High-dose finasteride is an effective treatment modality for androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal women

A critical appraisal and clinical application of Oliveira-Soares R, Silva JE, Correia M, André M. Finasteride 5 mg/day treatment of patterned hair loss in normo-androgenetic postmenopausal women. International Journal of Trichology. 2013;5(1):22-25. doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.114709

Laboratory and beam test results of TOFFEE ASIC and ultra fast silicon detectors

In this report we present measurements performed on the full custom ASIC TOFFEE, designed to pre-amplify and discriminate signals of Ultra Fast Silicon Detectors. The ASIC has been characterized in laboratory with custom test boards, and with infrared laser light hitting the sensor emulating a minimum ionizing particle signal. Laser measurements show that a jitter term better than 50 (40) ps is achievable with a 10 (12) fC input charge.We also present some preliminary results on the TOFFEE performances, as obtained during recent beam tests with a 180 GeV/c pion beam, on the SPS-H8 beam line at CERN.Peer Reviewe

An approach to assess flooding and erosion risk for open beaches in a changing climate

This paper examines the vulnerability to flooding and erosion of four open beach study sites in Europe. A framework for the quantitative estimation of present and future coastal flood and erosion risks is established using methods, data and tools from across a range of disciplines, including topographic and bathymetric data, climate data from observation, hindcast and model projections, statistical modelling of current and future climates and integrated risk analysis tools. Uncertainties in the estimation of future coastal system dynamics are considered, as are the consequences for the inland systems. Different implementations of the framework are applied to the study sites which have different wave, tidal and surge climate conditions. These sites are: Santander, Spain—the Atlantic Ocean; Bellocchio, Italy—the Adriatic Sea; Varna, Bulgaria—the Black Sea; and the Teign Estuary, UK—the northern Atlantic Ocean. The complexity of each system is first simplified by sub-division into coastal "impact units" defined by homogeneity in the local key forcing parameters: wave, wind, tide, river discharge, run-off, etc. This reduces the simulation to that of a number of simpler linear problems which are treated by applying the first two components of the Source–Pathway–Receptor–Consequence (S–P–R–C) approach. The case studies reveal the flexibility of this approach, which is found useful for the rapid assessment of the risks of flooding and erosion for a range of scenarios and the likely effectiveness of flood defences

Measurement of the mass difference m(D-s(+))-m(D+) at CDF II

We present a measurement of the mass difference m(D-s(+))-m(D+), where both the D-s(+) and D+ are reconstructed in the phipi(+) decay channel. This measurement uses 11.6 pb(-1) of data collected by CDF II using the new displaced-track trigger. The mass difference is found to be m(D-s(+))-m(D+)=99.41+/-0.38(stat)+/-0.21(syst) MeV/c(2)

A atenção nutricional ao pré-natal e puerpério: relato de experiência em um município do litoral Paulista

The purpose of this study is to present a report of the experiences of the adoption of the Approach to Nutritional Care during Prenatal and Postpartum Periods, resulting from a partnership between the university and the municipal primary health care system of Santos, SP, Brazil. This approach was developed through joint work plans based on the need to incorporate nutritional care into the prenatal and postpartum care. All stages of design and implementation and the results of this strategy were documented in a field diary. This approach was adopted in two basic health units between 2010 and 2014. The stages of this process were planned in conjunction with health care teams and consisted of putting together interdisciplinary groups for nutrition education during the prenatal period. Interdisciplinary educational group meetings were held focusing on listening to the needs of pregnant women, the provision of prenatal nutritional care, and on the project to monitor the nutritional status of newborns through home visits up to the 15 days of postpartum. The interdisciplinary activities strengthened the bond between the users and the health care team members, contributing to the provision of effective care and promoting integrality. Home visiting contributed to encourage exclusive breastfeeding.Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Inst Saude & Sociedade, Curso Nutr, Santos, SP, BrazilUniv Fed Sao Paulo, Inst Saude & Sociedade, Dept Polit Publ & Saude Colet, Campus Baixada Santista R Silva Jardim 136, BR-11015020 Santos, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Instituto Saúde e Sociedade, Curso de Nutrição. Santos, SP, BrasilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Instituto Saúde e Sociedade, Departamento de Políticas Públicas e Saúde Coletiva. Campus Baixada Santista R. Silva Jardim, 136, Vila Matias, 11015020, Santos, SP, BrasilWeb of Scienc

