Background: Beer can be considered a functional beverage and integrate innovative ingredients, namely sweet cherries, with different properties, such as antioxidant activity [1,2]. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant activity, in vitro, and liver toxicity, in human hepatocarcinoma cells (HepG2), in beer after incorporation of aqueous (CAE) and ethanolic (CEE) extracts of cherry variety "Lapins". Methods: CAE...
Background: A commercially available Portuguese India Pale Ale craft beer (ALM-IPA) has shown potential skin benefits in a previous study [1]. However, the incorporation of cherry extracts into bottled beers lacks scientific evidence. Objective: To evaluate, in vitro, the benefits of incorporating aqueous (ACE) and ethanolic (ECE) cherry extracts into ALM-IPA beer, in terms of antioxidant and photoprotective ac...
Francisco Ignacio Solano, a private music teacher, cellist, and theoretical author left a profound mark on his time. He published six different books over the course of three decades (1763-94) in the field of music theory. This approach to the author combines the biographical and historical methods with data analysis techniques, such as documentary and bibliographical analysis. The sources used for this biograp...
Introduction: Predatory journals are seen as a global threat to science, researchers and the end users of research results. Objective: To describe the strategies for distinguishing a reputable from a predatory journal. Methods: Narrative review, based on the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles. For the search for evidence, the PubMed database was considered, justified by the guaranteed coverag...
Within the scope of the undergraduate program in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (from E2S, P. Porto), and in line with their future roles as healthcare professionals, it is essential to promote educational experiences that integrate technical-scientific knowledge with communication skills. The activity "Bridging Higher and Basic Education: (Inter)Active Learning on Hand Hygiene", designed and led by higher educ...
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No âmbito da formação dos estudantes da licenciatura Ciências Biomédicas Laboratoriais (E2S, P. Porto), enquanto futuros profissionais de saúde, é fundamental promover experiências pedagógicas que coligem o conhecimento técnico-científico à capacidade de comunicação. A atividade sobre Higiene das Mãos foi concebida e dinamizada por 4 estudantes do ensino superior (ES) para 30 crianças do Ensino Básico (3º e 4º ...
Introduction: The evidence identifies gaps in the preparation of older person's caregiver in the transition process from hospital to home. Caregivers perceive their care as inadequately prepared, while health professionals also face challenges in this process. Objective/s: Map the interventions aimed at the caregiver of the older person during the transition from hospital to home. Methods: A scoping review will...
Craft beer has gained popularity due to its unique sensory characteristics and complex matrix with nutritional and potential health benefits. Studies linking beer consumption to skin conditions are limited, however, the high content of bioactive compounds is related to biological activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-carcinogenic. This study aims to evaluate the antioxida...
Introdução: A assunção do papel de prestador de cuidados é uma experiência desafiadora e exigente, implicando um conjunto de requisitos necessários, pelo que é essencial a sua identificação. Objetivo: Conhecer a perceção dos enfermeiros sobre os requisitos para a assunção do papel de prestador de cuidados. Métodos: Estudo descritivo exploratório com abordagem qualitativa. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestrut...