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Trabalho em Equipa pelos olhos dos Técnicos de Análises Clínicas e Saúde Públic...
Silva, Sara; Ferreira, Célia; Pinto, EzequielEnquadramento: O trabalho em equipa (TE) é estruturante na prestação de cuidados de saúde seguros e de qualidade [1], especialmente em contextos com elevada especialização e escassez de recursos [2,3]. A colaboração entre profissionais está fortemente associada à segurança do doente [4]. Os Técnicos de Análises Clínicas e Saúde Pública (TACSP) assumem um papel central no diagnóstico e monitorização clínica, sen...
Comparing the diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography and magnetic re...
Gomes, Ana Filipa; Justino, David; Tomás, Carina; Jesus, Diogo; Macedo, Ana; Pinto, Ezequiel; Leitao, HelenaObjective: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was comparing diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography (UE), strain UE and shear wave elastography (SWE), with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in differentiating benign and malignant breast lesions. Methods: Literature search of MEDLINE, Web of Science, SCOPUS and Google Scholar was performed in June 2023. Included studies used Breast ...
Medication adherence and glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes:...
Nascimento, Tânia; Andrade, Amanda de Oliveira; Pinto, Ezequiel; Cabrita, Catarina; Pais, Sandra; Puerta, Rocío de laBackground/Objectives: Glycemic control is essential for preventing both short- and long-term complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D), requiring strict adherence to pharmacological therapy. Medication adherence directly influences therapeutic effectiveness, making its assessment in clinical practice crucial. This study aimed to evaluate medication adherence in elderly patients with T2D and its association with g...
Polypharmacy and the Use of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Elderly Pe...
Fest, Giulia; Costa, Lara; Pinto, Ezequiel; Leitao, Helena; Nascimento, TâniaPolypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) are prevalent issues among institutionalized older adults, contributing to adverse drug events and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with polypharmacy and the use of PIM in elderly people in nursing homes. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted amo...
Polypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medications in elderly pe...
Fest, Giulia; Costa, Lara; Pinto, Ezequiel; Leitao, Helena; Nascimento, TâniaPolypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) are prevalent issues among institutionalized older adults, contributing to adverse drug events and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with polypharmacy and the use of PIM in elderly people in nursing homes. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted amo...
Mediterranean Diet favors Vitamin K intake: A descriptive study in a Mediterran...
Pinto, Ezequiel; Viegas, Carla; Ventura Martins, Paula; Marreiros, Catarina; Nascimento, Tânia; Schurgers, Leon; Simes, DinaThe Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with improved longevity and the prevention and management of chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs). Vitamin K, which is present in MD core components such as leafy green vegetables, is also known as a protective factor for CIDs. Estimates of vitamin K intake in Mediterranean settings are still scarce, and the association between MD and vitamin K intake is yet to be estab...
Potential impact of metabolic syndrome control on cardiovascular risk in elderl...
Nascimento, Tânia; Estêvão, Maria Dulce da Mota Antunes de Oliveira; Gonçalves, Adriana; Pinto, Ezequiel; De Sousa-Coelho, Ana LuísaMetabolic syndrome (MS), a complex pathology with features like abnormal body fat distribution, insulin resistance, and dyslipidaemia, contributes to higher cardiovascular (CV) risk. A cross-sectional study including 87 individuals assessed CV risk score in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and MS in Algarve, Portugal. The 10-year CV risk score was estimated using the ADVANCE risk score calculator. The redu...
Potentially inappropriate medication: a pilot study in institutionalized older ...
Andrade, Amanda de Oliveira; Nascimento, Tânia; Cabrita, Catarina; Leitao, Helena; Pinto, EzequielInstitutionalized older adults often face complex medication regimens, increasing their risk of adverse drug events due to polypharmacy, overprescribing, medication interactions, or the use of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIM). However, data on medication use and associated risks in this population remain scarce. This pilot study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic, clinical and pharmacotherape...
Perceptions of insects and algae as alternative protein sources
Linares, Diego; Francisco, Joice; Nogueira, Lyvia; Caetano, Melissa; Pinto, Ezequiel; Palma Mateus, MariaAlgae and insects are commercially available food products that can be alternative protein sources to meat, fish, and eggs, even if consumers find them less appealing. This study analyzed the opinions of a non-random sample of Portuguese adults, using an online, self-fulfillment questionnaire. We collected valid questionnaires from 188 participants. Previous intake history was low for insectbased products (11%)...
Chemical and health risks of swimming pool maintenance workers
Silva, Adriana; Pinto, Ezequiel; Braz, Nídia Maria Dias Azinheira RebeloSwimming pool maintenance workers are exposed to occupational hazards, as it involves the regular handling of toxic chemicals. These exposures can result in acute reactions or chronic complications. The present study, still in the design phase, aims to describe the chemical and biological exposure of workers of a swimming pool maintenance company and to verify its compliance with the safety standards in force. ...