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View article: Anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality in two-year survivors of mild to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and matched comparison groups
Anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality in two-year survivors of mild to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and matched comparison groups Open
Survivors of COVID-19 of the first year of the pandemic may require a special clinical attention to ensure that care is provided to improve mental health and prevent a worsening of anxiety and depression symptoms, and sleep problems.
View article: Recruitment and retention in a multidomain intervention for post-TIA and minor stroke: turning challenges into lessons
Recruitment and retention in a multidomain intervention for post-TIA and minor stroke: turning challenges into lessons Open
View article: NUTLY: um instrumento baseado em fotografias para medição da literacia nutricional
NUTLY: um instrumento baseado em fotografias para medição da literacia nutricional Open
A literacia nutricional é um componente fulcral da literacia em saúde, e tem sido associada positivamente à prática de uma alimentação saudável. Os instrumentos atuais de medição deste conceito têm a desvantagem de depender bastante da cap…
View article: LEGACY OF SOCIAL POLICIES AND FALL IN INEQUALITY: INCOME NOT DERIVED FROM WORK BETWEEN THE YEARS 2003 AND 2007
LEGACY OF SOCIAL POLICIES AND FALL IN INEQUALITY: INCOME NOT DERIVED FROM WORK BETWEEN THE YEARS 2003 AND 2007 Open
The research describes the field of public policies focused on highlighting the legacy of the actions implemented in the period from 2003 to 2007, which, in that period, resulted in the fall of inequality, particularly that not derived fro…
View article: LEGADO DAS POLÍTICAS SOCIAIS E QUEDA DA DESIGUALDADE: A RENDA NÃO DERIVADA DO TRABALHO ENTRE OS ANOS DE 2003 A 2007
LEGADO DAS POLÍTICAS SOCIAIS E QUEDA DA DESIGUALDADE: A RENDA NÃO DERIVADA DO TRABALHO ENTRE OS ANOS DE 2003 A 2007 Open
A pesquisa descreve o campo das políticas públicas focalizadas para destacar o legado das ações implementadas no período de 2003 a 2007, que, naquele período, resultaram na queda da desigualdade, em particular a não derivada do trabalho as…
View article: Sarcopenia and associated factors among older adults at high risk of dementia
Sarcopenia and associated factors among older adults at high risk of dementia Open
Background Sarcopenia and dementia share pathophysiological pathways and risk factors, including advanced age, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, smoking and diabetes. Older adults at high risk of dementia may face increased susceptibili…
View article: O CONCEITO DE INDÍVIDUO E SOCIEDADE: ANTAGONISMO ENTRE A TRADIÇÃO DURKHEIMIANA E OS CONCEITOS SOCIOLÓGICOS DE NORBERT ELIAS
O CONCEITO DE INDÍVIDUO E SOCIEDADE: ANTAGONISMO ENTRE A TRADIÇÃO DURKHEIMIANA E OS CONCEITOS SOCIOLÓGICOS DE NORBERT ELIAS Open
Este artigo busca compreender o conceito antagônico do indivíduo e da sociedade a partir da tradição durkheimiana ao contemporâneo Norbert Elias. Trata-se de um texto teórico com pesquisa bibliográfica, que realiza reflexões sobre os conce…
View article: Caminhos afetivos no processo de construção do saber
Caminhos afetivos no processo de construção do saber Open
Este artigo explora os “Caminhos Afetivos no Processo de Construção do Saber”, e destaca a importância da pesquisa sensível e da sensibilidade nas interações humanas. A proposta é reconhecer que a construção do conhecimento transcende a me…
View article: Healthcare use among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the SHARE COVID-19 Survey
Healthcare use among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the SHARE COVID-19 Survey Open
Purpose To estimate the association between a previous cancer diagnosis and healthcare use during the COVID-19 pandemic among Europeans and Israelis individuals. Methods This cross-sectional study was based on data from the Survey of Healt…
View article: Perception of transition from pediatric to adult health care in patients with epilepsy and its comorbidities: an experience report
Perception of transition from pediatric to adult health care in patients with epilepsy and its comorbidities: an experience report Open
View article: Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Sodium and Potassium Intake in People at a High Risk of Dementia
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Sodium and Potassium Intake in People at a High Risk of Dementia Open
Adequate sodium and potassium intake, along with adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), are key factors for preventing hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases. However, data on the consumption of these nutrients within the MedDie…
View article: Development and validation of a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy: The NUTLY project
Development and validation of a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy: The NUTLY project Open
Most instruments measuring nutrition literacy evaluate theoretical knowledge, not necessarily reflecting skills relevant to food choices. We aimed to develop and validate a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy (NUTLY) a…
View article: Development and validation of a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy: the NUTLY
Development and validation of a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy: the NUTLY Open
Background Most instruments measuring nutrition literacy are difficult to apply to less educated people, or assess theoretical knowledge, not necessarily evaluating the ability to make healthy food choices. We aimed to develop and validate…
View article: Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Urinary Sodium Excretion in people at high risk of dementia
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Urinary Sodium Excretion in people at high risk of dementia Open
Background Both adequate sodium intake and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) are largely described as important factors for the prevention and control of hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases. However, data regarding sodium…
View article: Long-term neurological complications in COVID-19 survivors: study protocol of a prospective cohort study (NeurodegCoV-19)
Long-term neurological complications in COVID-19 survivors: study protocol of a prospective cohort study (NeurodegCoV-19) Open
Background Evidence suggests an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and worse performance on cognitive tests, and a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia up to 6 and 12 months after infection, respectively. Longer follo…
View article: Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to recover functionality after a transient ischaemic attack or a minor stroke: the ‘Back to Normal’ trial
Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to recover functionality after a transient ischaemic attack or a minor stroke: the ‘Back to Normal’ trial Open
Introduction Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are frequently assumed as temporary or non-disabling events. However, evidence suggests that these patients can experience relevant impairment and functional disability. Theref…
View article: Psychopathology without Borders: Transcultural psychiatry and implications in clinical presentation and practice
Psychopathology without Borders: Transcultural psychiatry and implications in clinical presentation and practice Open
Introduction Existing as an emerging topic in the field and undergoing constant evolution, Transcultural Psychiatry addresses how social and cultural factors influence mental illness. During the second half of the twentieth century, phenom…
View article: Sleep patterns in childhood: a longitudinal assessment from the Generation XXI birth cohort
Sleep patterns in childhood: a longitudinal assessment from the Generation XXI birth cohort Open
Sleep patterns and circadian sleep preferences seem to be developed early in life, which highlight the importance of promoting an adequate sleep hygiene from infancy, assuming its impact on sleep quality during the life course.
