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Perik T, Alves N, Hermans JJ, Huisman H. Automated Quantitative Analysis of CT Perfusion to Classify Vascular Phenotypes of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:577. [PMID: 38339328 PMCID: PMC10854854 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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CT perfusion (CTP) analysis is difficult to implement in clinical practice. Therefore, we investigated a novel semi-automated CTP AI biomarker and applied it to identify vascular phenotypes of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and evaluate their association with overall survival (OS). METHODS From January 2018 to November 2022, 107 PDAC patients were prospectively included, who needed to undergo CTP and a diagnostic contrast-enhanced CT (CECT). We developed a semi-automated CTP AI biomarker, through a process that involved deformable image registration, a deep learning segmentation model of tumor and pancreas parenchyma volume, and a trilinear non-parametric CTP curve model to extract the enhancement slope and peak enhancement in segmented tumors and pancreas. The biomarker was validated in terms of its use to predict vascular phenotypes and their association with OS. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis with five-fold cross-validation was performed. OS was assessed with Kaplan-Meier curves. Differences between phenotypes were tested using the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS The final analysis included 92 patients, in whom 20 tumors (21%) were visually isovascular. The AI biomarker effectively discriminated tumor types, and isovascular tumors showed higher enhancement slopes (2.9 Hounsfield unit HU/s vs. 2.0 HU/s, p < 0.001) and peak enhancement (70 HU vs. 47 HU, p < 0.001); the AUC was 0.86. The AI biomarker's vascular phenotype significantly differed in OS (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The AI biomarker offers a promising tool for robust CTP analysis. In PDAC, it can distinguish vascular phenotypes with significant OS prognostication.
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- Tom Perik
- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands (J.J.H.); (H.H.)
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Alves N, Bosma JS, Venkadesh KV, Jacobs C, Saghir Z, de Rooij M, Hermans J, Huisma H. Erratum for: Prediction Variability to Identify Reduced AI Performance in Cancer Diagnosis at MRI and CT. Radiology 2023; 309:e239023. [PMID: 37906017 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.239023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Alves N, Bosma JS, Venkadesh KV, Jacobs C, Saghir Z, de Rooij M, Hermans J, Huisman H. Prediction Variability to Identify Reduced AI Performance in Cancer Diagnosis at MRI and CT. Radiology 2023; 308:e230275. [PMID: 37724961 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.230275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Background A priori identification of patients at risk of artificial intelligence (AI) failure in diagnosing cancer would contribute to the safer clinical integration of diagnostic algorithms. Purpose To evaluate AI prediction variability as an uncertainty quantification (UQ) metric for identifying cases at risk of AI failure in diagnosing cancer at MRI and CT across different cancer types, data sets, and algorithms. Materials and Methods Multicenter data sets and publicly available AI algorithms from three previous studies that evaluated detection of pancreatic cancer on contrast-enhanced CT images, detection of prostate cancer on MRI scans, and prediction of pulmonary nodule malignancy on low-dose CT images were analyzed retrospectively. Each task's algorithm was extended to generate an uncertainty score based on ensemble prediction variability. AI accuracy percentage and partial area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (pAUC) were compared between certain and uncertain patient groups in a range of percentile thresholds (10%-90%) for the uncertainty score using permutation tests for statistical significance. The pulmonary nodule malignancy prediction algorithm was compared with 11 clinical readers for the certain group (CG) and uncertain group (UG). Results In total, 18 022 images were used for training and 838 images were used for testing. AI diagnostic accuracy was higher for the cases in the CG across all tasks (P < .001). At an 80% threshold of certain predictions, accuracy in the CG was 21%-29% higher than in the UG and 4%-6% higher than in the overall test data sets. The lesion-level pAUC in the CG was 0.25-0.39 higher than in the UG and 0.05-0.08 higher than in the overall test data sets (P < .001). For pulmonary nodule malignancy prediction, accuracy of AI was on par with clinicians for cases in the CG (AI results vs clinician results, 80% [95% CI: 76, 85] vs 78% [95% CI: 70, 87]; P = .07) but worse for cases in the UG (AI results vs clinician results, 50% [95% CI: 37, 64] vs 68% [95% CI: 60, 76]; P < .001). Conclusion An AI-prediction UQ metric consistently identified reduced performance of AI in cancer diagnosis. © RSNA, 2023 Supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Babyn in this issue.
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- Natália Alves
- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, Radboudumc, Route 767, Room 2.30, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (N.A., J.S.B., K.V.V., C.J., M.d.R., J.H., H.H.); Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark (Z.S.); and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Z.S.)
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Schuurmans M, Alves N, Vendittelli P, Huisman H, Hermans J. Artificial Intelligence in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Imaging: A Commentary on Potential Future Applications. Gastroenterology 2023:S0016-5085(23)00586-3. [PMID: 37054755 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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- Megan Schuurmans
- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Schuurmans M, Alves N, Vendittelli P, Huisman H, Hermans J. Setting the Research Agenda for Clinical Artificial Intelligence in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Imaging. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14143498. [PMID: 35884559 PMCID: PMC9316850 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14143498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, associated with a 98% loss of life expectancy and a 30% increase in disability-adjusted life years. Image-based artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve outcomes for PDAC given that current clinical guidelines are non-uniform and lack evidence-based consensus. However, research on image-based AI for PDAC is too scattered and lacking in sufficient quality to be incorporated into clinical workflows. In this review, an international, multi-disciplinary team of the world’s leading experts in pancreatic cancer breaks down the patient pathway and pinpoints the current clinical touchpoints in each stage. The available PDAC imaging AI literature addressing each pathway stage is then rigorously analyzed, and current performance and pitfalls are identified in a comprehensive overview. Finally, the future research agenda for clinically relevant, image-driven AI in PDAC is proposed. Abstract Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), estimated to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths in western societies by 2030, was flagged as a neglected cancer by the European Commission and the United States Congress. Due to lack of investment in research and development, combined with a complex and aggressive tumour biology, PDAC overall survival has not significantly improved the past decades. Cross-sectional imaging and histopathology play a crucial role throughout the patient pathway. However, current clinical guidelines for diagnostic workup, patient stratification, treatment response assessment, and follow-up are non-uniform and lack evidence-based consensus. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can leverage multimodal data to improve patient outcomes, but PDAC AI research is too scattered and lacking in quality to be incorporated into clinical workflows. This review describes the patient pathway and derives touchpoints for image-based AI research in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional expert panel. The literature exploring AI to address these touchpoints is thoroughly retrieved and analysed to identify the existing trends and knowledge gaps. The results show absence of multi-institutional, well-curated datasets, an essential building block for robust AI applications. Furthermore, most research is unimodal, does not use state-of-the-art AI techniques, and lacks reliable ground truth. Based on this, the future research agenda for clinically relevant, image-driven AI in PDAC is proposed.
