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Dream and daydream: differences and similarities

Did you know that daydreams reflect events from the previous two days and “night” dreams resemble a fictional plot?

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Does your dog have social skills?

A study suggests that viewing the owner’s face works as a positive social reinforcement for dogs. Learn more about this and other surprising results about “man’s best friend”.

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Award Ceremony of Prémio BIAL de Medicina Clínica 2022

The winning work of the Prémio BIAL de Medicina Clínica 2023 and the honorable mentions will be announced in the Award ceremony that will take place on February 8, 2022, at 6 p.m. in Porto, and will be held in a hybrid format, so everyone can watch online. The event will be presided over by the President of the Republic.

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Can prayer reduce pain intensity?

An affirmative answer was obtained to the question “Can prayer reduce pain intensity?” as result of the systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Alexandra Ferreira-Valente’s team in the scope of project 188/18 - COping with PAin through Hypnosis, mindfulness and Spirituality (COPAHS), supported by the BIAL Foundation. Detailed results are available in the paper Are Prayer-Based Interventions Effective Pain Management Options? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, published in the Journal of Religion and Health.

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Excellence in Leadership Award by Exame awarded to Luís Portela

The chairman of the BIAL Foundation, Luís Portela, was distinguished by Exame magazine with the Excellence in Leadership Award for his contribution to the Portuguese economy, particularly for his work as leader of BIAL for more than 40 years.

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