Selected Publications 2021

Indexed Publications 

Proença, M.C.; Alves de Matos, A. P. (2021) Case study- apply a deep-learning algorithm to exomes detection with online resources. Ann Antivir Antiretrovir 5(1):033-035
DOI: 10.17352/aaa.00014

Gaspar, J.; Proença, L.; Botelho, J.; Machado, V. et. al.  (2021) Implant Stability of Osteodensification Drilling Versus Conventional Surgical Technique: A Systematic Review. The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 36(6), 1104-1110.
DOI: 10.11607/jomi.9132

Gaspar-Cordeiro, A.; Amaral, C.; Pobre, V., Antunes, W. et. al. (2021) Copper Acts Synergistically with Fluconazole in Candida glabrata by Compromising Drug Efflux, Sterol MetabolisM and Zinc Homeostasis. bioRxiv.
DOI: 10.1101/2021.12.22.473865

Pinheiro de Melo, T.; Delgado, A.H.S.; Martins, R.; Lassila, L. et. al. (2021) Can specular gloss measurements predict effectiveness of finishing/polishing protocols in dental polymers? A systematic review and linear mixed-effects prediction model. Operative Dentistry [In Press]

Kumar Halder, A.; Delgado, A.H.S.; Cordeiro, M.N.D.S. (2021) First multi-target quantitative-structure activity relationship (QSAR) model for predicting the cytotoxicity of acrylic acid-based dental monomers. Dental Materials 
DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2021.12.014

Delgado, A.H.S.; Young, A.M. (2021) Study of Polymerization Kinetics of Dental Materials using the Golden Gate® ATR. Application Note for Specac.
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20982.93760

Almusa, A.; Delgado, A.H.S.; Ashley, P.; Young, A.M. (2021) Determination of dental adhesive composition throughout solvent drying and polymerisation using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. Polymers, 13(22), 3886
DOI: 10.3390/polym13223886

Belmar da Costa, M.; Delgado, A.H.S.; Amorim, T.; Proença, L.F. et. al. (2021) Investigating a Commercial Functional Adhesive with 12-MDPB and Reactive Filler to Strengthen the Adhesive Interface in Eroded Dentin. Polymers, 13(20), 3562
DOI: 10.3390/polym13203562 

Figueiredo, A.; Auxtero, M. D.; Moutinho, M. G.; Neves, I. et. al (2021) Vitamin D in Food Supplements: Labeling Survey. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 10, 2, 43-48.
DOI:10.30564/jim.v10i2.3716

Baúto, R. V.; Cardoso, J.; Leal, I. (2021) Child Sexual Offenders Typologies: An Exploratory Profile Model using Multiple Correspondence and Cluster Analysis of Portuguese Convicted Offenders Sample. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice.
DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2021.1999055

Bleyan S.; Gaspar, J.; Huwais S.; Schwimer, C. et. al.  (2021) Molar Septum Expansion with Osseodensification for Immediate Implant Placement, Retrospective multicentre Study with Up-to-5-years Follow-up, Introducing New molar Socket Classification. J. Funct. Biomater. 12(4), 66.
DOI: 10.3390/jfb12040066

Spencer, A. S.; Dias, D. S.; Capelas, M. L.; Pimentel, F. et. al. (2021) Managing Severe Dysgeusia and Dysosmia in Lung Cancer Patients: A Systematic Scoping Review. Frontiers in Oncology, 11, 774081.
DOI:10.3389/fonc.2021.774081

Catita, D.S.; Bernardo, A., Santos, C.A.; Silva, M.L.; Godinho, C.; Fonseca, J. (2021) Selecting an effective screening/assessment tool for personalized nutritional evaluation of senior citizens in a nursing home. Nutrients.

