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- Application of cryolipolysis in adipose tissue: A systematic reviewPublication . Resende, Leonor; Noites, Andreia; Amorim, ManuelaCryolipolysis is characterized by localized and controlled cooling of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, in a non-invasive way, causing a localized panniculitis, followed by adipocyte death by apoptosis and, consequently, a decrease in adipose tissue in the treated area. To evaluate the scientific evidence and methodological qualities about effects, adverse reactions, and level of satisfaction of cryolipolysis for the reduction of sub cutaneous adipose tissue. A systematic review was carried out according to the PRISMA recommen dation. Searches were conducted in different databases. We included studies that used a randomized control and self-control design and were carried out in humans. Articles published in English and Portuguese were screened, with no time limit regard ing the year of publication. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Cochrane Rob2 scale. Of 381 articles, seven were considered eligible for inclusion. After applying the Cochrane Rob2 scale, five studies were included in the final sample. Most studies showed significant results for cryolipolysis in reducing localized fat. The incorpora tion of a dietary program into the treatment was shown to contribute to a significant improvement in the lipid profile and liver enzymes, which does not happen when cry olipolysis is applied in isolation. Rare adverse effects have been identified, but never persisting beyond a month. Cryolipolysis is an effective technique for reducing localized fat, safe, and well tolerated, with most participants satisfied at the end of the treatment. However, more randomized controlled studies should be carried out, since there is a limited number of articles with good methodological quality.
- Construção e validação de um instrumento para avaliar a satisfação e importância atribuída aos serviços de enfermagem prestados na área da saúde mentalPublication . Mota, Sandra; Araújo, Maria José; Trigueiro, Maria João; Leuchner, António; Amorim, ManuelaA avaliação da satisfação dos utentes é um indicador da qualidade e eficácia dos cuidados de saúde prestados, pelo que é da maior importância ter instrumentos válidos para a recolha desta informação. Na existência de poucos instrumentos que cumpram esses requisitos, procedemos à construção e validação de um que permitisse avaliar a satisfação dos utentes e a importância que estes atribuem aos cuidados prestados numa instituição de saúde mental. Avaliou-se as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento, através dos testes α de Cronbach, Ró de Spearman e análise fatorial, numa amostra de 95 utentes. Verificou-se que o instrumento cumpriu os critérios intermédios necessários para ser considerado um instrumento validado para os utentes de consulta externa de cuidados de enfermagem de uma instituição de saúde mental. Verificou-se ainda que os utentes se encontram satisfeitos com os cuidados prestados e consideram estes cuidados importantes.
- Effect of an aerobic exercise session combined with abdominal radiofrequency on lipolytic activity in women: Randomized control trialPublication . Noites, Andreia; Vale, Ana Luísa; Pereira, Ana Sofia; Morais, Andreia; Vilarinho, Rui; Carvalho, Paulo; Amorim, Manuela; Moreira, Teresa; Mendonça, AdrianaAbdominal adiposity is a cardiovascular risk factor; it is assumed that the combination of radiofrequency and physical exercise may decrease this excess of adipose tissue. To understand whether an aerobic physical exercise session associated with abdominal radiofrequency increases the level of lipolytic activity. The study analyzes the effect of a combined aerobic exercise session with radiofrequency. Participants were 30 healthy female volunteers, aged 18-28 years, randomly assigned to an experimental group and placebo group. They were characterized by a sociodemographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The groups performed an abdominal radiofrequency session followed by moderate aerobic exercise, assessing glycerol concentration and lipid profile values before and after the intervention. In the experimental group, a percentage of potency was used that allowed to maintain the temperature between 40º C and 42º C to the epidermis. In the placebo group, the power of the radiofrequency was 0 Watt. To compare results, Student's t test was used for a significance level of 0.05. There were no significant changes in glycerol concentrations between groups (P > 0.05). There were no changes in the lipid profile of both groups after the intervention (P > 0.05). The association of exercise with radiofrequency did not present an increased effect on lipolytic activity when compared to the isolated exercise. The application of this technique is a safe intervention.
- Effect of one session of aerobic exercise associated with abdominal laser therapy in lipolytic activity, lipid profile, and inflammatory markersPublication . Barbosa, Patrícia; Coimbra, Catarina; Noites, Andreia; Vilarinho, Rui; Carvalho, Paulo; Amorim, Manuela; Moreira, Teresa; Melo, CristinaIncreased abdominal fat and sedentary lifestyles contribute to cardiovascular disease risk. The combination of exercise and low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) appears to be an innovative method to increase the lipolytic rate of abdominal adipocytes, in order to reduce abdominal fat.
- Microbiological evaluation of swimming pool water at hotel unitsPublication . Ferreira, Stéphanie; Amorim, Manuela; Moreira, Teresa; Araújo, António; Mota, SandraThe swimming pools are currently operated by public and private entities for the development of sports, recreational and therapeutic activities. Therefore, it is essential to guarantee the quality of the pool water, as they can be the cause of various pathologies. The objective of this work was to analyze the data from the microbiological evaluation of the water in the indoor and outdoor pools of hotels in mainland Portugal and Madeira in 2016, in order to verify the quality of the water.
