Publications by authors named "Hugo L Oliveira"

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  • * The study investigates how the morphology of seal lice varies based on the diving depth of their hosts, revealing that lice from deep-diving hosts are rounder than those from regular divers.
  • * The round shape of these deep-diving lice helps them withstand high water pressure by redistributing it across their bodies, improving their resilience in deep ocean environments.
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Valvular heart diseases (such as stenosis and regurgitation) are recognized as a rapidly growing cause of global deaths and major contributors to disability. The most effective treatment for these pathologies is the replacement of the natural valve with a prosthetic one. Our work considers an innovative design for prosthetic aortic valves that combines the reliability and durability of artificial valves with the flexibility of tissue valves.

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