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Consensus-based guidelines for best practices in the selection and use of exami...
Freitas, Jorge; Lomba, Alexandre; Sousa, Samuel; Gonçalves, Viviana; Brois, Paulo; Nunes, Esmeralda; Veloso, Isabel; Peres, David; Alves, PauloBackground/Objectives: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present significant challenges in modern healthcare, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Examination gloves play a critical role in infection prevention by serving as a barrier to reduce the risk of cross-contamination between healthcare workers and patients. This manuscript aims to pro...
Genomic and epidemiological insight of an outbreak of carbapenemase-producing E...
Manageiro, Vera; Cano, Manuela; Furtado, Cristina; Iglesias, Carmen; Reis, Lígia; Vieira, Patrícia; Teixeira, Aida; Martins, Cláudia; Veloso, IsabelBackground: Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is an increasing problem in healthcare settings. This study aimed to identify the source of a CPE outbreak that occurred in 2022, in a tertiary hospital in the North of Portugal, to identify exposed patients, and to assess the risk of becoming CPE-positive following hospital admission. Methods: A multi-disciplinary investigation was conducted including ...
The Macau Forum and the CPLP strategies for southsouth cooperation of China and...
Veloso, IsabelThis article aims to develop comparative reflections on the strategies of Brazilian and Chinese foreign policy in Africa through the activities of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (Macau Forum). The point of departure for this article is how the CPLP and the Macau Forum to effectively contribute to the...
Toxicological Assessment of Coated versus Uncoated Rubber Granulates Obtained f...
Gomes, João; Mota, Helena; Bordado, João; Cadete, Manuela; Sarmento, Georgina; Ribeiro, Antonieta; Baião, Miguel; Fernandes, João; Pampulim, VascoReuse of tire crumb in sport facilities is currently a very cost-effective waste management measure. Considering that incorporation of the waste materials in artificial turf would be facilitated if the rubber materials were already colored green, coatings were specifically developed for this purpose. This paper presents an experimental toxicological and environmental assessment aimed at comparing the obtained e...