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- Can osteoarthritis, sarcopenia and body composition predict loss of function?Publication . Pais, Sandra; Botelho, Marta; Moreira, Rita; Guerreiro, CarlaBackground: Elderly populations e growing in the majority of Countries in the World. Portugal in currently among the 5 most aged counties with 23,4% of it´s population over 65 and an ageing index of 182[1]. Osteoarthritis is the 3rd cause of responsible for severe disability in adults over 60 years in developed and developing countries[2]. Lack of data at a national or regional level in Portugal compromises the ability to prepare for both health and care need of aged population. Simultaneously the region of Algarve has particular geographic characteristics with 49% of the population living within 2 km from the cost (in 9% of the Algarve’s Territory). Objectives: Are aim was to study our regional population, namely the incidence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and the relation of function ability with OA, Sarcopenia and Body composition.
- Socially responsible consumers and stockpiling during crises: the intersection of personal norms and fearPublication . Elhoushy, Sayed; Ribeiro, Manuel AlectorPurposeUrging people to avoid stockpiling was a common declaration made by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, yet empty supermarket shelves and supply shortages of basic products were observed worldwide. This study aims to (a) identify the factors that activate consumer personal norms towards socially responsible behaviours, specifically resisting stockpiling, and (b) examine how fear moderates the link between personal norms and consumer engagement in stockpiling during public crises. Design/methodology/approachThe study recruited a sample of US consumers who were responsible for household grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 593 individuals participated in the study, and the collected data were analysed using structural equation modelling. FindingsThe results show that awareness of the negative consequences of stockpiling and a sense of personal responsibility for those consequences activate personal norms towards responsible shopping during public crises. However, perceived fear has the opposite effect, encouraging stockpiling. In addition, fear weakens the negative relationship between personal norms and stockpiling. Originality/valueThis study extends the norm activation model and indicates that personal norms may not always promote responsible behaviours when fear is high. It is unique in that it sheds light on non-mainstream responsible consumption behaviours (e.g. resisting stockpiling), and the interaction between consumption and social responsibility.
- Long range gene flow beyond predictions from oceanographic transport in a tropical marine foundation speciesPublication . Tavares, Ana I; Assis, Jorge; Larkin, Patrick D.; Creed, Joel C.; Magalhães, Karine; Horta, Paulo; Engelen, Aschwin; Cardoso, Noelo; Barbosa, Castro; Pontes, Samuel; Regalla, Aissa; Almada, Carmen; Ferreira, Rogério; Abdoul, Ba Mamadou; Ebaye, Sidina; Bourweiss, Mohammed; dos Santos, Carmen Van-Dúnem; Patrício, Ana R.; Teodosio, Maria; Santos, Rui; Pearson, Gareth; Serrao, Ester AThe transport of passively dispersed organisms across tropical margins remains poorly understood. Hypotheses of oceanographic transportation potential lack testing with large scale empirical data. To address this gap, we used the seagrass species, Halodule wrightii, which is unique in spanning the entire tropical Atlantic. We tested the hypothesis that genetic differentiation estimated across its large-scale biogeographic range can be predicted by simulated oceanographic transport. The alternative hypothesis posits that dispersal is independent of ocean currents, such as transport by grazers. We compared empirical genetic estimates and modelled predictions of dispersal along the distribution of H. wrightii. We genotyped eight microsatellite loci on 19 populations distributed across Atlantic Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Brazil and developed a biophysical model with high-resolution ocean currents. Genetic data revealed low gene flow and highest differentiation between (1) the Gulf of Mexico and two other regions: (2) Caribbean-Brazil and (3) Atlantic Africa. These two were more genetically similar despite separation by an ocean. The biophysical model indicated low or no probability of passive dispersal among populations and did not match the empirical genetic data. The results support the alternative hypothesis of a role for active dispersal vectors like grazers.
- Impact of the pre-drying process on the volatile profile of on-farm processed Ecuadorian bulk and fine-flavour cocoa varietiesPublication . Moreno-Rojas, José Manuel; Yadira Erazo Solorzano, Cyntia; Tuárez García, Diego Armando; Pereira-Caro, Gema; Ordóñez Díaz, José Luis; Muñoz–Redondo, José Manuel; Rodríguez Solana, RaquelAiming to improve the quality of cocoa, preconditioning of cocoa after harvesting and before fermentation has become an on-farm processing step of great interest in recent times. The present work aimed to evaluate the influence of a pre-drying process on the volatile composition of Ecuadorian bulk (Forastero and CCN-51) and fine-flavour (ETT103 and LR14) cocoa at the end of primary processing. A total of 63 volatile compounds including aldehydes, alcohols, acids, ketones, esters, terpenes, lactones and other miscellaneous compounds were identified in cocoa samples by HS-SPME-GC-MS. The use of a pre-drying step revealed a varietal homogenization and a reduction in the fermentation time, making this preconditioning step an inexpensive and attractive option for farmers. Moreover, different varietal behaviour was observed after pre-drying, the fine-flavour varieties obtaining a clear improvement in aromatic quality with higher levels of compounds imparting positive notes.
