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In Vitro Cyto-and Genotoxicity Assessment of Antibacterial Paints with Triclosa...

Surfaces with antimicrobial properties are gaining notoriety as an efficient method to avoid surface contamination. Self-disinfecting paints are a promising strategy towards cleaner indoor environments by preventing the colonization of walls with microorganisms. However, its widespread use needs an appropriate toxicological safety evaluation due to the potential for biological disturbance associated to its bioc...

Understanding fall risk factors in community‐dwelling older adults: A cross‐sec...

Abstract Aim and objective Ageing is associated with an increased risk of falling. Identification of risk factors is crucial for the prevention of falls in older people. Methods A total of 508 older adults enrolled in a cross‐sectional study. For the assessment of risk factors, the research team collected basic data and health‐related information and performed morphofunctional evaluations (strength and flexibil...

Como Retomar a Atividade Cirúrgica Eletiva em Ortopedia Durante a Pandemia COVI...

Este documento foi elaborado pelo Colégio de Ortopedia da Ordem dos Médicos com o objetivo de estabelecer as orientações sobre a retoma da atividade cirúrgica programada em Ortopedia durante a pandemia COVID-19. As presentes normas de orientação: a) definem os critérios que permitem a priorização das cirurgias de acordo com a gravidade da situação clínica, com base em classificações existentes e publicadas; b) ...

A cross-sectional study of the impact of school neighbourhood on children obesi...

Schools' neighbourhoods provide an important environmental context that may influence the risk of obesity among children. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of neighbourhood surrounding schools on obesity and body composition in schoolchildren. Data on 845 children aged 7 to 12 years old from 20 primary schools were considered. Anthropometric measurements and bioelectrical impedance analysis were pe...

Association between the density and type of trees around urban schools and exha...

Greenspaces in school's neighbourhood represent an important environment to promote healthy development. The aim of this study was to assess the association between the density and type of trees around schools and exhaled Nitric Oxide (NO) levels in schoolchildren. Data on 845 children from 20 primary schools in Porto was analysed. Airway inflammation was assessed by measuring exhaled NO level. The density and ...

Effects of Exercise on the Skin Epithelial Barrier of Young Elite Athletes-Swim...

The benefits of swimming have been extensively assessed. However, swimming pools contain chlorine and other irritating chemicals that may induce contact dermatitis. To evaluate the effect of a swimming training session on transepidermal water loss (TWEL) in swimmers compared to football players, elite swimmers and football players were invited to participate (58 athletes) in the study, where TEWL was measured b...

The role of immunotherapy in advanced renal cell carcinoma

How to resume elective orthopaedic surgical procedures during the COVID-19 pand...

This document was prepared by the College of Orthopedics of the Portuguese Medical Association with the aim of developing the guidelines on the resumption of elective surgical activity in Orthopedics during the COVID-19 pandemic. It sets the criteria that allow the prioritization of surgeries according to the severity of the clinical situation, based on existing and published classifications. Moreover, it provi...

Effects of Indoor Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals on Childhood Rhinitis

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in our environment and pose a threat not only to the indoor environment but also to public health. Despite the widespread presence of these chemicals indoors, our understanding of the extent and the health effects of exposure is limited by insufficient data on exposure patterns and the action of EDCs over a person’s lifespan. Previous evidence suggested that ...

Crescent-like lesions as an early signature of nephropathy in a rat model of pr...

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes. Obesity and hyperlipidemia, fueled by unhealthy food habits, are risk factors to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) decline and DN progression. Several studies recommend that diabetic patients should be screened early (in prediabetes) for kidney disease, in order to prevent advanced stages, for whom the current interventions are clearly ...