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Probiotics for the control of obesity - Its effect on weight change by Rouxinol-Dias, Ana Lídia, Pinto, Ana Raquel, Janeiro, Catarina, Rodrigues, Daniel, Moreira, Marta, Dias, João, Pereira, Pedro

“…Obesity is a growing epidemic worldwide. Evidence so far demonstrates that the bacteria that are commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract affect…”
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Cognitive and emotional impairments in obsessive-compulsive disorder: Evidence from functional brain alterations by Gonçalves, Óscar F, Carvalho, Sandra, Leite, Jorge, Fernandes-Gonçalves, Ana, Carracedo, Angel, Sampaio, Adriana

“…There is a common agreement on the existence of dysfunctional cortico-striatal-thalamus-cortical pathways in OCD. Despite this consensus, recent studies showed…”
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Regulation of colonic epithelial butyrate transport: Focus on colorectal cancer by Gonçalves, Pedro, Martel, Fátima

“…Fermentation of the dietary fiber by intestinal microflora results in production of butyrate.Butyrate possesses anticarcinogenic effect at the colonic…”
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Relevance of peroxynitrite formation and 3-nitrotyrosine on spermatozoa physiology by Cruz, Daniel Filipe, Fardilha, Margarida

“…Male fertility decline has been attributed, in part, to increased oxidative stress.Here we will focus on spermatozoa ROS, namely O2 , NO and ONOO and their…”
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Cultural adaptation and validation of the Portuguese End of Life Spiritual Comfort Questionnaire in Palliative Care patients by Pinto, Sara Maria Oliveira, Berenguer, Sílvia Maria Alves Caldeira, Martins, José Carlos Amado, Kolcaba, Katharine

“…Holistic comfort is an important outcome in palliative care and an important goal for patients, relatives and healthcare workers. Holistic comfort considers…”
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Genetic polymorphism in DNMTs and gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Neves, Marco, Ribeiro, Joana, Medeiros, Rui, Sousa, Hugo

“…Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) modulate protein expression and affect DNA methylation.Aberrant DNA methylation, have…”
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome - A narrative revision of the literature by Santos, Laura, Azevedo, Elsa

“…Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) is a not very well known clinical-imaging entity; it is characterized by thunderclap headache, which…”
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Comorbidities impact on the prognosis of severe acute community-acquired pneumonia by Vidal, Ana, Santos, Lurdes

“…Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a frequent cause of admission to hospital worldwide with high mortality rates. Host comorbidities may be associated not…”
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Blood pressure and phosphate level in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease: Results of the cross-sectional "Low Clearance Consultation" study by Mendes, Margarida, Resende, Luis, Teixeira, Alves, Correia, João, Silva, Gil

“…A statistically significant and moderate positive correlation was verified between systolic blood pressure and plasma phosphate concentration in the whole…”
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Prediction of cardiovascular risk in preterm neonates through urinary proteomics: An exploratory study by Cabral, Estela, Soares, Henrique, Guimarães, Hercília, Vitorino, Rui, Ferreira, Rita, Henriques-Coelho, Tiago

“…Urine proteomics allows the identification of the pathways modulated in neonates.Up-regulated pathways in preterm include immunity, metabolism and oxidative…”
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Botulinum toxin improves pain in chronic anal fissure by Amorim, Hugo, Santoalha, José, Cadilha, Rui, Festas, Maria-José, Barbosa, Paula, Gomes, Armanda

“…Chronic anal fissure is a common condition associated with intense pain.Local botulinum toxin injection is a valid option in its management.Pain intensity…”
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Cosmos caudatus extract/fractions reduce smooth muscle cells migration and invasion in vitro : A potential benefit of suppressing atherosclerosis by Moshawih, Said, Cheema, Manraj S, Ibraheem, Zaid O, Tailan, Nirmala Devi, Hakim, Muhammad Nazrul

“…Ethanolic extract fractionation by n-butanol produced a phenolics-saponin rich fraction. butanol fraction was the most potent in all antioxidant and MTT…”
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"Living together with dementia": Training programme for family caregivers - A study protocol by Sousa, Lia, Sequeira, Carlos, Ferré-Grau, Carme, Neves, Pedro, Lleixá-Fortuño, Mar, Monteiro, Ana, Meireles, Joana, Pinto, Madalena, Gomes, Tiago

“…The increased incidence of dementia places the family in the role of caregiver.It is important to create, to implement and to validate training programmes for…”
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Information of patients with life-threatening diseases: A survey of the attitude of Portuguese family practitioners by Ferraz Gonçalves, José A, Almeida, Carla, Amorim, Joana, Baltasar, Rita, Batista, Joana, Borrero, Yusianmar, Fallé, João Pedro, Faria, Igor, Henriques, Manuel, Maia, Helena, Fernandes, Teresa, Moreira, Mariana, Moreira, Susana, Neves, Camila, Ribeiro, Ana, Santos, Ana, Silva, Filipa, Soares, Susana, Sousa, Cristina, Vicente, Joana, Xavier, Rita

“…The attitudes of family physicians regarding breaking bad news are heterogeneous.Younger doctors seem to see the delivery of bad news more positively.This…”
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Association between body dissatisfaction and bullying in children of socioeconomically vulnerable areas by Zequinão, Marcela Almeida, de Medeiros, Pâmella, do Rosário, Helena Rafaela Vieira, Pelegrini, Andreia, Lopes, Luis, Pereira, Beatriz, Cardoso, Fernando Luiz

“…The association between body image, body composition and school bullying was evaluated.409 children with 11.14 years in high social vulnerability in Brazil…”
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Family physicians' opinions on and difficulties with breaking bad news by Ferraz Gonçalves, José António, Almeida, Carla, Amorim, Joana, Baltasar, Rita, Batista, Joana, Borrero, Yusianmar, Fallé, João Pedro, Faria, Igor, Henriques, Manuel, Maia, Helena, Fernandes, Teresa, Moreira, Mariana, Moreira, Susana, Neves, Camila, Ribeiro, Ana, Santos, Ana, Silva, Filipa, Soares, Susana, Sousa, Cristina, Vicente, Joana, Xavier, Rita

“…Breaking bad news is still deemed a difficult task by family physicians.Family physicians feel they need training in breaking bad news.The family physicians'…”
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Is there a T.R.U.M.P. brain? Implications for mental health and world peace by Gonçalves, Óscar F, Boggio, Paulo S

“…Specific mind-brain processes are associated with political attitudes.The risks of a T.R.U.M.P. mindset are highlighted.An alternative G.A.N.D.H.I. mindset is…”
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The impact of folic acid supplementation on gestational and long term health: Critical temporal windows, benefits and risks by Silva, Carla, Keating, Elisa, Pinto, Elisabete

“…Associations between FA supplementation in pregnancy and effects on offspring's NTDs, allergy/respiratory problems, cancer and behaviour problems as been…”
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The impact of exercise training on adipose tissue remodelling in cancer cachexia by Ferreira, Rita, Nogueira-Ferreira, Rita, Vitorino, Rui, Santos, Lúcio Lara, Moreira-Gonçalves, Daniel

“…Cachexia affects the majority of patients with advanced cancer and no effective treatment is currently available to address this paraneoplastic syndrome. It is…”
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Iron pill-induced gastroduodenopathy by Morais, Rui, Ribeiro, Armando, Paiva, David, Rios, Elisabete, Rodrigues, Susana, Macedo, Guilherme

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