Martins Pereira, G.; Brito, J.; Oliveira, M. J.; Oliveira, P. (2021) Urban Noise Exposure and Cardiometabolic Disease: Na Exploratoy cross-sectional study in Lisbon. Portuguese Journal of Public Health.
DOI: 10.1159/000520263

Lopes, L. B.; Machado, V.; Mascarenhas, P.; Mendes, J.J.; Botelho, J. (2021) The prevalence of molar-incisor hypomineralization: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 11:22405.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01541-7

Botelho, J.; Machado, V., Mendes, J.J. (2021) Periodontal Health and Blood Disorders. Current Oral Health Reports.
DOI: 10.1007/s40496-021-00301-w

Loureiro, F.; Ferreira, M.; Sareira-de-Oliveira, P., Antunes, V. (2021) Interventions to Promote a Healthy Sexuality among School Asolescents: A Scoping Review. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 11, 1155.
DOI:10.3390/jpm11111155

Zhao, J.; Jin, S.; Delgado, A. H. S.; Chen, Z. et. al. (2021) Self-assembled PHMB titanium coating enables anti-fusobacterium nucleatum strategy. Coatings, 11(10).
DOI: 10.3390/coatings11101190

Silva, C.; Requicha, J. F.; Martins, J.J.; Duarte, A. et. al. (2021) Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegate) in Captivity: Analysis of the Oral Microbiota in a One Health Perspective. Animals, 11(10). 
DOI: 10.3390/ani11102905  

Hussain, S. B.; Leira, Y.; Zehra, S. A.; Botelho, J.; et. al. (2021) Type: Systematic review Periodontitis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Periodontal Research.
DOI: 10.1111/jre.12936

Pfrengle, S.; Neukamm, J.; Guellil, M.; Keller, M. et. al. (2021) Mycobacterium leprae diversity and population Dynamics in medieval Europe from novel ancient genomes. BMC Biology, 19(1).
DOI: 10.1186/s12915-021-01120-2

Loureiro, F.; Sousa, L.; Antunes, V. (2021) Use of Digital Educational Technologies among Nursing Students and Teachers: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 11, 1010.
DOI: 10.3390/jpm11101010

Silva, D.; de Sousa, H. C.; Gil, M. H.; Santos, L.F. et. al. (2021) Imprinted hydrogels with LbL coating for dual release from soft contact lenses materials. Materials Science and Engineering C, 120, 111687.
DOI: 10.106/J.MSEC.2020.111687

Perdigão, J.; Modesto, A.; Pereira, A. L.; Neto, O. et. al. (2021) Whole-genome sequencing resolves a polyclonal outbreak by extended-spectrum beta-lactam and carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a portuguese tertiary-care hospital. Microbial Genomics, 7(6), 000349.
DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.0000349

Fernandes, l. M.; Diniz, R. D.; Almeida, T.C.; Neves, A. C.; Brito, J. (2021) Portuguese cybervictims´ self-esteem and gender  in young adulthood. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 1-15.
DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2021.1970674   

Querido, S.; Ormonde, C.; Adragão, T.; Costa, I. et. al. (2021) Outcomes of living kidney donor candidates and living kidney recipiente candidates with JC Polyomavirus and BK Polyomavirus viruria, International Journal of Nephrology, 8010144
DOI: 10.1155/2021/8010144

Loureiro, F.M.; Araújo, B.; Charepe, Z. B. (2021) Validation of the citizen satisfaction with nursing care scale for parents of hospitalized children. Revista de Enfermagem, Referencia, 5, e20062.
DOI: 10.12707/rv20062

Monteiro, T.; Dias, C.; Lourenço, C. F.; Ledo, A. et. al. (2021) Microelectrode sensor for real-time measurements of nitrite in the living brain, in the presence of ascorbate. Biosensors, 11(8), 277.
DOI: 10.3390/bios11080277 

Correia, J.A.; Ferreira, J. R.; Nunes, M. A., Capelo, A. et. al. (2021) Prevention of mandible fractures in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: The role of virtual surgical planning and computer-aided design and manufacturing in two clinical case reports. Applied Sciences, 11(17), 7894.
DOI: 10.3390/app11177894 

Domingues, R.; Bondar, M.; Palolo, I; Queirós, O. et. al.  (2021) Xylose metabolism in bacteria-opportunities and challenges towards efficient lignocellulosic biomass-based biorefineries. Applied Sciences, 11(17), 8112   
DOI: 10.3390/app11178112  

Assunção, R.; Boué, G.; Alvito, P.; Brazão, R. et. al. (2021) Risk-benefit assessment of cereal-based foods consumed by Portuguese children aged 6 to 36 months – A case study under the RiskBenefit4EU project. Nutrients, 13(9), 3127.

