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Health impact pathways related to air quality changes: testing two health risk methodologies over a local traffic case study
Air pollution causes damage and imposes risks on human health, especially in cities, where the pollutant load is a major concern, although the extent of these effects is still largely unknown. Thus, taking the...
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Smooth muscle tumours of the uterus: MR imaging malignant predictive features—a 12-year analysis in a referral hospital in Portugal
To evaluate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features that may help distinguish leiomyosarcomas from atypical leiomyomas (those presenting hyperintensity on T2-W images equal or superior to 50% compared to...
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A Digital Communication System for Occupational Safety and Health: Requirements Identification and Prototype
Shifting the communication process in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) field to digital can bring advantages to risk management. A digital communication system can help ensure that all workers find it ...
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Surface Glutamate Receptor Nanoscale Organization with Super-Resolution Microscopy (dSTORM)
Glutamate receptors mediate the majority of excitatory transmission in the central nervous system. Recent developments in super-resolution microscopy, in particular single-molecule localization microscopy tech...
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Open AccessCREB fusion–associated epithelioid mesenchymal neoplasms of the female adnexa: three cases documenting a novel location of an emerging entity and further highlighting an ambiguous misleading immunophenotype
EWSR1/FUS-CREB-rearranged mesenchymal neoplasms are an emerging heterogeneous group of soft tissue tumors that encompasses low-grade lesions (angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma/AFH) and a group of predominantly in...
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High-Throughput Protein Crystallization in an Integrated Droplet-Based Microfluidic Platform
We present an integrated droplet-based microfluidic platform for high-throughput protein crystallization experimentation. The device consists of commercially available micro-junctions and PFA tubing assembled ...
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Ozone Episodes in Northern and Western Iberia: Understanding and Quantifying the Sources and Transport Mechanisms by Integrated Process Analysis
Ozone (O3) polluted air masses can impact regions of the Iberian Peninsula not traditionally studied, such as Northern and Western Iberia. As a contribution to a better understanding of O3 episodes’ origin, sourc...
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Climate Change Impact on Source Contributions to the Air Quality in Aveiro Region
The full understanding of the links between air pollution sources and concentrations and climate change will be a challenge of future research. In this scope, the WRF-CAMx modelling system was applied to Aveir...
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MR Imaging of uterine sarcomas: a comprehensive review with radiologic-pathologic correlation
The aim of this article is to summarize the MRI features of each sarcoma subtype and to correlate them with its pathological findings. Literature review through PubMed/Medline database to identify relevant art...
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Exposure to ambient particulate matter increases blood count parameters with potential to mediate a cardiovascular event: results from a population-based study in Portugal
Variations in blood count parameters are potential mechanisms involved in the occurrence of cardiovascular events caused by particulate matter (PM) exposure. This study aims to estimate the effect of PM10 exposur...
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Modeling Setup for Assessing the Impact of Stakeholders and Policy Scenarios on Air Quality at Urban Scale
ClairCity, a project funded by the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, developed an innovative quantification framework aiming to assess environmental, health and economic impacts. The quantific...
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Open AccessP.63 Sarcopenia and Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: How Much We Know and What We Need to Know About this Association?
Sarcopenia (decrease of muscle mass and function) has been linked with atherosclerosis [1]. The EWGSOP2 updated consensus, uses low muscle strength as the primary indicator of sarcopenia [2]. It is acknowledged t...
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HDAC Overexpression in a NUT Midline Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland with Exceptional Survival: A Case Report
NUT midline carcinoma (NMC) is a recently described entity with a predilection for young individuals, characterised by a rearrangement of NUT, most commonly with BRD4. It usually involves midline structures, with...
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Characterization of Hakea sericea Fruits Regarding Chemical Composition and Extract Properties
The chemical composition and anatomy of the woody follicles of the hakea fruits are characterized here for the first time, aiming at an appraisal of their potential valorization. Hakea sericea Schrader is a woody...
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Modelling air quality levels of regulated metals: limitations and challenges
Toxic metals as arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), and lead (Pb) exist in the atmosphere as particulate matter components. Their concentration levels in the European Union (EU) are regulated by European ...
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The diagnosis of eating disorders through mid-infrared spectroscopy of the gingival crevicular fluid: a pilot trial
Eating disorders (EDs) are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating patterns, leading to poor psychological and physical health. EDs’ symptoms are diverse, but their biochemical manifestations can b...
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Co-Inheritance of alpha-thalassemia and sickle cell disease in a cohort of Angolan pediatric patients
The aim of this study was to explore the association between alpha-thalassemia, fetal hemoglobin, hematological indices, and clinical adverse events in Angolan sickle cell disease pediatric patients. A total o...
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Open AccessRole of Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle in Atherosclerosis and in Central Hemodynamics
Carotid Arterial Disease (CAD) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are atherosclerotic diseases. Adipose tissue (AT) and skeletal muscle (SM) are endocrine organs producing polypeptides with vascular effects...
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Management of laryngeal candidiasis: an evidence-based approach for the otolaryngologist
The authors aim to review available reports regarding laryngeal candidiasis and describe the existing evidence on the demographics, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, therapeutic options, and outcomes of this...
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Characterization of walnut, almond, and pine nut shells regarding chemical composition and extract composition
The shells of three important food nuts, walnut, almond, and pine nut, were studied in view of valorization as residues. The shells differed chemically: walnut shells had 10.6% extractives, 30.1% lignin, and 4...
