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View article: Sistemas Baseados em Conhecimento para Identificação de Doenças Fúngicas da Soja no Brasil e Correção da Acidez do Solo
Sistemas Baseados em Conhecimento para Identificação de Doenças Fúngicas da Soja no Brasil e Correção da Acidez do Solo Open
View article: The influence of vegetarian and omnivorous diet quality on metabolic profiles and cardiovascular risk
The influence of vegetarian and omnivorous diet quality on metabolic profiles and cardiovascular risk Open
View article: Process Development for GMP-Grade Full Extract Cannabis Oil: Towards Standardized Medicinal Use
Process Development for GMP-Grade Full Extract Cannabis Oil: Towards Standardized Medicinal Use Open
Background/Objectives: The industrial extraction and purification processes of Cannabis sativa L. compounds are critical steps in creating formulations with reliable and reproducible therapeutic and sensorial attributes. Methods: For this …
View article: Industrial Production of a Full-Spectrum Cannabis Oil for Medicinal Uses
Industrial Production of a Full-Spectrum Cannabis Oil for Medicinal Uses Open
Background/Objectives: The industrial extraction and purification processes of Cannabis sativa L. compounds are critical steps in creating formulations with reliable and reproducible therapeutic and sensorial attributes. Methods: For this …
View article: The impact of a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention – COIMBRA UNITED BY THE HEART
The impact of a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention – COIMBRA UNITED BY THE HEART Open
Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in Portugal and one of the most important causes of morbidity and incapacity in Portugal. Since 2016, through the project "Coimbra United by the Heart" (CUH) municipalities scaled-up effort…
View article: Editorial: Emerging topics in human physiology
Editorial: Emerging topics in human physiology Open
View article: Notes from the Editor-in-Chief
Notes from the Editor-in-Chief Open
BBR | IBB closes Volume 22(1) with another solid and relevant set of original manuscripts, reaffirming its strategic role in promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge in human health in the Portuguese-speaking world. The journal …
View article: Cold-Induced Skin Perfusion Adaptive Responses: Comparing ICE and PORH Mechanisms In Vivo
Cold-Induced Skin Perfusion Adaptive Responses: Comparing ICE and PORH Mechanisms In Vivo Open
Ice cooling exposure (ICE) is an interesting, but little explored, technique used to examine human peripheral microcirculatory adaptive mechanisms. In this study, we compare in vivo perfusion changes assessed by laser Doppler flowmetry (LD…
View article: What do we know about the diagnosis of feline prediabetes? A review of current perspectives
What do we know about the diagnosis of feline prediabetes? A review of current perspectives Open
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the second most common endocrine disease reported for the domestic cat, following hyperthyroidism. DM has a significant impact on the welfare of affected animals and their domestic environment. It is estimated tha…
View article: Book of Abstracts: 2025 National Portuguese Physiology Society Congress
Book of Abstracts: 2025 National Portuguese Physiology Society Congress Open
A brief note… We register with justifiable enthusiasm the 2025 National Physiology Congress, held on October 11, 2025, in Rio Maior at the Rio Maior Sports School - Santarém Polytechnic Institute. This event took place thirty-four years af…
View article: MANIFESTAÇÕES E COMORBIDADES DA DOENÇA DE ALZHEIMER: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
MANIFESTAÇÕES E COMORBIDADES DA DOENÇA DE ALZHEIMER: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA Open
Objetivo: O objetivo desta revisão foi relatar o conhecimento atual sobre as principais manifestações clínicas e comorbidades associadas à doença de Alzheimer (DA). Metodologia: As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados PubMed Central …
View article: Impressions on European physiology education and research—A quick view from the Portuguese experience
Impressions on European physiology education and research—A quick view from the Portuguese experience Open
The Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) are celebrating 25 years of free mobility and career opportunities. Despite its progress, disparities exist in the effectiveness of this initiative across EHEA countries. Ph…
View article: ATIVIDADE ASSISTIDA COM CAVALOS À CRIANÇAS COM CÂNCER: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
ATIVIDADE ASSISTIDA COM CAVALOS À CRIANÇAS COM CÂNCER: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA Open
View article: The Entourage Effect in Cannabis Medicinal Products: A Comprehensive Review
The Entourage Effect in Cannabis Medicinal Products: A Comprehensive Review Open
This study explores the complementary or synergistic effects of medicinal cannabis constituents, particularly terpenes, concerning their therapeutic potential, known as the entourage effect. A systematic review of the literature on cannabi…
View article: Increased accessibility of computer-based testing for residency application to a hospital in Brazil with item characteristics comparable to paper-based testing: a psychometric study
Increased accessibility of computer-based testing for residency application to a hospital in Brazil with item characteristics comparable to paper-based testing: a psychometric study Open
Purpose: With the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, online high-stakes exams have become a viable alternative. This study evaluated the feasibility of computer-based testing (CBT) for medical residency applications in Brazil and its impac…
View article: Regular Physical Activity Seems to Eliminate Lower Limb Perfusion Asymmetries in Sedentary Non-Healthy Older Individuals
Regular Physical Activity Seems to Eliminate Lower Limb Perfusion Asymmetries in Sedentary Non-Healthy Older Individuals Open
