A5102022602- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Education Pedagogy and Practices
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Science and Education Research
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- RNA regulation and disease
- Second Language Acquisition and Learning
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Helminth infection and control
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Mast cells and histamine
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Hospital de São Bernardo
2015-2023
Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca
2009-2021
Response Biomedical (Canada)
2021
Nova Medical (United States)
2021
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2020
Connective tissue diseases (CTD) are frequently associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD), significantly impacting their morbidity and mortality.Analyze the experience of an autoimmune specialized unit on treating CTD-ILD characterize population based most frequent diseases, imaging patterns, function tests results, serology treatment. Assess mortality predictors in these patients.Retrospective, descriptive statistical analysis patients followed up at during a 6-year period.Over study...
Background Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) represents less than 1% of all cases sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) but its frequency may be underestimated due to lack specific clinical and laboratory criteria. AIED can associated with a systemic autoimmune (SAID) in 15%-30% the cases. The objective present study was characterize prognostic factors cohort patients AIED. Materials methods authors conducted retrospective descriptive analysis referred from otorhinolaryngology department...
Introduction Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by impairments in social cognition and repetitive behaviors with onset early infancy. Deficits emotion recognition, perception, communication have been identified as core symptoms of ASD. Comorbid frequent, namely psychiatric illness, epilepsy, sleep disruption, hyperactivity. Immune profile changes during life may contribute to pathogenesis Other risk factors include advanced parental age,...
Human fascioliasis is a trematode parasitic disease with worldwide distribution. Natural reservoirs include several ruminants, mainly sheep, goats and cattle.1 Humans are accidental hosts acquire infection by ingestion of metacercaria present in aquatic plants.1,2 This food-borne zoonosis has claimed little attention clinical practice. However, increasing reports the travel medicine recognition endemic areas many countries have contributed to importance Fasciola infection.3 Despite that, it...
(1) Background: Treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) an anti-IL-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R) monoclonal antibody (tocilizumab) has been found to influence iron metabolism. The objective the present study was ascertain whether changes in metabolism induced by anti-IL-6R biologic therapy were independently associated increased infection risk. (2) Methods: A prospective longitudinal RA treated tocilizumab conducted. antitumor necrosis factor α also included as a control group....
24-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of de novo aggravating congestive heart failure.She reported symptoms dyspnea on moderate exertion and recurrent painful nodules the lower limbs since adolescence.Physical examination revealed an apical high-pitched holosystolic murmur bilateral tender subcutaneous anterior shins thighs, suggestive erythema nodosum (Figure 1).Remarkable laboratory findings included low hemoglobin (9.5 g/dL) increased C-reactive protein (4.6 mg/dL; normal,...
Introduction Fertility and fecundity are usually considered signs of social emotional well-being. Bipolar disorder (BD) is a prevalent psychiatric disease that influences the individual's life style behaviours. Some studies have addressed issue among women with bipolar but few focused on determining differences between subtypes, which expected, taking into account studied in demographic measures. Objectives To examine population disorder. Aim The aim this study to compare diagnosed subtypes...
Introduction Antidepressant withdrawal mania is a rare paradoxical event. It was initially reported in unipolar patients but it can also occur bipolar patients, despite adequate mood-stabilizing treatment. has been described with all antidepressant classes and may be self-limited or require medical hospitalization. Tapered doesn’t seem to prevent the condition, though most cases developed after abrupt discontinuation. Chronic therapy enhances dopaminergic neurotransmission mesolimbic system....
Introduction The belief that specific stages of the lunar cycle are related to human biology or behaviour has been present in popular culture since antiquity. Based on folklore clinical experience, several studies investigating possible links between and mental illness were performed, with controversial results. To date, according our knowledge, no study yet considered a variability relationship seasons. Objectives/Aims Our aims explore acute manic states bipolar patients, including...
Introduction Psychiatric disorders are frequent among patients with epilepsy. The association between epilepsy and mood is recognized since the classical antiquity. Recent studies demonstrated that prevalence of bipolar symptoms in more significant than previously expected. In first half twentieth century, Kraeplin Bleuler were to describe a pleomorphic pattern claimed be typical recently Blumer coined term interictal dysphoric disorder identify this condition. Although for some authors,...
Introduction: Gender differences in mental health disorders may serve as a useful heuristic for integrating epidemiological and psychobiological data. The vast majority of express major gender-related variations prevalence, natural history, symptoms, prognosis, treatment outcome. Aims: To compare demographic clinical characteristics women men admitted to psychiatric unit. Methods: Retrospective data all the patients inpatient unit, from January 2004 December 2007, were reviewed. two genders...