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Valorization of cork stoppers, coffee-grounds and walnut shells in the developm...
Cruz, Rui; Rainer, Bernhard; Wagner, Isabella; Krauter, Victoria; Janalíková, Magda; Vicente, António A.; Vieira, Jorge M.The development of sustainable materials from the valorization of waste is a good alternative to reducing the negative environmental impact of plastic packaging. The objectives of this study were to develop and characterize pectin-based composite films incorporated with cork or cork with either coffee grounds or walnut shells, as well as to test the films’ genotoxicity, antioxidant properties, and biodegradatio...
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Almeida, Ana Margarida; Alexandre, Pedro Azóia; Cruz, RuiBackground: Gastric cancer is a malignant condition that originates in the stomach. It is currently the 5th most common type of cancer and the 4th leading cause of death globally [1,2]. As there are still few therapeutic strategies with significant benefits for patient survival, new therapies have recently been approved. These target specific cancer cell components, inhibiting their growth [3]. Objective: Analy...
Practices' systematization of stoma site marking in patients undergoing unplann...
Soares-Pinto, Igor; Sá, Marta Ferreira; Cruz, Rui; Oliveira, Isabel de JesusIntroduction: In unplanned surgery, stoma site marking is unusual, increasing the risk of complications. Data on stoma site marking in a hospital in the northern region of Portugal and guidance in emergency situations are unavailable. Objective: To increase bowel elimination stoma site marking for patients undergoing unplanned surgery. Methods: A protocol for a best practice implementation project based on the ...
Practices' systematization of stoma site marking in patients undergoing unplann...
Soares-Pinto, Igor; Ferreira Sá, Marta; Cruz, Rui; Oliveira, Isabel de JesusIntroduction: In unplanned surgery, stoma site marking is unusual, increasing the risk of complications. Data on stoma site marking in a hospital in the northern region of Portugal and guidance in emergency situations are unavailable. Objective: To increase bowel elimination stoma site marking for patients undergoing unplanned surgery. Methods: A protocol for a best practice implementation project based on the...
Editorial: Sustainable solutions in food technology, volume II
Cruz, Rui; Jung, JooyeounThis is the second edition of the Research Topic—Sustainable Solutions in Food Technology and it consists of four articles that provide recent advances and insights on new technologies and food sources that ensure food quality and safety while also having a positive environmental impact. The article of Moreira et al. presents pequi (Caryocar brasiliense) waste extract as a synergistic agent in the microbial and...
Alimentos com história: histórias de alimentos
Cruz, Ana Lúcia; Quintas, Célia; Esteves, Eduardo; Fraqueza, Gil; Ratao, Isabel; Aníbal, Jaime; Melo, Jessie; Pereira, Jorge; Jesus, JoséA Dieta Mediterrânica é um património histórico ativo que depende da utilização sustentável de recursos, guiando-se pelos ritmos da natureza e pelo respeito pela biodiversidade. O conceito de Dieta Mediterrânica não compreende apenas a alimentação, todavia os aspetos relacionados com os hábitos alimentares, os alimentos e a sua preparação são marcadores da identidade coletiva de um povo. Assim, este modelo cult...
Frontiers on sustainable Food Packaging
Cruz, Rui; Varzakas, TheodorosThe implementation of sustainable food packaging solutions within future circular food supply chains is essential to protect customers and ensure food quality, safety, and optimal shelf-life. This will be improved by new innovative packaging materials and will contribute to reducing food waste. In this direction, it is important to employ lifecycle assessment (LCA) to define food supply chain impacts, taking in...
GASTRIC CANCER: NEW THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES
Azóia Alexandre, Pedro; Almeida, Ana Margarida; Cruz, RuiEnquadramento: O cancro gástrico (CG), ou carcinoma do estômago é uma neoplasia maligna da mucosa, multifatorial, associada à dieta, tabagismo, consumo de álcool e infeção por Helicobacter Pylori. Atualmente, é considerado o 5º tipo de cancro mais comum e a 4ª principal causa de morte, a nível global, prevendo-se um aumento significativo no número de casos até 2040 [1-3]. Na expetativa de encontrar melhores res...
Editorial: Sustainable Solutions in Food Technology
Cruz, Rui; Moatsou, Golfo; Jung, JooyeounThe sustainability of the food system is one of the key goals for a sustainable society.
Bioplastics for food packaging: environmental impact, trends and regulatory asp...
Cruz, Rui; Krauter, Victoria; Krauter, Simon; Agriopoulou, Sofia; Weinrich, Ramona; Herbes, Carsten; Scholten, Philip B. V.; Uysal-Unalan, IlkeThe demand to develop and produce eco-friendly alternatives for food packaging is increasing. The huge negative impact that the disposal of so-called “single-use plastics” has on the environment is propelling the market to search for new solutions, and requires initiatives to drive faster responses from the scientific community, the industry, and governmental bodies for the adoption and implementation of new ma...