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Genomic and Epigenetic Advances in Focal Cortical Dysplasia Types I and II: A S...
Jesus-Ribeiro, Joana; Pires, Luís Miguel; Melo, João Daniel; Ribeiro, Ilda Patrícia; Rebelo, Olinda; Sales, Francisco; Freire, AntónioIntroduction: Focal cortical dysplasias (FCDs) are a group of malformations of cortical development that constitute a common cause of drug-resistant epilepsy, often subjected to neurosurgery, with a suboptimal long-term outcome. The past few years have witnessed a dramatic leap in our understanding of the molecular basis of FCD. This study aimed to provide an updated review on the genomic and epigenetic advance...
Youngsters who lived in foster care: challenging autonomization
Gaspar, João Pedro; Gaspar, Maria Fernanda; Melo, João Daniel; Santos, SaraIn Portugal, the foster care issue is not new. The former foster home resident youngster’s autonomization is naturally defying, because of their life history before and during the time in foster care. This article aims to present Plataforma PAJE – Apoio a Jovens (Ex)acolhidos, as well as justifying its birth and intervention. PAJE’s target people are youngsters who lived in foster homes. Based on a holistic per...
Jovens adultos que viveram acolhidos: autonomização desafiante
Gaspar, João Pedro; Gaspar, Maria Fernanda; Melo, João Daniel; Santos, SaraEm Portugal, a problemática do acolhimento residencial não é recente. A autonomização dos jovens ex-acolhidos, pela sua história de vida antes e durante a medida de acolhimento residencial, é, naturalmente, desafiante. Este artigo pretende apresentar a Plataforma PAJE - Apoio a Jovens (Ex)acolhidos, bem como fundamentar o seu aparecimento e a sua intervenção. A PAJE tem como público-alvo jovens com historial de...