Publications by authors named "A M Baptista"
This study investigated the effects of transcranial photobiomodulation (t-PBM) on para-athletes' manual dexterity and intralimbal coordination. Six para-athletes from a Boccia Team participated. t-PBM was administered using a LED helmet with 204 LEDs (660 and 850 nm) emitting 10 mW each, delivering 9 J/cm per LED during 15-min sessions three times a week.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Non-invasive neuromodulation techniques (NIN), such as transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), have been extensively researched for their potential to alleviate pain by reversing neuroplastic changes associated with neuropathic pain (NP), a prevalent and complex condition. However, treating NP remains challenging due to the numerous variables involved, such as different techniques, dosages and aetiologies. It is necessary to provide insights for clinicians and public healthcare managers to support clinical decision-making.
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- Current guidelines suggest high-risk patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) should undergo early coronary angiography (ICA) within 24 hours, but studies show it may not significantly lower death or heart attack rates compared to delayed ICA.
- The study aimed to find the best timing for ICA by analyzing patient data from a national registry, dividing them into three timing groups: early (within 24 hours), intermediate (24-48 hours), and delayed (48-72 hours).
- Results indicated that early ICA led to fewer cases of acute heart failure and shorter hospital stays, but did not significantly affect overall mortality or the rate of hospital readmissions for heart issues after one year.