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- Megan Schuurmans
- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (P.V.); (H.H.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (N.A.)
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- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (P.V.); (H.H.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (N.A.)
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- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (P.V.); (H.H.)
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- Diagnostic Image Analysis Group, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (P.V.); (H.H.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
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Costa M, Lima R, Alves N, Silva N, Gasik M, Silva F, Bartolomeu F, Miranda G. Multi-material cellular structured orthopedic implants design: In vitro and bio-tribological performance. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 131:105246. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Neuparth T, Alves N, Machado AM, Pinheiro M, Montes R, Rodil R, Barros S, Ruivo R, Castro LFC, Quintana JB, Santos MM. Neuroendocrine pathways at risk? Simvastatin induces inter and transgenerational disruption in the keystone amphipod Gammarus locusta. Aquat Toxicol 2022; 244:106095. [PMID: 35121565 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The primary focus of environmental toxicological studies is to address the direct effects of chemicals on exposed organisms (parental generation - F0), mostly overlooking effects on subsequent non-exposed generations (F1 and F2 - intergenerational and F3 transgenerational, respectively). Here, we addressed the effects of simvastatin (SIM), one of the most widely prescribed human pharmaceuticals for the primary treatment of hypercholesterolemia, using the keystone crustacean Gammarus locusta. We demonstrate that SIM, at environmentally relevant concentrations, has significant inter and transgenerational (F1 and F3) effects in key signaling pathways involved in crustaceans' neuroendocrine regulation (Ecdysteroids, Catecholamines, NO/cGMP/PKG, GABAergic and Cholinergic signaling pathways), concomitantly with changes in apical endpoints, such as depressed reproduction and growth. These findings are an essential step to improve hazard and risk assessment of biological active compounds, such as SIM, and highlight the importance of studying the transgenerational effects of environmental chemicals in animals' neuroendocrine regulation.
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- T Neuparth
- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, IAQBUS - Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, R. Constantino Candeira S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, IAQBUS - Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, R. Constantino Candeira S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; CITAB - Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, Quinta de Prados - Ed. Blocos Laboratoriais C1.10, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, IAQBUS - Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, R. Constantino Candeira S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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Alves N, Dias JM, Rocha H, Ventura T, Mateus J, Capela M, Khouri L, Lopes MDC. Assessing the need for adaptive radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients using an automatic planning tool. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2021; 26:423-432. [PMID: 34277096 PMCID: PMC8281904 DOI: 10.5603/rpor.a2021.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Unbiased analysis of the impact of adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is necessary to evaluate dosimetric benefit and optimize clinics' workflows. The aim of the study was to assess the need for adaptive radiotherapy (ART) in head and neck (H&N) cancer patients using an automatic planning tool in a retrospective planning study. Materials and methods Thirty H&N patients treated with adaptive radiotherapy were analysed. Patients had a CT scan for treatment planning and a verification CT during treatment according to the clinic's protocol. Considering these images, three plans were retrospectively generated using the iCycle tool to simulate the scenarios with and without adaptation: 1) the optimized plan based on the planning CT; 2) the optimized plan based on the verification CT (ART-plan); 3) the plan obtained by considering treatment plan 1 re-calculated in the verification CT (non-ART plan). The dosimetric endpoints for both target volumes and OAR were compared between scenarios 2 and 3 and the SPIDERplan used to evaluate plan quality. Results The most significant impact of ART was found for the PTVs, which demonstrated decreased D98% in the non-ART plan. A general increase in the dose was observed for the OAR but only the spinal cord showed a statistical significance. The SPIDERplan analysis indicated an overall loss of plan quality in the absence of ART. Conclusion These results confirm the advantages of ART in H&N patients, especially for the coverage of target volumes. The usage of an automatic planning tool reduces planner-induced bias in the results, guaranteeing that the observed changes derive from the application of ART.
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- Natália Alves
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, EPE, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, EPE, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, EPE, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Radiotherapy Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, EPE, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, EPE, Coimbra, Portugal
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Valente JFA, Sousa F, Alves N. Additive Manufacturing Tools to Improve the Performance of Chromatographic Approaches. Trends Biotechnol 2021; 39:970-973. [PMID: 33895012 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chromatography is widely applied industrially. However, some limitations are associated with its common supports, and the impossibility to fully control their structural features is particularly restrictive. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a fast, highly precise, and reproducible technology for producing chromatographic supports that can improve its performance.
