Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo

Decoding the causes of ischemic stroke despite ongoing oral anticoagulation and their clinical impact: the ASPERA-R study

BACKGROUND: Oral anticoagulants (OACs), including vitamin K antagonists and direct OACs, reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation (AF), yet breakthrough ischemic stroke still occurs in 1-2% of patients annually despite adequate therapy. The mechanisms underlying these events rem...

Factors Associated with Retail Price Variation in European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Cheeses

European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) cheeses represent a diverse sector in which geographical origin, production rules, species, territorial context, and market orientation shape product value. This study aimed to examine prod...

Do elite soccer players meet nutritional requirements? A scoping review and meta-analysis

This scoping review and meta-analysis synthesised current evidence on energy and macronutrient intake and energy expenditure in elite male and female soccer players. Despite established nutritional guidelines, concerns persist regarding chronic low energy availability and its imp...

What is the pediatric sport framework, and how can it be applied in professional practice?

Abstract Youth sport development during childhood and adolescence requires models that integrate multidimensional domains of knowledge and respect biological maturation across both conventional sports and para-sports. However, contemporary environments prioritizing immediate perf...

Season-long match external loads in starters vs. non-starters in Brazilian professional women’s soccer

This study aimed to compare match external loads between starters and non-starters in Brazilian professional women’s soccer. Methods: In this prospective cohort, seventy outfield players (60.93 ± 6.10 kg; 166.39 ± 6.17 cm) from three teams competing in Brazil’s top division (Séri...