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Mental health and alcohol consumption among university students in the post-pan...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Guedes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Castro, Inês; Almeida, Sofia MiraIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant effects on mental health and lifestyle behaviours, especially among university students who experienced academic disruptions, social isolation, and fewer social interactions. Alcohol consumption has long been part of student culture. Still, the influence of post-pandemic academic reintegration on drinking patterns and psychological distress remains relatively ...
The oral health implications of changes in the diabetic oral microbiome
Gonzva, Jessica; Loibl, Beatriz; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Silveira, Augusta; Magalhães, RicardoBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly impacts oral health by modulating periodontal microbiota, impairing salivary defense mechanisms, and altering gingival fluid dynamics [1] . Evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between DM and periodontitis, characterized by dysbiosis and exacerbated inflammatory responses [2], underscoring the need for precision-targeted therapeutic strategies. Objectiv...
Patient-reported outcomes in oral oncology: new approaches, contemporary visions
Castro, Inês; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Gavinha, Sandra; Lopes Ferreira, Pedro; Silva, Isabel; Ribeiro, Nuno; Sequeira, Teresa; Silveira, AugustaBackground: Emerging trends in Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) are transforming healthcare by centering the patient experience and emphasizing Quality of Life (QoL) in clinical decision-making [1]. Objective: Analyze the benefits of using PROs in daily critical practice based on the experience of our research group and literature review. To explore new strategies to apply results more efficiently in clinical d...
Gamification in e-Health: strategies for oral health
Castro, Inês; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Gavinha, Sandra; Lopes Ferreira, Pedro; Silva, Isabel; Ribeiro, Nuno; Cardoso Silva, Cristina; Silveira, AugustaBackground: Gamification in healthcare is an innovative approach that uses game elements to motivate and engage patients in healthy behaviors. Gamification in oral health uses various game elements to create engaging and motivating experiences for patients [1-7]. Some of the most common elements include goals and challenges to achieve, rewards to obtain, competition, feedback, and the creation of an engaging na...
Alcohol consumption, depression, stress and anxiety in post-pandemic university...
Guedes, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferraz, Hugo; Lima, Andreia; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted students' lives, impacting mental health and behaviors [1,3]. Increased anxiety, depression, and alcohol use were reported, influenced by social isolation and academic stress [1,2]. This study explores these effects on Portuguese university students in the post-pandemic period. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the post-COVID-19 pandemic period ...
Assessing awareness of human identification techniques among professionals and ...
Guimarães, Maria Inês; Ferraz, Hugo; Guedes, Beatriz; Loibl, Beatriz; Pereira, Vitor; Castro, Inês; Soares Monteiro, Pedro; Lopes Cardoso, InêsBackground: The identification of cadavers is one of the main areas of Forensic Medicine (FM), particularly in cases of advanced decomposition or mass disasters [1]. The use of radiographs can also be useful, as it allows us to observe changes that would otherwise not be visible [2]. Primary identification methods include DNA, fingerprint analysis, and dental examination. In the case of Forensic Dentistry (FD),...
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about child abuse among dental students
Guedes, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Abreu, Isabel; Ferraz, Hugo; Pereira, Ana Sofia; Cardoso e Silva, Cristina; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: Dentists are in a privileged position to detect child maltreatment, abuse, and neglect [1,2], and it is important to sensitize and train professionals for this task [3], which is so relevant from a social and public health point of view. Detection, signaling, and reporting are crucial steps for the protection and treatment of these children [1]. Objective: Evaluate a population of students of the In...
Evaluating Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity and weight perceptio...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Loibl, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, AndreiaBackground: A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential components of good health, with the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. Portugal is facing a high prevalence of childhood obesity, and a growing concern regarding sedentary lifestyles, reflecting a wider European trend in which approximately 340 million young people are overweight or obese [1]...
Biosafety and perioral botulinum toxin application: research study
Silveira, Augusta; Castro, Inês; Machado, Emanuel; Pallazo, Francesco; Sequeira, Maria Teresa; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: Orofacial harmonization encompasses techniques, procedures, and products used for therapeutic, rehabilitative, or preventive purposes. Orofacial Harmonization involves the use of injectable products such as botulinum toxin type A and/or hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights and degrees of cross-linking, as well as a variety of bio-stimulators. Objective: To analyze the application of botu...
Dental fitness system adopted by NATO
Guimarães, Maria Inês; Loibl, Beatriz; Silva, Madalena; Rodrigues, Carolina; Silva, Jéssica; Mira de Almeida, Sofia; Silveira, AugustaBackground: 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...