A5007222901- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Respiratory viral infections research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Regulation
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Education during COVID-19 pandemic
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Public Health in Brazil
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Rural Development and Agriculture
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
University of Minho
2023-2024
National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
2020-2024
Ricardo (United Kingdom)
2022-2023
Instituto Nacional de Saúde
2022-2023
Simón Bolívar University
1980
Nanostructured dipeptide self-assemblies exhibiting quantum confinement are of great interest due to their potential applications in the field materials science as optoelectronic for energy harvesting devices. Cyclic dipeptides an emerging outstanding group ring-shaped dipeptides, which, because multiple interactions, self-assemble supramolecular structures with different morphologies showing and photoluminescence. Chiral cyclic may also display piezoelectricity pyroelectricity properties...
Background. Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) surveillance is recommended to assess the severity of disease. In 2021, National Institute Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, in collaboration with two general hospitals, implemented a SARI sentinel system based on electronic health registries. We describe its application 2021/2022 season and compare evolution cases COVID-19 influenza activity regions Portugal. Methods. The main outcome interest was weekly incidence patients hospitalized due...
During the autumn/winter respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemics, bacterial co-infection is common and affects disease severity. We aimed to understand relationship between RSV-bacterial co-infections clinical severity since RSV seasonality change after COVID-19 pandemic. conducted a prospective, sentinel surveillance study at 20 sites in Portugal children under 2 years hospitalized with RSV, April 21 January 23. Effect of potentially pathogenic bacteria (PPB) on length hospitalization...
BackgroundNon-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were implemented worldwide to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2.AimTo evaluate impact tiered NPIs and a nationwide lockdown on reduction COVID-19 incidence during second third epidemic waves in Portugal.MethodsSurveillance data laboratory-confirmed cases used conduct an interrupted time series analysis estimate changes daily wave NPI period (9 November-18 December 2020), without (15-21 January 2021) with school closure (22 January-10 February...
A systematic study was performed to provide better understanding of the effect elastomeric materials on behavior polycarbonate blends (PC). Thus, PC with different amounts elastomers, such as copolyether ester elastomer (COPE), acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS), maleic anhydride-grafted ABS (ABS-g-MA), and styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene (SEBS-g-MA) were prepared in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. The characterized by an electronic microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR),...
Integrated approaches to surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are important for public health actions. The 2nd National Serological Survey (ISN2COVID-19) aimed characterize the extent SARS-CoV-2 and vaccine-induced response in Portuguese population following third epidemic wave launch vaccination campaign.A cross-sectional study was performed using data on 8463 1-79 years age, collected February March, 2021. IgM IgG (anti-nucleoprotein...
Abstract Background Accurate data on hypertension is essential to inform decision-making. Hypertension prevalence may be underestimated by population-based surveys due misclassification of health status participants. Therefore, adjustment for bias required when relying self-reports. This study aims quantify in self-reported and ratios the Portuguese component European Health Interview Survey (INS2014), illustrate application multiple imputation (MIME) correction using measured high blood...
An out-of-season increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) incidence was observed Portugal from June 2021 onwards, revealing a continuing surge cases throughout 2021/2022 autumn/winter. We aimed to describe this epidemic and define its period, by analysing RSV week 40 of 2020 (2020-W40) 18 2022 (2022-W18).Surveillance data on weekly laboratory confirmed cases, Portugal, used monitor using CUSUM test methodology for count data.In 2021-W23, the score identified significant risk RSV. By...
Introduction and Objectives: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is an important cause of hospitalization in children under five years.A national RSV sentinel network was set up Portugal April 2021.We describe the trends hospitalizations until September 2022 identify risk factors for severe disease.Methods: Acute respiratory infections hospitalized two years were reported tested RSV.RSV disease severity defined by need ventilation or admission to intensive care unit.Risk ratios used...
Following a COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign, it is important to evaluate the population level of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The aim this study was estimate seroprevalence rate specific antibodies acquired due infection or in Portuguese population.The National Serological Survey (third wave - ISN3COVID-19) cross-sectional nationwide epidemiological developed on sample 4545 residents aged one year older, between 28th September 2021 and 19th November 2021. anti-nucleoprotein anti-spike IgG...
This study investigated the optimal combination of compatibilizers and stabilizers to enhance value marine environment plastic (MEP). The composition plastics was analysed, a simulated recycled blend (sMEP) prepared based on simplified actual MEP. Different concentrations three commercial (C1, C2 C3) were tested improve tensile strength. tests indicated that compatibilized with 10 wt.% C3 (polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride) exhibited highest increase in compatibilization then combined...
Using a test-negative case–control design, we aim to estimate influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) against medically attended laboratory-confirmed in Portugal 2022/2023 season. Between week 41/2022 and 14/2023, data on 592 patients with influenza-like illness aged 18 or more years old were collected by the national sentinel surveillance system primary care settings. Of those, 218 positive for 374 negative controls. We estimated seasonal VE as (1-odds ratio)*100% of being vaccinated cases vs....
Introdução: A vigilância sindrómica permite a identificação precoce de alterações no padrão morbilidade da população. Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar utilidade indicadores relativos cuidados saúde primários e hospitalares, na COVID-19.Material Métodos: Foi realizada uma análise séries temporais utilizando taxa incidência semanal COVID-19 em Portugal Continental, entre as semanas 14/2020 (30 março 05 abril) 25/2020 (15 21 junho), seis indicadores: 1) consultas por COVID-19; 2) número...
Background Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) surveillance is recommended to assess severity of respiratory infections disease. In 2021, the National Institute Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, in collaboration with two central hospitals, implemented a SARI sentinel system based on electronic health registries. We describe its application 2021/2022 season and compare evolution cases COVID-19 influenza activity regions Portugal. Methods identified ICD-10 codes for influenza-like illness,...
Introduction: The use of face masks in public was one several COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions adopted to mitigate the pandemic Portugal. aim this study evaluate impact lifting mask mandate on April 22, 2022 incidence and mortality mainland Portugal Azores. As a secondary objective, we aimed evolution cases setting without (Azores islands) with (Madeira islands).Methods: Surveillance data laboratory-confirmed deaths were used conduct an interrupted time series analysis estimate...
Abstract Purpose : During the autumn/winter respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemics, bacterial co-infection is common and affects severity of disease. We aimed to understand relationship between RSV-bacterial co-infections clinical since change RSV seasonality after COVID-19 pandemic. Methods conducted a prospective, sentinel surveillance study at 20 sites in Portugal children under two years old hospitalized with RSV, April 2021 January 2023. The effect potentially pathogenic bacteria...