Editorial
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Articles
Dietary interventions in fibromyalgia: a systematic review S2
Effects of occlusal splints on shoulder strength and activation S15
Plenaries
Pluripotent stem cells for drug development and therapy: bioprocess development challenges S22
Dental research: garbage in, garbage out S22
Challenges and approaches to interactive visualization in healthcare workspaces S22
Internationalization and knowledge visibility of psychological science S23
Keynotes
Concurrent recording of neurometabolic changes and local field potential in the central nervous system of awake-behaving rodent models of epilepsy S24
The spectrum of Systemic Sclerosis: what are we looking at? S25
Proposed use of in vivo x-ray fluorescence to investigate health impact of Gd in MRI contrast agents and Sr in diet S25
Environmental health in Portugal and in the world S26
Multiplex PCR system for fungal pathogen detection S27
Bridging computer science and bioengineering for the multiscale modeling of biological systems S28
Extending medical interfaces towards virtual reality and augmented reality S29
Body composition and outcome in gastrointestinal cancer patients S30
Tracking the origin of fuel oil and petrol in explosive mixtures of ANFO S30
Human relationship S31
Citizenship and gamete donation: socioethical issues in policy, care and research S31
The evolution of nursing research in Portugal S32
Neuromodulation and physiotherapy: state of art S33
Physiotherapy and science: a model in the approach of orofacial pain S34
Free communications Biology and Biochemistry
Voltammetric appraisal of PON1’s activities: a preliminary study S35
Cellular ultrastructural studies and biological effects of copper complexes of phenanthroline derivatives S36
Cloning and expression of a recombinant tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) protein S36
Interaction between gold nanoparticles and blood proteins to define disease states S37
Use of an innovative system and nanotechnology-based strategy for therapeutic applications of Gla-rich protein (GRP) S38
Production of breast cancer cell lines expressing viral gene VIF S39
Inactivation of APOBEC3G gene in breast cancer cells using the CRISPR/Cas9 system S40
Why fibrosis after exposure to low frequency noise? S41
Follicular helper and follicular cytotoxic T cells in primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: clues for an abnormal antiviral response as a pathogenic mechanism S42
Amentadione is a new modulating agent for osteoarthritis in an ex-vivo co-culture preclinical assay S43
Biological activities of marine-derived actinomycetes: testing the aqueous extracellular phase of Streptomyces aculeolatus S44
New lessons from ancient life: marine invertebrates as a source of new drugs S45
Medicine/Pathology
Multiple myeloma patients-derived exosomes as a potential new clinical tool S46
KLK3 gene rs266882 polymorphism in prostatic tissue S47
Possible interactions between sex steroids and plasma lipoprotein metabolism in multiple sclerosis S48
Hand motor slowness in Parkinson disease patients performing Fitts task S49
Bone and the regulation of glucose metabolism S49
Uncovering the links between osteoporosis and diabetes S50
Characterization of patients admitted to cardiac rehabilitation program S51
The technological and educational revolution of digital anatomy: building a 3D vectorial atlas from a set of anatomical slices S52
Paths for anatomy education in the digital era. Options of the Institute of Anatomy of the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon S54
Comparison of 3 data capture systems for the creation of 3D images from cadaveric pieces S55
New technologies applied to the study and application of digital anatomy. HDM project (human dissection models). 5 years of experience S56
Anatomical variations of the coronary arteries and its correlation with digital anatomy S57
3D venous anatomy of the venous network of the lower limb S59
Tridimensional vectorial modeling of the upper limb from anatomical slices of the Korean visible human S59
Anatomy of the bony perforators veins of the knee S60
3D Anatomy and dissection of the Hunter’s canal: its role in the outlet compression syndrome of the femoral vein S61
Functional anatomy of the semi-membranosus muscle: main thigh pump and derivative route of the Hunter’s canal S62
3D modeling of leg veins from MRI slices: interest of volume quantification to assess the effects of compression therapy S63
The value of segmentation with 2D and 3D reconstruction before vascular surgery (about a case of aortic aneurysm) S64
Restoration of the donor site in face transplant through reconstruction and printing in third dimension: a form of donor dignity S64
The use of telehealth in pediatric occupational therapy S66
Effects of environmental contaminants in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review S66
Evolution of the prevalence and incidence of oral disorders in Portugal, 1990–2016: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2016 Study S67
Epidemiological trend of hospitalized acute and recurrent hepatitis C in Spain S68
Relationships between air pollutants and mortality in Portugal – an environmental health assessment S69
Environment air quality and health S70
Biochemical responses in Danio rerio following exposure to CdS and ZnS Quantum Dots S71
