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Fasciola hepatica extract induces cell death of mammalian cells
Publication . Ferreira, Stephanie; Fernandes, Rúben; Botelho, Mónica C.
Fascioliasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects poor people from poor and developing countries. In the world, it has been estimated that at least 2.6 million people are affected with this disease. The International agency for Research on Cancer, states that O. viverrini and C. sinensis, also liver flukes, are considered as definitive causes of cholangiocarcinoma. However, fascioliasis caused by F. hepatica has not been associated with cancer to date. There are not any known causative associations between this parasite and liver cancer (cholangiocarcinoma).
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Patients' perspectives about the design of a mobile application for psychotic disorders
Publication . Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Sousa, Tiago; da Silva Marques, António; Queirós, Cristina
Based on the design of applications for psychotic disorders illness self-management, this study aimed to understand patients’ patterns of technology usage, as well as their expectations and requirements concerning the design of an app for rehabilitation and illness management purposes. It also aimed to identify guidelines for mobile application development for this population.
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