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- J F A Valente
- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, Universidade da Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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Alves N, Sangiogo F, Pastoriza B. DIFICULDADES NO ENSINO E NA APRENDIZAGEM DE QUÍMICA ORGÂNICA DO ENSINO SUPERIOR - ESTUDO DE CASO EM DUAS UNIVERSIDADES FEDERAIS. QUIM NOVA 2021. [DOI: 10.21577/0100-4042.20170708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IN HIGHER EDUCATION - A CASE STUDY IN TWO FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES. This research investigates difficulties associated to the curricular component Organic Chemistry I based on a study case of Chemistry undergraduate courses (Bachelor and Teachers education) in two Federal Universities in the Brazilian South region. The analytical process integrated official documents of the courses (pedagogic projects, students’ grades), questionnaires, interviews, and researcher’s logbook of classes. Results show that the students’ success in Organic Chemistry I is lower than the sum of failure, unattendance, and temporary cancellation rates altogether in the curricular component offered by the different teachers and institutions studied. A complex scenario is highlighted in relation to factors that affect learning and teaching processes in undergraduate Organic Chemistry courses. The subjects’ responses highlight difficulties related to specific contents, such as conformation and spatial visualization of molecules, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms; lack of concepts from High School; and individual habits and characteristics of teachers, students, or both, such as didactics, concentration, and engagement. The results report on the importance of rethinking strategies and methodologies in the context of Organic Chemistry I in Higher Education
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Type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN-1) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease, associated with germline mutations in the MEN-1 tumour suppressor gene (encoding the menin protein). Recent studies, through a better characterisation of the functions of the menin protein, have started to demonstrate how changes in this protein may be related to breast cancer. We present the case of a patient whose diagnosis of MEN-1 syndrome was made during treatment for a breast tumour-this diagnosis was obtained after finding multiple neoplastic lesions that fitted the MEN-1 syndrome spectrum, during the initial staging and subsequent follow-up of a breast tumour. In line with the growing evidence that links MEN-1 syndrome to breast cancer tumorigenesis, this case report highlights the following question: should we start screening this subset of patients earlier for breast cancer?
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- Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte EPE, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte EPE, Lisboa, Portugal
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Neuparth T, Machado AM, Montes R, Rodil R, Barros S, Alves N, Ruivo R, Castro LFC, Quintana JB, Santos MM. Transgenerational inheritance of chemical-induced signature: A case study with simvastatin. Environ Int 2020; 144:106020. [PMID: 32861161 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.106020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The hypothesis that exposure to certain environmental chemicals during early life stages may disrupt reproduction across multiple non-exposed generations has significant implications for understanding disease etiology and adverse outcomes. We demonstrate here reproductive multi and transgenerational effects, at environmentally relevant levels, of one of the most prescribed human pharmaceuticals, simvastatin, in a keystone species, the amphipod Gammarus locusta. The transgenerational findings has major implications for hazard and risk assessment of pharmaceuticals and other contaminants of emerging concern given that transgenerational effects of environmental chemicals are not addressed in current hazard and risk assessment schemes. Considering that the mevalonate synthesis, one of the key metabolic pathways targeted by simvastatin, is highly conserved among metazoans, these results may also shed light on the potential transgenerational effects of simvastatin on other animals, including humans.
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- T Neuparth
- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, IAQBUS - Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, R. Constantino Candeira S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, IAQBUS - Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, R. Constantino Candeira S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, IAQBUS - Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, R. Constantino Candeira S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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Bartolomeu F, Costa MM, Alves N, Miranda G, Silva FS. Selective Laser Melting of Ti6Al4V sub-millimetric cellular structures: Prediction of dimensional deviations and mechanical performance. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 113:104123. [PMID: 33032011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ti6Al4V sub-millimetric cellular structures arise as promising solutions concerning the progress of conventional orthopedic implants due to its ability to address a combination of mechanical, physical and topological properties. Such ability can improve the interaction between implant materials and surrounding bone leading to long-term successful orthopedic implants. Selective Laser Melting (SLM) capability to produce high quality Ti6Al4V porous implants is in great demand towards orthopedic biomaterials. In this study, Ti6Al4V cellular structures were designed, modeled, SLM produced and characterized targeting orthopedic implants. For that purpose, a set of tools is proposed to overcome SLM limited accuracy to produce porous biomaterials with desired dimensions and mechanical properties. Morphological analyses were performed to evaluate the dimensional deviations noticed between the model CAD and the SLM produced structures. Tensile tests were carried out to estimate the elastic modulus of the Ti6Al4V cellular structures. The present work proposes a design methodology showing the linear correlations found for the dimensions, the porosity and the elastic modulus when comparing the model CAD designs with Ti6Al4V structures by SLM.
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- F Bartolomeu
- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Rua General Norton de Matos, Apartado 4133, 2411-901, Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058, Guimarães, Portugal; CICECO, Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058, Guimarães, Portugal
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Bartolomeu F, Costa M, Alves N, Miranda G, Silva F. Engineering the elastic modulus of NiTi cellular structures fabricated by selective laser melting. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 110:103891. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Alves N, Ventura T, Mateus J, Capela M, Lopes M. Do a priori expectations of plan quality offset planning variability in head and neck IMRT? Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bartolomeu F, Dourado N, Pereira F, Alves N, Miranda G, Silva F. Additive manufactured porous biomaterials targeting orthopedic implants: A suitable combination of mechanical, physical and topological properties. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2020; 107:110342. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Alves N, Deana NF. Sex Prediction From Metrical Analysis of Macerated Mandibles of Brazilian Adults. INT J MORPHOL 2019. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022019000401375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Valente J, Dias J, Sousa A, Alves N. Composite Central Face Design-An Approach to Achieve Efficient Alginate Microcarriers. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1949. [PMID: 31783615 PMCID: PMC6960800 DOI: 10.3390/polym11121949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Microparticulated drug delivery systems have been used as promising encapsulation systems for protecting drugs for in vitro and in vivo applications, enhancing its stability, providing an increased surface to volume ratio, reducing adverse effects, and hence an improvement in bioavailability. Among the studied microparticles, there is a rising interest in the research of alginate microparticles for pharmaceutical and biomedical fields confirming its potential to be used as an effective matrix for drug and cell delivery. Moreover, calcium alginate has been one of the most extensively forming microparticles in the presence of divalent cations providing prolonged drug release and suitable mucoadhesive properties. Regarding the above mentioned, in this research work, we intended to produce Ca-alginate micro-vehicles through electrospraying, presenting high encapsulation efficiency (EE%), reduced protein release across the time, reduced swelling effect, and high sphericity coefficient. To quickly achieve these characteristics and to perform an optimal combination among the percentage of alginate and CaCl2, design of Experiments was applied. The obtained model presented to be statistically significant (p-value < 0.05), with a coefficient of determination of 0.9207, 0.9197, 0.9499, and 0.9637 for each output (EE%, release, swelling, and sphericity, respectively). Moreover, the optimal point (4% of alginate and 6.6% of CaCl2) was successfully validated.
