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Valorization of tough meat samples into new beef products

Cachena is a Portuguese cattle breed, mainly distributed in the Alentejo, a poor agricultural region in southern Portugal. Animals are small, and the meat has an excellent flavour. However, some heterogeneity has been reported regarding meat tenderness. To valorize tough meats inadequate for fresh consumption, new meat products, such as "cabeça de xara" (CX), can be developed. CX is a meat product traditionally...

Biliary Surgery During Residency: A Nationwide Study

Introduction: Biliary surgeries present a challenge in general surgery training. Increased exposure to laparoscopic techniques, coupled with a decline in experience with open procedures and more complex biliary interventions, has become a point of concern for general surgery residency programs. The objectives of this article are to assess the biliary surgery experience of general surgery residents across Portug...

Sleep-promoting nursing interventions in the pediatric population: an integrati...

Introduction: The consequences of sleep deprivation on children are expressed through their behavior, learning and development and can have short and long-term consequences with an impact not only on the child/adolescent, but also on their family. Objective/s: To identify in the scientific literature nursing interventions to improve sleep in the pediatric population. Methods: Integrative Literature Review in th...

Training parents of children with autism spectrum disorder during the diagnosis...

Introduction: The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children is a demanding and complex process for families. The information and training provided at the time of diagnosis has a significant impact on family life. Objective: To map the scientific evidence on strategies for developing the skills of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at diagnosis. Methods: Scoping Review based on the methodo...

Osimertinib: A Game-Changer in Stage IV EGFR-Driven Lung Cancer

Lung cancer has a high mortality rate; however, treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors targeting specific molecular alterations has significantly improved the survival of patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). EGFR mutations are present in approximately 15% of NSCLC cases. Osimertinib was approved in Portugal by Infarmed (Portuguese Medicines Agency) in 2021 as a first-li...

Animal exploitation in Southwestern Iberia at the end of the second millennium ...

The Late Bronze Age was an important phase in European Prehistory but our understanding of its regional dynamics is unequal. Relevant knowledge of the peopling and material culture of Southwestern Iberia between 1170 and 730 BCE exists, but the exploitation and management of animals remain largely uncharacterized. We generally lack the taphonomical data that could allow for an in-depth understanding of faunal a...

Metagenomic analysis of the effects of plant- and yeast-based formulations on t...

Grapevine is highly susceptible to fungal diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew, which are traditionally managed through the intensive use of chemical fungicides. However, in the context of increasingly sustainable viticulture, biofungicides derived from plant and yeast extracts are gaining attention. Despite this, their impact on the grapevine leaf microbiome, crucial for plant health and disease re...

Educação e flexibilidade curricular em tempos de pandemia: efeitos na gestão cu...

Impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 nos processos de autonomia e flexibilidade cur...

Child Health and Pediatric Nurse Interventions in Promoting Child and Family Ca...

Introduction: The practice of Child Health and Pediatric Nursing requires awareness regarding the involvement of parents in the care provided to the child, developing a partnership process and broadly integrating the family. The philosophy of family-centered care turns into the cornerstone of pediatric care. Objective/s: Identify in the literature the interventions of Child Health and Pediatric Nurses in promot...