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Current Practices in Midline Laparotomy Closure: Results of a Portuguese Nation...
Rodrigues, Pedro; Sousa, Xavier; Causi, Teresa; Lopes, Sofia; Ivo, Margarida; Pajik, Jelena; Viana, Paulo; Fastágio, Helena; Ferreira, JoséIntroduction: Incisional hernias after midline laparotomy significantly affect quality of life and healthcare costs. Adequate fascial closure, including evidence-based suture techniques and the use of prophylactic mesh in selected patients, is essential for prevention. This study aimed to evaluate current abdominal wall closure practices in Portugal.Methods: A 26-question online national survey was conducted an...
Sustainable Heat Production for Fossil Fuel Replacement—Life Cycle Assessment f...
Lopes Brás, Isabel Paula; Fabriccino, Massimiliano; Ferreira, José; Ferreira Silva, Maria Elisabete; Mignano, VincenzoThis study aims to assess the environmental impact of using wood-based biomass as a high-efficiency fuel alternative to fossil fuels for heat production. To achieve this, the life cycle of biomass transformation, utilization, and disposal was analyzed using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology with SimaPro 9.5.0.2 PhD software. The system boundaries included extraction, processing, transportation, combus...
Determinants of HIV-1 transmission clusters and transmitted drug resistance in ...
Abrantes, Ricardo; Pimentel, Victor; Sebastião, Cruz; Miranda, Mafalda N. S.; Seabra, Sofia; Silva, Ana Rita; Diniz, António; Ascenção, BiancaIn the EU/EEA, men who have sex with men (MSM) is a priority group for the prevention and control of HIV-1 infection. In Portugal, the 2023 HIV incidence rate was 8.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, with 876 new infections, 41.7% in MSM. We aim to characterize HIV-1 transmission clusters (TC) and transmitted drug resistance (TDR) and its sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, and viral genomic determinants in MSM new...
Practical and Multidisciplinary Review on Wilson Disease: The Portuguese Perspe...
Calinas, Filipe; Cardoso, Hélder; Carvalhana, Sofia; Ferreira, José; Gonçalves, Cristina; Magalhães, Marina; Miranda, Helena Pessegueiro; Presa, JoséWilson disease (WD) is a genetic disorder of copper metabolism caused by mutations in the ATP7B gene resulting in toxic copper accumulation in several organs. WD can manifest as liver disease, a progressive neurological disorder, a psychiatric illness, or a combination of these. Other clinical manifestations can also occur. Diagnosis is challenging and typically requires a range of biochemical tests, imaging, g...
Determinants of HIV-1 Transmission Clusters and Transmitted Drug Resistance in ...
Abrantes, Ricardo; Pimentel, Victor; Sebastião, Cruz; Miranda, Mafalda N S; Seabra, Sofia; Silva, Ana Rita; Diniz, António; Ascenção, BiancaIntroduction: In the EU/EEA, men who have sex with men (MSM) is a priority group for the prevention and control of HIV-1 infection. In Portugal, the 2023 HIV incidence rate was 8.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, with 876 new infections, 41.7% in MSM. We aim to characterize HIV-1 transmission clusters (TC) and transmitted drug resistance (TDR) and its sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, and viral genomic determina...
Environmental and Economic Assessment of Desktop vs. Laptop Computers: A Life C...
Domingos Ferreira, Miguel; Domingos, idalina; Leite dos Santos, Lenise Maria; Barreto Ana; Ferreira, JoséThis study evaluates and compares the environmental and economic implications of desktop and laptop computer systems throughout their life cycles using screening life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC) methodologies. The functional unit was defined as the use of one computer system for fundamental home and small-business productivity tasks for over four years. The analysis considered the produc...
Life Cycle Assessment of Pig Production in Central Portugal: Environmental Impa...
Leite dos Santos, Lenise Maria; Domingos Ferreira, Miguel; Domingos, idalina; Oliveira Verónica; Rodrigues Carla; Ferreira António; Ferreira, JoséPig farming plays a crucial socioeconomic role in the European Union, which is one of the largest pork exporters in the world. In Portugal, pig farming plays a key role in regional development and the national economy. To ensure future sustainability and minimize environmental impacts, it is essential to identify the most deleterious pig production activities. This study carried out a life cycle assessment (LCA...
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF PIG PRODUCTION: A CASE STUDY
Ferreira, José; Leite dos Santos, Lenise Maria; Domingos Ferreira, Miguel; OLIVEIRA VERONICA; RODRIGUES CARLA; FERREIRA ANTONIO; Domingos, idalinaPig farming plays a crucial socioeconomic role in the European Union (EU), with Germany, France, and Spain leading pork production. In Portugal, pig farming is vital for regional development and national economy. To ensure future sustainability, it is essential to identify the pig production activities that have the most significant environmental impacts. This study carried out a Life Cycle Assessment (cradle-t...
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) Pruning: Chemical Composition and Valorization of Wa...
Domingos, idalina; Domingos Ferreira, Miguel; Ferreira, José; Esteves, BrunoOlive tree branches (OB) and leaves (OL) from the Viseu region (Portugal) were studied for their chemical composition and liquefaction behavior using polyalcohols. Chemical analysis revealed that OL contained higher ash content (4.08%) and extractives, indicating more bioactive compounds, while OB had greater α-cellulose (30.47%) and hemicellulose (27.88%). Lignin content was higher in OL (21.64%) than OB (16.4...
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) Pruning: Chemical Composition and Valorization of Wa...
Domingos, idalina; Domingos Ferreira, Miguel; Ferreira, José; Esteves, BrunoOlive tree branches (OB) and leaves (OL) from the Viseu region (Portugal) were studied for their chemical composition and liquefaction behavior using polyalcohols. Chemical analysis revealed that OL contained higher ash content (4.08%) and extractives, indicating more bioactive compounds, while OB had greater α-cellulose (30.47%) and hemicellulose (27.88%). Lignin content was higher in OL (21.64%) than OB (16.4...