A5100714614- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
- Bone health and treatments
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- History, Culture, and Society
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Connective Tissue Growth Factor Research
Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia
2010-2024
Hospital de São João
2021
Universidade do Porto
2019
Centro de Medicina de Reabilitacao do Alcoitão
2012-2014
ObjectiveTo characterize the profile of non-AIDS-related comorbidities (NARC) in older HIV-1-infected population and to explore factors associated with multiple NARC.MethodsThis was a multicentre, cross-sectional study including patients aged ≥50 years, who were virologically suppressed had been on stable antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen for at least 6 months. A regression model explored association between demographic clinical variables number NARC.ResultsOverall, 401 enrolled. The mean...
High-intensity microfocused ultrasound (UMAI) has emerged as an innovative technique for stimulating collagen production and promoting a non-surgical face lift. This systematic review analyzes clinical experimental studies on the efficacy safety of UMAI in facial rejuvenation. The results indicate that induces neocollagenesis, improves skin firmness elasticity, provides noticeable lifting effect. Furthermore, adverse effects are generally mild temporary, such erythema edema. is especially...
Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBC) has emerged as a diagnostic alternative to surgical biopsy in interstitial disease (ILD). Despite its less invasive nature, some associated complications have been described.To evaluate of TBC and factors.Prospective evaluation all patients with ILD submitted our centre. Clinicodemographic variables factors were analyzed. The effect the on complication risk was evaluated by logistic regression model.Ninety included (mean age 60±13 years; 58.9% male)....
Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic disorder of unknown etiology. Its diagnosis based on compatible clinical and radiological features supported by histological demonstration epithelioid cell noncaseating granulomas with exclusion other causes. Endobronchial ultrasound combined transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has been proposed as valuable tool in obtaining suitable tissue sample. The aim this study was to evaluate the contribution EBUS-TBNA stages I II thoracic sarcoidosis...
Tracheal stenosis is a rare and challenging disease. Bronchoscopy the gold standard for diagnosis assessment but brings inherent risks. Spirometry commonly used to access obstructions not always feasible due patient related factors. We therefore considered impulse oscillometry (IOS) as non-invasive method quantify airway obstruction its potential use follow-up of tracheal stenosis. Patients with confirmed were recruited between January 1st, 2015 December 31st, 2016. Before bronchoscopy, all...
Hemoptises são um problema clínico comum e grave. Nalguns casos, como nas hemoptises maciças, podem causar mortalidade elevada. Para o seu controlo e/ou tratamento têm sido aplicadas diferentes estratégias a cirurgia, embolização das artérias brônquicas tratamentos broncoscópicos. Os autores descrevem dois casos clínicos de pacientes com graves, cujo foi efectuado por broncoscopia aplicação tamponamento hemostático celulose oxidada regenerada (Surgicell®, Johnson and Johnson’s, London)....
Abstract Introduction Coronary artery calcium score (CACS) may be a useful tool for opportunistic cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac computed tomography (CCT) catheter ablation planning. Methods This cohort retrospectively included all consecutive who underwent CCT procedure planning between 2017 and 2021. CACS was assessed using the Agatston method. Cardiovascular SCORE algorithm aged less than 70 years SCORE-OP older. Patients known...
Introduction: Recently, the integration of meditation and relaxation techniques, complemented by biofeedback, has gained attention in clinical psychology. This non-pharmacological non-invasive approach utilizes biofeedback to allow individuals monitor their physiological functions, enhancing practice or strengthening mind-body connection, with potential also be applied motor rehabilitation. Objective: To investigate existing scientific literature on effects associated meditation/relaxation,...
Lung cancer staging has recently evolved to include endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for nodal assessment. Evaluate the performance and safety of EBUS-TBNA as a key component algorithm non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) single investigation technique diagnosis NSCLC. Patients undergoing NSCLC at our institution between April 1, 2010 December 31, 2014 were consecutively included with prospective data collection. was performed under general...
Dysphagia is a prevalent condition characterised by the dysfunction/ incoordination of anatomical structures involved in swallowing biomechanics.
 can have serious clinical consequences such as pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration and even death. It implies high negative impact on patients quality life may also represent increased financial costs order to treat associated complications.
 essential correctly identify evaluate with this problem. However, gold standard diagnostic...
Objective: To describe the clinical patterns and characteristics of congenital muscular torticollis. Methods: Retrospective longitudinal study children with torticollis followed in Paediatric Rehabilitation consultation Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra, between January 2008 November 2011. Results: From a total 91 CMT infants, 67% were boys mean age was 20 weeks. Difficult labour history present 72.9% cases, 61.1% from primiparous mothers 14 had an abnormal delivery presentation....
Adolescent girl with unexplained intellectual disability in who was identified a defect the biosynthesis of creatine by guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency. Were two GAMT gene mutations: c.59G>C exon 1 and c.521G>A 5. The ornitine substitution arginine restriction, despite initiated at 13 years old, motivated global behaviour comportmental acceleration. deficiency is an inborn error metabolism molecular clinical heterogeneity varying from speech delay to autistic severe...
Abstract Background Atypical atrial flutter (AFLA) is a macro-reentrant tachycardia not using the cavotricuspid isthmus. Due to recent innovations in technology, catheter ablation has emerged as most viable option treat AFLA. Data related electrophysiologic characteristics and predictor prognostic factors limited. Purpose Our study aimed analyze long-term outcomes after identify predictors for arrhythmia (AA) recurrence (documented fibrillation (AF), tachycardia, or flutter). Methods We...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Both coronary artery calcium (CAC) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) had been implicated in disease (CAD) risk future adverse cardiovascular events. There are scarce data regarding the assessment association EAT volume CAC score (CACS) atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Purpose To assess between presence severity patients with AF. Methods Retrospective single-centre study including consecutive AF undergoing...