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Temporal-parietal fascia and polydioxanone plates (PDS), the solution for septa...
Martins Pinto, Catarina; Matos, Ricardo; Moreira Silva, Francisco; Martins, Margarida; Pedro Mota, Clara; Santos, Mariana; Morgado, DuarteIntroduction: Septal perforations remain a surgical challenge, prompting the development of new approaches and techniques to optimize closure rates. When symptomatic, perforations can cause nasal obstruction or recurrent epistaxis, requiring treatment. This study reports two clinical cases of symptomatic septal perforations. Objective: To describe the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical outcomes, accompanied by ...
Stapedotomy: analysis of factors affecting functional prognosis
Araújo Martins, Ana Margarida; Pinto, Catarina; Santos, Mariana; Moura, Rita; Fonseca, RuiObjectives: To evaluate the success rate of stapedotomy and investigate the influence of prognostic factors on hearing outcomes. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 157 ears that underwent primary stapedotomy between 2001 and 2022. Patient- and procedure-related factors that influenced postoperative hearing thresholds were analyzed. The diameter of the Teflon prosthesis used (0,4 mm – 68 ears; 0,6 m...
Programa Erasmus + Projeto de Organização e Avaliação do Sistema de Informação ...
Correia, Adelino; Silva, Beatriz; Santos, Mariana; Oliveira, Rafael; Parada, RúbenNo âmbito do Programa Erasmus + estamos, 5 estudantes do 3º ano da LCTDI, a realizar um estágio extracurricular, na Universidade do Mindelo na Ilha de São Vicente, Cabo Verde, no período de 28 de setembro até dia 19 de janeiro de 2024. Este consiste, num projeto de organização e avaliação da documentação existente no Departamento Financeiro da Instituição, que compreende os seguintes objetivos: criar uma propos...
Food Choice, Nutrition, and Public Health
Santos, Mariana; Assunção, RicardoMaintaining a healthy diet throughout life helps prevent all forms of malnutrition, thereby reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and related conditions . Dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and social factors significantly influence our health. Recently, we have seen shifts in food consumption patterns driven by various factors. These include the increased availability of processed foods, rapid ...
Perceção dos médicos de família sobre medicina defensiva: estudo transversal
Esteves, Ana Catarina; Esteves, Ana Catarina; Brás Carvalho, Catarina; Faria, Marina; Santos, Mariana; Rachadell, Juan; Farinha, Leonor; Tomé, SofiaIntrodução e objetivos: A medicina defensiva (MD) é definida como um desvio à prática médica considerada standard, por receio de processos médicos com consequências importantes para os doentes, médicos e fundos públicos. O objetivo do trabalho é avaliar a perceção que os médicos de medicina geral e familiar do ACeS Lisboa Ocidental e Oeiras (ACeS LxOO) têm relativamente à prática de medicina defensiva. Métodos...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of the Implementa...
Cordeiro, Alyne; Marques, Ana João; Castro, Ana Rita; Silva, Cristiana; Carapinha, Duarte; Ferreira, Francisca; Schön, Miguel; Jardim Pereira, DanielaIntroduction: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The 2020 Portuguese Consensus on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis aimed to standardize MRI use. This study evaluated the implementation of the consensus in clinical practice.Methods: This is an observational, retrospective, longitudinal and multicentric study com...
Self-Medication, Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes about Antibiotic Therapy in A...
Sousa, Marisa; Assis Rocha, Mariana; Paulino, Luís; Ferreira, Telma; Volosciuc, Felícia; Raposo dos Santos, Rodrigo; Rodrigues, Rita; Santos, MarianaIntroduction: Antibiotics are widely used in pediatric respiratory conditions, despite most having a viral origin. Parental self-medication of children is also common. This study aimed to analyze the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of parents of children under 12 years old regarding antibiotic therapy and the practice of self-medication.Methodology: This was a multicenter, observational, descriptive, and cros...
Measuring minerals in pseudocereals using inductively coupled plasma optical em...
Nascimento, Ana C.; Motta, Carla; Rego, Andreia; Delgado, Inês; Santiago, Susana; Assunção, Ricardo; Matos, Ana Sofia; Santos, MarianaPseudocereals have gained attention due to their adaptability to different climates, high nutritional value, and suitability for gluten-free and plant-based diets. However, a challenge lies in the necessary adaptations in the diet pathways, mainly due to the lack of matrix-matching metrological tools. To address this problem, we developed a classification system to support laboratory decisions without shaped Pr...
Aquaponics as a Novel and Alternative Food Production System: Integrating Healt...
Assunção, Ricardo; Motta, Carla; Santos, Mariana; Batista, Rita; Albuquerque, Tânia; Bento, AlexandraAim: In an era marked by climate change, environmental resource depletion, and growing global population, the need for sustainable and resilient food systems has become increasingly urgent. Conventional food production systems contribute significantly to environmental degradation and inefficient resource use. In response, key international strategies emphasize the development of innovative solutions that foster...
Method validation for the determination of total mercury in foodstuffs by direc...
Nascimento, Ana C.; Santiago, Susana; Santos, MarianaMercury is a toxic metal that can be transformed by bacteria into methylmercury, a more harmful and bioavailable form, which accumulates in the food chain, particularly in fish and shellfish. Monitoring mercury levels is essential for ensuring food safety, especially to protect vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, due to its potential impact on foetal development and neurological function. As it is well k...