV-1 antiretroviral drug resistance in Mozambique : a systematic review and me...
Gonçalves, Paloma; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Marcelino, Rute; Mabunda, Nédio; Kroidl, Arne; Buck, W. Chris; Jani, Ilesh; Palladino, Claudia; Taveira, NunoThis systematic review assessed the prevalence of transmitted and acquired HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) and the associated risk factors in Mozambique. A search of the PubMed, Cochrane, B-On, and Scopus databases up to December 2023 was conducted and included 11 studies with 1118 HIV-1 pol sequences. Drug resistance mutations (DRMs) to NNRTIs were found in 13% of the drug-naive individuals and 31% of those on ART...
Natural antibacterial compounds with potential for incorporation into dental ad...
Sousa, Ana Catarina; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Polido, Mário; Cruz, Joana Vasconcelos eDental adhesives are essential in modern restorative dentistry and are constantly evolving. However, challenges like secondary caries from bacterial infiltration at the adhesive–tooth interface persist. While synthetic antibacterial agents in adhesives show promise, safety concerns have shifted interest toward natural options that are biocompatible, sustainable, and effective. Therefore, this study evaluated wh...
Regenerating alveolar bone for implant placement : the efficacy of autogenous m...
Meném, Madalena; Santos, Alexandre; Mascarenhas, PauloThe preservation of the alveolar ridge has gained increasing importance for various types of rehabilitation, including dental implant placement. Consequently, researchers have explored different bone grafts, such as mineralized dentin matrix grafts. However, a comprehensive review of the efficacy of autogenous mineralized dentin (AMD) for alveolar ridge preservation remains lacking. In this review, we evaluated...
Hyaluronic acid as a mechanism to mitigate the effects of face lower third agin...
Martins, Helena; Carpinteiro, Inês; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Goes, Margarida; Oliveira, HenriqueAging can have a negative impact on the perioral region, affecting both appearance and self-esteem. Dentists offer various treatment options to address these changes, using surgical and non-surgical techniques. One such technique is facial filling with hyaluronic acid, a minimally invasive approach to improve the perioral region’s function and aesthetics and counteract aging effects. A literature review was con...
Pediatric overweight, fatness and risk for dyslipidemia are related to diet : a...
Mascarenhas, Paulo; Furtado, José M.; Almeida, Sílvia M.; Ferraz, Maria E.; Ferraz, Fernando P.; Oliveira, PedroPediatric overweight, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance can result from unhealthy lifestyle habits and increase morbidity and mortality in adulthood. Herein, we evaluated the relationship between diet and physical activity patterns with the metabolic health of 9-year-old school children. Measurements included anthropometry, adiposity, lipid, and glycemic profiles. Questionnaires evaluated diet and physical ac...
Nutrition and outcome of 100 endoscopic gastrostomy-fed citizens with severe de...
Sousa-Catita, Diogo; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Oliveira, Cátia; Grunho, Miguel; Santos, Carla Adriana; Fonseca, JorgeDementia is a rising public health concern. Feeding and nutritional problems increase as the disease progresses, affecting the clinical course and caregiver burden. While some guidelines advise against percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and tube feeding in advanced dementia, conflicting evidence exists. This study aims to evaluate the nutritional status and influence of PEG feeding on the outcome and evo...
Malnutrition, cancer stage and gastrostomy timing as markers of poor outcomes i...
Sousa-Catita, Diogo; Ferreira-Santos, Cláudia; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Oliveira, Cátia; Madeira, Raquel; Santos, Carla Adriana; André, CarlaFor percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)-fed head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, risk markers of poor outcomes may identify those needing more intensive support. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate markers of poor outcomes using TNM-defined stages, initial anthropometry [body mass index (BMI), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), tricipital skinfold (TSF), mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC)] and la...