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Literary tourism in northern Portugal and its contribution to regenerative tour...
Sousa, B.B.; Liberato, P.; Rodrigues, C.; Pereira, C.; Malheiro, M.A.; Liberato, D.; Esteves, Elsa Tavares; Carvalho, P.M.; Costa, A.Literary tourism has been the subject of new studies and new approaches in the academic context, not only from a historical and cultural perspective, but also for the benefit of the local community and the progress of the territory This chapter aims to present an embryonic reflection on the importance that literary tourism could represent for the benefit of regenerative tourism and the long- term preservation o...
In vitro culture Cynara cardunculus var. sylvestris – callogenesis induction an...
Marum, L.; Rodrigues, C.; Pires, R.C.; Faustino, A.; Marinho, C.; Santos, J.; Peixe, A.; Duarte, F.Cynara cardunculus L., a cross-pollinated species complex, has a high level of heterozygosity, giving rise to different phenotypes within populations when propagated by seed. Traditional vegetative propagation of cardoon by offshoot involves the destruction of the mother plant, dissemination of phytosanitary problems, and a low multiplication rate due to the limited number of offshoots produced by the mother pl...
Salivary calprotectin: a potential biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease?
Rodrigues, C.; Gomes, A.; Leal, J.; Mendes, K.; Correia, M. J.; Pereira, P.; Martins, R.; Nélio, V.; Rosa, N.; Soares, C.; Ministro, P.
Antimicrobial activity of organic acids against some common food spoilage and p...
Sorathiya, K.; Melo, A.; Rodrigues, C.; Paulico, L.; Barracosa, R.; Correia, D.; Pintado, M.Background: In recent years, the food industry is challenged to produce high-quality products using natural preservative alternatives instead of synthetic ones, owing to the increasing consumer demand for clean-label food products. Organic acids have potential as an alternative due to their antimicrobial activity and high food safety (GRAS). Therefore, the objective of this work was to investigate the antimicro...
Recommendations for the implementation of a national lung cancer screening prog...
Fernandes, M. G. O.; Dias, M.; Santos, R.; Ravara, S.; Fernandes, P.; Firmino-Machado, J.; Antunes, J. P.; Fernandes, O.; Madureira, A.; Hespanhol, V.Lung cancer (LC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programs that use low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) have been shown to reduce LC mortality by up to 25 % and are considered cost-effective. The European Health Union has encouraged its Member States to explore the feasibility of LCS implementation in their respective countries. The task force conducted a com...
Antimicrobial activity of potential essential oils to replace potassium sorbate...
Melo, A.; Sorathiya, K.; Rodrigues, C.; Paulico, L.; Barracosa, R.; Pintado, M.Introduction: In recent years, the food industry has faced the challenge of producing high-quality products using natural preservative alternatives instead of synthetic ones. Essential oils (EO), naturally present in various plants, have potential as alternatives due to their antimicrobial activity and high food safety (Generally Recognized as Safe, GRAS). This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial activ...
Medication use for the management of professional performance: Between invisibi...
Lopes, N.; Tavares, D.; Pegado, E.; Raposo, H.; Rodrigues, C.This article aims to explore pharmaceuticalisation processes in professional work contexts. The approach focuses on identifying patterns of medicine and dietary supplement use for managing work performance, and on discussing the relationship between these consumption practices and work-related pressure factors. This analysis adapts the notions of ‘normalisation’ to understand the extent of cultural acceptabilit...
Medication literacy and its social contextuality
Lopes, N.; Rodrigues, C.; Pegado, E.This article aims to contribute to the discussion about medication literacy, by focussing on the social contextuality of the information mobilised in the use of medicines. We aim to explore the social construction processes of medication literacy, as an essential dimension for a more layperson-centred approach in the promotion of literacy in this field. This approach is justified by the growing social and cultu...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations' management in Portuguese h...
Moita, J.; Brito, U.; Rodrigues, C.; Ferreira, L.; Vieira, J. R.; Catarino, A.; Morais, A.; Hespanhol, V.; Cordeiro, C. R.Introduction and Objectives: In order to improve the quality of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients' care, better knowledge of clinical practice and the factors associated with patient outcomes are needed. This study aimed to evaluate the relation between clinical practice and the outcomes of patients admitted for COPD exacerbations in Portuguese hospitals. Materials and Methods: Observational...
Packaging of Fresh Poultry Meat with Innovative and Sustainable ZnO/Pectin Bion...
Przybyszewska, A.; Barbosa, C.H.; Pires, F.; Pires, J.R.A.; Rodrigues, C.; Galus, S.; Souza, V.G.L.; Alves, M M.; Santos, C.F.; Coelhoso, I.The development of innovative/sustainable materials capable of enlarging the shelf-life of food products has lately been a focus of research, aiming to reduce food waste. Due to their good antimicrobial properties, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) can add activity to food packaging, improving its performance. Furthermore, these nanoparticles are considered GRAS by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which...