[Unusual complications of bone marrow transplantation. Experience at the BMT Unit of the Francisco Gentil Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Lisbon Center].

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale (ESES) is a reliable measure, in the English language, of exercise self-efficacy in individuals with spinal cord injury. The aim of this study was to culturally adjust and validate the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale in the Portuguese language. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The Exerci...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Pisconti F,Mahmoud Smaili Santos S,Lopes J,Rosa Cardoso J,Lopes Lavado E

更新日期：2017-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the time for motherhood has been postponed, which is related to social aspects and can lead to health problems for the pregnant women and the child. An appropriate follow-up of the pregnancy is essential for identification and early treatment of possible complications. The purpose of this study was to...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Santos V,Moura M,Pinto JP,Almeida V,Maio J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary malignancy of the penis is a rare clinical condition, often associated with disseminated genitourinary malignancies. The prognosis is poor and the treatment options include penectomy, local surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and supportive therapy. Neither of these therapeutic options lead to...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Nunes B,Matias M,Alves A,Jorge M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disciplinary actions may have a significant impact in medical doctors' and patients' lives. The objective of this study was the assessment of the disciplinary actions in Obstetrics and Gynecology that occurred in the north of Portugal in years 2008 to 2012. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective descriptive s...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Silva F,Rodrigues E Rodrigues M,Bernardes J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Scabies outbreaks in healthcare institutions are an emerging problem. To determine the best management strategy is a topical matter. We analyzed two hospital scabies outbreaks and reviewed the management strategy of institutional scabies outbreaks. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We performed an observational retros...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Gomes N,Guedes PM,Norton P,Azevedo F,Lisboa C

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the haemodynamic measurements of cardiac output (CO), central venous pressure (CVP), pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (Pw) and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), obtained by Swan-Ganz catheter and transthoracic echocardiography. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Prospective study in a Medical/Surgica...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Marcelino P,Germano N,Marum S,Fernandes AP,Ribeiro P,Lopes MG

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of cerebral cardioembolism requires, apart from evidence of an embolic cardiopathy, a cause-effect relation to be established between the potential cardioembolic source and the occurrence of ischemic stroke. There are several arguments in favour of this reaction, namely the neurologic aspects put forward...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Henriques I

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The surgical management of complete ureteral duplication anomalies is not consensual. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the pediatric population who underwent surgery for complete ureteral duplication and assess the outcomes of different approaches. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Clinical records from patients treated bet...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Rodrigues I,Estevão-Costa J,Fragoso AC

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an attempt to discern the paradigms underlying our medical practice (more specifically paediatrics) over the last 30 years, it was found that these are rather similar to the ones prevailing at the beginning of this period--all wrong-doings were attributed to outside forces which had to be neutralized; the obsession...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Da Mota HC

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intertrochanteric fractures incidence has been increasing over the past few years and therefore so have all the problems associated with it. It is important to search for possible ways to reduce comorbidities as well as postoperative mortality. We decided to assess the impact of some routine pre-operative ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Borges A,Torres J,São Simão R,Cabral AT,Pinto R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Tobacco smoking is the cause of more than half million deaths/year in the European Union (EU). Monitoring smoking prevalence is an important tool to evaluate the epidemic and its evolution and to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures. The comparison between countries may help us identify good contr...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Precioso J,Calheiros J,Pereira D,Campos H,Antunes H,Rebelo L,Bonito J

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1984 until 1994 there were 7 cases of newborn with esophageal atresia without fistulae, five of which were treated through primary anastomosis and two of these presented exceptional long gaps. This article is an analysis of these 7 newborns, their post-operative complications and the therapeutics used. Two deaths...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Rosinha MC,Silva JC,Monteiro J,Souto A,Monteiro B

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this manuscript is to discuss the existing barriers for the dissemination of medical guidelines, and to present strategies that facilitate the adaptation of the recommendations into clinical practice. The literature shows that it usually takes several years until new scientific evidence is adopted in ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Paiva EF,Rocha AT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis in men, despite being a less important public health problem than osteoporosis in women, should not be neglected as it has many deleterious effects as well as social and economic costs. Finding the cause of osteoporosis is more complex in men than in women, and prevention should be based on an early evalu...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Coelho PC,Reis P,Leandro MJ,Romeu JC,de Queiroz MV

