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Microbial inoculants alleviate the adverse effects of Cu-contaminated soils ame...

Soil contamination is a pressing global issue driven by various anthropogenic activities, such as mining. This study evaluated the use of biochar and microbial inoculants as phytoremediation allies in promoting sunflower growth in a Cu-contaminated mining soil. Sunflower seedlings were planted in a Cu-contaminated mining soil amended with increasing doses of biochar (0 %, 2.5 %, and 5 % w/w) under greenhouse co...

Breaking the virus: yeast glucans as an effective alternative to acyclovir in H...

Glucans, structural polysaccharides in the yeast cell wall, are known for their biological and immunomodulatory capacities, helping in prevention and management of infections. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSVI) is a prevalent infection that causes great comorbidity and is challenging to treat due to the adverse effects of standard antiviral drugs like acyclovir. This study assessed the potential of yeast glucan...

Impact of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), biochar, and microbial inoc...

Factor Structure, Reliability and Validity of the European Portuguese Version o...

The present study explored the factor structure, reliability and convergent validity of the Portuguese version of the Childhood Anxiety Sensitivity Index – Revised (PT-CASI-R) in a clinical sample of school-aged children. A clinical sample of 153 children with emotional disorder symptomatology (i.e., anxiety or depressive disorder; 6-13 years) completed the CASI-R and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Sc...

Enhancing maize growth and reducing irrigation needs with extracellular polymer...

Soil amendments and microbial inoculants can affect plant growth, water retention, and crop resilience. This study investigated the effects of two amendments, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and biochar, with and without bacterial inoculation, on maize (Zea mays) growth, irrigation needs, and physiological responses. Maize was cultivated in soil with 2.5 % and 5 % (w/w) of wet EPS (Kaumera®) or biochar...

Fatores que influenciam a prescrição inicial na diabetes mellitus tipo 2: uma r...

Compreender os fatores que influenciam os profissionais de saúde nas suas preferências de prescrição na diabetes tipo 2, uma condição heterogénea e complexa, é fundamental para aprimorar a prática clínica. Este conhecimento também contribui para a personalização dos tratamentos de primeira linha, ajustando-os às características individuais ou a subgrupos específicos, com o objetivo de melhorar os resultados em ...

Impact of fertilization with cattle slurry in a poplar short rotation coppice o...

The incorporation of cattle slurry in soil in short-rotation-cycle poplar cultivations can be a win–win strategy, insofar as a main feedstock derived from local intensive dairy cattle breeding can be used as a natural fertilizer and in bioenergy produced in the same region. The circularity of this process can contribute to boosting local socio-economic value. In this context, this work involved the installation...

Influence of physical activity on depressive symptoms and mood states in postme...

Women are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and poor quality of life during postmenopause. Physical activity is an effective strategy to improve the mental health of women in this climacteric phase. This study aimed to investigate the variation of depressive symptomatology and mood states in postmenopausal women as a function of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels. The search was condu...

Sleep parameters in postmenopausal women and their relationship with moderate-v...

Menopause is associated with decreased physical activity and sleep disturbances. Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality have been associated with an increased risk of falls, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. It´s important to understand how physical activity influences sleep health in postmenopausal women. The purpose of this study was to analyse the variation of sleep duration and quality as a function of mod...

Depression, stress and anxiety in postmenopausal women and its relationship wit...

Women in menopause have more mood swings than before menopause. Several studies attempt to clarify the role of menopause in the development of depression, anxiety, and stress in midlife. However, there is controversy about the relationship of body composition with psychological distress in postmenopausal women. This study investigated the relationship between fat mass (FM) and visceral fat level (FVL) with anxi...