- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Healthcare Regulation
- Education during COVID-19 pandemic
- Public Health in Brazil
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Social Media in Health Education
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Algarve Biomedical Center
2019-2024
Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental
2020-2022
European Public Health Association
2021-2022
Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
2021-2022
University of Lisbon
2020
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2020
University of Miami
2000
COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection and has reached pandemic proportions. Since then, several clinical characteristics have been associated with poor outcomes. This study aimed to describe the morbidity profile of deaths in Portugal.
Abstract Background Diagnosis delay contributes to increased tuberculosis (TB) transmission and morbimortality. TB incidence has been decreasing in Portugal, but median patient (PD) risen. Symptom valorisation may determine PD by influencing help-seeking behaviour. We aimed analyse the association between symptom PD, while characterising individuals who disregarded their symptoms. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients Lisbon Oporto 2019 – 2021. Subjects delayed seeking...
CASE REPORT A 65-year-old man was evaluated for a difficult-to-characterize pancreatic head mass in the setting of idiopathic chronic pancreatitis. He had no other relevant medical history and not taking any anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment. Endoscopic ultrasonography fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) failed to reveal neoplasm cells. linear array echoendoscope (Olympus GF-UCT140, Center Valley, PA) advanced up duodenal bulb, from which pancreas visualized. After ensuring vessel-free...
Abstract The first presentation will focus on the theoretical basis for DT and how it can be useful when applied to Public Health. It review knowledge coming from entrepreneurial sector help Health professionals increasing pace of technological social change globally requires adapt with new strategies that tackle complex problems. conclude highlighting importance PH learn other fields
Abstract Background Mental disorders are a major contributor to the global burden of disease. During first year pandemic by COVID-19, increases 25% in prevalence anxiety and depression were reported globally. In Portugal, studies conducted during lockdown showed an increase these disorders. However, previous have shown that negative life events, such as exposure disasters or grief, later lead resilience recovery. It is therefore necessary study evolution order adapt mental health measures....
Abstract Background In 2019, Digital Health was on the agenda of European Union (EU) and its Member States (MS), digital health transformation both healthcare services Public has been well underway for several years. The COVID-19 pandemic crisis required an unexpectedly quick adaptation social norms exerted great pressure public systems. Although implemented strategies results have varied, tools emerged as a fundamental aspect fight across EU. Methods objective this study to determine...