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The Acute Effects of a Fast-Food Meal Versus a Mediterranean Food Meal on the A...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the acute effects of two isoenergetic but micronutrient-diverse meals—a Mediterranean-like meal (MdM) and a fast food-like meal (FFM)—on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), lung function, and airway inflammation response. Methods: Forty-six participants were enrolled in a randomized crossover clinical trial, consuming two isoenergetic meals: FFM (burger, fries, ...

Cyto-Histological Profile of MicroRNAs as Diagnostic Biomarkers in Differentiat...

Introduction: The repertoire of microRNAs (miRNAs) in thyroid carcinomas starts to be elucidated. Among differentiated thyroid carcinomas (DTCs), papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most frequent. The assessment of miRNAs expression may contribute to refine the pre-surgical diagnosis in order to obtain a personalized and more effective treatment for patients. Aims: This study aims to evaluate (1) the miRNA...

Endobronchial Amphotericin B to Treat Hemoptysis in an Inoperable Patient with ...

A 37-year-old man presented with chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis and hemoptysis refractory to systemic antifungal therapy with voriconazole and bronchial artery embolization. Surgical excision was unfeasible due to the patient's refusal of blood transfusions. Ten sessions of intracavitary instillation of amphotericin B via flexible bronchoscopy were then performed. Hemoptysis cessation and aspergilloma...

Factors associated with patient delay in the diagnosis of TB – a study of healt...

'Sleeping with the enemy': a cross-sectional study on psychological and emotion...

"Objective: This study aimed to evaluate psychological and emotional violence in relation with sociodemographic characteristics and anxiety and depression symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of Portuguese residents. Methods: A cross-sectional online study using snowball sampling collected data on demographics, socioeconomic factors, mental health (anxiety and depression symptoms) and couple psycho...

Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Role of Locus of Control in the Transition from...

(1) Background: Exploring the drivers of organic food consumption is crucial for designing pro-environmental marketing strategies. This study aims to investigate elements associated with organic product consumption in North Portugal, with a particular focus on food sustainability. (2) Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was administered to 295 participants to examine (1) personal motivations, such as beliefs...

Delays have dangerous ends: Tuberculosis diagnosis delay in Portugal, a qualita...

Adapting to COVID-19: Insights from Portuguese residents' home-based life

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdowns and remote work and educational practices that have impacted the lives of many families. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate how parents and caregivers altered their routines due to online schooling and teleworking, exploring their association with increased anxiety and depression symptoms. METHODS: We conducted an online cross-sectional study and col...

Urgent Attention Needed for Mental Health Challenges Arising from Prolonged Gri...

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COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness against symptomatic disease and severe outcomes...

Objectives: This study evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing symptomatic and severe disease.Study design: This was an observational test-negative case-control study.Methods: Study participants were adults with at least one symptom included in the World Health Or-ganization COVID-19 definition who sought health care in a public emergency department between 1 November 2021 and 2 March 202...