Brain hypometabolism and cognitive impairment in long COVID: Insights from [18F]FDG-PET-CT imaging and neurocognitive assessment.

Introduction: Despite the progressive socioeconomic and healthcare recovery following the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, its sequelae remain markedly evident today. Among them, Long COVID significantly impairs patient functionality and quality of life. Neurocognitive impairment stands out as one of its most debilitating manifestations.

Health Claims for Protein Food Supplements for Athletes-The Analysis Is in Accordance with the EFSA's Scientific Opinion.

Background: Protein supplements are among the most popular, available and growing complementary products. Fraud related to the mislabeling, inaccurate analysis or declaration of ingredient quantities, and health claims not aligned with those approved by EFSA is high. This study aims to analyze the claims related to protein supplements in commercial messages.

Options for Regenerative Treatment with Bone Grafts in Children with Anterior Lip/Palate Cleft-A Review.

Anterior lip/palate cleft is a congenital deformity affecting the upper lip and palate, posing significant challenges in both aesthetic and functional aspects for children. Effective management of this condition is crucial for improving quality of life and ensuring normal development. This review aims to highlight the regenerative treatment options available for children with anterior lip/palate cleft, focusing on the use of bone grafts and other advanced dental procedures.

Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Sequestration in Dairy Goat Farming Systems in Northern Extremadura, Spain.

Livestock farming is an activity closely linked to the environment, directly affecting its surrounding ecosystem while utilizing the natural resources it provides. Accordingly, it is essential to study these production systems in order to implement more sustainable models that allow for a balance between socioeconomic and environmental factors. The main objective of this study was to analyze the environmental impact of nine different dairy goat production systems located in northern Extremadura, Spain.

Coexistence of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Sticky Platelet Syndrome: A Lethal Combination in A Young Patient with Thrombophilia and Haemorrhagic Diathesis.

Background: The coexistence of hypercoagulability and bleeding diathesis in the same patient represents a potentially lethal combination due to its complex management. Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) and sticky platelet syndrome (SPS) are classified as rare diseases due to their low prevalence. vEDS is associated with bleeding tendencies caused by vascular wall fragility, while SPS is characterized by atypical arterial and venous thrombosis.

Fattening Iberian Pigs Indoors vs. Outdoors: Production Performance and Market Value.

The current Quality Standard regulating the Iberian pig provides for various differentiated farming systems subject to the type of management implemented and the breed of the pigs. This study attempts to analyse the differences between two of these production systems, i.e.

Does Carbon Footprint Play a Relevant Role in Food Consumer Behaviour? A Focus on Spanish Beef.

Carbon footprint has become a reference indicator of the environmental impact of food production. Governments are increasingly demanding a trend towards low-carbon-footprint production in order to reduce the impact on climate change. In this sense, the study of consumers' preferences and assessment of products from the perspective of their carbon footprint is crucial to achieve a green and circular economy.

A biosecurity survey on Iberian pig farms in Spain: Farmers' attitudes towards the implementation of measures and investment.

The Iberian pork industry has proven to be very important in South-Western Europe, not only due its contribution to the economy of the area, but also because of the peculiarities of the farms situated there. These farms raise Iberian pigs in systems ranging from fully outdoor rearing systems to intensive-rearing farms similar to the conventional pig production models. The implementation of biosecurity measures in Iberian pig farms can be complex and, at times, it can be perceived somewhat negatively by farmers, especially those who run more extensive pig production systems.

What effect does the presence of sustainability and traceability certifications have on consumers of traditional meat products? The case of Iberian cured products in Spain.

The objective of this study was to determine the differences in the behaviour and perception of consumers from three regions in Spain with different levels of Iberian ham consumption (high, medium and low) on the attributes related to traceability and differentiated quality certifications. The study was carried out with a sample of 1501 consumers using an online questionnaire in which respondents were asked about their consumption habits regarding cured products and a choice experiment for Iberian ham was performed. The results showed that consumers give greater utility to the attributes of mandatory certification established for Iberian products (quality standards) and to the price, followed by nonmandatory quality certifications (organic, animal welfare, carbon footprint, and PDO).

Consumption of fresh Iberian pork: Two-stage cluster for the identification of segments of consumers according to their habits and lifestyles.

This study investigates the behaviour of consumers regarding four cuts of Iberian meat with greater presence in the market: tenderloin, secreto, presa and pluma. A sample of 1501 consumers responded to an online survey about their consumption habits for these four cuts, sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle. From this information, three homogeneous segments of consumers were identified: "unmotivated and indifferent to Iberian meat", "innovators and stakeholders" and "traditional with frequent consumption".

Views of Farmers and Industrial Entrepreneurs on The Iberian Pig Quality Standard: An In-Depth Interview Research Study.

Since 2014, the Quality Standard for Iberian meat, leg ham, shoulder ham and dry-cured loin has regulated production factors and processes involved in the raw material and manufactured products from Iberian pigs, the most important pig breed in both population size and economic importance of the southwest Iberian Peninsula. Regarding the changes to the Quality Standard that industrial entrepreneurs and farmers are currently demanding, a qualitative research study has been developed through 14 in-depth interviews with the purpose of understanding the perception of Iberian pig farmers and industrial entrepreneurs of the requirements of the currently-effective Quality Standard, as well as the conditions under which this is being applied. The results showed a consensus amongst the majority of the participants in aspects such as the maintenance of the breed base as 100% Iberian for reproductive females, weight and age requirements at the time of slaughter for the montanera category and the manufacturing lengths for dry-cured products.

Athletes' exposure to air pollution during World Athletics Relays: A pilot study.

Potential adverse consequences of exposure to air pollutants during exercise include decreased lung function, and exacerbation of asthma and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. These effects are especially relevant for athletes and during international competitions, as they may impact athletic performance. Thus, assessing and mitigating exposure to air pollutants during exercising should be encouraged in sports venues.

Organic Farming as a Strategy to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Dehesa Agroecosystems: A Case Study Comparing Different Livestock Products.

This study employs life cycle assessment (LCA) for the calculation of the balance (emissions minus sequestration) of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the organic livestock production systems of dehesas in the southwest region of Spain. European organic production standards regulate these systems. As well as calculating the system's emissions, this method also takes into account the soil carbon sequestration values.

Consumers' Perspectives on Alternative Short Food Supply Chains Based on Social Media: A Focus Group Study in Spain.

Nowadays, an increasing number of consumers are demanding more information and more direct contact with food producers in order to avoid the various intermediaries in the supply chain, thus improving food traceability and price transfer. This has led to the development of more direct (short) food supply chains (SFSCs). Although consumer preferences to use SFSCs rather than traditional (long) supply chains have been widely researched in the literature, this study brings a new approach with the use of social media sites to build online SFSCs.

Consumers' preferences for Iberian dry-cured ham and the influence of mast feeding: An application of conjoint analysis in Spain.

This paper analyzes consumers' preferences for Iberian dry-cured ham, one of the most typical and highly prized meat products in Spain. The data were obtained by a survey carried out between April and May 2006 with a sample of 417 consumers in Extremadura (SW Spain). Conjoint Analysis was used to estimate the relative importance of the main attributes affecting preferences for Iberian ham and to create consumer segments with similar preference profiles.