Introduction: Otosclerosis is one of the causes of transmission hearing loss in adults, there are two types of rehabilitation, surgery or hearing aids use. Objective: Evaluate the results of rehabilitation with surgery and hearing aids use in otosclerosis treatment, comparing it with the reduction of air-bone gap. Method: For this study were selected 64 patients, 46 of them in the list of surgical treatment in ...
O Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) depara-se, atualmente, com um conjunto diversificado de desafios que têm a sua origem nas alterações demográficas e sociais, mudanças nos padrões de doença, inovação tecnológica e mobilidade geográfica. Tendo presente os princípios do acesso e equidade em saúde, fundamentais no âmbito do SNS, e a necessidade de assegurar a universalidade dos cuidados de saúde a todos os cidadão...
A Otosclerose é uma das causas de perda auditiva de transmissão mais frequente no adulto, existindo dois tipos de reabilitação, cirurgia ou colocação de prótese auditiva. Avaliar os resultados de cirurgia e da adaptação protésica na otosclerose, confrontando as duas opções na redução do air-bone gap. Para este estudo, selecionaram-se 64 pacientes, 46 dos quais da lista de cirurgia do serviço de ORL do Hospital ...
Background: Marine macroalgae have potential as a source of many natural compounds with health benefits [1], but their use to mitigate aquatic contaminants bioaccumulation in fish and resultant toxicity is an underexplored research topic. Objective: Asses if a marine macroalgae-enriched diet can provide neuroprotection Diplodus sargus when exposed to waterborne inorganic mercury (iHg), namely by reducing bioacc...
This thesis reports a qualitative, exploratory study on wearer-clothing relationships. It departs from the notion that, on par with the fleeting experiences people have with so many clothes, there is the simultaneous experience of wearing and caring for some items for a very long time, signalling a capability to cultivate the skills and habits of mind linked to resourceful, engaging and pleasurable clothing pra...
Background and objectives Substance use in women is associated with unique psycho-social and physical vulnerabilities and poses complex challenges during pregnancy and motherhood. Gender-sensitive drug policy which considers the needs of women and their children could address these concerns. The objectives of this study were: (1) to systematically explore national-level drug policies’ sensitivity and responsive...
Marine vegetation plays an important structuring role, delivering key functions and services to coastal systems the extent of which depends on the foundation species and their architecture. In increasingly urbanised coastlines, turf-forming macroalgae are replacing frondose morphotypes. Trophic relationships within these systems can be studied through stable isotope analysis of the different food web compartmen...
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Four emergency shelters were instituted in Lisbon during COVID-19, and are still in operation. Between March and August 2020, they served over 600 people. The shelters host a diverse population, including people experiencing homelessness, foreigners, LGBTI + people, those with reduced mobility, couples, those with pets, and People Who Use Drugs, including alcohol (henceforth PWUD). Individuals are provided care...
A família é essencial para o desenvolvimento das crianças, sendo através dos vínculos aí estabelecidos que são transmitidos, por via da socialização, os valores morais e sociais, os costumes, as crenças e os padrões de comportamento. Quando a família falha nas suas responsabilidades, o Estado tem a obrigação de garantir a proteção e o bem-estar das crianças e jovens. Deste modo, das medidas de promoção e proteç...