A5018601657- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Microscopic Colitis
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Potassium and Related Disorders
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
University of Lisbon
2015-2024
Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz
2024
National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
2004-2023
Hospital de São João
2022-2023
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
2021-2022
Oklahoma City University
2020-2022
University of Oklahoma
2020-2022
Ohio University
2022
Atlântica Instituto Universitário
2014-2021
Instituto de Saúde
2021
The industrial processing of pineapple generates a high quantity by-products. To reduce the environmental impact these by-products and inherent cost their treatment, it is important to characterise valorise products, converting them into added value products. Ultra-violet radiation one main sustainable sanitation techniques for fruits. Since this can induce plant stress which promote biosynthesis bioactive compounds, evaluate its effect in fruits.The amounts vitamins (C E) carotenoids...
Heart failure may lead to subclinical circulatory disturbances and remain an unrecognized cause of ischemic liver injury. We present the case a previously healthy 40-year-old bodybuilder, referred our Intensive-Care Unit Hepatology for treatment severe acute failure, with suspicion toxic hepatitis associated anabolic steroid abuse. Despite absence symptoms signs congestive heart at admission, steroid-induced dilated cardiomyopathy large thrombus in both ventricles was found be underlying...
Several studies indicate that high levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and L-cysteine (L-Cys) are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The validation clinical application an ultra HPLC method analysis Hcy L-Cys is described. reported simple, sensitive, rapid, precise, less aggressive than other previously methods. effect the derivatization reaction time, pH, organic solvent contents in mobile phase described discussed. Optimized conditions resulted excellent peak shapes. Results...
As high serum potassium levels can lead to adverse outcomes in hemodialysis (HD) patients, dietary is frequently restricted these patients. However, recent studies have questioned whether really affects levels. The approaches stop hypertension (DASH) diet considered a healthy pattern that has been related lower risk of developing end-stage kidney disease. aim this study was analyze the association between with content potassium-rich foods and HD This an observational, cross-sectional,...
Background and Aims . Eating habits may contribute to longevity. We characterized the eating cardiovascular risk (CVR) biomarkers in Portuguese centenarians (CENT) compared controls. Methods Results Centenarians ( n = 253), 100.26 ± 1.98 years, were with 268 controls (67.51 3.25), low (LCR) high (HCR) CVR (QRISK®2‐2016). Anthropometric body composition evaluated by bioimpedance. Abdominal obesity, BMI, fat mass (FM) cut‐offs according WHO. Sarcopenia was defined muscle index cut‐off ≤ 16.7...
(1) Background: Excessive meat consumption has raised multiple health and environmental concerns; however, there are no data on the population’s willingness to reduce its intake for these reasons. The current study aims assess frequency of readiness limit due concern about impact environment in residents Lisbon metropolitan region. (2) Methods: This analytical cross-sectional observational was carried out 197 region Lisbon. participants were divided into two groups by age (GI: 20–29 years;...
Hemodialysis (HD) patients are vulnerable to multiple metabolic and nutrition derangements, leading changes in body composition. Handgrip strength (HGS) has been used as a marker. We aimed evaluate the relationship between HGS lean tissue mass (LTM) with several parameters HD develop predictive equations.Cross-sectional study 155 treatment for ≥3 months. Body composition was assessed through bioimpedance spectroscopy. measured hydraulic hand dynamometer. Biochemical were evaluated. Data...
Abstract BACKGROUND Carotenoids, vitamins (A, B 2 , C and E) total folate are related to health promotion. However, there still many food matrices for which the content of these compounds is not available. In order fill this gap, traditional foods from Black Sea Area countries ( BSAC ) were analysed in investigate their potential benefits . RESULTS The most abundant carotenoid was β‐carotene. Plum jam sample with highest β‐carotene (608 µg 100 g −1 edible portion). group vegetables...
Body cell mass (BCM) is a useful nutritional marker and not affected by changes in the hydration status that commonly occur hemodialysis (HD) patients. This study aimed to examine association between body index (BCMI) parameters, as well its relationship with long-term survival these patients.This longitudinal prospective multicenter followed cohort of patients HD for 24 months. The clinical parameters 2527 (mean age 70.3 ± 14.6 years, 55.8% male mean vintage 58 (IQR:33-95) months) were...
ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate which of two combinations parameters based on International Society Renal Nutrition and Metabolism recommendations could better identify patients with protein‐energy wasting (PEW) to compare the relationship these other clinical body composition parameters. Methods This was a multicentre longitudinal study 24 months follow‐up. The PEW were characterized by: Group A (G ) – normalized protein catabolic rate (nPCR) < 1.0 g/kg per day, albumin <3.8 g/dL cell...
(1) Background: Refugees are a population group at imminent risk of death, being forced to migrate countries with different cultures. Many the refugees great malnutrition, especially adolescent orphans. The aim study was establish nutritional and food education program improve integration process young orphan newly arrived in Portugal. (2) Methods: A nutrition nine sessions over 12 weeks carried out by nutritionist from March June 2016, 15 residents Reception Center for Refugee Children....