Publications by authors named "M P Tomasino"

Trace elements (TEs) in anaerobic digestion (AD) are known to be essential for optimal biogas production, but inhibitive in excessive concentrations. However, the mechanisms of inhibition are not fully understood. The effects of the addition essential TEs (Co, Cu and Ni) and a non-essential TE (Cd) on the microbial community structure of AD were studied in lab-scale reactors, using total TE concentrations that ranged from 0 to 100 μM.

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  • A study analyzed 412 patients with Takotsubo syndrome who experienced cardiogenic shock, revealing that 17.2% of these patients were men.
  • Men were generally older, had higher smoking rates, and showed worse heart function and longer hospital stays compared to women.
  • Despite differences in health conditions during hospitalization, sex did not significantly affect short- or long-term mortality rates in these patients.
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Background: Cardiogenic shock (CS) complicates Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), significantly affecting patient outcomes. Since avoiding catecholamines, particularly inotropic agents, is recommended in TTS, temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) shows promise as a bridge to recovery. However, there is no prospective data on its use in TTS.

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  • The study explores the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) and advanced DNA sequencing techniques to monitor cetacean communities along the northern coast of Mainland Portugal.
  • During seasonal campaigns, researchers collected seawater samples to identify cetaceans and their potential prey, successfully detecting five cetacean species, including some not previously recorded in the area.
  • The findings suggest that eDNA analysis is a valuable tool for understanding marine ecosystems, particularly for tracking animal distribution and feeding habits.
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Background: Patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) who develop cardiogenic shock may present with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO). The prognosis and treatment of this population have not been defined in previous studies. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical presentation, management, evolution and prognosis of a subgroup of patients with TTS and cardiogenic shock according to whether they present with LVOTO or not.

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