Mobile genetic elements as vehicle of resistance genes from wastewater isolates S72
Research and identification of Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia in wastewater treatment plants S73
Determination of target biogenic amines in fish by GC-MS: investigating seafood quality S73
Assessment of fish quality: the Quality Index Method versus HPLC analysis in Sarda sarda (Bloch, 1793) S74
Antioxidant enzymes, HSP70 and Ubiquitin levels in Laeonereis acuta from the Argentinean coast S75
Assessment of HSP70 and catalase in Brachidontes rodriguezii (d’Orbigny, 1842) a mussel from the Argentinean coast S77
Catostylus tagi: survival and maintenance trials of planula and polyps S78
Molecular assessment of wild populations across marine taxa: importance of taxonomic, seasonal and habitat patterns in environmental monitoring S79
The impact of common herbicides in Tagus estuary ecosystem may be higher than expected S80
Pharmacy
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides and Zanthoxylum leprieurii: a micromorphological, phytochemical and antibacterial evaluation S81
6 Years of experience with abiraterone acetate at SAMS day care hospital S82
Variability in the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) promotor in a HIV-infected Portuguese population S83
The application of medical images in pharmacy S84
A snapshot of anti-cellulite products’ consumption and pharmaceutical intervention S85
Reproducibility and accuracy of measurement of oral liquid pharmaceutical forms, using a dosing spoon S86
Co-amorphization of olanzapine for solubility enhancement S87
Drug-excipient and drug-drug mixtures: a pathway for the production of co-amorphous entities S87
Microbiology
Cytomegalovirus Infection: comparison of methodologies for monitoring renal and cardiac transplants S88
Antibody neutralization and its determinants in HIV-1 infected patients from Portugal: implications for vaccine design and efficacy S89
Comparative ultrastructure of the new phleboviruses Arrabida and Alcube from Portugal and Toscana phlebovirus, ISS Phl.3 strain S90
Residual waters vs. multiresistant bacteria S91
Oral microbiota changes in patients under enteral feeding through endoscopic gastrostomy S91
Application of synthetic recombinant multi-epitope antigens and gold nanoparticles for a Pneumocystis pneumonia rapid diagnostic test S92
Risk assessment of 4-Chloromethcathinone using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a toxicological model S93
Saccharomycin, a biocide from S. cerevisiae that kill-off other yeasts S94
Biomaterials
Microtensile bond strength evaluation to dentin of new universal adhesive systems S96
SEM-EDS nanoleakage evaluation of universal-adhesive-systems with etch-and-rinse and self-etch approach S97
Novel self-bonding composites: resin-dentin interfacial chemistry S97
HPLC characterization of two resins used in removable prosthodontics: ProBase® hot and ProBase® cold S98
Friction of dental resin composite exposed to lactic acid S99
Subtractive vs additive manufacturing in the production of zirconia pieces for dental applications S100
Effect of sterilization by steam and pressure and gamma radiation on drug-loaded intraocular lenses for prophylaxis of endophthalmitis S101
Dual release of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory from intraocular lenses for prophylaxis of endophthalmitis S102
Moxifloxacin imprinted silicon based hydrogels for sustained ocular release S103
Diclofenac sustained release using an LbL coated silicon based hydrogel S104
Poly(vinyl alcohol)-based hydrogels for joint prosthesis S105
Dental Sciences
pH analysis and dental erosive potential of bottled water commercialized in Portugal S105
Evaluation of deleterious oral behaviors of IUEM dental students S106
Erosive potential of medication on human enamel and posterior remineralization capacity S107
The effect of two different toothpastes and tooth brushing timing on enamel surface microhardness after an erosive challenge – Ex vivo study S109
Applicability of the aesthetic component of the index of complexity, outcome and need of orthodontic treatment (ICON), by three non-calibrated panels of evaluators S110
The effect of different desensitizing strategies on eroded dentin: ex vivo study S111
The effect of toothbrush covers on microbial contamination S112
Agreement between adolescents and parents overview of oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) S113
Laser ulectomy and lip frenulum removal of the upper arch: a clinical case S114
Natal tooth: a rare case S115
Tooth avulsion – case report S116
Early childhood caries in five to seven-year-old children, having as variants the mode of delivery and mutans streptococci colonization: a pilot study S117
Dental avulsion of a maxillary central incisor: a case report S118
The effects of occlusal splints on gait and running patterns. A kinematic analysis S120
Prevalence of dysfunctional temporomandibular pathology and added jaw pain in periodical occupational medicine consultation at a Private Portuguese Health Services S121
Pilot study: ETPS therapy effectiveness versus Oral splint S122
Successful temporomandibular viscosupplementation protocol in a 47 year-old woman with a 10- year history of temporomandibular pain and impaired function- case report S123