DOI:10.3390/nu13093127

Guerreiro, M. P.; Angelini, L.; Henriques, H.R.; Kamali, M. E. et.al. (2021) Conversational agents for health and well-being across the life course: Protocol for an evidence map. JMIR Research Protocols, 10(9), e26680.

DOI: 10.2196/26680

Izidoro, C.; Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Reis, A.M. et. al. (2021) Periodontitis, Halitosis and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life - A Cross-Sectional Study. J. Clin. Med. 10(19), 4415.

DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194415

Moleirinho-Alves, P.M.M.; de Almeida, A.M.C.S.; Cebola, P.M.T.C.; Oliveira, R. A.N.D.S.; de Pezaat-Correia, P.L.C. (2021) Effects of therapeutic amd aerobic exercise programs in temporomandibular disorder-associated headaches. Journal of Applied Oral Science, 29, e20210059.

DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2021-0059

Barros, G.M.D.; Melo, F.; Domingos, J.; Oliveira, R. et. al. (2021) The Effects of Different Types of Dual Tasking on Balance in Healthy Older Adults. J. Pers. Med. 2021, 11, 933.

DOI: 10.3390/jpm11090933

Domingos, J.; Dean, J.; Cruickshank, T.M.; Śmiłowska, K. et. al.  (2021) A Novel Boot Camp Program to Help Guide Personalized Exercise in People with Parkinson Disease. J. Pers. Med. 2021, 11, 938.

DOI: 10.3390/jpm11090938

Saiz, P.; Taveira, N.; Alves, R. (2021) Probiotics in Oral Health and Disease: A Systematic Review. Applied Sciences, 11, 8070.

DOI: 10.3390/app11178070

Ashiru-Oredope, D.; Hopkins, S.; Vasandani, S.; Umoh, E. et. al. (2021) Healthcare worker´s knowledge, attitudes and behaviours with respect to antibiotics, antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance across 30 EU/EEA countries in 2019. Europe´s journal on infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology, prevention and control, 26(12).

Scoz, R. D.; Amorim, C.F.; Espindola, T.; Santiago, M. et. al. (2021) Discomfort, pain and fatigue levels of 160 cyclists after a kinematic bike-fitting method: an experimental study. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 7:e001096

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001096

Lopes, L.B.; Machado, V.; Botelho, J.; Haubek, D. Molar-incisor hypomineralization: an umbrela review. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 79(5), 359-369.

DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1863461  

Brissos, V.; Santos, C.; Santos, J.M.; Guerreiro, M.P. (2021) The VASelfCare T2D project plan: Fostering innovation through the StartUp Research program. Procedia Computer Science, 181, 876-881.

 DOI:10.1016/i.procs.2021.01.242

Mourão, I.; Mouro, C.V.; Brito, L.M.; Costa, S.R.; Almeida, T.C. (2021) Impacts of therapeutic horticulture on happiness and loneliness in institutionalized clients with mental heath conditions. British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

DOI: 10.1177/03080226211008719

Oliveira, M.N.; Gonçalves, O.C.; Ahmad, S.M.; Schneider, J.K.; Krauser, L.C.; Neug, N.R., Camarão, E.B.; Nogueira, J.M.F. (2021) Application of bar adsorptive microextraction for the determination of levels of tricyclic antidepressants in urine samples. Molecules, 26(11), 3101.

DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113101

Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Leira, Y.; Proença, L. et. al. (2021) Economic burden of periodontitis in the United States and Europe – an updated estimation. Journal of Periodontology, 1-7.

DOI: 10.1002/JPER.21-0111

Loureiro, F.M.; Antunes, A.V.D.R.A.; Charepe, Z.B. (2021) Theoretical nursing conceptions in hospitalized childcare: scoping review. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 74(3), e20200265.

DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0265

 Lapa, H.; Silva, N.; Fantoni, A.; Maçarico, A.F. et. al. (2021) Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their depositin on ITO surfaces. Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 11659

DOI: 10.1117/12.2582983

de Araújo Nobre, M.A.; Sezinando, A.M.; Fernandes, I.C.; Araújo, A.C. Influence of smoking habitats on the prevalence of dental caries: A register-based cohort study. European Journal of Dentistry.

DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729458

Moleirinho-Alves, P.M.M.; Almeida, A.M.C.S.D.; Exposto, F.G.; Oliveira, R.A.N.D.S. et. al.  (2021) Effects of therapeutic exercise and aerobic exercise programes on pain, anxiety and oral health-related quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 1-9.

DOI: 10.1111/joor.13239

Santos, J.; Ramos, C.; Silva, A.; Amorim, S. et. al. (2021) Psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the occupational fatigue exhaustion/recovery (OFER) scale among industrial shift workers. Arch Environ Occup Health, 17, 1-7.

DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2021.1967842

Berzow, D.; Descamps, D.; Obermeier, M.; Charpentier, C. et. al.  (2021) Human Immunodeficiency vírus-2 (HIV-2): A summary of the present standard of care and treatment options for individuals living with HIV-2 in Western Europe. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 72(3), 503-509.

DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa275

Cenicante, J.; Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Mendes, J.J. et. al. (2021) The use of autogenous teeth for alveolar ridge preservation: A literatue review. Applied Sciences 11(4), 1-13.  

DOI: 10.3390/app11041853

Caldeira, D.; Broeiro, P.; Cimadeira, F.; Costa, J. et. al.  (2021) Opioids prescribing trend between 2013 and 2017 in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region, Portugal. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 43(2), 323-327.

DOI:10.1007/s11096-020-01199-7

Ahmad, S.M.; Gonçalves, O.C.; Oliveira, M.N.; Neng, N.R.; Nogueira, J.M.F. (2021) Application of microextration-based techniques for screening-controlled drugs in forensic context - a review. Molecules, 26(8), 2168.

DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082168

Schinini, G.; Sales, D.; Gómez, M.V.; Romanelli, H.J.; Chambrone, L. (2021) Healing of donor sites of connective tissue grafts harvested by the single incision technique: A randomized clinical trial evaluating the use of collagen hemostatic sponge with or without sutures. Journal of Periodontology, 92(5), 629-636.

DOI: 10.1002/JPER.20-0645

Marcelino, R.; Gramacho, F.; Martin, F.; Brogueira, P. et. al. (2021) Antibody response against selected epitopes in the HIV-1 envelope gp41 ectodomain contributes to reduce viral burden in HIV-1 infected patients. Scientific Reports, 2(1), 8993.

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88274-9

Topete, A.; Barahona, I.; Santos, L.F.; Pinto, C.A. et. al. (2021) The effects of addition of functional monomers and molecular imprinting on dual drug release from intraocular lens material. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 600, 120513.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120513

Toffoletto, N.; Chauhan, A.; Alvarez-Lorenzo, C.; Saramago, B.; Serro, A.P. (2021) Asymmetry in drug permeability through the cornea. Pharmaceutics, 13(5), 694.

DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050694

Aguiar, J.; Ribeiro, M.; Pedro, A.R.; Martins, A.P.; da Costa, F.A. (2021) Awareness about barriers to medication adherence in cardiovascular patients and strategies used in clinical practice by Portuguese clinicians: a nationwide study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 43(3), 629-636.

DOI: 10.1007/s11096-020-01174-2

Topete, A.; Saramago, B.; Serro, A.P. (2021) Intraocular lenses as drug delivery devices. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 602, 120613.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ipharm.2021.120613

Sartorius, B.; Vanderheide, J. D.; Yang, M., Goosmann, E. A. et. al. Subnational mapping of HIV incidence and mortality among individuals aged 15-49 years in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000-18: a modelling study. The Lancet HIV, 8(6), e363-e375.

DOI: 10.1016/S52352-3018(21)00051-5

Delgado, A.N.H.S.; Young, A.M. (2021) Methacrylate peak determination and selection recommendations using ATR-FTIR to investigate polymerisation of dental methacrylate mixtures. PLOS ONE, 16(6).

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252999

Riad, A.; Abdulqader, H.; Morgado,  M.; Domnori, S. et. al. (2021) Global prevalence and drivers of dental students´covid-19 vaccines, 9(6), 566.

DOI:10.3390/vaccines9060566

Toffoletto, N., Salema-Oom, M.; Igea, S.A.; Alvarez-Lorenzo, C. et. al. (2021) Drug-loaded hydrogels for intraocular lenses with prophylactic action against pseudophatic cystoid macular edema. Pharmaceutics, 13(7), 976.

DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13070976

Elias, R.; Duarte, A.; Perdigão, J. (2021) A molecular perspective on colistin and Klebsiella pneumoniae: Mode of action, resistance genetics and phenotypic susceptibility. Diagnostics, 11(7), 1165.

DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11071165

Carvalho, R.; Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Mascarenhas, P. et. al. (2021) Predictors of Tooth Loss during long-term periodontal maintenance: An updated systematic review. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 48(8), 1019-1036.

DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13488

Guerreiro, M.P.; Strawbridge, J.; Cavaco, A. M.; Felix, I.B. et. al.  (2021) Development of a European competency framework for health and other professionals to support behaviour change in persons self-managing chronic disease. BMC Medical Education, 21(1).

DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02720-w

Monteiro, T; Coelho, A. R.; Moreira, M.; Viana, A.S; Almeida, M.G. (2021) Interfacing the enzyme multiheme cytochrome c nitrite reductase with pencil lead electrodes: Towards a disposable biosensor for cyanide surveillance in the environment. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 191.

DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113438

Pereira, G.M.; Santos, M.; Pereira, S.S.; Borrecho, G. et. al.  (2021) Hight-intensity infrasound effects on glucose metabolismo in rats. Scientific reports, 11, 17273.

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96796-5

Soveral, M.; Machado, V.; Botelho, J.; Mendes, J.J.; Manso, C. (2021) Effect of Resin Infiltration on Enamel: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 12(3), 48.

DOI:10.3390/jfb12030048

Caridade, S.; Saavedra, R.; Ribeiro, R.; Oliveira, A.C. et. al. (2021) Remote support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of Adult Protection.

DOI: 10.1108/JAP-04-2021-0015

Machado, V.; Botelho, J.; Escalda, C.; Hussein, S.B. et. al.  (2021) Serum C-reactive protein and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers Immunology.

DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.706432

Fernandes, J.B.; Fernandes, S. B.; Almeida, A. S.; Vareta, D. A.; Miller, C. A. (2021) Older Adults Perceived Barriers to Participation in a Falls Prevention Strategy. J. Pers. Med. 11(6), 450.

DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060450

Pereira, A. M.; Pereira, E.; Vicente, S.; Santa-Clara, H. (2021) Effectiveness of Two Exercise Training Programs in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. American Journal of Internal Medicine, 9(4), 160-165.

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20210904.11

Pereira, D.; Machado, V.; Botelho, J.; Proença, L.; Rua, R.; Lemos, C.; Mendes, J.J. (2021) Malocclusion, Tooth Loss and Oral Hygiene Habits on Quality of Life in Orthodontic Patients: a cross-sectional study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 18(3), 7145.

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18137145

Brito, M.; Nunes, G.; Marques, P.P.; Canhoto, M. et. al. (2021) A Unique Case of Recurrent Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by two Metachronous Dieulafoy´s Lesions: The Role of EUS Evaluation. GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology, 28, 193-197.

DOI: 10.1159/000510027  

Almeida, T.C.; Guarda, R.; Cunha, O. (2021) Positive childhood experiences and adverse experiences: Psychometric properties of the Benevolent Childhood Experiences Scale (BCEs) among the Portuguese population. Child Abuse & Neglect, 120, 105179.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105179

Delgado, A.H.S.; Owji, N.; Ashley, P.; Young, A.M. (2021) Varying 10-methacryloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (10-MDP) level improves polymerisation kinetics and flexural strength in self-adhesive, remineralising composites. Dental Materials

DOI:10.1016/j.dental2021.06.006

Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Leira, Y.; Proença, L.; Mendes, J.J. (2021) Periodontal Inflamed Surface Area Mediates the link between Homocysteine and Blood Pressure. Biomolecules, 11(6), 875.

DOI: 10.3390/biom11060875

Botelho, J.; Vicente, F.; Dias, L.; Júdice, A. et. al. (2021) Periodontal Health, Nutrition and Anthropometry in Professional Footballers: A Preliminary Study. Nutrients, 13(6), 1792.

 DOI:10.3390/nu13061792

Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Mendes, J.J.; Mascarenhas, P. (2021) Causal Association between Periodontitis and Parkinson´s Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study. Genes, 12(5), 772.

