André Moreira
Biographic Data
| ID | 3716977 |
|---|---|
| NAME | André Moreira |
| GIVEN NAMES | André |
| FAMILY NAME | Moreira |
| SIGNATURE | MOREIRA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade do Porto |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7294-9296 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Implementation of Infrared Thermography as Complementary Diagnostic Tool in Orthodontic Treatment Plan—Pilot Study
Asymmetrical patterns of infrared thermography can aid on the diagnosis and treatment plan of an orthodontic appointment, since the actual stability of pos-orthodontic treatment is highly dependent on the muscular activity of the tongue and lips, in particular when the patient has atypical swallowing. Our findings suggest that this technique can be used to quantify anatomical landmarks relevant to craniofacial morphology in specific populations, …
Diet Quality and Exhaled Breath Condensate Markers in a Sample of School-Aged Children
Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) analysis is a recently developed, non-invasive method used to identify and quantify biomarkers, mainly those coming from the lower respiratory tract. It seems that diet can influence the airway's inflammation and change the exhaled breath composition. This study aimed to assess the association between diet quality intake and markers in EBC among school-aged children. A cross-sectional analysis included 150 children…
Does the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern Promote Lower Sodium Urinary Excretion in Children
An adequate sodium intake is related to various health benefits. Parallelly, the Mediterranean diet (MD) is a dietary pattern known for its many positive impacts on health. Nonetheless, the association between adherence to the MD and sodium urinary excretion is scarce, even more in children. This study aimed to assess the association between MD adherence and the excretion of sodium, as a proxy of intake. This cross-sectional analysis comprised 29…
Mediterranean Diet and Airway Inflammation in School-Aged Children
There seems to exist an intricate relationship between airway inflammation, body mass index (BMI), and diet. The intake of specific foods or food groups has been suggested to suppress the oxidative stress and inflammatory processes that characterize airway inflammation, but little is known about dietary patterns and their complex interplay with BMI and airway inflammation. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association bet…
Association between Land Use Mix and Respiratory Symptoms and Asthma in Children from the Generation XXI Birth Cohort
Effects of Exercise on the Skin Epithelial Barrier of Young Elite Athletes-Swimming Comparatively to Non-Water Sports Training Session
The benefits of swimming have been extensively assessed. However, swimming pools contain chlorine and other irritating chemicals that may induce contact dermatitis. To evaluate the effect of a swimming training session on transepidermal water loss (TWEL) in swimmers compared to football players, elite swimmers and football players were invited to participate (58 athletes) in the study, where TEWL was measured before, immediately after, and 30 min…
The Influence of Eating at Home on Dietary Diversity and Airway Inflammation in Portuguese School-Aged Children
Considering the negative impact of a lack of dietary diversity on children's nutritional status, we aimed to describe dietary variety according to eating at home frequency and assessed its association with respiratory outcomes in school-aged children. This cross-sectional study included 590 children (49% girls) aged 7 to 12 years from 20 public schools located in city of Porto, Portugal. Daily frequency of eating at home groups were calculated an…
Tooth Position in Wind Instrument Players: Dentofacial Cephalometric Analysis
Knowledge of the overjet and overbite value permits a substantial analysis on the tooth position of wind instrument players, where both of these parameters are increased and greater than the norm value. The cephalometry was an added value on the interpretation of possible factors that lead to the position of the central incisors of wind instruments. Till some extent in this group of musicians the applied forces during the embouchure mechanism on …
The Challenge of Dental Education After Covid-19 Pandemic – Present and Future Innovation Study Design
The present work suggests research and innovation on the topic of dental education after the COVID-19 pandemic, is highly justified and could lead to a step change in dental practice. The challenge for the future in dentistry education should be revised with the COVID-19 and the possibility for future pandemics, since in most countries dental students stopped attending the dental faculties as there was a general lockdown of the population. The de…
Prevenção ao consumo abusivo de drogas na escola: Desafios E Possibilidades Para a Atuação Do Educador
O consumo de drogas é apontado como uma das principais preocupações da sociedade e a escola tem sido considerada um espaço privilegiado para o desenvolvimento da prevenção e a promoção da saúde. No entanto, pairam dúvidas e incertezas sobre o papel que a educação escolar pode assumir nesse tema e sobre as possibilidades das ações preventivas que professores devem empreender. Nesse sentido, este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa-ação rea…
The Impact of an Intervention Taught by Trained Teachers on Childhood Overweight
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a six-months' nutrition program, delivered and taught by classroom teachers with in-service nutrition training, on the prevention of overweight and obesity among children in grades 1 to 4. In this randomized trial, four hundred and sixty four children from seven elementary schools were allocated to a nutrition educational program delivered by their own teachers. Intervened teachers had 12 ses…
Sugar-sweetened beverage intake and overweight in children from a Mediterranean country
Objective To assess the association between sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and overweight in children from a Mediterranean country. Design The children’s dietary intake was measured using a semi-quantitative FFQ completed by the parents. Overall, 2512 questionnaires were returned and 837 children were removed, leaving a final sample of 1675 children, aged between 5 and 10 years. Height and weight were measured according to internation…
Food Patterns According to Sociodemographics, Physical Activity, Sleeping and Obesity in Portuguese Children
Our study aimed to describe the association between food patterns and gender, parental education, physical activity, sleeping and obesity in 1976 children aged 5-10 years old. Dietary intake was measured by a semi quantitative food frequency questionnaire; body mass index was calculated and categorized according to the IOTF classification. Factor analysis and generalized linear models were applied to identify food patterns and their associations.…
Prevenção ao consumo abusivo de drogas na escola: Desafios E Possibilidades Para a Atuação Do Educador
