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Cosmetics, 2023 Helichrysum italicum essential oil (H. italicum EO) is recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound-healing properties. The main goal of the present work was the development and characterization of a gel formulation comprising H ...
Sofia M. Saraiva +10 more
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Preventive therapy compliance in pediatric tuberculosis – A single center experience
Pulmonology, 2020 Introduction Despite its importance, there are some barriers to patient compliance in preventive therapy (PT) of tuberculosis (TB). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the compliance to appointments, PT and follow-up in a pediatric population after
J.C. Santos +4 more
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Marine Drugs, 2023 Crude polysaccharides extracted from the Codium sp. and Osmundea sp. macroalgae collected in different seasons (winter, spring and summer) from the Galician and North Portugal coasts were characterised, aiming to support their biomedical application to ...
Sónia P. Miguel +4 more
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Pharmaceutics, 2022 Zein- and chitosan-based nanoparticles have been described as promising carrier systems for food, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. However, the manufacture of size-controlled zein and chitosan particles is challenging.
Jorge Loureiro +4 more
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Oromucosal Alginate Films with Zein Nanoparticles as a Novel Delivery System for Digoxin
Pharmaceutics, 2021 Digoxin is a hydrophobic drug used for the treatment of heart failure that possesses a narrow therapeutic index, which raises safety concerns for toxicity. This is of utmost relevance in specific populations, such as the elderly.
Daniela A. Rodrigues +5 more
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Thermal Spring Waters as an Active Ingredient in Cosmetic Formulations
Cosmetics, 2023 Background: Thermal waters have been showing different beneficial effects on the skin due to their physicochemical composition. The beneficial effect of thermal water in the treatment of some skin diseases may thus justify its use as an active ingredient
Ana Carolina Figueiredo +3 more
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Contribution to Trees Health Assessment Using Infrared Thermography
Agriculture, 2019 Trees are essential natural resources for ecosystem balance, regional development, and urban greening. Preserving trees has become a crucial challenge for society.
Rui Pitarma +2 more
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Ciprofloxacin-Loaded Zein/Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles for Ocular Mucosa Delivery
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Bacterial conjunctivitis is a worldwide problem that, if untreated, can lead to severe complications, such as visual impairment and blindness. Topical administration of ciprofloxacin is one of the most common treatments for this infection; however ...
Telma A. Jacinto +4 more
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Sá-Carneiro: Vontade de morte, saudade de vida
Anuário de Literatura, 2016 O presente trabalho contempla a elaboração da ideia de morte no poema "Dispersão" de Mário de Sá-Carneiro. A análise e interpretação pretendem oferecer uma leitura crítica dos aspectos inerentes à inquietação/obsessão do sujeito lírico frente ao tema ...
Maria Elvira Brito Campos
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Infrared Thermography Applied to Tree Health Assessment: A Review
Agriculture, 2019 The tree is a fundamental living being. It contributes to nature and climate behaviour, as well to urban greening. It is also a source of wealth and employment. Most tree health inspection techniques are invasive or even destructive.
Daniele Vidal, Rui Pitarma
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