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Analysis of patellar reflex in Parkinson disease patients after an acupuncture ...
Pereira, Catarina Ramos; Reis, Ana Mafalda; Machado, Jorge; Ramos, Bruno; Criado, Begona; Santos, Maria João; Santos, Rubim; Greten, Henry JohannesThe investigation of rigidity physiology in Parkinson’s Disease involves the examination of reflexes. Parkinsonian patients often demonstrate reduced sensitivity in polysynaptic reflexes within the leg extensor muscles, which is correlated with their postural instability. The compensatory mechanisms for impaired proprioceptive reflex function may involve alterations in intrinsic muscle stiffness. The interplay ...
Acupuncture effect on reaction-time changes in Parkinson’s disease patients—Cas...
Pereira, Catarina Ramos; Greten, Henry J.; Santos, Rubim; Reis, Ana Mafalda; Ramos, Bruno; Santos, Maria João; Machado, Jorge; Criado, Maria BegoñaParkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition associated with deficit in reaction time which can lead to falls, resulting in limited independence, diminished quality of life, heightened rates of institutionalization and increased healthcare costs. We aimed to examine the effects of an acupuncture protocol in motor time response after an auditory stimulus. Methods: This study employed a c...
Estudo da aplicação da citometria de fluxo (D-count®) na avaliação higiénica de...
Pereira, Catarina RamosHoje em dia as exigências dos consumidores em relação aos produtos que consomem têm vindo a aumentar, por isso mesmo, a indústria dos lacticínios, compromete-se a oferecer produtos com qualidade. Visto que as alterações normalmente observadas no leite são devido à atividade microbiana, um dos parâmetros mais importantes para a avaliação da qualidade do leite, é a contagem de microrganismos, que pode ser realiza...