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Effects of Climatic, Chemical, and Cultural Control Strategies on Community Com...
Nascimento, Patrícia Monteiro; Neto, Ana Carina; Guerreiro, Vera; Barateiro, Anabela; Anjos, Hugo; Coutinho, José Pereira; Antunes, MaríliaA three-year study in two Mediterranean peach orchards monitored Auchenorrhyncha species, including the main vectors of plant pathogens causing significant economic losses. The research focused on the management of two polyphagous leafhoppers, Asymmetrasca decedens and Hebata (Signatasca) solani. Yellow sticky traps were used to track species dynamics and assess population trends in relation to meteorological f...
Influence of orchards fertilization management and post-harvest storage time on...
Figueiredo, Ana Cristina; da Silva, Anabela Bernardes; Tavares, Cláudia; Pastaneira, Mafalda; Melo, Juliana; Ferro Rodrigues, Carolina“Maçã de Alcobaça” is a type of apple from the West coast of Portugal with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This study evaluated the influence of the orchard’s fertilization and post-harvest storage time on the quality of “Maçã de Alcobaça”, ‘Gala’ cultivar. Five orchards were studied for four years, using three fertilization treatments [Standard, twice Standard (2xStandard) and twice Standard including...
Distribution of Chlamydia trachomatis ompA-genotypes over three decades in Port...
Lodhia, Zohra; Cordeiro, Dora; Correia, Cristina; João, Inês; Carreira, Teresa; Vieira, Luís; Nunes, Alexandra; Ferreira, Rita; Schäfer, SandraObjectives: Chlamydia trachomatis is classified into 15 major genotypes, A to L3, based on the diversity of ompA gene. Here, we evaluated and characterised the distribution and diversity of ompA-genotypes over 32 years (1990–2021) in Portugal. Methods: The collection of the Portuguese National Reference Laboratory for Sexually Transmitted Infections includes 5824 C. trachomatis-positive samples that were succes...
Portuguese Lipid Study (e_LIPID)
Chora, Joana Rita; Alves, Ana Catarina; Mariano, Cibelle; Rato, Quitéria; Antunes, Marília; Bourbon, MafaldaBackground/Objectives: Incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in low- and middle-income countries because of changing lifestyles. Since dyslipidaemia is a major independent cardiovascular risk factor, its correct identification is critical to implement specific interventions for CVD prevention. This study aimed to characterise the lipid profile of the Portuguese population. Methods: Overall, 16...
Generation and validation of a classification model to diagnose familial hyperc...
Albuquerque, João; Medeiros, Ana Margarida; Alves, Ana Catarina; Jannes, Cinthia Elim; Mancina, Rosellina M.; Pavanello, Chiara; Chora, Joana RitaBackground and aims: The early diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia is associated with a significant reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. While the recent use of statistical and machine learning algorithms has shown promising results in comparison with traditional clinical criteria, when applied to screening of potential FH cases in large cohorts, most studies in this field are developed using...
Evolution of the risk perception of infection by COVID-19 – Evidence from the C...
Paixão, Inês; Antunes, Marília; Soares, PatriciaSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, several non-phar-maceutical interventions (NPI) have been adopted worldwide in an attempt to keep the growing transmission of the virus under control. Several factors might influence the effectiveness of NPI. This study aimed to evaluate the evolution of the perception of the risk of infection by COVID-19 in Portugal between March 2020 and March 2022, and to identif...
Prevalence of four urogenital sexually transmitted infections in a dedicated cl...
Lodhia, Zohra; Azevedo, Jacinta; Alves, João; Cordeiro, Dora; Antunes, Marília; Borrego, Maria J.Background/Objectives: To determine the prevalence of urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), and Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) among attendees of an open and freely available sexually transmitted infections (STI) dedicated clinic in Lisbon, at Centro de Saúde da Lapa, during 1-year. Methods: Molecular testing for CT, NG, MG, and TV was performed on 1,062 urog...
e_LIPID–Characterization of hypercholesterolemia and association with cardiovas...
Chora, Joana Rita; Alves, Ana Catarina; Mariano, Cibelle; Antunes, Marília; Rato, Quitéria; Bourbon, MafaldaThe e_LIPID study aimed to characterise the lipid profile of the Portuguese population and study its association with cardiovascular disease (CV D) events. Demographic, clinical, and biochemical data derived from the e_COR Study, a cross-sectional epidemiological study with 1688 adults (18-79 years old) from five Portuguese continental regions. Population specific percentiles for lipid and lipoprotein biomarker...
Development and Validation of Screening Methods Applied to Familial Hypercholes...
Albuquerque, João; Antunes, MaríliaFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited disorder of lipid metabolism, characterized by increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) levels. If untreated, the severe dyslipidemia from birth leads to the early development of atherosclerosis, representing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The early diagnosis of FH is associated with a signi cant reduction in CVD risk, support...
Soil origin impacts Acacia longifolia above and belowground development: water ...
Sampaio, Carolina; Vicente, Sara; Antunes, Marília; Máguas, C.; Trindade, HelenaContext: Acacia longifolia is an aggressive invader, disrupting habitats and communities worldwide. Understanding what drives its expansion is of paramount importance. Key functional traits include fast growth and the presence of bacterial symbionts performing nitrogen fixation. Aims: To address early plant development of A. longifolia under different soils and growth conditions (water and nutrition availabilit...