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- J.F.A. Valente
- CDRsp-IPL-Centre Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal (N.A.)
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- CDRsp-IPL-Centre Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal (N.A.)
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, Universidade da Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
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- CDRsp-IPL-Centre Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal (N.A.)
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Bartolomeu F, Fonseca J, Peixinho N, Alves N, Gasik M, Silva F, Miranda G. Predicting the output dimensions, porosity and elastic modulus of additive manufactured biomaterial structures targeting orthopedic implants. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 99:104-117. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bruno N, Bianchet LC, Prakash V, Li N, Alves N, Mitchell MW. Maltese cross coupling to individual cold atoms in free space. Opt Express 2019; 27:31042-31052. [PMID: 31684344 DOI: 10.1364/oe.27.031042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We report on the simultaneous observation from four directions of the fluorescence of single 87Rb atoms trapped at the common focus of four high numerical aperture (NA=0.5) aspheric lenses. We use an interferometrically-guided pick-and-place technique to precisely and stably position the lenses along the four cardinal directions with their foci at a single central point. The geometry gives right angle access to a single quantum emitter, and will enable new trapping, excitation, and collection methods. The fluorescence signals indicate both sub-Poissonian atom number statistics and photon anti-bunching, showing suitability for cold atom quantum optics.
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Molinet M, Alves N, Vasconcelos A, Deana NF. Comparative study of osteoarthritis induced by monoiodoacetate and papain in rabbit temporomandibular joints: macroscopic and microscopic analysis. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2019; 79:516-527. [PMID: 31565788 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2019.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive, degenerative pathology. Inducing OA in an animal model is useful for studying the pathology and testing the effectiveness of new treatments. The object of the present study was to determine the macroscopic and microscopic changes occurring in rabbit temporomandibular joints (TMJ) at 15, 30 and 45 days after induction of OA by monoiodoacetate (MIA) and papain. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty two male rabbits were used in the experiment, divided into three groups: a control group (n = 4) and two experimental groups, MIA (n = 9) and papain (n = 9). The progress of the disease was analysed at 15, 30 and 45 days after induction of OA. Morphological and histological analyses were carried out of the joint disc and the mandibular condyle. RESULTS The most evident changes were expressed in the condyle and disc of joints with OA induced by MIA. The condyles presented deformation, fissures and loss of joint surface, the chondrocytes lost their morphology and organisation. In more advanced stages there was loss of the mid zone of the joint disc. CONCLUSIONS The effects of papain were associated with condyle deformation, disorientation of the chondrocytes in the middle layer, and proliferation in deep zones; there was also an increase in the extracellular matrix. Both inductors generated changes in the TMJ and its joint surfaces; MIA was more effective and coincided more closely with the classic signs of the evolution of OA.
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- M Molinet
- Escuela de Tecnología Médica, Universidad Austral de Chile, Sede Puerto Montt, Chile.,Master Programme in Sciences, Mention Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Master Programme in Sciences, Mention Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. .,Applied Morphology Research Centre (CIMA), Faculty of Dentistry, Temuco, Chile. .,Centre of Excellence in Surgical and Morphological Research (CEMyQ), Faculty of Medicine, Temuco, Chile.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Chile
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- Centre for Research in Epidemiology, Economics and Oral Public Health (CIEESPO), Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Costa M, Lima R, Melo-Fonseca F, Bartolomeu F, Alves N, Miranda A, Gasik M, Silva F, Silva N, Miranda G. Development of β-TCP-Ti6Al4V structures: Driving cellular response by modulating physical and chemical properties. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2019; 98:705-716. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Costa MM, Bartolomeu F, Alves N, Silva FS, Miranda G. Tribological behavior of bioactive multi-material structures targeting orthopedic applications. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 94:193-200. [PMID: 30903863 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The following study proposes a multi-material solution in which Ti6Al4V cellular structures produced by Selective Laser Melting are impregnated with bioactive materials (hydroxyapatite or β-tricalcium phosphate) using press and sintering technique. To assess the tribological response of these structures, an alumina plate was used as a counterpart in a flat-on-flat reciprocating sliding test. Ti6Al4V cellular structures impregnated with bioactive materials displayed the highest wear resistance when compared with the unreinforced structures. Among the bioactive structures, Ti6Al4V cellular structures impregnated with βTCP were the ones with higher wear resistance, having the lowest weight loss. Hence, these structures are promising multifunctional solutions for load-bearing applications by gathering suitable mechanical properties (strength and stiffness); bioactive properties and in addition an improved wear performance.
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Rua General Norton de Matos, Apartado 4133, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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Bartolomeu F, Buciumeanu M, Costa M, Alves N, Gasik M, Silva F, Miranda G. Multi-material Ti6Al4V & PEEK cellular structures produced by Selective Laser Melting and Hot Pressing: A tribocorrosion study targeting orthopedic applications. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 89:54-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alves N, Deana NF, Ceballos F, Hernandez P, Gonzalez J. Sex prediction by metric and non-metric analysis of the hard palate and the pyriform aperture. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2018; 78:137-144. [PMID: 30484270 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2018.0109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Analysis of the bones and bone fragments of the cranium may be a useful tool for sex diagnosis in the identification of human remains which have been exposed to adverse conditions. The object of the present study was to evaluate sex prediction through metric and non-metric analysis of the hard palate (HP) and the pyriform aperture (PA), using macerated skulls of adult individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analysed 312 dry skulls of adult individuals of both sexes, studying the metric and non-metric characteristics of the HP and PA. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values were evaluated. A binary logistic regression and a linear regression were performed. The receiver operating characteristic curve was constructed to analyse the perfor- mance of sex diagnosis. Measurements of the HP and the PA were analysed by ANOVA and Tukey's test. The SPSS v. 20.0 software was used, with a significance threshold of 5%. RESULTS The shape of the PA presented 61.9% accuracy, 54.4% sensitivity and 65.7% specificity. The shape of the HP presented 51.5% accuracy, 65.6% sen- sitivity and 44.7% specificity. Only the height of the PA functioned as a good predictor of sex. CONCLUSIONS The height of the PA produced good diagnostic performance (area under curve = 0.764). The height of the PA was the most reliable indicator for sex prediction, and could be used by forensic scientists to identify sex.
