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COVID-19 fatality rates in hospitalized patients: systematic review and meta-analysis by Macedo, Ana, Gonçalves, Nilza, Febra, Cláudia

“…Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Although general and local public health report deathly…”
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Deficiencies of Early Components of the Complement Classical Pathway by Macedo, Ana Catarina Lunz, Isaac, Lourdes

“…The complement system plays an important role in the innate and acquired immune response against pathogens. It consists of more than 30 proteins found in…”
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Preliminary study on a novel dedicated plate for iliac fractures in dogs by Moi, Tryssia S. M, Minto, Bruno W, Macedo, Ana P, Lucena, Dayvid V. F, Malta, Caio A. S, Dias, Luis G. G. G

“…Introduction The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate a novel plate designed specifically for the canine ilium using finite element methods. The…”
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Double-stranded sperm DNA damage is a cause of delay in embryo development and can impair implantation rates by Casanovas, Aida, Ribas-Maynou, Jordi, Lara-Cerrillo, Sandra, Jimenez-Macedo, Ana Raquel, Hortal, Olga, Benet, Jordi, Carrera, Joan, García-Peiró, Agustín

“…To analyze the effect of single- and double-stranded sperm DNA fragmentation (ssSDF and dsSDF) on human embryo kinetics monitored under a time-lapse system…”
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Novel and revisited approaches in nanoparticle systems for buccal drug delivery by Macedo, Ana S., Castro, Pedro M., Roque, Luís, Thomé, Natália G., Reis, Catarina P., Pintado, Manuela E., Fonte, Pedro

“…The buccal route is considered patient friendly due to its non-invasive nature and ease of administration. Such delivery route has been used as an alternative…”
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Unintended effects of statins from observational studies in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis by Macedo, Ana Filipa, Taylor, Fiona Claire, Casas, Juan P, Adler, Alma, Prieto-Merino, David, Ebrahim, Shah

“…Efficacy of statins has been extensively studied, with much less information reported on their unintended effects. Evidence from randomized controlled trials…”
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12,13-diHOME as a new therapeutic target for metabolic diseases by Macêdo, Ana Paula Azevêdo, Muñoz, Vitor Rosetto, Cintra, Dennys Esper, Pauli, José Rodrigo

“…Lipokines are bioactive compounds, derived from adipose tissue depots, that control several molecular signaling pathways. Recently,…”
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Ibuprofen-Immobilized Thin Films: A Novel Approach to Improve the Clearance of Protein-Bound Uremic Toxins by Rodrigues, Flávia S. C., Brilhante, Dialina, Macêdo, Ana, Pires, Rita F., Faria, Mónica

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a pressing global health issue, affects millions and leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Hemodialysis (HD) is a crucial…”
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A meta-analysis of serious adverse events reported with exenatide and liraglutide: Acute pancreatitis and cancer by Alves, Carlos, Batel-Marques, Francisco, Macedo, Ana F

“…Abstract Aims The association between GLP-1 agonists, acute pancreatitis (AP), any cancer and thyroid cancer is discussed. This meta-analysis was aimed at…”
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Elastic and Ultradeformable Liposomes for Transdermal Delivery of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) by Souto, Eliana B, Macedo, Ana S, Dias-Ferreira, João, Cano, Amanda, Zielińska, Aleksandra, Matos, Carla M

“…Administration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through the skin, by means of topical drug delivery systems, is an advanced therapeutic approach. As…”
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Nanocarrier-Mediated Topical Insulin Delivery for Wound Healing by Macedo, Ana S., Mendes, Francisca, Filipe, Patrícia, Reis, Salette, Fonte, Pedro

“…Wound care has been clinically demanding due to inefficacious treatment that represents an economic burden for healthcare systems. In Europe, approximately 7…”
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Statins and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: cohort study using the UK clinical practice pesearch datalink by Macedo, Ana Filipa, Douglas, Ian, Smeeth, Liam, Forbes, Harriet, Ebrahim, Shah