Proceedings of the 18th Conference of the Portuguese Association for Information Systems

Ramos, I., Quaresma, R., Silva, P. R. D., & Oliveira, T. (2019). Information Systems for Industry 4.0: Proceedings of the 18th Conference of the Portuguese Association for Information Systems. (Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation; Vol. 31). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14850-8This book provides a selection of the best papers presented at the 18th Conference of the Portuguese Association for Information Systems (CAPSI), which was held in 2018. The focus of the conference and of these proceedings lies on the interplay between information systems and Industry 4.0. All contributions, which include original research, review papers and case studies, were peer-reviewed in a double blind process.publishersversionpublishe

Quantum Electro and Chromodynamics treated by Thompson's heuristic approach

In this work we apply Thompson's method (of the dimensions and scales) to study some features of the Quantum Electro and Chromodynamics. This heuristic method can be considered as a simple and alternative way to the Renormalisation Group (R.G.) approach and when applied to QED-lagrangian is able to obtain in a first approximation both the running coupling constant behavior of alpha(mu) and the mass m(mu).The calculations are evaluated just at d_c=4, where d_c is the upper critical dimension of the problem, so that we obtain the logarithmic behavior both for the coupling alpha and the excess of mass Delta m on the energy scale mu. Although our results are well-known in the vast literature of field theories,it seems that one of the advantages of Thompson's method, beyond its simplicity is that it is able to extract directly from QED-lagrangian the physical (finite) behavior of alpha(mu) and m(mu), bypassing hard problems of divergences which normally appear in the conventional renormalisation schemes applied to field theories like QED. Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) is also treated by the present method in order to obtain the quark condensate value. Besides this, the method is also able to evaluate the vacuum pressure at the boundary of the nucleon. This is done by assumming a step function behavior for the running coupling constant of the QCD, which fits nicely to some quantities related to the strong interaction evaluated through the MIT-bag model.Comment: RevTex, 25 pages, no figure

Alimentação saudável no ambiente escolar: consenso entre especialistas

Objective To identify attributes that promote healthy eating in order to support a study for the Quality Index for School Meal Menus content validity. Methods This study used the Delphi technique to consult school nutrition experts in Brazil. These experts were selected among the authors of articles published between 2010 and 2015 that were identified by searching the Web of Science database, using the keywords 'school feeding', 'school nutrition program', and 'school food program', as well as the authors of official documents on this topic. The Likert method was used to record respondent perceptions in two analytical dimensions: foods that are part of a healthy menu for school feeding, and composition of an indicator of nutritional quality for school feeding menus. Results Most respondents (n=27) were affiliated with public institutions (92.59%) and had over six years of experience in the area (70.36%). Assertions resulted in consensus according to the analysis criteria. A consensus was established for fresh food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, beans, meat and eggs, and a schedule compatible with the meal as promoters of healthy eating, and processed foods, sweets, and fat excess as risk attributes. Conclusion Since a consensus was not reached in the first round, there is a need to broaden the debate on issues related to foods rich in sugar, replacement of meals by sweets, and foods rich in fat.Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Inst Saude & Sociedade, Programa Posgrad Alimentos Nutr & Saude, Campus Baixada Santista,R Silva Jardim 136, BR-11015020 Santos, SP, BrazilUniv Fed Sao Paulo, Inst Saude & Sociedade, Dept Saude Clin & Inst, Santos, SP, Brazil|Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Inst Saude & Sociedade, Dept Polit Publ & Saude Colet, Santos, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo. Instituto Saúde e Sociedade. Programa de Pós-Graduação Alimentos, Nutrição e Saúde. Campus Baixada Santista, R. Silva Jardim, 136, 11015-020, Santos, SP, BrasilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo. Instituto Saúde e Sociedade. Departamento de Saúde, Clínica e Instituições. Santos, SP, BrasilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo. Instituto Saúde e Sociedade. Departamento de Políticas Públicas e Saúde Coletiva. Santos, SP, BrasilWeb of Scienc

