Microglia in CNS development: Shaping the brain for the future
Microglial cells are the resident macrophages of the central nervous system (CNS) and are
mainly known for their roles in neuropathologies. However, major recent developments have …
mainly known for their roles in neuropathologies. However, major recent developments have …
Physician burnout in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Portugal
S Baptista, A Teixeira, L Castro… - Journal of primary …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Primary care physicians have been present on the frontline during the ongoing
pandemic, adding new tasks to already high workloads. Our aim was to evaluate burnout in …
pandemic, adding new tasks to already high workloads. Our aim was to evaluate burnout in …
Methamphetamine‐induced neuroinflammation and neuronal dysfunction in the mice hippocampus: preventive effect of indomethacin
J Gonçalves, S Baptista, T Martins… - European Journal of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Methamphetamine (METH) causes irreversible damage to brain cells leading to
neurological and psychiatric abnormalities. However, the mechanisms underlying life‐threatening …
neurological and psychiatric abnormalities. However, the mechanisms underlying life‐threatening …
Methamphetamine transiently increases the blood–brain barrier permeability in the hippocampus: role of tight junction proteins and matrix metalloproteinase-9
T Martins, S Baptista, J Gonçalves, E Leal, N Milhazes… - Brain research, 2011 - Elsevier
Methamphetamine (METH) is a powerful stimulant drug of abuse that has steadily gained
popularity worldwide. It is known that METH is highly neurotoxic and causes irreversible …
popularity worldwide. It is known that METH is highly neurotoxic and causes irreversible …
Psychostimulants and brain dysfunction: a review of the relevant neurotoxic effects
J Gonçalves, S Baptista, AP Silva - Neuropharmacology, 2014 - Elsevier
Psychostimulants abuse is a major public concern because is associated with serious
health complications, including devastating consequences on the central nervous system (CNS). …
health complications, including devastating consequences on the central nervous system (CNS). …
Exercise training is associated with improved levels of C-reactive protein and adiponectin in ZDF (type 2) diabetic rats
Background: Chronic low-grade systemic inflammation is a feature of such chronic diseases
as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (T2D). There is evidence that regular …
as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (T2D). There is evidence that regular …
[PDF][PDF] Biphasic impact of prenatal inflammation and macrophage depletion on the wiring of neocortical inhibitory circuits
The etiology of neurodevelopmental disorders is linked to defects in parvalbumin (PV)-expressing
cortical interneurons and to prenatal immune challenges. Mouse models of maternal …
cortical interneurons and to prenatal immune challenges. Mouse models of maternal …
[HTML][HTML] Web-based versus usual care and other formats of decision aids to support prostate cancer screening decisions: systematic review and meta-analysis
S Baptista, E Teles Sampaio, B Heleno… - Journal of medical …, 2018 - jmir.org
Background Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer among men. Because screening
for prostate cancer is a controversial issue, many experts in the field have defended the use …
for prostate cancer is a controversial issue, many experts in the field have defended the use …
[HTML][HTML] Visual Thinking Strategies in medical education: a systematic review
…, D Hailey, D Loureiro, S Baptista - BMC Medical …, 2023 - Springer
Background Arts-based pedagogical tools have been increasingly incorporated into medical
education. Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a research-based, constructivist teaching …
education. Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a research-based, constructivist teaching …
Neuropeptide Y promotes neurogenesis and protection against methamphetamine-induced toxicity in mouse dentate gyrus-derived neurosphere cultures
Methamphetamine (METH) is a psychostimulant drug of abuse that causes severe brain
damage. However, the mechanisms responsible for these effects are poorly understood, …
damage. However, the mechanisms responsible for these effects are poorly understood, …