Publications by authors named "P H F Amaral"

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are versatile RNA molecules recently identified as key regulators of gene expression in response to environmental stress. Our primary focus in this study was to develop a robust computational pipeline for identifying structurally identical lncRNAs across replicates from publicly available bulk RNA-seq datasets. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the pipeline, we utilized the transcriptome of the thermophilic fungus Thermothelomyces thermophilus and assessed the expression pattern of lncRNAs in conjunction with Heat Shock Proteins (HSP), a well-known protein family critical for the cell's response to high temperatures.

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Bronchoscopy using a flexible bronchoscope is considered a safe procedure and has been used for diagnosing and treating airway and parenchymal lung diseases. Bronchoscopic interventions in selected patients with emphysema, airway stenosis, and air leaks provide new treatment options. The application of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) planning prior to bronchoscopy is comprehensively addressed.

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  • Deforestation and increased human mobility from illegal mining are linked to rising malaria cases in the Americas, especially in the Amazon region.
  • Most affected miners are young males who frequently move between locations and often do not take malaria seriously, relying on medical help only when sick.
  • The review suggests five strategies to reduce malaria incidence in these areas, including stricter legislation, enhanced malaria surveillance, improved vector control, integrating deforestation alerts into health programs, and targeted support for indigenous communities.
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Cord lipomas are frequent findings in laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgeries in male patients. The symptoms of lipoma and the potential benefits of removing them are often overlooked because the focus is on the primary pathology of the hernia itself. Current recommendations are to reduce this fatty content, when present.

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