Levodopa-induced pseudopheochromocytoma
Pseudopheochromocytoma is a pathological condition presenting with paroxysmal hypertension with normal or moderate elevation in catecholamines and metanephrine levels, but no evidence of a tumoural cause. Imaging studies and I-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine
Joana Bernardino Cardoso +6 more
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Quality of the Azores destination in the perspective of tourists [PDF]
Tourism is a growing industry in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. However, little is known about how tourists evaluate this destination, something which certainly constitutes a shortcoming if one takes into consideration that this is a very ...
Couto, Gualter +3 more
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This study aims to analyze the influence of the entrance of low-cost carriers in the Azores in terms of the determinants of the number of overnight stays and the choice of accommodation type.
Gualter F. M. Câmara +3 more
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La caricaturización del simposio en una pintura nilótica: La Casa del Médico de Pompeya (VIII 5, 24)
En el presente artículo analizamos un fragmento pictórico procedente de la Casa del Médico de Pompeya (VIII 5, 24). La escena, que pertenece al género paisajístico nilótico, está protagonizada por pigmeos que, entre otras ocupaciones, participan en una ...
Laura Madurga Azores
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Lectotypification of three endemic taxa of Ammi L. (Apiaceae) from the archipelago of the Azores
Lectotypes are designated here for taxa of the genus Ammi L. described by H.C. Watson from the Azores islands. The names Ammi huntii H.C. Watson, A. seubertianum (H.C. Watson) Benth. & Hook. f. ex Trel. and A. trifoliatum (H.C. Watson) Benth. & Hook.
Esther Bueno, Ana Juan, Manuel B. Crespo
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Abstract Regional innovation policies are currently influenced by a series of territorial innovation models, with the regional innovation system (RIS) approach being one of the prominent examples. The rationale of smart specialization strategies (S3s) is deeply influenced by the RIS concept and highlights the importance of entrepreneurial discovery and
Hugo Pinto
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Phanerozoic Large Igneous Province, Petroleum System, and Source Rock Links
Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Steven C. Bergman +2 more
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Hedychium gardnerianum Sheph. ex Ker Gawl. from its discovery to its invasive status: a review
Hedychium gardnerianum Sheph. ex Ker Gawl. is one of the 100 world's worst invasive alien species and the research target in areas as diverse as biological control, natural fibres uses, taxonomy or the biological activity of its compounds.
Maria João Pereira +3 more
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The 1980, 1997 and 1998 Azores earthquakes and its seismotectonic implications [PDF]
We have studied the focal mechanisms of the 1980, 1997 and 1998 earthquakes in the Azores region from body-wave inversion of digital GDSN (Global Digital Seismograph Network) and broadband data. For the 1980 and 1998 shocks, we have obtained strike– slip
Bezzeghoud, M. +4 more
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Morphological and genetic characterization of an emerging Azorean horse breed: the Terceira Pony
The Terceira Pony is a horse indigenous to Terceira Island in the Azores. These horses were very important during the colonization of the island and due to their very balanced proportions and correct gaits, with an average withers height of 1.28 m, the ...
Maria Susana Lopes +5 more
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