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Pre-hospital identification of a giant bladder calculus through screening sonog...

Introduction: Screening ultrasound proves to be remarkably beneficial in pre-hospital settings, particularly in geographically remote areas with technological constraints and no medical specialties. Urological pathology has a high frequency of occurrence in the emergency department and is part of the wide range of occurrences that can benefit from this ultrasound screening as a clinical guide for patients. Case...

Mainstreaming stormwater NBS: A study in transition governance

Sustainability transitions challenge established governance models, in terms of balancing short- and long-term objectives, adaptation and mitigation, local and global perspectives, and fostering innovation, while maintaining stability. Recent research calls for more knowledge on managing such trade-offs and tensions. We address this gap through a study on stormwater management, where current efforts to mainstre...

Science-policy: UNFCCC policymakers’ perspective of scientific scenarios and th...

Scenarios play a pivotal role in linking climate science to policy action, informing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports and international negotiations within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its annual Conferences of the Parties (COPs)1,2,3. However, policymakers’ (PMs) perspectives remain understudied. Here, we surveyed UNFCCC National Focal Point...

Strategic design: application of RFID in dog waste bag dispensers for urban areas

This paper discusses a project that aims to contribute to the management of dog waste in urban areas, focussing on the development of an electronic bag dispenser for dog waste. The project was the result of a partnership between Vila Nova de Gaia City Council and the Master's in Industrial and Product Design at the University of Porto. The methodology included field research, analysing the state of the art, str...

Early detection of metastatic disease through screening ultrasound

Screening ultrasound is crucial in emergency care, providing precise guidance for patients in various situations. Its versatility, real-time imaging, and lack of radiation make it invaluable, especially in settings lacking diagnostic resources and specialized expertise. The widespread use of screening ultrasound among health professionals, regardless of their level of sonographic expertise, emphasizes the need ...

Fatal Case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Portugal, 2024

We report a fatal case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Portugal. An 83-year-old man, initially suspected of having Mediterranean spotted fever, was later confirmed to have Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever by the detection of viral genome in the patient's serum and the presence of specific IgM antibodies.

An adaptive governance for water justice in Europe

The intense droughts of the last five years, which most recently led the Portuguese Government to approve water rationing in the region of Algarve, are stark reminders of the scarcity threat looming over Europe. The increase in consumption in recent decades - from households to agriculture to industry – compounded by climate change - has contributed to a growing pressure. Water stress is not just a concern of S...

B-WaterSmart: desafios e perspetivas para uma nova governança da água

Social acceptance of water reuse from policy instruments - the case of Lisbon

Climate change has been imperative in the changes that have taken place on the planet in recent decades, affecting various resources, including water. Droughts have become a reality in many places, particularly in southern Europe, where previously unaffected areas now face the threat of water scarcity. To deal with this situation, Europe, and more specifically Portugal, has adopted water reuse to promote adapta...

Early detection of metastatic disease through screening ultrasound

Screening ultrasound is crucial in emergency care, providing precise guidance for patients in various situations. Its versatility, real-time imaging, and lack of radiation make it invaluable, especially in settings lacking diagnostic resources and specialized expertise. The widespread use of screening ultrasound among health professionals, regardless of their level of sonographic expertise, emphasizes the need ...