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28022
Comparison between effects of antibiotics, NSAIDs and their mixture on the growth of microorganisms
S. Bhattacharya, Y. Akula, G.M. Mitongo, Q. Khorram
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:176-7
28022
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26779
The impact of folic acid supplementation on gestational and long term health: Critical temporal windows, benefits and risks
Carla Silva, Elisa Keating, Elisabete Pinto
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:315-32
26779
Highlights

  • Associations between FA supplementation in pregnancy and effects on offspring's NTDs, allergy/respiratory problems, cancer and behaviour problems as been studied.

  • There is growing concern about the effects of excessive FA supplementation, whether in terms of doses or times of exposure.

  • FA supplementation in the periconceptional period is protective against NTDs while in later periods it could be deleterious.

  • A daily dose of 0.4mg FA in the periconceptional period seems to be effective and safe.

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21418
Role of platelets in immune system and inflammation
Ozge Sonmez, Mehmet Sonmez
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:311-4
21418
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19658
Rituximab in generalized myasthenia gravis: Clinical, quality of life and cost–utility analysis
João Peres, Rita Martins, José Delgado Alves, Ana Valverde
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:81-5
19658
Highlights

  • Rituximab use in MG patients lead to the reduction of relapses and to a lesser use of immunosuppressive agents in our series.

  • Rituximab use in our MG patients decreased healthcare costs after treatment, comparing to the pre-treatment period.

  • Rituximab is a clinical effective treatment for B cell-related diseases like MG and seems to be a cost–saving intervention.

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14322
The multidimentional approach to suicide done through self-mutilation with an overview of wounds
Ciuk Katarzyna, Ciuk Szymon, Dadański Emil, Chukwu Ositadima, Bociąga Marta, Burghardt Wiktoria
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:233-4
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13694
The importance of outdoor play for young children's healthy development
Gabriela Bento, Gisela Dias
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:157-60
13694
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12817
Botulinum toxin improves pain in chronic anal fissure
Hugo Amorim, José Santoalha, Rui Cadilha, Maria-José Festas, Paula Barbosa, Armanda Gomes
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:273-6
12817
Highlights

  • Chronic anal fissure is a common condition associated with intense pain.

  • Local botulinum toxin injection is a valid option in its management.

  • Pain intensity scores significantly improved after BoNT injection.

  • Side effects were rare and mild.

  • Our results support the inclusion of BoNT in the management algorithm of chronic anal fissure.

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10019
Congenital dacryocystocele in infant: A rare cause of eye swelling
Fábio Barroso, Renato Silva, Catarina Mendes
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:28-9
10019
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9005
Topical use of probiotics: The natural balance
Freni Kekhasharú Tavaria
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:69-70
9005
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8761
Statins as anti-inflammatory agents: A potential therapeutic role in sight-threatening non-infectious uveitis
Rose Gilbert, Ahmed Al-Janabi, Oren Tomkins-Netzer, Sue Lightman
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:33-9
8761
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8600
Public and patient participation in health policy, care and research
Cláudia de Freitas
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:31-2
8600
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8486
Family physicians’ opinions on and difficulties with breaking bad news
José António Ferraz Gonçalves, Carla Almeida, Joana Amorim, Rita Baltasar, Joana Batista, Yusianmar Borrero, João Pedro Fallé, Igor Faria, ... Rita Xavier
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:277-81
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Highlights

  • 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’ attitude to this issue is different from what they would wish if they themselves had a life-threatening disease.

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8072
Quality of life after gastric sleeve and gastric bypass for morbid obesity
Gil Filipe Ramada Faria, Jorge Manuel Nunes Santos, Donald C. Simonson
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:40-6
8072
Highlights

  • Quality-of-life measures improve as early as 3 months after bariatric surgery.

  • There is wide variability in reporting that renders direct comparisons difficult.

  • The available comparisons between RYGB and sleeve gastrectomy could not detect any difference.

  • Improvement in PRO measures might be related to weight loss.

  • Larger and better designed studies are required to achieve discrimination in PRO measures.

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7868
The impact of exercise training on adipose tissue remodelling in cancer cachexia
Rita Ferreira, Rita Nogueira-Ferreira, Rui Vitorino, Lúcio Lara Santos, Daniel Moreira-Gonçalves
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:333-9
7868
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7797
The effects of cannabinoids in exemestane-resistant breast cancer cells
C. Almeida, T. Augusto, G. Correia-da-Silva, N. Teixeira, C. Amaral
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:221-2
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7485
Comorbidities impact on the prognosis of severe acute community-acquired pneumonia
Ana Vidal, Lurdes Santos
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:265-72
7485
Highlights

  • Host comorbidities impact on prognosis of severe community-acquired pneumonia.

  • Association of severity indexes, clinical and analytic parameters at admission and patient comorbidities with mortality.

  • Characterization of severe community-acquired pneumonia patients admitted to ICU.

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7460
Information of patients with life-threatening diseases: A survey of the attitude of Portuguese family practitioners
José A. Ferraz Gonçalves, Carla Almeida, Joana Amorim, Rita Baltasar, Joana Batista, Yusianmar Borrero, João Pedro Fallé, Igor Faria, ... Rita Xavier
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:250-3
7460
Highlights

  • The attitudes of family physicians regarding breaking bad news are heterogeneous.

  • Younger doctors seem to see the delivery of bad news more positively.

  • This trend suggests that there will be a more open communication in the future.

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7353
Iron pill-induced gastroduodenopathy
Rui Morais, Armando Ribeiro, David Paiva, Elisabete Rios, Susana Rodrigues, Guilherme Macedo
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:344-6
7353
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7267
The role of cerebroplacental ratio in prediction of neonatal outcomes and route of delivery
P. Janas, A. Staroń, G. Wilczyńska, M. Brzozowska
Porto Biomed J. 2017;2:239
7267
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