Perfusion asymmetries have been associated with vascular pathology. Physical activity is a component of vascular health. Here, we investigate the impact of a thirty-day regular home-based physical activity program in older individuals with…
View article: UTILIZAÇÃO DA IMUNOFENOTIPAGEM POR CITOMETRIA DE FLUXO NA INVESTIGAÇÃO DA HEMOGLOBINÚRIA PAROXÍSTICA NOTURNA: EXPERIÊNCIA DA UNIDADE DOCENTE ASSISTENCIAL DE PATOLOGIA GERAL FCM-UERJ
UTILIZAÇÃO DA IMUNOFENOTIPAGEM POR CITOMETRIA DE FLUXO NA INVESTIGAÇÃO DA HEMOGLOBINÚRIA PAROXÍSTICA NOTURNA: EXPERIÊNCIA DA UNIDADE DOCENTE ASSISTENCIAL DE PATOLOGIA GERAL FCM-UERJ Open
Objetivo: A hemoglobinúria paroxística noturna (HPN) é uma doença ultrarrara, clonal e adquirida das células tronco hematopoiéticas devido à mutação somática no gene PIG-A. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo descrever a recente experiê…
View article: The Entourage Effect in Cannabis Medicinal Products: A Comprehensive Review
The Entourage Effect in Cannabis Medicinal Products: A Comprehensive Review Open
This study explores the complementary or synergistic effects of medicinal cannabis constituents, particularly terpenes, concerning their therapeutic potential, known as the entourage effect. A systematic review of the literature on cannabi…
View article: Role of sex and training characteristics on exercise effects on cardiovascular aging: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials
Role of sex and training characteristics on exercise effects on cardiovascular aging: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials Open
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View article: Omnivore and vegetarians show similar body composition and skin physiology across body regions—A comparative analysis
Omnivore and vegetarians show similar body composition and skin physiology across body regions—A comparative analysis Open
Background Skin physiology seems to be influenced by dietary choices and body composition, although links between these factors remain poorly characterised. In the present manuscript, we elaborate on the potential relationships among food …
View article: Exploring Vegetarian and Omnivorous Approaches to Cardiovascular Risk and Body Composition
Exploring Vegetarian and Omnivorous Approaches to Cardiovascular Risk and Body Composition Open
The role of nutrition in preventing non-communicable diseases has been widely studied in recent years, with indications that non-animal-based diets might improve body composition and therefore bring multiple health benefits. For all of the…
View article: Design and development of a nurse-led program for the management of bariatric surgery patients - The NURLIFE program
Design and development of a nurse-led program for the management of bariatric surgery patients - The NURLIFE program Open
Background: A nurse-led case-management intervention program may improve the patients' management of the bariatric surgery process. Close collaboration with the healthcare team may improve health and facilitate the adoption of healthy life…
View article: Charting the course of Physiology within the post‐Bologna European higher education area: Insights from Portugal
Charting the course of Physiology within the post‐Bologna European higher education area: Insights from Portugal Open
The future of physiology has been a recurrent concern for physiologists and Physiological Societies within post‐Bologna Europe and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Our paper provides an overview of Physiology teaching and researc…
View article: Editorial: Physiological education: preparing for the future
Editorial: Physiological education: preparing for the future Open
Keywords: physiology, education determinants, teaching and learning strategies, methodologies, assessment
View article: Lower-Limb Perfusion and Cardiovascular Physiology Are Significantly Improved in Non-Healthy Aged Adults by Regular Home-Based Physical Activities—An Exploratory Study
Lower-Limb Perfusion and Cardiovascular Physiology Are Significantly Improved in Non-Healthy Aged Adults by Regular Home-Based Physical Activities—An Exploratory Study Open
Common daily activities including walking might be used to improve cardiovascular health in the presence of disease. Thus, we designed a specific home-based physical activity program to assess cardiovascular indicators in an older, non-act…
View article: Syndrome of delayed neuropsychomotor development secondary to a rare genetic alteration due to a deletion in chromosome 8q21.13
Syndrome of delayed neuropsychomotor development secondary to a rare genetic alteration due to a deletion in chromosome 8q21.13 Open
Case presentation: E.F.V.M, 7 years and 10 months old, woman, with no complications during pregnancy or childbirth. The mother reports using unknown medication for arthrosis in the first trimester of pregnancy and a family history of mood …
View article: Safety and efficacy of topiramate in migraine prophylaxis in younger patients: a meta-analysis
Safety and efficacy of topiramate in migraine prophylaxis in younger patients: a meta-analysis Open
Background: Prophylactic treatment of migraine using the AMPA (amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic) receptor-blocking anticonvulsant Topiramate is associated with adverse events and questionable efficacy in youngers. The combinat…
View article: Protective and anti-inflammatory effects of a dermocosmetic formulation containing a combination of vitamins
Protective and anti-inflammatory effects of a dermocosmetic formulation containing a combination of vitamins Open
The exposome accelerates the skin aging process, highlighting the need to use cosmetics capable of repairing the damage and maintaining the skin's physiological conditions. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the potential anti-inflam…
View article: 2024 - This volume in brief notes
2024 - This volume in brief notes Open
This volume brings together all the publications from the year 2024, including Original Articles, Review Articles and Case Studies, as well as a number dedicated to the Books of Abstracts of various scientific events of different dimension…
View article: 2023 CBIOS Scientific Seminars - Book of Abstracts
2023 CBIOS Scientific Seminars - Book of Abstracts Open