Publications by authors named "A E Vilela"
Introduction: Thoracolumbar (TL) transition trauma is frequent and challenging. Although short- (SSPF) and long-segment posterior fixation (LSPF) are its mainstay treatment, little is known about their failure rates and reasons behind it.
Research Question: understand why TL instrumentations fail and what factors influence it.
Self-induced anaerobiosis fermentation in coffees inoculated with yeast: Effect on key enzymes of the germination process and its relationship with the decrease in seed germination.
Food Res Int
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to track key enzymes and chemical changes in coffee during Self-Induced Anaerobiosis Fermentation (SIAF) with different yeasts, assessing their effects on seed germination.
- - Yeasts like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Torulospora delbrueckii showed high enzyme activity and cell populations after fermentation, with significant changes in organic acids detected.
- - The findings indicate that fermentation methods affect seed quality differently, with conventional processing preserving more viable seeds compared to SIAF.
Purpose: To identify Missed Nursing Care (MNC) and related factors, as well as analyze the influence of nurses' decision-making and personality traits on MNC in two Portuguese hospitals dedicated to cancer care.
Methods: A cross-sectional, multicentric, descriptive-correlational study was conducted using a convenience sample of 298 nurses working in two hospitals dedicated to cancer care. Data were collected in the first semester of 2023 using a questionnaire that included sociodemographic and professional questions and the Portuguese versions of the MISSCARE Survey, the Nursing Decision-Making Instrument (NDMI-PT), and the Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI-P).
High-resolution targeted mass spectrometry for comprehensive quantification of sphingolipids: clinical applications and characterization of extracellular vesicles.
Anal Biochem
March 2025
Sphingolipids (SL), a class of membrane lipids, play important roles in numerous biological processes. Their significant structural diversity poses challenges for accurate quantification. To address this, liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) has emerged as a powerful tool for sphingolipidomics, capable of profiling these lipids comprehensively.
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- * It highlights various bioactive nutrients like antioxidants and polyphenols and discusses their potential benefits in reducing risks of chronic diseases, promoting gastrointestinal health, and aiding recovery after exercise.
- * The paper also addresses emerging research suggesting sweet cherries may have anti-cancer properties and explores their positive influence on metabolic health, weight management, and skin quality.