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Intercropping Systems: An Opportunity for Environment Conservation within Nut P...
Moreira, Bruna; Gonçalves, Alexandre; Pinto, Luís; Prieto Lage, Miguel A.; Carocho, Márcio; Caleja, Cristina; Barros, LillianGlobal population growth and intensive agriculture have both contributed negatively to the environment. As a result, there is increasing interest in the use of sustainable alternatives is increasing to promote better use of natural resources and create an equilibrium between agriculture and the environment. Intercropping, the simultaneous cultivation of multiple crops, aims to optimize land use economically whi...
Laparoscopic Anterior Pelvic Exenteration: A Technical Description
Cardoso, Andreia; Laranjo Tinoco, Catarina; Matos Rodrigues, Ricardo; Dias Capinha, Mariana; Pinto, Luís; Araújo, Ana Sofia; Mota, Paulo; Vale, LuísIntroduction: Anterior pelvic exenteration remains a main option for urologic and gynecologic cancers. Although classically performed through an open morbid approach, minimally invasive techniques have been arising. However, due to technical difficulties in this multistage complex procedure, it is still not widely performed when robotics is not available. Thus, we aim to demonstrate that our step-by-step and st...
A VERY “FAMILIAR” HEART PAIN
Ciubotaru, Victoria; Lourenço, Rita; Pinto, LuísIntroduction: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most common autosomal-dominant genetic disorder, characterized by elevations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), constituting a major factor in the development and progression of premature atherosclerotic disease. Case Report: We describe the case of a 33-year-old female who attended the medical center with chief complaint of pressure-ty...
THIAZIDE DIURETICS AND SKIN CANCER – A REAL RISK?
Lourenço, Rita; Radamovschi, Victoria; Pinto, LuísIntroduction: Thiazide diuretics are first-line drugs in the treatment of arterial hypertension. Due to its photosensitizing properties, it remains unclear whether its prolonged use increases the risk of skin cancer. Aim: To evaluate the possible association between the use of thiazide diuretics and the diagnosis of skin cancer. Methodology: Research in major online medical databases, with MeSH terms “thiazide ...
Combining zeolites with early-maturing annual legume cover crops in rainfed orc...
Martins, Sandra; Silva, Ermelinda; Brito, Cátia; Pinto, Luís; Martins-Gomes, Carlos; Gonçalves, Alexandre; Arrobas, Margarida; Rodrigues, M.A.Under climate change threats, there is a growing need to adapt the conventional agronomic practices used in rainfed olive orchards by sustainable practices, in order to ensure adequate crop yield and olive oil quality and to preserve soil health. Therefore, for two years, the effects of conventional tillage practice (T) and two sustainable soil management strategies, a leguminous cover crop (LC) and its combina...
Moderate nitrogen rates applied to a rainfed olive grove seem to provide an int...
Silva, Ermelinda; Gonçalves, Alexandre; Martins, Sandra; Pinto, Luís; Rocha, Luís; Ferreira, Helena; Moutinho-Pereira, José; Rodrigues, M.A.Nitrogen (N) fertilization has been extensively studied all over the world, not only due to its impact on plant growth and yield, but also on product quality. Olive oil is a natural product highly valued by the markets, due to its role in the Mediterranean diet, but only when its quality is above legally established standards. Thus, it is important to continue to study how cropping practices can impact the qual...
Improving the sustainability of rainfed olive orchards by using zeolites and ea...
Martins, Sandra; Silva, Ermelinda; Brito, Cátia; Pinto, Luís; Martins-Gomes, Carlos; Gonçalves, Alexandre; Arrobas, Margarida; Rodrigues, M.A.Olive cultivation is considered as one of the most significant agricultural activities in Mediterranean region, from a financial, social and ecological point of view. Under climate change threats, there is a growing need to adapt the conventional agronomic practices used in rainfed olive orchards by sustainable practices, in order to preserve soil health, while ensure olive tree performance and olive oil qualit...
Photosynthesis, yield, nutrient availability and soil properties after biochar,...
Lopes, João Ilídio; Arrobas, Margarida; Raimundo, Soraia; Gonçalves, Alexandre; Brito, Cátia; Martins, Sandra; Pinto, Luís; Moutinho-Pereira, JoséSoil conditioners and beneficial microorganisms are important tools that can be used to increase the sustainability of agro-systems. However, the high diversity of conditions where they can be applied may influence the results, which requires extensive field research. In this study, a field trial of four years was conducted in olive (Olea europaea L.) to assess the effect of biochar, zeolites and a commercial m...
A review on recent advances in implanted medical devices security
Brito, César; Pinto, Luís; Marinho, Victor; Paiva, Sara; Pinto, PedroThe Implanted Medical Devices (IMD) industry has grown over the past few decades and is expected to grow in the coming ones. Being an asset for the health and quality of life of a patient, the availability of IMD-related products, their increasing complexity and advances in communication capabilities do not seem to have been seamlessly accompanied by cybersecurity concerns. Recent IMD can be integrated in the c...
Grey and black anti-hail nets ameliorated apple (Malus × domestica borkh. cv. g...
Brito, Cátia; Rodrigues, M.A.; Pinto, Luís; Gonçalves, Alexandre; Silva, Ermelinda; Martins, Sandra; Rocha, Luis; Pavia, Ivo; Arrobas, MargaridaThe use of anti-hail nets on orchards changes the microclimate underneath the net. This might be of great importance in apple growing regions characterized by high radiation levels and hot and dry climates during the summer season. But, depending on the net colour and on the local climatic conditions, the shade promoted triggers different responses by the trees. Grey and black anti-hail nets were applied in an ...