O consumo de drogas é apontado como uma das principais preocupações da sociedade e a escola tem sido considerada um espaço privilegiado para o desenvolvimento da prevenção e a promoção da saúde. No entanto, pairam dúvidas e incertezas sobre o papel que a educação escolar pode assumir nesse tema e sobre as possibilidades das ações preventivas que professores devem empreender. Nesse sentido, este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa-ação rea…
Food Patterns According to Sociodemographics, Physical Activity, Sleeping and Obesity in Portuguese Children
Our study aimed to describe the association between food patterns and gender, parental education, physical activity, sleeping and obesity in 1976 children aged 5-10 years old. Dietary intake was measured by a semi quantitative food frequency questionnaire; body mass index was calculated and categorized according to the IOTF classification. Factor analysis and generalized linear models were applied to identify food patterns and their associations.…
Sugar-sweetened beverage intake and overweight in children from a Mediterranean country
Objective To assess the association between sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and overweight in children from a Mediterranean country. Design The children’s dietary intake was measured using a semi-quantitative FFQ completed by the parents. Overall, 2512 questionnaires were returned and 837 children were removed, leaving a final sample of 1675 children, aged between 5 and 10 years. Height and weight were measured according to internation…
The Impact of an Intervention Taught by Trained Teachers on Childhood Overweight
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a six-months' nutrition program, delivered and taught by classroom teachers with in-service nutrition training, on the prevention of overweight and obesity among children in grades 1 to 4. In this randomized trial, four hundred and sixty four children from seven elementary schools were allocated to a nutrition educational program delivered by their own teachers. Intervened teachers had 12 ses…
Prevenção ao consumo abusivo de drogas na escola: Desafios E Possibilidades Para a Atuação Do Educador
O consumo de drogas é apontado como uma das principais preocupações da sociedade e a escola tem sido considerada um espaço privilegiado para o desenvolvimento da prevenção e a promoção da saúde. No entanto, pairam dúvidas e incertezas sobre o papel que a educação escolar pode assumir nesse tema e sobre as possibilidades das ações preventivas que professores devem empreender. Nesse sentido, este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa-ação rea…
Effects of Exercise on the Skin Epithelial Barrier of Young Elite Athletes-Swimming Comparatively to Non-Water Sports Training Session
The benefits of swimming have been extensively assessed. However, swimming pools contain chlorine and other irritating chemicals that may induce contact dermatitis. To evaluate the effect of a swimming training session on transepidermal water loss (TWEL) in swimmers compared to football players, elite swimmers and football players were invited to participate (58 athletes) in the study, where TEWL was measured before, immediately after, and 30 min…
The Influence of Eating at Home on Dietary Diversity and Airway Inflammation in Portuguese School-Aged Children
Considering the negative impact of a lack of dietary diversity on children's nutritional status, we aimed to describe dietary variety according to eating at home frequency and assessed its association with respiratory outcomes in school-aged children. This cross-sectional study included 590 children (49% girls) aged 7 to 12 years from 20 public schools located in city of Porto, Portugal. Daily frequency of eating at home groups were calculated an…
Tooth Position in Wind Instrument Players: Dentofacial Cephalometric Analysis
Knowledge of the overjet and overbite value permits a substantial analysis on the tooth position of wind instrument players, where both of these parameters are increased and greater than the norm value. The cephalometry was an added value on the interpretation of possible factors that lead to the position of the central incisors of wind instruments. Till some extent in this group of musicians the applied forces during the embouchure mechanism on …
The Challenge of Dental Education After Covid-19 Pandemic – Present and Future Innovation Study Design
The present work suggests research and innovation on the topic of dental education after the COVID-19 pandemic, is highly justified and could lead to a step change in dental practice. The challenge for the future in dentistry education should be revised with the COVID-19 and the possibility for future pandemics, since in most countries dental students stopped attending the dental faculties as there was a general lockdown of the population. The de…
Association between Land Use Mix and Respiratory Symptoms and Asthma in Children from the Generation XXI Birth Cohort
Diet Quality and Exhaled Breath Condensate Markers in a Sample of School-Aged Children
Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) analysis is a recently developed, non-invasive method used to identify and quantify biomarkers, mainly those coming from the lower respiratory tract. It seems that diet can influence the airway's inflammation and change the exhaled breath composition. This study aimed to assess the association between diet quality intake and markers in EBC among school-aged children. A cross-sectional analysis included 150 children…
Does the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern Promote Lower Sodium Urinary Excretion in Children
An adequate sodium intake is related to various health benefits. Parallelly, the Mediterranean diet (MD) is a dietary pattern known for its many positive impacts on health. Nonetheless, the association between adherence to the MD and sodium urinary excretion is scarce, even more in children. This study aimed to assess the association between MD adherence and the excretion of sodium, as a proxy of intake. This cross-sectional analysis comprised 29…
Mediterranean Diet and Airway Inflammation in School-Aged Children
There seems to exist an intricate relationship between airway inflammation, body mass index (BMI), and diet. The intake of specific foods or food groups has been suggested to suppress the oxidative stress and inflammatory processes that characterize airway inflammation, but little is known about dietary patterns and their complex interplay with BMI and airway inflammation. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association bet…
The Implementation of Infrared Thermography as Complementary Diagnostic Tool in Orthodontic Treatment Plan—Pilot Study
Asymmetrical patterns of infrared thermography can aid on the diagnosis and treatment plan of an orthodontic appointment, since the actual stability of pos-orthodontic treatment is highly dependent on the muscular activity of the tongue and lips, in particular when the patient has atypical swallowing. Our findings suggest that this technique can be used to quantify anatomical landmarks relevant to craniofacial morphology in specific populations, …
Medicine (11 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (6 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Asthma (3 works) · Biology (3 works) · Body mass index (3 works) · Confounding (3 works)