- I have my eyes fixed ahead : A contribution to the African literary landscapePublication . Baleiro, Rita; Coelho-Florent, AdrianaThis exploratory and conceptual paper aims to demonstrate the relevance of literary heritage to enhance the tourist experience and development of the Chão Bom Resistance Museum in Tarrafal (Cape Verde). This study contributes to the construction of the African literary landscape and lls the gap in the research on literary tourism in African destinations. Methodologically, the paper analyses primary and secondary data to identify literary texts and authors associated with the site that can help shape the site's literary landscape and suggest literary tourism products and experiences be implemented at the museum. The study is grounded in literary tourism studies, in the notion that literature can play a signi cant testimonial and enhancing role in tourism. It reviews the literature on literary tourism in African destinations. The main ndings point towards a substantive gap in the literature concerning literary tourism in African countries and a need for cultural promotion of literary tourist destinations aimed at both literary and non-literary tourists
- Calcium/magnesium ratio in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease: a risk factor for cardiovascular diseasePublication . Borges, Henrique; Afonso, Rita; Marques, Roberto Calças; Jerónimo, Teresa; Silva, AnaChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are significant risk factors for Cardiovascular (CV) Disease. Patients with CKD and/or DM exhibit higher incidence and prevalence of CV events compared to the general population. Hypomagnesemia and elevated calcium-magnesium (Ca:Mg) ratios have been identified as independent risk factors for CV-related deaths. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between Ca:Mg and the prognosis of CV disease in patients with CKD and DM.
- Is preoperative chemosensitivity associated with improved outcomes in locally advanced gastric cancer? A multicentric retrospective real-world studyPublication . Caleça, T.; Honório, M.; Sousa, M.; Ribeiro, J.; Fortuna, A.; Silva, D. Neto da; Albuquerque, J.; Menezes, M.; Trabulo, C.; Costa, D.Perioperative chemotherapy (PCT) is the standard of care for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) in western countries. However, less than 60% of patients complete the adjuvant part of treatment due to postoperative complications, toxicity and disease progression (DP). This study aim is to evaluate if preoperative chemosensitivity (POCS) is associated with improved overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS).
- Nephrotic syndrome in pregnant diabetic women: maternal and perinatal outcomes at a tertiary centerPublication . Nogueira, Estela; Afonso, Rita; Godinho, Iolanda; Centeno, Mónica; Pinto, Luísa; Lopes, José AntónioManagement of pregnant women with diabetic kidney disease and nephrotic range proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome constitute a challenge to clinicians. Maternal and perinatal outcomes, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease, remain poor. The authors describe the multidisciplinary approach and the outcomes of diabetic pregnant patients with nephrotic range proteinuria.
- Immune-mediated skin lesions related to biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs: a 22-year experience of a tertiary centerPublication . Martins, A.; Oliveira, D. Santos; Martins, F. R.; Nicolau, R.; Pinheiro, F. Oliveira; Rato, M.; Bernardo, A.; Pimenta, S.; Bernardes, M.; Costa, L.Biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) have revolutionized the treatment of chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. However, the physician and the patient should be aware of possible adverse reactions. Skin is one of the most frequent organs involved in bDMARD adverse reactions and immune-mediated skin lesions (IMSL) have rarely been described before in cohort studies and their incidence is unknown.
- Adalimumab and number of previous biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs as predictive factors for the development of immune-mediated skin lesionsPublication . Martins, A.; Oliveira, D. Santos; Martins, F. R.; Nicolau, R.; Pinheiro, F. Oliveira; Rato, M.; Bernardo, A.; Pimenta, S.; Bernardes, M.; Costa, L.Treatment of inflammatory rheumatic diseases has dramatically changed with the introduction of biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs). However, these drugs aren’t exempt from risks and skin lesions are the most frequent adverse reactions. Among the possible adverse skin reactions, immune-mediated skin lesions (IMSL) may occur. Risk factors associated with the occurrence of IMSL in rheumatic patients under bDMARDs are poorly known and studied.