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The Decorated Garden Grotto of Condes de Basto Palace in Évora, Portugal: Micro...
Silva, I; Salvador, Cátia; Arantes, S; Miller, A; Candeias, A; Caldeira, A TeresaThe Eugénio de Almeida Foundation’s Casa de Fresco is a historical monument of valuable historic–artistic significance, which currently reveals an assortment of biofilms due to the proliferation of microorganisms in the stone and rocaille elements. The biodeterioration in this area was studied as part of the Conservation and Restoration Project. We effectively characterized the local microbial community using m...
Microbial induced stone discoloration in alcobaça monastery: A comprehensive study
Silva, I; Dias, L; Salvador, Cátia; Miller, A; Candeias, A; Caldeira, A TeresaThe Alcobaça Monastery (Portugal), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, currently exhibits a high degree of surface alterations of the stone architectural elements inside the church, including an extensive pink coloration in the walls and columns, bacteria biofilms, and salt efflorescences. The main goal was to identify the microbiota that colonizes the walls and columns of this monument, to help custodians and conser...
Microbial Assessment in A Rare Norwegian Book Collection: A One Health Approach...
Sequeira, S; Pasnak, E; Viegas, C; Gomes, B; Dias, M; Cervantes, R; Pena, P; Twarużek, M; Kosicki, R; Viegas, S; Caetano, L; Penetra, M J; Silva, IMicrobial contamination poses a threat to both the preservation of library and archival collections and the health of staff and users. This study investigated the microbial communities and potential health risks associated with the UNESCO-classified Norwegian Sea Trade Archive (NST Archive) collection exhibiting visible microbial colonization and staff health concerns. Dust samples from book surfaces and the st...
Cystic Adenoid Carcinoma of Bartholin’s Gland: Case Report of a Distant Metastasis
Silva, I; Santos, I; Tavares, V; Roque, R; André, S; Mendonça, PAdenoid cystic carcinoma in Bartholin’s gland is a rare malignant gynecologic tumor that appears as a solid lesion, movable and painful, with slow growth. It is a tumor associated with frequent local recurrence and metastasis, which can occur several years after the primary lesion. The clinical diagnosis includes cystic lesion or abscess. However, it has a very particular morphologic presentation, which allows ...
Necrotizing mesenteric vasculitis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Lourenço, MH; Bento Silva, A; Sousa, J; Oliveira, H; Silva, I; Costa, M; Branco, JC; Gonçalves, MJSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystemic autoimmune disorder which may affect the gastrointestinal system. Half of the patients with SLE experience gastrointestinal symptoms, with the most common being nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Mesenteric vasculitis is a severe and rare complication of SLE and one of the most frequent causes of severe acute abdominal pain. The authors present ...
Long-term neurological complications in COVID-19 survivors: study protocol of a...
Araújo, N; Silva, I; Campos, P; Correia, R; Calejo, M; Freitas, P; Seco, M; Ribeiro, L; Costa, AR; Morais, S; Pereira, S; Firmino-Machado, JBackgroundEvidence suggests an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and worse performance on cognitive tests, and a higher risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia up to 6 and 12 months after infection, respectively. Longer follow-ups with comparison groups are needed to clarify the potentially increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases in COVID-19 survivors, namely those infected before mass vaccina...
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Young Adults (18-25 Years) in M...
Silva, I; Damasceno, A; Fontes, F; Araújo, N; Prista, A; Jessen, N; Padrão, Patrícia; Silva Matos, C; Lunet, N<jats:p>The life course development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and the undergoing epidemiological transition in Mozambique highlight the importance of monitoring the cardiovascular risk profile in young adults. Therefore, this study aims to estimate the prevalence of CVD risk factors in a population aged 1825 years living in Mozambique. A total of 776 young adults from a nationally representative sample ...
The re-parameterized inverse Gaussian regression to model length of stay of COV...
Silva, I
AB0747 MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOMES IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC A...
Pinheiro Torres, R; Fernandes Lourenco, MH; Neto, A; Pimentel Dos Santos, F; Silva, I; Mourão, AF; Donato, H; Costa, M; Branco, J
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Portuguese population: Consumption of al...
Fernandes, S; Sosa-Napolskij, M; Lobo, G; Silva, IBackground The measures implemented by governments worldwide to control and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 have impacted the populations and directly influenced individuals’ quality of life and consumption habits. Objective This work investigates the Portuguese population’s changes in alcohol, stimulants drinks, illegal substances, and pharmaceutical consumptions habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods...