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Scientific update on the iodine content of Portuguese foods
Delgado, Inês; Coelho, Inês; Castanheira, Isabel; Calhau, Maria Antónia; Albuquerque, José Maria; Breda, JoãoIodine is an essential trace element in human and animal diets. However, mild to moderate iodine deficiency has been reported in several countries. Food is the natural source of iodine. Detectable analytical values, expressed in SI units (µg/kg), are required to guarantee reliable measurement results used to estimate iodine intake over time at national and international level. The aim of this work, conducted as...
Determinants of the Sympatric Host-Pathogen Relationship in Tuberculosis
David, Susana; Mateus, A.R.A.; Duarte, Elsa; Albuquerque, José Maria; Portugal, Clara; Sancho, Luísa; Lavinha, João; Gonçalves, GuilhermeMajor contributions from pathogen genome analysis and host genetics have equated the possibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis co-evolution with its human host leading to more stable sympatric host–pathogen relationships. However, the attribution to either sympatric or allopatric categories depends on the resolution or grain of genotypic haracterization. We explored the influence on the sympatric host-pathogen ...
Nanomaterials safety assessment: contribution from the Portuguese National Inst...
Albuquerque, José MariaThe National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA) is a public organization of the Portuguese Ministry of Health, which develops a triple role as State Laboratory in the health sector, National Reference Laboratory and National Health Observatory. All operative units composing the departments develop multidisciplinary programs in problem areas of Public Health, namely performing R&D, health monitoring, t...
Contribution to nanomaterials safety assessment: the need of integrating in vit...
Silva, Maria João; Louro, Henriqueta; Borges, Teresa; Lavinha, João; Albuquerque, José MariaFundamental and application-driven research in nanotechnology is expected to boost nanoscience and innovation towards development of safe-by-design nanomaterials(NM). In this scenario, adding vast societal benefits, a multi-disciplinary approach to responsible innovation must be undertaken. Although the widespread use of NM, it is not clear whether they impact on environment and human health, on the long-term. ...
Saúde em todas as políticas: uma reflexão
Albuquerque, José Maria; Machado, Maria do CéuMargaret Chan, Directora-Geral da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), no seu discurso à Assembleia Regional da Europa, em Setembro, exortou os líderes políticos a fazerem da saúde uma preocupação de todas as áreas dos governos – Saúde em Todas as Políticas .
Health System Impact Assessment and the High Level Group on Health Services and...
Albuquerque, José Maria; Miguel, José PereiraThe High Level Group on Health Services and Medical Care was established by lhe European Commission in 2004 to endorse and implement the recommendations issued from lhe Patient Mobility reflection process. Amongsl lhese, arose lhe need lo develop and explore an assessment on social grounds (along lhe economic and lhe environmental) were lhe impact of non-health EU policies on health systems effectiveness should...