“…There is strong evidence of reductions in major vascular events from statins across all cardiovascular risk categories. However, trials of statin therapy have…”
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Accuracy of Anal Cytology for Diagnostic of Precursor Lesions of Anal Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Gonçalves, João Carlos N, Macedo, Ana C L, Madeira, Kristian, Bavaresco, Daniela Vicente, Dondossola, Eduardo Ronconi, Grande, Antônio José, da Rosa, Maria Inês

“…BACKGROUND:Anal canal carcinoma is relevant because it commonly occurs in high-risk groups, and its incidence has been increasing. OBJECTIVE:This study…”
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Effectiveness of undergraduate medical students training on LGBTQIA + people health: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Macedo, Ana, Aurindo, Maria, Febra, Cláudia

“…Adequacy of learning models and their ability to engage students and match session's objectives are critical factors in achieving the desired outcome. In this…”
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Adsorption Behavior of Pb(II), Cd(II), and Zn(II) onto Agave Bagasse, Characterization, and Mechanism by Cholico-González, Diana, Ortiz Lara, Noemi, Fernández Macedo, Ana María, Chavez Salas, Jorge

“…Biosorption is an alternative procedure to remove metal ions from aqueous media using agricultural waste. In this work, the adsorption capacity and removal…”
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An Overview on Spray-Drying of Protein-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles for Dry Powder Inhalation by Marante, Tânia, Viegas, Cláudia, Duarte, Inês, Macedo, Ana S, Fonte, Pedro

“…The delivery of therapeutic proteins remains a challenge, despite recent technological advances. While the delivery of proteins to the lungs is the gold…”
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Fusions of a carbohydrate binding module with the small cationic hexapeptide RWRWRW confer antimicrobial properties to cellulose-based materials by Barbosa, Mariana, Simões, Hélvio, Pinto, Sandra N., Macedo, Ana S., Fonte, Pedro, Prazeres, D.Miguel F.

“…The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a critical worldwide healthcare problem. In the specific case of wound care, new and effective alternatives…”
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Effect of local hygiene protocols on denture-related stomatitis, biofilm, microbial load, and odor: A randomized controlled trial by Araujo, Camila B., Ribeiro, Adriana B., Fortes, Caroline V., Bueno, Frank L., De Wever, Bart, Oliveira, Viviane C., Macedo, Ana P., Paranhos, Helena F.O., da Silva, Claudia Helena Lovato

“…Denture stomatitis affects complete denture wearers and is frequently treated with antifungals drugs, as well as treating the denture with sodium hypochlorite…”
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Mitochondrial dysfunction plays an essential role in remodeling aging adipose tissue by Macêdo, Ana Paula Azevêdo, da Silva, Adelino Sanchez Ramos, Muñoz, Vitor Rosetto, Ropelle, Eduardo Rochete, Pauli, José Rodrigo

“…•Mitochondrial functioning changes in the aging and seems to affect adipose tissue.•SIRT1 and SIRT5 can modulate mitochondrial activity in the adipose…”
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Rho-Kinase Is Differentially Expressed in the Adipose Tissue of Rodent and Human in Response to Aging, Sex, and Acute Exercise by Muñoz, Vitor Rosetto, Vieira, Renan Fudoli Lins, Katashima, Carlos Kiyoshi, Gaspar, Rafael Calais, Lino, Marsel, Trombeta, Joice Cristina dos Santos, Duft, Renata Garbellini, Azevêdo Macêdo, Ana Paula, da Silva, Adelino Sanchez Ramos, Ropelle, Eduardo Rochete, de Moura, Leandro Pereira, Cintra, Dennys Esper, Chacon-Mikahil, Mara Patricia Traina, Cavaglieri, Cláudia Regina, Pauli, José Rodrigo

“…Abstract White adipose tissue (WAT) controls energy storage, expenditure, and endocrine function. Rho-kinase (ROCK) is related to impaired thermogenesis,…”
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