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Rising threats and evolving trends: Five years of urinary tract infection preva...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Castelo BrancoMiguelBackground/Objective: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a significant public health concern worldwide, yet longitudinal data from Portuguese hospital settings remain limited. This study aimed to characterize epidemiological trends, microbial etiology, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and associated risk factors of UTIs over a five-year period (2018–2022) in a central Portuguese hospital. Methods: In this re...
Short-term high-intensity resistance training: A feasibility study on pulmonary...
Santos, Juliana de Melo Batista dos; Furtado, Guilherme Eustáquio; Correa, Eviton Sousa; Rangel, Maysa Alves Rodrigues BrandaoThe incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is rising rapidly, particularly among older adults, and is associated with comorbidities that impair respiratory and immune functions. Physical exercise has proven effective in mitigating the adverse effects of both aging and MetS. However, evidence on the impact of high-intensity resistance training (HIRT) on the respiratory and immune systems in older adults with Met...
Epidemiological profile and antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections a...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Metello, João; Castelo-Branco, MiguelUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in older women, especially those over 65 years of age. Physiological changes related to aging, comorbidities, and frequent use of medical devices such as urinary catheters increase susceptibility. Increasing antimicrobial resistance further complicates treatment strategies. This study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of...
Rising trends of urinary infections among pregnant women: Insights from a Portu...
Rodrigues, Francisco; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Eideh, Hatem; Gonçalves, Teresa; Caseiro, Armando; Castelo Branco, MiguelThis study explores the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women in central Portugal. A retrospective observational study was conducted on 201 positive urine cultures from pregnant women at a hospital center between January 2018 and December 2022. The data collected included age, hospital admission source, history of antibiotic therapy, catheterization status, id...
Multicomponent exercise training does not alter depressive symptoms in older pe...
Conceição, Ariani França; Furtado, Guilherme Eustáquio; Lourenço, Camilo Luis Monteiro; Dias, Ana Luiza Rego; Rodrigues, Francisco; Costa, Sónia BritoBackground: Depression is a prevalent mental health condition among older adults, negatively impacting their quality of life and overall well-being. Physical exercise has been identifed as a potential intervention for improving mental health in this population. Multicomponent training (MCT), which combines exercises targeting multiple physical capacities, is widely prescribed to older adults; however, its efcac...
Decoding urinary tract infection trends: A 5-year snapshot from Central Portugal
Rodrigues, Francisco; Coelho, Patrícia; Patricia Coelho; Mateus, Sónia; Caseiro, Armando; Eideh, Hatem; Gonçalves, Teresa; Castelo Branco, MiguelIntroduction: This study analyzes urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a hospital in Central Portugal over a five-year period, focusing on bacterial prevalence, patient demographics, and antibiotic resistance patterns. This investigation aims to provide insights that can guide improved infection control and treatment strategies. Methods: A total of 6161 positive urine cultures collected over five years were exami...
Innovative water sampling strategy for the simultaneous sampling and sample pre...
Ribas, Tânia; Rodrigues, Francisco; Mesquita, Raquel; Rangel, AntónioThe content of certain metal ions in aquatic ecosystems has emerged as an environmental concern, posing significant risks to both aquatic life and human health. Some metal ions, including cadmium, are usually present at a trace level in environmental waters. Nevertheless, even at low exposure levels, cadmium can lead to serious health problems. Its increasing presence in natural waters is largely attributed to ...
Community surveillance of MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus in rural Portugal: The...
Cordero, Ainhoa; Ferreira, Francisco; Coelho, Patricia; Belo, João; Metello, João; Santos, Carina; Mateus, Sónia; Miguel Castelo-BrancoIntroduction: Colonization by Staphylococcus aureus—including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA)—represents a growing public health concern, particularly in community and rural settings. In Portugal, limited data are available regarding its prevalence in populations with agricultural or animal-related exposures. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA nasal colonization among adults resi...
The influence of structured physical activity on vaccination response from adul...
Ferreira, Bruna Maria Palotino; Rocha, Saulo Vasconcelos; Silva, Albená Nunes; Gomes, Antonio Felipe Souza; Rodrigues, Francisco; Coelho, PatriciaBackground: Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, understanding factors that influence vaccine efficacy is crucial, particularly in older adults. Regular physical exercise and/or structured physical activity (SPA) has emerged as a potential modulator of immune responses, enhancing vaccine effectiveness. This systematic review aims to consolidate current evidence on the impact of SPA/exercise on both immune and ...
Cardiovascular risk stratification in young and master athletes: preparticipati...
Sousa, João Pedro; Valentim, Bruno; Teixeira, Amaro; Coelho, Patrícia; Pires, Joana; Rodrigues, FranciscoBackground: for any preparticipation evaluation, a questionnaire that reviews personal history of signs and symptoms and family history can identify athletes at cardiovascular risk of sudden cardiac death. Objectives: cardiovascular risk stratification using a pre-participation questionnaire in young and master athletes; evaluation of the perception of the importance of preparticipation screening among these tw...