Enquadramento: O fumo cirúrgico, originado principalmente durante o uso de eletrocautério em procedimentos cirúrgicos, é um poluente ocupacional que representa riscos consideráveis para a saúde dos profissionais de saúde nas salas de operações. Apesar do conhecimento dos riscos, a implementação de medidas protetivas ainda é insatisfatória em muitas instituições. Este estudo qualitativo investigou a perceção dos...
Introduction: Polypharmacy is common among the elderly, which can be problematic if not used correctly. Therapeutic review and deprescribing have therefore become crucial practices to ensure safer and more effective treatments. The aim of this study was to assess portuguese pharmacists’ knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and challenges regarding deprescribing.Method: A cross-sectional, observational and descript...
Introduction: Hypertension is a common and relevant risk factor in the development of several cerebrovascular diseases. The high prevalence of this pathology, associated with other complications, demonstrates the importance of carrying out this study. Objective: The main objectives of this study were to assess the blood pressure of the population of Castelo Branco, guide hypertensive respondents, warn of the ri...
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Seaweeds are popular foods due to claimed beneficial health effects, but for many there is a lack of scientific evidence. In this study, extracts of the edible seaweeds Arame, Nori, and Fucus are compared. Our approach intends to clarify similarities and differences in the health properties of these seaweeds, thus contributing to target potential applications for each. Additionally, although Arame and Fucus sea...
This thesis discusses and disrupts normative standards of success within the public space, proposing queer and feminist readings on practices of intervening in urban surfaces, namely graffiti and street art. Within the context of reclaiming public space, graffiti and street art integrate, together with other performative actions, a ‘constellation of resistance’ (Lennon, 2014). These self-authorized, visual, and...
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