Arthrocentesis associated with viscosupplementation in a case of anterior disc displacement and attachment in temporomandibular joint S124
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction – sequential infiltration protocol of sodium hyaluronate at different molecular weights S125
Prevalence and characterization of Orofacial pain as first appointment complaint – a preliminary study S126
Open bite and cervical column: is there a relationship? S126
Class III treatment with occlusal plane reconstruction – clinical case S127
Condensing osteitis in the diagnosis consultation at Egas Moniz University Clinic S129
Patterns of edentulism in Egas Moniz University Dental Clinic population S130
Radiopaque jaw lesions observed at Egas Moniz Dental University Clinic S131
Association between hypertension and chronic periodontitis in a Portuguese population S132
1-Year chronic periodontitis non-surgical treatment: comparison of upper and lower sites clinical attachment loss recovery S133
1-Year chronic periodontitis non-surgical treatment: comparison of upper and lower teeth probing depth reduction level S135
Sports dentistry awareness in a population of young basketball players: a pilot study S136
The influence of intraoral devices on sports performance: a narrative report S137
Dental caries incidence in a sample of endurance sports athletes S138
The effect of endurance training in salivary flow and pH S139
The influence of intraoral devices in competitive anxiety levels of golf athletes – a pilot study S140
Spectrophotometric analysis of coronal discoloration in-vitro induced by various bioceramic cement S140
Depth of cure of bulk-fill light cured composite resins with different initiators S141
Aesthetic evaluation after root coverage procedure: level of agreement between clinical evaluation and patient satisfaction S142
Changes caused by the use of chlohexidine mouthwash in composite bulk-fill (in vitro) S143
Fluorescence of feldspathic ceramics: in vitro pilot study S144
Six months evaluation of posterior occlusal restorations with five adhesive systems: results from a randomized controlled trial S145
Effect of polymerization methods in the cytotoxicity of two resins used in removable prosthodontics – an in vitro study S146
Comparative study of the bond strength of composite resins in the cementation of indirect restorations S147
Physicochemical, mechanical and SEM characterization of a new experimental adhesive containing G-IEMA S149
Maxillary tooth transpositions and pressure root resorption: a case report S149
Bioinformatic
Structural elucidation and molecular dynamics study targeting the viral surface glycoproteins against HIV-2 infection S151
Nutrition
The reality of elementary schools: a call for urgent community nutrition programs S152
Evaluation of dietary patterns of nutrition undergraduates S152
Perception of the body image and desired body image of children in elementary school S154
Characterization of nutritional status and eating habits of children from the 2nd and the 3rd years of elementary school S155
Association between nutritional status and snacks dietary patterns from an elementary school children in Sintra S156
Nutritional risk evaluation and nutritional status characterization in hospitalized children: preliminary study S156
Association between fluid intake and labor: a cross-sectional study S157
Comparison of body composition techniques in Portuguese patients with gastrointestinal cancer S158
Effect of Adansonia digitata L. fruit on postprandial glycaemia in non-diabetic adults S159
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis S160
Analysis of the prevalence and correlation between comorbidities such as obesity, excess weight, low weight, hypertension, diabetes mellitus 1 and 2 and dyslipidemias in patients of the Food and Nutrition Service of the District Hospital of Figueira da Foz S161
Characterization of the antioxidant activity of a commercial juice (apple, carrot, ginger and goji berries) and comparison with its manufactured equivalent S162
Antioxidant activity characterization of a commercial juice (apple, strawberry and lemon thyme infusion) and comparison with its manufactured equivalent S163
Characterization of the antioxidant activity of a wild wheat of Portuguese origin – wheat Barbela (Triticum Aestivum) S164
Fat and salt content of “Bolas de Berlim”: a comparative study S165
Nutritional characterization and biological activity of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. fruit S166
Melon seeds oil, fruit seeds oil and vegetable oils: a comparison study S166
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. and Annona cherimola Mill. by-products: a potential to be exploited S167
Comparative analysis of the nutritional composition of pulp and peel of prickly pear S168
Are seaweeds the food of the future? Challenges for its conservation and introduction in the Portuguese diet S169
Educational-based intervention on food labeling: results of the Project “Eat slowly and well and move yourself 2017” S170
Reading the labels: mineral doses in food supplements S171
Fat-soluble vitamins in food supplements: do the labels follow the recommended doses? S172
Forensic Sciences and Forensic Psychology
Assessing the content of a synthetic cannabinoid “research chemical” package S173
