Arylsulfatase A pseudodeficiency (ARSA-PD) may be related to increased susceptibility to neuro-psychiatric disorders. An association of allele 2417G/3352A with schizophrenia was found in a group of Portuguese patients. In the Portuguese population, at least one PD associated alteration exists in 18.3% of the ARSA alleles. Allele 2417G/3352G was invariably associated with a conserved haplotype, while 2417G/3352A and the rare 2417A/3352G alleles appeared on different haplotypes.
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Sports (Basel)
December 2024
Escola Superior de Biociências de Elvas, Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre, 7300-110 Portalegre, Portugal.
This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of lower back pain (LBP) in equestrian athletes (EAs) and identify associated risk factors. Following the PRISMA guidelines, observational studies published between 2004 and 2024 in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German were included. The review identified relevant studies through the Web of Science, EBSCO, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS (last search performed on 30 October 2024), yielding 14 studies with a total of 4527 participants.
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November 2024
Health & Technology Research Center, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Av. D. João II, Lote 4.69.01, Parque das Nações, 1990-096 Lisboa, Portugal.
Background/objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized vaccine production and compelled a massive global vaccination campaign. This study aimed to estimate the positivity and levels of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies acquired due to vaccination and infection in the academic population of a Portuguese university.
Methods: Blood samples were collected and analyzed through the ELISA methodology, and statistical analysis was performed.
Geriatrics (Basel)
December 2024
Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisboa, Portugal.
The comfort of the elderly in hospital settings requires special attention from the health care professionals involved, particularly nurses, since hospitalization often generates suffering and discomfort. In such contexts, it is essential to consider the specific characteristics of the elderly, taking into account their life experiences and their needs, to promote the health, well-being, and comfort of this population. Hence, the present work aimed to explore the nursing interventions that promote comfort among the elderly in hospital settings.
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December 2024
Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo Faculty of Public Health, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Introduction: Rapid climate changes in the early 21st century have triggered a global syndemic intertwining obesity, undernutrition and climate change, profoundly affecting health, especially children. Despite increasing research, a significant gap persists in understanding the mechanisms linking climate change to child malnutrition, particularly in children under 5 years old. This protocol proposes a scoping review to address this gap, with the aim of mapping the available evidence on the relationship between climate change and malnutrition among children under 5 years old.
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December 2024
EPIUnit, Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Objectives: This study aimed to develop a taxonomy for classifying corrective actions following health care incidents in a Portuguese tertiary hospital.
Methods: The study utilized a multimethods design, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses of real-world data. Thematic analysis was performed, drawing on inductive and deductive approaches.
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