- Prevalência de perfis lipídico e glicémico alterados em pacientes com esquizofreniaPublication . Amorim, Manuela; Moreira, Anabela; Monteiro, Pedro; Curral, Rosário; Marques, AntónioOs pacientes com esquizofrenia (SCZ) apresentam anomalias importantes no metabolismo lipídico e da glicose, que podem ser induzidas pela terapia antipsicótica (AP) e pelo estilo de vida associado. O risco de doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes mellitus e síndrome metabólica está aumentado nestes pacientes, que apresentam taxa de mortalidade por doenças cardiovasculares duas vezes mais elevada do que a população geral. Analisar a prevalência de alterações nos perfis lipídicos e glicémicos e a terapêutica AP numa amostra de pacientes SCZ. Realizou-se um estudo retrospetivo aos registos de perfis lipídico e glicémico e da terapia AP de pacientes SCZ de uma unidade de dia de cuidados de saúde mental, de 2009 a 2011. Selecionámos para estudo individualizado os casos que cumpriam os seguintes critérios: presença de fatores de risco cardiovascular, hiperglicemia ou fatores indicadores de síndrome metabólica. A amostra foi constituída por 51 pacientes SCZ, dos quais registámos 5 casos com fatores de risco cardiovascular, 6 com hiperglicemia indicadora de diabetes e 7 com fatores laboratoriais indicadores de síndrome metabólica. Para estes casos, analisámos o agente antipsicótico prescrito. Os dados mostram a necessidade de monitorização dos efeitos secundários metabólicos da terapia AP e do estabelecimento de medidas corretivas (alimentares, estilo de vida e terapêuticas).
- Repeated exposure to ketamine in adolescent rats results in persistent anxiety in the adulthoodPublication . Amorim, Manuela; Bravo, Joana; Silva, Ana Isabel; Alves, Cecília Juliana; Monteiro, Pedro; Magalhãess, Ana; Summavielle, TeresaAdolescent development of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is accompanied by important changes in glutamatergic, GABAergic and dopaminergic circuitries, susceptible to modulation by N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAR) antagonists. Repeated ketamine was associated with social and memory deficits, but other relevant factors, such as anxiety, were not sufficiently addressed. The present study aimed to examine the behavioral and molecular consequences of repeated exposure to ketamine with a particular focus in anxiety. Methods. We treated male adolescent Wistar rats, starting postnatal day (PND) 35, with ketamine (30 mg/kg, i.p, 7 days). Behavioral evaluation was conducted in the adulthood (PND 60). The elevated plus maze (EPM) and open field tests were used to evaluate anxiety and locomotion, while sociability and novelty recognition were assessed through the novel object recognition (NOR) and the sociability and social novelty tests. At the end of the behavioral evaluation, brains were dissected and the prefrontal cortex used for biochemical evaluation. Results. Analysis of the elevated plus maze (EPM) data revealed a ketamine-induced anxiety-like profile, corroborated by the open field data. Ketaminetreated rats also failed to increase contact time with a conspecific in the social affiliation test and with an unknown rat in the novelty preference test. At the molecular level, frontal expression levels of tyrosine hydroxylase were found decreased. Conclusion. Altogether, these results show that repeated ketamine-exposure in the adolescent may result in long-term anxiety
- A Satisfação dos estudantes do curso de Análises Clínicas e Saúde PúblicaPublication . Amorim, Manuela; Lamas, Maria Céu; Mota, SandraO crescente interesse da investigação sobre o sucesso dos estudantes no Ensino Superior (ES) e a preocupação em reduzir taxas de abandono escolar, têm demostrado a importância de se integrar as perspetivas dos diferentes stakeholders do processo educativo, com enfase na dos estudantes. Assim, indicadores como a avaliação do grau de satisfação dos estudantes com o curso e instituição que frequentam permitem inferir sobre a qualidade das Instituições de ES. O objetivo deste estudo consiste em avaliar o perfil de satisfação dos estudantes do curso de Análises Clínicas e Saúde Pública numa Instituição de Ensino Superior e a importância que atribuem às dimensões avaliadas. Realizou-se um estudo descritivo, com a construção de um inquérito por questionário online para avaliar a satisfação e a importância que os estudantes atribuem aos aspetos em análise. Dos 108 respondentes, a maioria refere que assistem a mais de 75% das aulas teóricas, teórico-práticas ou de orientação tutorial, e 99% assistem às aulas práticas. Os estudantes mostraram-se satisfeitos e consideraram como muito importantes os aspetos relativos à organização do curso, ao processo de avaliação, de ensino e de aprendizagem. Cerca de 83% dos estudantes referem que recomendariam o curso a um amigo/familiar. A análise conjunta da satisfação e importância permitiu identificar áreas de melhoria e a manter os padrões de qualidade.
- Swimming pool water quality in the northern zone of PortugalPublication . Ferreira, Stephanie; Amorim, Manuela; Araújo, António; Mota, SandraThe use of swimming pools for recreational purposes is associated with several benefits for the health and wellbeing of its users, however it is necessary to monitor the quality of the water in terms of public health. With the aim of evaluating the microbiological quality of swimming pool water, the results of 1280 water samples from swimming pools in the North of Portugal were analyzed. The evaluation of the water quality was carried out through the research and quantification of microorganisms viable at 37ºC, Coliform Bacteria, Enterococci, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Coagulase Positive Staphylococci and the Total Number of Staphylococci.
- The perspectives of current health professionals regarding their interaction with specific technologyPublication . Amorim, Manuela; Mota, Sandra; Tavares, DianaTechnological evolution in healthcare has been continuous. To access the advantages and disadvantages of professional-machine interaction from the user's perspective in health professionals we developed an online questionnaire. A total of 107 responses were obtained from 12 health technologies areas, showing some differences between them. The majority are 5 to 10 years of experience (28.0%). Speed, safety and efficiency stands out as benefits and dehumanization of the care provided and the reduction of jobs as risks. The user's perspective contributes in an elementary way to the current and future industry in the health area, and therefore should not be neglected.