Search Results - "Elvira, Luis"
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Versatile Ultrasonic Spectrometer for Liquids With Practical Sample Handling by Using Standard Cuvettes
Published in IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control (01-01-2019)“…This work describes the development and tests of a new ultrasonic spectrometer for liquids based on the use of commercial cuvettes for sample handling. The…”
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SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and preeclampsia markers in Mozambican pregnant women with perinatal loss
Published in BMC pregnancy and childbirth (19-09-2024)“…SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is known to be associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, including pre-eclampsia (PE), prematurity, perinatal and maternal…”
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Evaluation of the Cell Concentration in Suspensions of Human Leukocytes by Ultrasound Imaging: The Influence of Size Dispersion and Cell Type
Published in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) (14-01-2023)“…This work focuses on the use of ultrasound imaging to evaluate the cell concentration of dilute leukocyte suspensions in the range of 10-3000 cells/µL. First,…”
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Maternal death and postpartum hemorrhage in sub‐Saharan Africa – A pilot study in metropolitan Mozambique
Published in Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis (01-03-2020)“…Maternal mortality in sub‐Saharan Africa is approximately 500 to 1000 per 100 000 births (vs. approximately 5‐20 in developed countries). Postpartum hemorrhage…”
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Study of the Relation between the Resonance Behavior of Thickness Shear Mode (TSM) Sensors and the Mechanical Characteristics of Biofilms
Published in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) (15-06-2017)“…This work analyzes some key aspects of the behavior of sensors based on piezoelectric Thickness Shear Mode (TSM) resonators to study and monitor microbial…”
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Range of movement measurement tools to assess trunk function in wheelchair athletes with physical impairments
Published in European journal of human movement (31-12-2021)“…Introduction: Trunk function assessment is considered a key factor for the development of evidence-based classification process in wheelchair athletes. Thus,…”
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Expanding Cervical Cancer Screening in Mozambique: Challenges Associated With Diagnosing and Treating Cervical Cancer
Published in JCO global oncology (01-09-2023)“…Mozambique has one of the highest burdens of cervical cancer globally. Treatment options are few as most women present with advanced disease, and there are…”
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Colloidal Stability and Magnetic Field-Induced Ordering of Magnetorheological Fluids Studied with a Quartz Crystal Microbalance
Published in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) (04-12-2015)“…This work proposes the use of quartz crystal microbalances (QCMs) as a method to analyze and characterize magnetorheological (MR) fluids. QCM devices are…”
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Effect of Performance Speed on Trunk Movement Control During the Curl-Up Exercise
Published in Journal of human kinetics (01-06-2015)“…Trunk exercise speed has significant effects on neuro-mechanical demands; however, the influence of a variety of exercise speeds on motor control of the trunk…”
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Defect detection in anisotropic plates based on the instantaneous phase of signals
Published in IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control (01-10-2015)“…Anisotropic materials are widely employed in industry and engineering, and efficient nondestructive testing techniques are important to guarantee the…”
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Impact of dynamic balance and hip abductor strength on chronic ankle instability
Published in European Journal of Human Movement (01-01-2016)“…Introduction: Ankle sprains are injuries that commonly occur during physical activity. They constitute between 15-75% of all sport injuries, and they can…”
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Clinical and epidemiological aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection among pregnant and postpartum women in Mozambique: a prospective cohort study
Published in Reproductive health (19-07-2022)“…Background Although there is a significant increase of evidence regarding the prevalence and impact of COVID-19 on maternal and perinatal outcomes, data on the…”
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Skew wind actions on vehicles crossing bridges with solid parapets
Published in Journal of wind engineering and industrial aerodynamics (01-09-2023)“…This work focuses on the effect that the angle of incidence of the wind has on the flow around bridge decks with low-rise edge parapets, and how it affects the…”
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Influencia del calzado en el movimiento del pie durante la marcha y la carrera en niños y niñas de 6 y 7 años (Influence of footwear on foot movement during walking and running in boys and girls aged 6-7)
Published in Retos (Madrid) (01-01-2017)“…La elección del calzado infantil durante el desarrollo del niño/a puede ser determinante en la aparición o prevención de problemas asociados con el pie por las…”
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Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Sub-Saharan Africa - A Prospective Study in Metropolitan Mozambique
Published in Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis (12-09-2023)“…Estimates indicate ≈500-1,000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (vs ≈5-20 in developed countries). Postpartum hemorrhage…”
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Estimation of the concentration of particles in suspension based on envelope statistics of ultrasound backscattering
Published in Ultrasonics (01-09-2021)“…•The envelope statistics are considered to model ultrasound backscattered signals.•The µ parameter from the K-Homodyned distribution relates to the scatterer…”
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Postpartum hemorrhage in Sub-Saharan Africa-a prospective study in metropolitan Mozambique
Published in Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis (01-12-2023)“…Estimates indicate approximately ≈500 to 1000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (vs ≈5-20 in developed countries). Postpartum…”
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A New Methodology for the Assessment of Very Low Concentrations of Cells in Serous Body Fluids Based on the Count of Ultrasound Echoes Backscattered From Cells
Published in IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control (01-05-2021)“…A methodology for the assessment of cell concentration, in the range 5-100 cells/<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">\mu \text{L}…”
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Relevancia de la técnica de inmovilización de brazos en las variables cinéticas en el test de salto con contramovimiento. (Relevance of the Technique of Immobilizing Arms for the Kinetic Variables in the Countermovement Jump Test)
Published in Cultura, ciencia y deporte (01-01-2012)“…El test de salto vertical con contramovimiento (CMJ)se ha venido conformando como uno de los métodos de evaluación de la potencia del tren inferior más…”
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Abstract 91: IGCS Fellowship Program in Mozambique: the Results
Published in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention (01-07-2021)“…Purpose: Mozambique is a country with a very high prevalence of gynecological cancer and, until 2018 had no training program in gynecologic oncology and no…”
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