View article: Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis on Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors and their Partners
Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis on Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors and their Partners Open
Background Cancer survivors (CS) often experience physical, psychological and socioeconomic problems, which may have a negative effect on their quality of life (QoL). Additionally, cancer may also have a significant impact on patientś fami…
View article: Healthcare use among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Healthcare use among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictive measures applied to prevent and control this disease have led to a substantial shift in healthcare systems, with a redefinition of priorities and essential care, causing a serious impact…
View article: CUTANEOUS INVOLVEMENT IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA IN THE ERA OF PROTEASOME INHIBITORS: HAS THE DISMAL PROGNOSIS CHANGED?
CUTANEOUS INVOLVEMENT IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA IN THE ERA OF PROTEASOME INHIBITORS: HAS THE DISMAL PROGNOSIS CHANGED? Open
We present a 3-case series of MM with cutaneous involvement and a wide range of clinical manifestations and dismal prognosis after cutaneous involvement. Case 1- A 55-year-old man presenting with symptomatic MM, IgG- kappa, Durie-Salmon II…
View article: Insomnia and nightmare profiles during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: characterization and associated factors
Insomnia and nightmare profiles during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: characterization and associated factors Open
View article: Sex differences in the association between social capital and healthcare use—Results from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE)
Sex differences in the association between social capital and healthcare use—Results from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) Open
Females and males frequently report substantial differences in social capital indicators and may use healthcare distinctly. Nevertheless, the potential effect of sex on the relation between social capital and healthcare use remains unclear…
View article: Insomnia and nightmare profiles during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: characterization and associated factors
Insomnia and nightmare profiles during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: characterization and associated factors Open
View article: Neuronal cultures show bidirectional axonal conduction with antidromic action potentials depolarizing the soma
Neuronal cultures show bidirectional axonal conduction with antidromic action potentials depolarizing the soma Open
Recent technological advances are revealing the complex physiology of the axon and challenging long-standing assumptions. Namely, while most action potential (AP) initiation occurs at the axon initial segment in central nervous system neur…
View article: Regular physical activity-related awareness and knowledge in Portugal: results from a population-based survey
Regular physical activity-related awareness and knowledge in Portugal: results from a population-based survey Open
Background: Previous studies have shown that adequate physical activity (PA, defined as any bodily movement that requires energy expenditure) related awareness and knowledge is crucial to promote regular PA. Therefore, this study aims to c…
View article: Cognitive decline in patients with prostate cancer: study protocol of a prospective cohort, NEON-PC
Cognitive decline in patients with prostate cancer: study protocol of a prospective cohort, NEON-PC Open
Introduction Prostate cancer is the most prevalent oncological disease among men in industrialised countries. Despite the high survival rates, treatments are often associated with adverse effects, including metabolic and cardiovascular com…
View article: Healthcare services and medication use among cancer survivors and their partners: a cross-sectional analysis of 16 European countries
Healthcare services and medication use among cancer survivors and their partners: a cross-sectional analysis of 16 European countries Open
View article: Fruits and vegetables intake and gastric cancer risk: A pooled analysis within the Stomach cancer Pooling Project
Fruits and vegetables intake and gastric cancer risk: A pooled analysis within the Stomach cancer Pooling Project Open
A low intake of fruits and vegetables is a risk factor for gastric cancer, although there is uncertainty regarding the magnitude of the associations. In our study, the relationship between fruits and vegetables intake and gastric cancer wa…
View article: Treatment and Other Healthcare Use of Breast Cancer Patients With a Previous Cancer Diagnosis
Treatment and Other Healthcare Use of Breast Cancer Patients With a Previous Cancer Diagnosis Open
Previous cancer was associated with less anthracycline-based combination chemotherapy, and patients were more likely to undergo mastectomy and genetic testing. These findings highlight the need for assessment of previous treatments, person…