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Diaphragm ultrasound for muscle strength assessment: A systematic literature re...

Objective: To assess if diaphragmatic ultrasound (DU) reflects diaphragmatic muscle strenght when compared to respiratory tests and neurophysiological studies. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted on adults undergoing DU, compared to any respiratory or neurophysiological technique. The search strategy was applied in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the analysis was conducted using the PR...

Diaphragm ultrasound for muscle strength assessment: a systematic literature re...

Objective: To assess if diaphragmatic ultrasound (DU) reflects diaphragmatic muscle strength when compared to respiratory tests and neurophysiological studies. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted on adults undergoing DU, compared to any respiratory or neurophysiological technique. The search strategy was applied in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the analysis was conducted using the PR...

Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as Active Compounds for Pectin Packaging F...

This study determined the feasibility of using zinc oxide nanoparticles of various origins as an active compound for biopolymer packaging films. The study focused on the effects of green synthesis using passion fruit or tomato extracts and commercial zinc oxide nanoparticles on the physicochemical properties of pectin films, including thickness, microstructure, water content, optical properties, water vapour pe...

Pirataria no Estreito de Malaca: dinâmicas e desafios na cooperação regional

Lusíada. Política Internacional e Segurança. - ISSN 1647-1342. - N. 30 (2025).

Oficina Pedagógica: ReciCircuitos

A reciclagem é uma componente essencial nas práticas sustentáveis, ajuda na redução do impacto ambiental, na conservação de recursos naturais e na diminuição da poluição. A oficina foi realizada no âmbito da Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia na Escola Superior de Educação de Santarém e envolveu a dinamização e exploração de um jogo de tabuleiro. Explorar a reciclagem numa oficina pedagógica através do jogo oferece...

Gabapentinoids in Neuropathic Pain: Past or Present?

Pain is an entity that has accompanied human beings since the beginning of their existence. Neuropathic pain, induced by alterations in the somatosensory system, has its own characteristics and treatment. Gabapentinoids are antiepileptic drugs that show marked similarities to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), one of the main inhibitory neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS). Since the discovery of ...

Dental fitness system adopted by NATO

Background: The Portuguese Armed Forces play a crucial role in international missions, as they are committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the European Union (EU), and the United Nations (UN). It is worth noting that oral health is a significant factor in the military selection process, which underscores the importance of preventive care and minimizing dental emergencies. Objective: This tex...

Study of dental records archive: global perspective

Background: Forensic medicine is a field that applies medical knowledge to legal issues focusing on human identification. Dental records are of great importance in this area due to the valuable information they can provide. Objective: The aim of this research is to examine the worldwide participation and dedication to the preservation of dental records, while also noting variations in this practice among differ...

Litotripsia intravascular no tratamento de artérias coronárias calcificadas

Introdução: A Litotripsia intravascular é uma terapêutica que utiliza ondas de pressão acústica para modificação da calcificação das artérias coronárias. A doença arterial coronária traduz uma obstrução total e/ou parcial das artérias devido à formação de placas ateroscleróticas, que poderão ou não ser calcificadas, dentro das camadas das mesmas. Normalmente, este tipo de lesões são tratadas por intervenção cor...