The control of synthetic cannabinoids potentiates the toxicity of emerging substances S174
Sacharomyces cerevisiae as a screening tool to assess cathinones’ toxicity S176
Evidence for association between genetic polymorphisms and cannabis dependence S177
Should we legalize marijuana? Ten years of learning from JWH-018 first seizure S178
Do we really know what’s in our plate? S179
Dating documents by chromatographic analysis of dyes present in viscous and liquid inks S180
Dating inks on paper through chromatographic analysis of volatile compounds: a mini-review S180
Evaluating polar and non-polar solvents extraction efficiency of gunpowder components by FTIR S181
Race effects in facial recognition: the evolution S182
Forest arson in Portugal: criminal behaviour and gender differences S184
Risk and protective factors in criminal recidivist inmates S184
Cannabinoid dependence: psychological issues in a biopsychosocial approach research – a working paper S185
Intimate partner violence risk assessment in forensic psychology office S186
Adult attachment as a risk factor for intimate partner violence S187
Male stalking victimization: prevalence, characteristics and impact S188
Assessment Guideline for Elder Domestic Violence (AGED) S189
Psychology
The effect of childhood victimization in adults S190
Bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and stress: the role of coping and quality of life S191
Emotional distress and perceived competence to maintain COPD treatment S192
Coping strategies in the management of traumatic events and cognitive and emotional processing from disclosure S192
Posttraumatic growth and cognitive and emotional processing from disclosure in the aftermath of a traumatic event S193
Emotional regulation and clinical symptomatology when experiencing the illness of a close person S194
Languages of the unconscious: let the tattoo speak for itself (2nd phase) S195
X-ray vision: a mental representation of the body of a young and of an elderly person S196
Social sciences
Attitudes and perceptions about health research in students and professionals S197
Solutions from everyday life: good care(s) in the context of caring for severe mental illness in Portugal S198
Functional foods in Portugal: profiles and logics of consumption S199
Complementary and alternative medicine and conventional medicine: managing pluralism in therapeutic trajectories S199
Nursing
Care and management of surgical centers nursing S200
Effective communication transitions in nursing care: a scoping review S201
Self-efficacy of nurses as clinical leaders – scoping review S202
The nursing practice environment and nurses’ satisfaction in the obstetrics hospital context: a scoping review S203
Humanization of nursing care in the emergency service: a systematic review S204
Involving undergraduate nursing students in a multidisciplinary research project: strategy for implementation, first results and future perspectives S205
Scoping review: the emotional intelligence of nurses in the clinical care environment S206
Hydrotherapy in the 1st stage of labor and its pain relief effects: a scoping review S207
Most used pain assessment scales in the unconscious critical patient: a systematic review S208
Correlation of hours of sleep with food consumption, physical condition and school performance: a preliminary analysis S209
Psysiotherapy
Immediate effects of suboccipital myofascial induction on postural stability: a pilot study SS210
Postural adjustment: case study of 5 subjects with pain and co-morbid insomnia S210
Onset times during reach movement in healthy elderly S211
Mobility in patients with lower limb amputation after prosthesis S212
Translation and cultural adaptation of the ICC-compression questionnaire for Portuguese language S213
Cross cultural adaptation of the Water Orientation Test Alyn (WOTA) 1 and 2 – Portuguese version S214
Relaxation to relieve muscle tension to the upper trapezius level in young adults S215
Influence of physical activity intensity and maturation in injury profile on youth S216
Participation of the agonist and antagonist knee extensor muscles in drop kick, placing kick and up and under kick, in rugby athletes S217
Isokinetic profile of the shoulder internal and external rotators in surfers S218
Benefits of the clinical pilates program in lower back pain in young handball players S219
Evaluation of Portuguese athletes knowledge regarding nutrition and hydration in sports S219
Quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease S220
Correlation between functional capacity and health-related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient S221
Risk of falling during the 360º turning task in stroke patients S222
Music as an acoustic neuromodulation tool in physiotherapy post-stroke: a case study S223
Intersegmentar orientation between trunk and lower limbs in individuals after stroke: a pilot study S224
Does vestibular rehabilitation optimize physiotherapy benefits in the early stages of PICA stroke recovery? A case series S224
Effects of therapeutic exercise in TMDs with pain S225
Effect of the dry needling vs manual myofascial therapy at the trigger points in temporomandibular dysfunction S226
Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders in university students – a correlational study S227
Posturographic changes in university students with temporomandibular dysfunction S228