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- Research Centre of Applied Morphology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. .,Centre of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. .,Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
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- Master Programme in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Ministro A, Ferreira T, Batista L, Santana A, Alves N, Guerra J, Fernandes E Fernandes J. Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm After Kidney Transplantation: Two Case Reports. Transplant Proc 2018; 49:906-912. [PMID: 28457423 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.01.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular complications after kidney transplantation may cause allograft loss. Here, we describe 2 patients with extrarenal mycotic pseudoaneurysm after kidney transplantation. PATIENTS Patient 1 was a 54-year-old man who developed pseudoaneurysm 60 days after transplantation, and patient 2 was a 48-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a pseudoaneurysm 5 months after transplantation. RESULTS Patient 1 had a deceased-donor kidney transplant with end-to-side external iliac arterial anastomosis that was reconstructed 8 days after transplantation owing to rupture and major bleeding. At 60 days after transplantation, he had high serum creatinine level and Doppler ultrasonography showed a pseudoaneurysm of the arterial graft anastomosis and postanastomotic renal artery stenosis. Treatment included surgical excision of the pseudoaneurysm, vascular reconstruction, and fluconazole, with mycologic culture of the resected pseudoaneurysm showing Candida albicans. Patient 2 developed nondisabling intermittent claudication at 5 months after kidney transplantation, with a pseudoaneurysm subsequently observed on Doppler ultrasonography and computerized tomographic angiography. Treatment included renal artery thrombectomy and common iliac bypass to the hilar donor renal artery with inverted ipsilateral long saphenous vein. Operative samples showed C albicans, and she was treated with fluconazole. Both patients had satisfactory outcomes, and both kidney allografts were preserved. CONCLUSIONS Extrarenal mycotic pseudoaneurysms after kidney transplantation require a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis, and preservation of the kidney graft may be achieved with the use of surgical treatment and antifungal therapy.
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- Kidney Transplant Unit, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal; Vascular Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Kidney Transplant Unit, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Kidney Transplant Unit, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Kidney Transplant Unit, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Kidney Transplant Unit, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, North Lisbon Hospital Center, Lisbon Academic Medical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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Vasconcelos GL, Maculan R, Alves N, Ribeiro ALAPL, Silva AWB, Cunha EV, Moreira GM, Viafara JAS, Guimaraes ASB, Ribeiro CV, Silva JRV, Pinto TLC, Sales JNS, DeSouza JC. 138 Relationships Between Antral Follicle Count, Ovarian Volume, Pre-Antral Follicle Number, and Oocyte Quality. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv30n1ab138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The objective was to evaluate the possible relationships between AFC, ovarian volume, ovarian follicle reserve and oocyte quality in abattoir-derived ovaries (experiment 1) and in cows (experiment 2) submitted to OPU. Antral follicle counts of ≥25, 16 to 24, and ≤ 16 were used to define AFC classes as high (HAFC), intermediate (IAFC), and low (LAFC) in both experiments. In experiment 1, after antral follicles were aspirated, abattoir ovaries (n = 10 per AFC class) were processed by conventional histology and pre-antral follicles were counted within primordial, primary, secondary, and tertiary classes and classified as either healthy or degenerate under regular microscopy (Cushman et al. 1999). In experiment 2, HAFC (n = 42), IAFC (n = 34), and LAFC (n = 29) cows were submitted to OPU and oocytes classified as grades 1, 2, and 3 or degenerate (IETS, 2010). Antral follicles (≥3 mm in diameter) were counted by ultrasonography. Data were analysed by GENMOD and GLM procedures of SAS (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA) after transformations, when required. In experiment 1, mean normal primordial follicle number was higher (P < 0.001) in HAFC (137.0 ± 1.6)a compared with IAFC (52.6 ± 1.9)b and LAFC (20.2 ± 5.3)c ovaries. However, the mean number of degenerate primordial follicles was lower (P < 0.001) in low count ovaries (2.4 ± 0.6) compared with HAFC (19.0 ± 4.7) and IAFC (16.4 ± 1.5, P < 0.001). Normal primary follicle number was higher in the HAFC compared with IAFC and LAFC ovarian classes (86.2 ± 7.0a v. 34.6 ± 5.1b and 14.4 ± 3.3c, respectively; P < 0.01). Degenerate primary follicles were higher in the HAFC compared with LAFC ovarian class (16.8 ± 6.5 v. 5.2 ± 2.64; P < 0.05). Normal secondary follicle number was also higher in the HAFC compared to LAFC ovarian classes (25.2 ± 7.67 v. 2.4 ± 0.8; P < 0.05). The number of degenerate secondary follicles differed (P < 0.01) only between the IAFC and the LAFC ovarian classes (0.6 ± 0.4 and 7.2 ± 2.4, respectively), which were similar (P > 0.5) to the HAFC class (3.8 ± 1.0). In experiment 2, grade 1, 2, and 3 oocytes, viable oocytes, and ovarian volume (mm3) were higher (P < 0.001) in HAFC compared with IAFC and LAFC cows (grade 1: 7.9 ± 0.6a, 4.9 ± 0.7b and 3.3 ± 0.7c; grade 2: 4.0 ± 0.4a, 2.8 ± 0.4b and 1.2c; grade 3: 2.1 ± 0.4a, 2.5 ± 0.4a and 1.3 ± 0.5b, respectively; viable oocytes: 16.3 ± 1.1a, 13.1 ± 1.2b, and 8.1 ± 1.3c, respectively; (volumes: 12.6 ± 0.7a, 10.1 ± 0.8b, and 8.1 ± 0.9c, respectively). In conclusion, high AFC is linked to a higher follicular reserve, oocyte quality, and ovarian volume. It is safe to apply AFC in the selection of bovine females without compromising oocyte or pre-antral follicular population qualities.
