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From Values to Intentions: Drivers and Barriers of Plant-Based Food Consumption...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered consumer habits, particularly in relation to food choices. In this context, plant-based diets have gained prominence, driven by health, environmental, and ethical considerations. This study investigates the primary motivational and inhibitory factors influencing the consumption of plant-based foods among residents of the Galicia–Northern Portugal Euroregion.

The Internationalization of the Portuguese Textile Sector into the Chinese Mark...

Globalization and market saturation have led Portuguese textile companies to seek interna tional markets not only for growth but also to contribute to their country’s international image. This study aims to explore how the internationalization of the Portuguese textile sector into the Chinese market contributes to Portugal’s destination image and identify the critical success factors in this process. The resear...

Using Pedal Acceleration Time To Predict Ischemic Wound Healing In Diabetic Pat...

Aim: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the main factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), while also being associated with medial arterial calcification, thus limiting the use of the ankle-brachial index. Pedal acceleration time (PAT), has emerged as a diagnostic alternative, by measuring the systolic acceleration in the arteries of the foot, with higher PAT values corresponding to a worse prognosis and with the...

Effectiveness of statins on haemodialysis patients with concomitant peripheral ...

INTRODUCTION: The use of statins in hemodialysis patients is a topic of ongoing research and debate. Patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis constitute a large proportion of patients treated in the vascular surgery field. Clinical data of the protective statin effect on this group is scarce and conflicting results exist regarding cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and limb outcomes. METHODS: We perfor...

A closer look at aortic seat belt injuries: review of 52 cases published in the...

INTRODUCTION: Seat belt aorta is a rare but often severe complication arising from blunt trauma with compression of the abdominal aorta against vertebrae. Seat belt sign is often present as an ecchymosis across the abdomen. The association with abdominal wall disruption and hollow viscus injury has been named seat belt triad; the presence of Chance fracture is sometimes considered a fourth component. METHODS: U...

The Impact of Using Digital Platforms and Sharing Online Experiences on the Rep...

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the use of digital platforms and the sharing of online experiences concerning the sociodemographic profile of the consumer, the perception of the importance of the brand on digital platforms, and the significance of digital content in purchasing decisions. This article is pioneering for simultaneously addressing these three issues. The data is gathered using an online qu...

Blunt traumatic injuries of thoracic aorta, a retrospective study

INTRODUCTION: Blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAI) are defined as a tear in the thoracic aorta caused by a high energy blunt trauma with sudden deceleration and increased intravascular pressure. The most common reported mechanism of injury is motor vehicle accidents, and it can be potentially lethal. The purpose of this study was to analyze and report our center’s experience in the treatment of blunt traumatic...

Pedal Acceleration Time An Alternative Tool To Ankle-Brachial Index In Peripher...

Introduction: Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a well-established diagnostic tool for evaluating peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Limitations in its application led to the development of alternative diagnostic methods, including Toe-Brachial Index (TBI) and Transcutaneous Pressure of Oxygen (TcPO2), yet these are not as widely available as ABI. Recently, Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT), has gained popularity as a ...

Blunt traumatic injuries of thoracic aorta and supra-aortic trunks - a narrativ...

INTRODUCTION: Blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAI) are defined as a tear in the thoracic aorta caused by a high energy blunt trauma. The most common reported mechanism of injury is motor vehicle accidents, and it can be potentially lethal. The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) guidelines recommend thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) as the first lin...