Publications by authors named "P Mesquita"

This study investigated the effects of thermal pasteurization, thermal pasteurization with additives, and high-intensity ultrasound techniques on the storage of cocoa honey (Theobroma cacao L.) over a 28-day period. Physicochemical analyses revealed significant differences among the treatments, with thermal pasteurization maintaining stability for up to 14 days, pasteurization with additives for up to 28 days, and ultrasound treatment for up to 21 days.

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Purpose: The greater palatine foramen (GPF) represents the inferior opening of the greater palatine canal and is located posterolaterally on both sides of the hard palate. The aim of this study is to morphometrically characterise the GPF and to determine its anatomical relationships in a Portuguese population.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed based on the clinical records which included all permanent teeth erupted and a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the entire maxilla.

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We discuss a case of a 19-year-old female who presented with pressure headaches and progressive vision loss. In the emergency department, a series of diagnostic tests were conducted, including CT, MRI, and lumbar puncture with measurement of opening pressure. All these examinations yielded results consistent with the suspected diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

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  • Migratory birds like the Gambel's white-crowned sparrow rely heavily on mitochondria for energy during their intense migration periods, which is energetically demanding.
  • In a study comparing Gambel's sparrows with non-migratory Nuttall's sparrows, it was found that the migratory birds showed significantly more mitochondrial remodelling in their muscles across different stages of migration.
  • The research indicates that this remodelling is particularly evident in the pectoralis muscle, which is crucial for flight, demonstrating an adaptive response that helps migratory birds meet their increased energy requirements.
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  • Histology plays a key role in predicting outcomes for ulcerative colitis (UC), but there's a lack of direct comparisons between different histological measures in treatments.
  • A network meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials found that etrasimod, a small molecule, showed the highest effectiveness in achieving histological improvement and remission after treatment initiation.
  • The study suggests that small molecules like etrasimod and upadacitinib could be more effective at reaching significant histological outcomes, while more data is needed on biologics, especially during maintenance therapy.
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