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- Contributing Factors of Presenteeism among Portuguese and Swiss Nurses: A Qualitative Study Using Focus GroupsPublication . Laranjeira, Carlos; Pereira, Filipa; Querido, Ana; Bieri, Marion; Verloo, Henk
- Promotion of Dermal Permeation of Bioactive Compounds Using a Microneedle DevicePublication . Violante, Cristiana; Lagoa, Ricardo; Marques-da-Silva, DorindaSeveral natural bioactive compounds are described for their beneficial effects to skin. Nevertheless, for some compounds, dermal absorption is a challenge, demanding new methods to enhance skin penetration. In this work, pre-treatment with a microneedle device was tested to promote the permeation of caffeine and epicatechin through ex vivo pig skin. The results indicated that the microneedle pre-treatment increased the permeation of both compounds at a similar range. Compared to untreated skin, more than 20% higher amounts of caffeine and epicatechin crossed the treated skin. The data support the application of microneedle systems to promote the dermal delivery of bioactive compounds.