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An integrative review of potential diagnostic biomarkers for complex regional p...
Lopes, Revelino; Santos, André; Gomes, Teresa; Ribeiro, Júlia; Rodrigues, Ivone; Paiva, Bruno; Nzwalo, Isa; Catamo Vaz, Deise Haua da Silva; Baco, JamalBackground: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare, chronic, painful, neurological, debilitating disorder. Despite the substantial impact on quality of life, diagnosis remains challenging due to its complex pathophysiology and subjective clinical criteria. This integrative review aims to synthesize current research on potential diagnostic biomarkers for CRPS. Methods: A systematic search was conducted ...
Can osteoarthritis, sarcopenia and body composition predict loss of function?
Pais, Sandra; Botelho, Marta; Moreira, Rita; Guerreiro, CarlaBackground: Elderly populations e growing in the majority of Countries in the World. Portugal in currently among the 5 most aged counties with 23,4% of it´s population over 65 and an ageing index of 182[1]. Osteoarthritis is the 3rd cause of responsible for severe disability in adults over 60 years in developed and developing countries[2]. Lack of data at a national or regional level in Portugal compromises the...
Determining the profile of people with fall risk in community-living older peop...
Guerreiro, Carla; Botelho, Marta; Fernández-Martínez, Elia; Marreiros, Ana; Pais, SandraOne in three people aged 65 years or older falls every year. Injuries associated with this event among the older population are a major cause of pain, disability, loss of functional autonomy and institutionalization. This study aimed to assess mobility and fall risk (FR) in community-living older people and to determine reliable and independent measures (health, social, environmental and risk factors) that can ...
Caso clínico: amiloidose subcutânea num gato
Catarino, José; Botelho, Marta; Faísca, PedroUm gato macho, de 14 anos, apresentou-se para consulta devido a duas massas subcutâneas não dolorosas presentes nas regiões inguinais esquerda e direita. Após excisão cirúrgica a análise histopatológica revelou a presença de um material amorfo acelular eosinofílico no tecido subcutâneo, rodeado por um infiltrado inflamatório rico em linfócitos, plasmócitos e células gigantes multinucleadas. Com base nas alteraç...
Atividade física e envelhecimento: guia para uma prática segura e regular em casa
Pais, Sandra; Guerreiro, Pedro; Santos, Joana; Guerreiro, Carla; Botelho, MartaA prática regular de atividade física está associada a um decréscimo da morbilidade e mortalidade, assim como, ao contrário, a inatividade física faz parte dos principais fatores de risco de mortalidade a nível global.
Guia para prevenção do risco de queda. Previna uma queda antes que ela aconteça!
Pais, Sandra; Guerreiro, Carla; Guerreiro, Pedro; Botelho, MartaO envelhecimento é um processo natural, no qual a diminuição da força muscular, alterações no equilíbrio e limitações na mobilidade, podem colocar a pessoa em risco de cair e sofrer uma lesão. As quedas geralmente têm mais de uma causa. Este guia analisa as causas das quedas e faz algumas recomendações para ajudar a prevenir quedas, lesões e perda de independência.
Phase angle in osteoarthritis patients, relations with pain, muscular mass and ...
Pais, Sandra; Guerreiro, Pedro; Guerreiro, Carla; Botelho, MartaSeveral researches have been carried out to see the relation between the Phase Angle (PhA), disease and several health risks factors. Ageing is associated with the loss of muscle mass and changes in body composition, which result in a decrease of the PhA. Malnutrition and inflammation have been reported to have a strong influence on PhA in diseased individuals. Subjects with Osteoarthritis (OA) have decreased m...
Does work per repetition and phase angle play a role in Sarcopenia?
Pais, Sandra; Guerreiro, Pedro; Guerreiro, Carla; Botelho, MartaAging is related to the increase of several chronic diseases, such as, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension and sarcopenia. Sarcopenia (progressive loss of muscle mass and physical performance) is related to difficulties in treating other comorbidities, whether pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically.
Animal welfare: children’s plural discourses in contexts of early childhood edu...
Tomás, Catarina; Botelho, Marta; Almeida, AntónioThe present work is focused on the presentation of some results of a project developed about the social representations of children on animal welfare and animal rights (e.g., cultural demonstrations with animals, exhibition of animals in captivity, production and consumption of products of animal origin, treatment of pets and farm animals). They are preliminary results within the scope of a broader project "ANI...
Protocolo de atividades laboratoriais de ortoprotesia para próteses de membro i...
Cavaco, Adriana; Botelho, Marta; Guerreiro, Carla; Guerreiro, João QuintinoProtocolo base para as atividades laboratoriais da Unidade Curricular de Práticas de Ortoprotesia V, do curso de Licenciatura em Ortoprotesia da UAlg. Este protocolo descreve os procedimentos necessários para a realização de uma laminagem para confeção do dispositivo final (encaixe de prótese transtibial).