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Vasconcelos GL, Maculan R, Alves N, Ribeiro ALAPL, Silva AWB, Cunha EV, Moreira GM, Viafara JAS, Guimaraes ASB, Ribeiro CV, Silva JRV, Sales JNS, Pinto TLC, El Azzi MS, DeSouza JC. 102 In Vitro Embryo Production and Oocyte Quality in Bos indicus Beef Cows Selected for Fertility Characteristics. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv30n1ab102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Embryo production may be enhanced when associated with cows selected on the basis of fertility markers, which should be easy to measure, such as antral follicle count (AFC) and genital tract morphometrics. The objective was to evaluate the effects of AFC class on oocyte 24-h outcome and in vitro embryo production in Bos indicus beef cows. Brahman (n = 151) cows (2-13 years old, 344-803 kg of BW, and 7-9 BCS). Low (LAFC), intermediate (IAFC), and high (HAFC) antral follicle classes were defined as follows: LAFC ≤ 30; IAFC 30-49; and HAFC ≥50 AFC. All follicles ≥3 mm in diameter were aspirated by conventional ovum pick-up technique. Only cumulus–oocyte complexes with at least 2 layers of granulosa cells and homogeneous cytoplasm were used for in vitro culture. They were matured in TCM-199 plus supplements for 24 h at 38.7°C in a 5% CO2 humidified atmosphere. After 24 h of maturation, a subset of oocytes (n = 319) was fixed and analysed under fluorescent microscopy and oocyte outcome was evaluated by classification, as follows: germinal vesicle (GV), germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), metaphase I/anaphase I/telophase I (MIAITI), and metaphase II (MII). The second subset of oocytes (n = 797) was fertilized in Ferti-TALP (10-15 oocytes per 60-µL drop) with frozen–thawed semen (18-22 h at 38.7°C in 5% CO2 after Percoll) from a single bull previously tested for good in vitro fertility. Presumptive zygotes were cultivated in CR2 medium for 48 h at 37.8°C in 5% CO2. For the remaining 96 h, embryos were transferred to 10% FCS-supplemented TCM-199 drops until the final evaluation. Data were analysed by the GENMOD, GLM, and CORR procedures of SAS (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA). Viable oocytes, total embryos, and embryo production efficiency (viable oocyte/total embryos produced; P < 0.05) to AFC in various degrees (r2 = 0.87, 0.86, 0.30, respectively). The proportion of oocytes in GV, GVBD, MIAITI, and MII were different (P < 0.05) between LAFC, IAFC, and HAFC classes [GV: 12.3% (13/106)a, 3.1% (3/96)a and 4.3% (5/117)b, respectively]; [GVBD: 32.1% (34/106)a, 8.3% (8/96)a and 6.0 (7/117)b]; [MIAITI: 14.2% (15/106)a, 26.0% (25/96)b and 8.5% (10/117)c, respectively] and [MII: 41.5% (44/106)b, 62.5% (60/96)a and 81.2% (95/117)c, respectively). In conclusion, high AFC is positively related to better in vitro embryo fertility and to 24-h oocyte outcome after in vitro maturation.
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Deana NF, Navarro P, Alves N. Morphometric study of lingual foramina in macerated mandibles to assist in implant placement in the anterior mandibular region. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2017; 77:310-322. [PMID: 28933801 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2017.0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The object of our study was to contribute to anatomical knowledge of this region with data on the prevalence, number and location of lingual foramina (LF) in dentate and edentate macerated mandibles from Brazilian individuals, differen-tiating them by sex and race. In this way we hope to help dental surgeons with their planning prior to implant placement in the anterior mandibular region. 103 macerated mandibles were analysed. The prevalence, number and location of LF were analysed in the median (MLF) and lateral (LLF) regions and the median (AMLF) and lateral (ALLF) alveolar process regions. Measurements for their location were taken with a digital calliper. 99% of the mandibles presented at least 1 MLF, 82.5% at least 1 LLF, and the frequency of ALLF was 67%. In dentate mandibles, MLF were located in the region superior to the genial spine, and in edentate mandibles in the regions superior and inferior to the genial spine. LLF were located in the middle region in both dentate and edentate mandibles. The height of the symphysis was significantly greater in dentate than in edentate cases. The distance from the alveolar crest (AC) to the MLF was significantly greater in dentate than in edentate mandibles. LF are constant structures, with MLF found more frequently than LLF. Mandibles which present a smaller measured distance from the base of mandible to AC present MFL and LLF closer to AC, implying a greater risk of complication during implant placement. (Folia Morphol 2018; 77, 2: 310-322).
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- Research Centre in Applied Morphology (CIMA), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera.
