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Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Changing Trends in Etiology and Local Res...
Sousa, Patrícia; Delgado, Lucinda; Correia-de-Oliveira, Susana; Pereira, Cecília; Dias, Ângela; Tavares, Ana CláudiaIntroduction: Urinary tract infections are common in pediatrics. Knowledge of local resistance patterns is crucial to guide empirical antibiotic therapy. We aimed to review the pathogens implicated in urinary tract infections, local resistance patterns, and the impact of switching first-line empirical antibiotic regimens.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study including pediatric patients performing urine...
Secondary bioactive metabolites from foods of plant origin as theravention agen...
Gomes, Telma Marisa; Sousa, Patrícia; Campos, Catarina; Perestrelo, Rosa; Câmara, José S.; Gomes, Telma; Perestrelo, Rosa<jats:p>Neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) such as Alzheimer’s (AD) and Parkinson’s (PD) are on the rise, robbing people of their memories and independence. While risk factors such as age and genetics play an important role, exciting studies suggest that a diet rich in foods from plant origin may offer a line of defense. These kinds of foods, namely fruits and vegetables, are packed with a plethora of powerful ...
Grape pomace as a renewable natural biosource of value-added compounds with pot...
Abreu, Teresa; Sousa, Patrícia; Gonçalves, Jéssica; Hontman, Nance; Teixeira, Juan; Câmara, José S.; Perestrelo, Rosa; De Abreu Abreu, Maria Teresa<jats:p>Growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious, sustainable, and helpful products has prompted scientists and industry experts worldwide to look for inventive approaches to mitigate the environmental impact, particularly concerning agricultural and industrial waste. Among the by-products of winemaking, grape pomace (skins, seeds, stems) has the potential to be economically valuable as it is rich ...
Perfis de Personalidade, Motivação, Estilos de Vida e Modos de Exercício em Mul...
Sousa, PatríciaPraticar Exercício Físico regularmente é uma forma de promover e melhorar a saúde no geral. No entanto, a nível mundial e nacional, as taxas de inatividade são extremamente elevadas e, consequentemente, o estado de saúde relacionado com a falta de exercício é preocupante. As mulheres têm maior tendência que os homens a não praticar Exercício Físico. O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar os perfis de pers...
Is respiratory viral coinfection associated with greater clinical severity?
Sousa, Patrícia; Kochetkova, Nadezda; Correia de Oliveira, Susana; Mota, Paula; Dias, ÂngelaIntroduction: Lower respiratory infections are a major cause of hospital admission in pediatric care. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most commonly identified agent, either isolated or with other agents. Coinfection rates vary between 10-44%, with conflicting data regarding the role of coinfection in clinical severity. Aims: This study aimed to assess whether viral respiratory coinfection is associated...
Severe multifocal alopecia areata − An imaging case report
Correia de Oliveira, Susana; Sousa, Patrícia; Pereira, Cecília; Meireles, CarlaThe authors report a severe case of a common disorder in a healthy eight-year-old male child. The boy was observed for asymptomatic hair loss with seven months of evolution that greatly disrupted his life and caused him to wear a hat at all times. Alopecia areata was diagnosed, and the boy underwent four years of multiple treatments before achieving full hair regrowth. It should be noted that alopecia areata ca...
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) in children - A Literatu...
Sousa, Patrícia; Correia de Oliveira, Susana; Dias, Ângela; Tavares, Ana CláudiaImmunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is a small-vessel vasculitis that primarily affects children. Major manifestations include purpuric rash, proteinuria/hematuria, arthralgia, and abdominal pain. In this article, the authors review data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of IgAV in children. IgAV affects 10 to 56 children per 100,000 per year. The mean age at presentation is six years. Both genetic a...
Acidente vascular cerebral isquémico: aplicação do Alberta Stroke Program Early...
Sousa, Patrícia; Oliveira, Raquel; Alves, Rita; Campos, SóniaEnquadramento: O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é a principal causa de morte e incapacidade em Portugal. Aproximadamente 85% são isquémicos [1]. A tomografia computorizada (TC) cerebral é o exame de imagem indicado para a diferenciação do tipo de AVC e avaliação de alterações isquémicas recentes no tecido cerebral [2]. O sistema Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) quantifica as alterações isquémic...
Allogenic synovia-derived mesenchymal stem cells for treatment of equine tendin...
Reis, Inês Leal; Lopes, Bruna; Sousa, Patrícia; Sousa, Ana Catarina; Branquinho, Mariana; Caseiro, Ana Rita; Pedrosa, Sílvia Santos; Rêma, AlexandraTendon and ligament injuries are frequent in sport horses and humans, and such injuries represent a significant therapeutic challenge. Tissue regeneration and function recovery are the paramount goals of tendon and ligament lesion management. Nowadays, several regenerative treatments are being developed, based on the use of stem cell and stem cell-based therapies. In the present study, the preparation of equine...
Influence of the vegan diet on sports performance
Sousa, PatríciaBeing healthy is a prerequisite for becoming a successful athlete. Most scientific evidence strongly associates a well-planned Vegan diet with health, successful body weight control, a preventive measure and, in some cases, the end and reversal of some of the most common noncommunicable chronic diseases. However, despite the solid health benefits of these diets, Vegan athletes are often confronted with prejudic...