DOI:10.3390/genes12050772

Lobo, S.; Santos, I.C.; Delgado, A.H.S.; Proença, L. et. al.  (2021) Antioxidant pre-treatments are able to reduce waiting time for restorative treatment after dental bleaching: a microtensile bond strength exploratory study. Applied Adhesion Science, 9, 4.

DOI: 10.1186/s40563-021-00134-x

Couceiro J.; Matos, I., Mendes, J.J.; Baptista, P.V. et. al. (2021) Inflammatory Factors, Genetic Variants and Predisposition for Preterm Birth. Clin. Genet.

DOI: 10.1111/cge.14001

Leira, Y.; Mascarenhas, P.; Blanco, J.; Sobrino, T. et. al. (2021) Network Protein Interaction in the Link Between Stroke and Periodontitis Interplay: A Pilot Bioinformatic Analysis. Genes, 12(5), 787.

DOI: 10.3390/genes12050787

Severiano e Sousa, C.; Fabbri, M.; Godinho, C.; Simões, R. et. al. (2021) Clinical Diagnostic Criteria Have a Hogh Impact on the Frequency of Dementia in Late-Stage Parkinson´s Disease. Frontiers in Neurology, 12, 652424.

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.652424

Botelho, J.; Machado, V.; Mendes, J.J.; Mascarenhas, P. (2021) Causal Association between Periodontitis and Parkinson´s Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study. Genes, 12(5), 772.

DOI: 10.3390/genes12050772

Santos, A.; Botelho, J., Machado, V., Borrecho, G. et. al. (2021) Autogenous Mineralized Dentin versus Xenograft granules in Ridge Preservation for Delayed Implantation in Postextraction sites: A Randomized controlled clinical trial with an 18 months follow-up. Clinical Oral Implants Research.

DOI: 10.1111/clr.13765

Lyra, P., Machado, V., Proença, L., Mendes, J.J. et. al. (2021) Tooth Loss and Blood Pressure in Parkinson´s Disease Patients: An Exploratory Study on NHANES Data. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 5032.

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18095032

Correia, L., Cardoso, M., Papoila, A. L., Alves, M. et. al. (2021) Does Fetal Growth Adequacy Affect the Nutritional Composition of Mother´s Milk?: A Historical Cohort Study. American Journal of Perinatology.

DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1727278

Gama, A., Pedro, A. R., de Carvalho, M.J.L., Guerreiro, A.E. et. al. (2021) Domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal. Portuguese Journal of Public Health.

DOI: 10.1159/00514341  

Brito, M., Laranjo, A., Sabino, J., Oliveira, C. (2021) Digestive oncology in the COVID-19 pandemic era.

DOI: 10.1159/000514784

Vivero-Lopez, M., Muas, A., Silva, D., Serro, A.P. et. al. (2021) Resveratrol-loaded hydrogel contact lenses with antioxidante and antibiofilm performance. Pharmaceutics, 13(4), 532.

DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13040532

Antunes-Ferreira, N., Pratas, C., Curata, F. (2021) Interpreting injury recidivism in a rural post-medieval male individual from Bucelas, Portugal. International Journal of Osteoarcheology, 31, 243-251.

DOI: 10.1002/ao.2943

Laronha, H., Carpinteiro, I., Portugal, J., Azul, A. et. al. (2021) Polymerizable matrix metalloproteinases´inhibitors with potential application for dental restorations. Biomedicines, 9(4), 366.

DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9040366

Machado, V., Botelho, J., Viana, J., Pereira, P. et. al.  (2021) Association between dietary inflammatory índex and periodontitis: A cross-sectional and mediation analysis. Nutrients, 13(4), 1194.

DOI: 10.3390/nu13041194

Alves, N.G., Bártolo, I., Alves, A.J.S., Fontinha, D. et. al. (2021) Synthesis and structure-activity relationships of new chiral spiro-β-Lactams highly active against HIV-1 and Plasmodium. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 219, 113439.

DOI:   10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113439

Quarta, S., Massaro, M., Chervenkov, M., Ivanova, T. et.al. (2021) Persistent moderate-to-weak mediterranean diet adherence and low scoring for plant-based foods across several Southern European Countries: Are we overlooking the mediterranean diet recommendations? Nutrients, 13(5), 1432.

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