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CARDIGOS J, Crisostomo S, Costa L, Vaz Patto J, Maduro V, Barcelos F, Alves N. Sicca syndrome - disease continnum. Anatomical, functional and systemic assessment. Acta Ophthalmol 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2017.01541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ophthalmology; Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central; Lisbon Portugal
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- Ophthalmology; Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central; Lisbon Portugal
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- Ophthalmology; Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central; Lisbon Portugal
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- Rheumatology; Instituto Português de Reumatologia; Lisbon Portugal
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- Ophthalmology; Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central; Lisbon Portugal
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- Rheumatology; Instituto Português de Reumatologia; Lisbon Portugal
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- Ophthalmology; Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central; Lisbon Portugal
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Bartolomeu F, Sampaio M, Carvalho O, Pinto E, Alves N, Gomes J, Silva F, Miranda G. Tribological behavior of Ti6Al4V cellular structures produced by Selective Laser Melting. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2017; 69:128-134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Silva M, Pereira A, Alves N, Mateus A, Malça C. A Hybrid Processing Approach to the Manufacturing of Polyamide Reinforced Parts with Carbon Fibers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2017.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Biscaia S, Dabrowska E, Tojeira A, Horta J, Carreira P, Morouço P, Mateus A, Alves N. Development of Heterogeneous Structures with Polycaprolactone-Alginate Using a New 3D Printing System – BioMED βeta : Design and Processing. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2017.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Bustamante F, Alves N, Torres C, Gatica C, Olave E. Determinación del Índice Facial Total y Cono Facial en Individuos Chilenos. INT J MORPHOL 2016. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022016000300025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Angelo DF, Morouço P, Alves N, Viana T, Santos F, González R, Monje F, Macias D, Carrapiço B, Sousa R, Cavaco-Gonçalves S, Salvado F, Peleteiro C, Pinho M. Choosing sheep (Ovis aries) as animal model for temporomandibular joint research: Morphological, histological and biomechanical characterization of the joint disc. Morphologie 2016; 100:223-233. [PMID: 27450042 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Preclinical trials are essential to the development of scientific technologies. Remarkable molecular and cellular research has been done using small animal models. However, significant differences exist regarding the articular behavior between these models and humans. Thus, large animal models may be more appropriate to perform trials involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The aim of this work was to make a morphological (anatomic dissection and white light 3D scanning system), histological (TMJ in bloc was removed for histologic analysis) and biomechanical characterization (tension and compression tests) of sheep TMJ comparing the obtained results with human data. Results showed that sheep processus condylaris and fossa mandibularis are anatomically similar to the same human structures. TMJ disc has an elliptical perimeter, thinner in the center than in periphery. Peripheral area acts as a ring structure supporting the central zone. The disc cells display both fibroblast and chondrocyte-like morphology. Marginal area is formed by loose connective tissue, with some chondrocyte-like cells and collagen fibers in diverse orientations. Discs obtained a tensile modulus of 3.97±0.73MPa and 9.39±1.67MPa, for anteroposterior and mediolateral assessment. The TMJ discs presented a compressive modulus (E) of 446.41±5.16MPa and their maximum stress value (σmax) was 18.87±1.33MPa. Obtained results suggest that these animals should be considered as a prime model for TMJ research and procedural training. Further investigations in the field of oromaxillofacial surgery involving TMJ should consider sheep as a good animal model due to its resemblance of the same joint in humans.
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- Hospital de Santa Maria, Faculty of Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- CIISA, Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Infanta Cristina Hospital, Faculty of Medicina, University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Infanta Cristina Hospital, Faculty of Medicina, University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicina, University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- CIISA, Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Maria, Faculty of Medicina, Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Santarém, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Maria, Faculty of Medicina, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIISA, Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal
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Souza JC, Maculan R, Rosa RG, Smith LF, Casas PS, Faria BRM, Alves N, Gonçalves TM. 130 ANTRAL FOLLICLE COUNTS, VULVA WIDTH, AND SERUM ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE CONCENTRATIONS IN BOVINE FEMALES OF THE TABAPUÃ BREED. Reprod Fertil Dev 2016. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv28n2ab130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Bovine genetic selection for fertility is difficult in part due to the low heritability of fertility traits and to the extension of the calving interval and the productive life length inherent to this species, which makes it harder to identify superior individuals from their records. In this regard, it is feasible to try to identify characteristics that are easy to detect and may be linked to superior reproductive efficiency as early as possible in females. The objective was to evaluate the possible relationships between vulva width, antral follicle counts (AFC), and the serum concentrations of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH). Tabapuã (a Brazilian Zebu breed) heifers (n = 155) and cows (n = 422) from 4 herds were used in the study in which all antral follicles ≥3 mm were counted directly with an ultrasound unit. Follicle counts were classified into 2 classes, based on the methodology proposed by Burns et al. (2005) in dairy cattle, such that the low and intermediate AFC classes were merged into one class (low; n = 245) and the high and very high into another (high; n = 332). The vulva width was determined by measuring the distance between the lateral borders of the vulva with a digital caliper placed at a 90-degree angle from the half point of the rima vulvae. Single blood samples were collected from a subgroup of animals (n = 220) and the serum frozen (–20°C) after centrifugation for the AMH analysis, which was performed by specific bovine ELISA (Ansh Laboratories, Webster, TX, USA) test. All statistical analyses were performed with SAS (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA). Data was submitted for analyses of variance using the PROCGENMOD procedure. Vulva width was larger (P = 0.02) in the class of animals of the high AFC (8.73 ± 0.11 cm) in comparison with those of the low AFC (8.39 ± 0.09 cm), considering the larger sample (n = 591). In the subsample (n = 220) the concentration of AMH was higher (P < 0.0001) in the high AFC class females (1.15 ± 0.07 ng mL–1; n = 95) in comparison with the low AFC class (0.50 ± 0.06 ng mL–1; n = 125). Vulva width, AFC, and AMH serum concentrations were interrelated and likely fertility indicative phenotypes under the present experimental conditions and should be further evaluated in larger samples in order to be considered in bovine genetic selection.
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Alves N, Deana NF. Morphological study of the tuberculum sphenoidalis in macerated skulls of adult individuals. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2015; 74:465-9. [PMID: 26620506 DOI: 10.5603/fm.2015.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2014] [Revised: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 02/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The tuberculum sphenoidalis (TS) is an anatomical structure of variable form located at the anterior extremity of the infratemporal crest of the greater wing of the sphenoid. The object of this study was to analyse the morphology and frequency of the TS in macerated skulls. We examined 304 macerated skulls belonging to individuals of both sexes, Amerindian and Caucasian. The TS were classified morphologically into spiniform, pyramidal and laminar. TS was present in 96.3% of the skulls; the spiniform type was most frequent (40.3%), followed by pyramidal (37%) and laminar (19%). The most frequent type in females and Amerindian individuals was spiniform; in males and Caucasian individuals, the most frequent types were spiniform and pyramidal. The TS is a frequent anatomical structure on the sphenoid bone. The spiniform and pyramidal types are both very frequent. We suggest that it should be incorporated into international anatomical terminology. The term 'sphenoidal tuberculum' may be the most appropriate.