Micro- and nanoparticles based on alkali-earth metal hydroxides for cultural heritage conservation

Wall renders are subject of constant aging and deterioration and they therefore need repair and treatment. The polymers used in the past for consolidation show many drawbacks and often accelerate the deterioration. This implies the need of new non-toxic materials, preferably of the same composition as the original art work, compatible, with long-term efficiency, without side effect, easy for application. Different inorganic materials have been proposed. The lime-based materials are convenient but not efficient enough, so that different approaches to enhance their efficiency must be found. Nanomaterials exhibit distinct properties when compared to their bulk analogues and have been seen as a good alternative of compatible materials for long term preservation [1]. In this context our research intends to study and optimize successful preparative strategies of micro- and nanolimes, and to improve their efficiency in the inhibition of the degradation process and in the consolidation of wall renders and stone [2,3]. The work is focused on the innovation of the tradition lime materials towards long-term efficiency and compatibility with the surfaces of original works, taking into account environmental and human risk factors. In this communication we report the synthesis and characterization of micro- and nanoparticles based on alkali-earth metal hydroxides for cultural heritage conservation. We discuss synthetic strategies applied and optimum preparative conditions, such as temperature, synthesis duration, addition of surfactant and others, in order to obtain well defined functional magnesium and calcium hydroxides nanoparticles. The composition, morphology and crystallinity are analysed mainly by microscopical techniques and by X-ray powder diffraction. Additional structural and chemical data are collected with other common techniques: Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry, micro-FTIR, micro-Raman, simultaneous thermal analysis (TGA/DTA) among others, when needed. We also discuss the laboratory tests conducted to assess the efficiency of the nanolimes on mortar specimens (porosity, dynamic elastic modulus, compressive and flexural mechanical behaviour) and the feasibility of their application. References: [1] Baglioni P., Carretti E., Chelazzi D., Nature Nanotechnology 10, Apr 2015, 287-290. [2] Girginova, P.I.; Galacho, C.; Mirão, J.; Veiga, R.; Silva, A.S.; Candeias, A., Conservar património 23, 2016, 103-107. [3] Borsoi, G.; Lubellia, B.; van Hees, R.; Veiga, R.; Silva, A.S.; J. Cult Herit. 18, 2016, 242

Testing Intra-Industry Trade Between Portugal and Spain [1990-1996]

This paper shows how, in the period 1990-1996, economic integration between the two Iberian economies has deepened through intra-industry trade. The enquiry was led at the level of the main forty traded products. In this context, several tests have been made. Our analysis combines first the application of the Grubel and Lloyd index of the main forty products and the marginal intra-industry trade of Brulhart, and Brulhart and Elliot. On the basis of these indexes we defined our criterion for the selection of the competitive cluster of Portugal throughout the period. We have also considered the global intra-industry trade, in nominal and real terms, according to the method of Greenaway et al. In econometric terms we have tried to know which is the relation between the intra-industry trade index and the marginal intra-industry trade at the level of the main forty products, the results however were not unequivocal. The same is true as far as concerns the relation between the intra-industry trade index and the net export position at the level of the same products. Despite the fact that some attempts have been inconclusive, knowledge about Iberian trade has developed in a field essential to its upgrading, and the way is open for further research.intra-industry trade; marginal intra-industry trade; competitive cluster; net export position.