Publications by authors named "A P Beck Leao"
The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of thermal manipulation during incubation on the hatchability, the performance, the carcass characteristics, the intestinal villi, the nutrient metabolizability, and some physiological parameters in broiler chickens. Ross eggs were randomly distributed into four commercial automatic incubators. The treatments were as follows: incubator kept at 37.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLimestone (calcite, CaCO) is an abundant and cost-effective source of calcium oxide (CaO) for cement and lime production. However, the thermochemical decomposition of limestone (∼800 °C, 1 bar) to produce lime (CaO) results in substantial carbon dioxide (CO) emissions and energy use, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe review highlights significant advances in delivery systems, with an emphasis on the use of cashew gum (CG), a natural polysaccharide extracted from Anacardium occidentale L., recognized for its remarkable biodegradability and versatility. CG has a wide range of applications spanning sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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- - Natural polysaccharides (PSs) have gained attention for their impressive biological properties and potential applications in medicine and food, particularly for treating gastrointestinal diseases.
- - The study highlights how PSs function by reducing inflammation, regulating immune responses, and promoting intestinal mucosa healing, all linked to their chemical makeup and action mechanisms.
- - Additionally, the review discusses PSs' role in enhancing gut health by supporting beneficial bacteria and producing short-chain fatty acids, while also addressing challenges in their processing and potential solutions.
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- Long COVID involves ongoing symptoms that persist beyond typical recovery times, presenting challenges for understanding its clinical impacts across various populations and healthcare systems.
- The study introduces a text mining technique called phonetic text clustering (PTC) to analyze unstructured data from a long COVID survey at a university hospital, aiming to categorize similar medical terms more effectively.
- Using n-gram analysis on Portuguese medical terminology, the research seeks to enhance understanding of long COVID and its implications for global healthcare, with potential for application in various healthcare environments.