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- CIMA Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
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Coelho S, Capelas M, Alves S, Alves N, Sá L, De Mello R. 1519 Optimizing home-based palliative care as a good practice to meet patients and families' needs. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)30609-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Couras CS, Louros VL, Gameiro T, Alves N, Silva A, Capela MI, Arroja LM, Nadais H. Anaerobic degradation of dairy wastewater in intermittent UASB reactors: influence of effluent recirculation. Environ Technol 2015; 36:2227-2238. [PMID: 25803484 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2015.1025102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This work studied the influence of effluent recirculation upon the kinetics of anaerobic degradation of dairy wastewater in the feedless phase of intermittent upflow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB) reactors. Several laboratory-scale tests were performed with different organic loads in closed circuit UASB reactors inoculated with adapted flocculent sludge. The data obtained were used for determination of specific substrate removal rates and specific methane production rates, and adjusted to kinetic models. A high initial substrate removal was observed in all tests due to adsorption of organic matter onto the anaerobic biomass which was not accompanied by biological substrate degradation as measured by methane production. Initial methane production rate was about 45% of initial soluble and colloidal substrate removal rate. This discrepancy between methane production rate and substrate removal rate was observed mainly on the first day of all experiments and was attenuated on the second day, suggesting that the feedless period of intermittent UASB reactors treating dairy wastewater should be longer than one day. Effluent recirculation expressively raised the rate of removal of soluble and colloidal substrate and methane productivity, as compared with results for similar assays in batch reactors without recirculation. The observed bed expansion was due to the biogas production and the application of effluent recirculation led to a sludge bed contraction after all the substrates were degraded. The settleability of the anaerobic sludge improved by the introduction of effluent recirculation this effect being more pronounced for the higher loads.
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- a Environment and Planning Department , University of Aveiro , Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro , Portugal
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Alves N, Ferraz W, Faria L. Synthesis and investigation of the luminescent properties of carbon doped lanthanum aluminate (LaAlO3) for application in radiation dosimetry. RADIAT MEAS 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2014.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Alves N, Deana NF, Schilling QA, González VA, Schilling LJ, Pastenes RC. Evaluación de la Posición Condilary del Espacio Articular en ATM de Individuos Chilenos con Trastornos Temporomandibulares. INT J MORPHOL 2014. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022014000100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Matamala F, Cornejo R, Paredes M, Farfán E, Garrido O, Alves N. Análisis Comparativo del Número de Neurofilamentos en Nervios Isquiáticos de Rata Sometidos a Neuropraxia Tratadas con Láser de Baja Intensidad y Ultrasonido Terapéutico. INT J MORPHOL 2014. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022014000100058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alves N, Schilling Quezada A, Gonzalez Villalobos A, Schilling Lara J, Deana NF, Pastenes Riveros C. Morphological Characteristics of the Temporomandibular Joint Articular Surfaces in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders. INT J MORPHOL 2013. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022013000400027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alves N, Oliveira RJ, Deana NF, Sampaio JCA. Morphological Features of Pycnodysostosis with Emphasis on Clinical and Radiographic Maxillofacial Findings. INT J MORPHOL 2013. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022013000300024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alves N. Estudio Anatómico de la Región Pterigopalatina en Cráneos Macerados de Brasileños con el Objetivo de Contribuir al Desarrollo de la Técnica de Disyunción de la Sutura Esfenomaxilar. INT J MORPHOL 2013. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022013000200019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alessio P, de Oliveira RF, Aoki PHB, Pereira JDAS, Braunger ML, Furini LN, Vieira M, Teixeira SR, Job AE, Saenz CAT, Alves N, Olivati CA, Constantino CJL. Molecular architecture and electrical properties in evaporated films of cobalt phthalocyanine. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2012; 12:7010-7020. [PMID: 23035427 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2012.6583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Thin films of cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc) were deposited onto solid substrates through physical vapor deposition (PVD) by thermal evaporation up to 60 nm thick to determine their molecular architecture and electrical properties. The growth was monitored using UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, revealing a linear increase for absorbance versus thickness. PVD films were found in the crystalline alpha phase and with the CoPc molecules forming ca. 45 degrees in relation to the substrate surface. The film surface was fairly homogeneous at the micro and nanoscales, with the roughness at ca. 3 nm. DC and AC electrical measurements were carried out for devices built with distinct structures. Perpendicular contact was established by depositing 60 nm CoPc PVD films between indium tin oxide (ITO) and Al, forming a sandwich-type structure (ITO/CoPc/Al). The current versus DC voltage curve indicated a Schottky diode behavior with a rectification factor of 4.2. The AC conductivity at low frequencies increased about 2 orders of magnitude (10(-9) to 10(-7) S/m) with increasing DC bias (0 to 5 V) and the dielectric constant at 1 kHz was 3.45. The parallel contact was obtained by depositing 120 nm CoPc PVD film onto interdigitated electrodes, forming an IDE-structured device. The latter presented a DC conductivity of 5.5 x 10(-10) S/m while the AC conductivity varied from 10(-9) to 10(-1) S/m between 1 Hz and 1 MHz, respectively, presenting no dependence on DC bias. As proof-of-principle, the IDE-structured device was applied as gas sensor for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).
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- DFQB, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP 19060-900, Brazil
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Alves N, Galvão M, Artaxo P, Loureiro A, Vasconcellos P, Hacon S, Batistuzzo S. Analysis genotoxic and composition of organic particulate matter from biomass burning in Alta Floresta, a Brazilian Amazon region. Toxicol Lett 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.05.362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Jorge Z, Carvalho MR, Guerra AS, Alves N, De Almeida JM, Fagundes MJ, Cortêz-Pinto H, Do Carmo I. [Malnutrition in morbid obesity]. ACTA MEDICA PORT 2010; 23:273-276. [PMID: 20470477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2009] [Accepted: 05/14/2009] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Nutritional deficiences are common in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. There are limited data on nutritional status before surgery. We now begin to realize the importance and the high frequency of that situation in the morbidly obese who have never undergone any invasive procedure. It is very important to acknowlegde this fact, so that specific therapy is begun before surgery. It is our conviction that in doing so we minimize the risk of having serious deficiencies after surgery. We report a case of a morbidly obese woman with nutritional deficiencies before bariatric surgery.
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- Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospital de Santa Maria (CHLN, EPE), Lisboa
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