- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Healthcare Regulation
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Academic Research in Diverse Fields
- Public Health in Brazil
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Medical and Health Sciences Research
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Hospices Civils de Lyon
2021
San Antonio College
2019
Queen's Medical Centre
2011-2012
Universidade do Porto
2004-2012
Diabetes Australia
2012
Centro Hospitalar do Porto
2012
Leicester Royal Infirmary
2011
Royal Derby Hospital
2009
Hospital de Santo António
2009
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a noninvasive method to evaluate peripheral artery disease (PAD). ABI <0.9 diagnoses PAD; >1.3 false negative caused by noncompressible arteries. aim of this study the association between with vascular calcifications (VC) and mortality, in haemodialysis (HD) patients. We studied 219 HD patients (60% male; 20% diabetic). At baseline, was evaluated Doppler device. VCs were two methods: abdominal aorta calcification score (AACS) lateral plain X-ray simple...
A cardiotoxicidade induzida por quimioterapia é um desafio na oncologia devido à alta morbimortalidade e ao impacto no tratamento. Tecnologias médicas, como biomarcadores cardíacos, ecocardiografia com strain longitudinal global (GLS) ressonância magnética cardíaca, auxiliam diagnóstico precoce monitoramento. No entanto, persistem desafios, a falta de protocolos padronizados, dificuldade identificação pacientes risco escassez estudos longitudinais sobre estratégias cardioprotetoras. Este...
Introdução: O hipotireoidismo subclínico (HS), também denominado hipertireotropinemia isolada, é uma condição caracterizada por níveis séricos do hormônio tireoestimulante (TSH) acima limite superior da faixa de referência associado a concentrações séricas normais T4 livre, sendo relativamente comum, sobretudo em adultos, onde há tendência para sua progressão o franco, ou sintomático, relevante detecção na busca retardar tal progressão. Objetivo: Nesse sentido, essa pesquisa objetivou...
Abstract Background: Perforation after pharyngo-oesophagoscopy is a serious complication, and its identification, through close patient monitoring, essential. Yet little known about when symptoms signs develop, thus how long any monitoring should last. Aim: To examine the timing of individual perforation rigid pharyngo-oesophagoscopy. Methodology: Three-centre, retrospective study. Results: Of 3459 patients undergoing pharyngo-oesophagoscopy, 10 (0.29 per cent) developed perforations, nine...
The number of women living motherhood in a multicultural and migratory context is, today, reality with
Traditionally, general practitioners (GPs) would write a referral letter to hospital consultant requesting an appointment. The choice of and specific was left the expertise GP. This be vetted by prioritised into routine or urgent However, in 2005 new system, called 'Choose Book', introduced. Once patient GP had agreed that consultation required, completed provided with code access telephone internet booking system. allowed patients choose both they attend whom seen. Booking rules were...
Objective: This study aims to contextualize the management of electronic waste (EW) in Brazil, with an emphasis on state Pará. It also seeks identify main environmental impacts and mitigating actions related inadequate disposal this waste. Theoretical Framework: The research is based concepts sustainability reverse logistics (RL) applied EWE, a focus identifying actors responsible for implementing public policies. Method: methodology adopted involves conducting systematic literature review...
complications.Low health literacy is associated with poor glycaemic control and higher rates of retinopathy.Most diabetics are followed up in primary care, where a methodology that leads to empowerment should be planned implemented.This project focused on the monitoring these patients, placing them centre system, taking into account their needs expectations.This strategy shown effective improving self-management disease, ensuring better outcomes.Objective To promote patients diabetes.Methods...
variaveis. Apresentam-se resultados dos doentes tratados no nosso servico nos ultimos 16 anos. Metodos: Avaliacao retrospectiva 21 (20 mulheres) com DC observados de 1996 a 2011, submetidos CH. O diagnostico foi confirmado base doseamentos ACTH, cortisol urinario, provas supressao dexametasona (dose fraca e forte) prova CRH. A imagiologia hipofisaria por RM efectuada em todos os o cateterismo seios petrosos apenas casos dificuldade diferencial. Resultados: revelou macroadenoma (n = 3),...