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Metals are a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. After the introduction of the EU Nickel Directive (1994/27/CE; 2004/96/EC) and, more recently, the Cement Directive (2003/53/EC) there has been a significant decrease in sensitization to metals mainly in the Nordic countries. The applicability of th...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Teixeira V,Coutinho I,Gonçalo M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacological aspects of presently used insulins are reviewed. A discussion of different forms of insulin therapy in insulin dependent and non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is presented. ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Carrilho FM,Parreira JM

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the years a number of high quality studies has established the effectiveness of external measures (tape, brace) and neuromuscular training for the prevention of ankle sprains. The general conclusion derived from these studies is that recurrent ankle sprains can be effectively prevented using any of these measures...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Verhagen E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIM:In Portugal, there is very few experience in pediatric retroperitoneoscopy. The authors present the first Portuguese series of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomies (RLN) in children younger than nine years-old, as well as a literature review about the theme. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospectiv...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Moreira-Pinto J,Osório A,Pereira J,Enes C,Ribeiro De Castro J,Reis A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a brief introduction about the clinical, histological and therapeutic characteristics of myxopapillar spinal ependymoma of cone medullar and filum terminale, three cases with medullar and intracranial seeding of myxopapillar spinal ependymoma are retrospectively reviewed. Surgical resection was total in the chil...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Libório R,Pais RF,Soares GB,Rocha A,Ferreira F,Garcia T,Pais FF

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain radiotherapy aims at controlling the pathological lesion(s) as well as avoiding damaging critical structures. However, side effects may occur. Neurocognitive function is often involved impairing quality of life. This dysfunction is among the most frequent complications of brain irradiation. Sparing as much as fe...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Amaral F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several infectious, neoplastic or inflammatory skin diseases, may be early manifestations of HIV infection. We reviewed the clinical data of 226 HIV seropositive male patients with cutaneous disease, from a total of 337 inpatients at the Infectious Diseases Unit--Department of Medicine 1--Curry Cabral Hospital, from 1...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Lamarão P,Eliseu T,Castro H,Maltez F,Machado J,Morgado A,Proença R

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays, the digestive system, must be considered as an actual endocrinous gland. The authors, after pointing out the pharmacological and immunomodulating actions of endogenous somatostatine, briefly describe a new synthetic octapeptid, somatostatine-analogue, with similar pharmacological effects (octreotide). Finall...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： da Silva PM,Augusto F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Telemedicine is the provision of health services, where distance is a critical factor, using information and communication technologies. Cape Verde has bet on using this tool to increase access of the population of its islands to specialized care. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Qualitative study, covering the perio...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Correia A,Azevedo V,Lapão LV

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The consumption of potentially inappropriate medicines is high among institutionalized elderly, predisposing to potential drug interactions, adverse drug events, risk of iatrogenic cascade, increased morbidity and mortality and health costs. Medication review is a promising strategy for therapeutic optimiz...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Peixoto S,Almeida A,Caramelo A,Mendes L

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Hidradenocarcinoma is a rare neoplasm of the eccrine cells of the sweat glands, usually asymptomatic with slow growing and higher incidence between 50 and 80 years, occurring in both sexes and preferentially located in the palmar, plantar, frontal, axillary and nuchal regions. It has an aggressive behavior, with high ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Simões MI,Marcão I,Toscano M,Borges L

更新日期：2018-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The Portuguese population is affected by the highest mortality rates in all the countries of the European Union. The highest mortality rates occur in some districts on the north coast where, in 1995, the rates standardised by age were above 200/100,000/annum, with the lowest figures in some districts in the interior a...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Falcão JM,Valente P

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between HPV E6 and p53 protein is known as the most important event in HPV-associated carcinogenesis. Some in vitro studies suggested that p53 genetic variants are targeted for ubiquitin-proteasome degradation induced by E6 with different abilities. A common p53 variant at position 72 (R72P) has leaded...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Sousa H,Santos AM,Pinto D,Medeiros R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adolescents are a target group for reproductive health intervention. Family physicians, gynecologists and pediatricians are the main providers of contraceptive counseling. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Correlational, cross-sectional study, approved by the ethics committee of Leiria Hospital, Portugal. Data was col...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Miranda P,Moleiro P,Gaspar P,Luz A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cervix cancer is the fourth most common female cancer and the second most frequent in women aged 15 to 44 years. The infection by the human papillomavirus is a necessary condition in almost all of cervix cancer cases; it is a sexually transmitted disease and all women sexually active are at risk of being i...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Pimenta Ribeiro J,Borges I

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Progressive multifocal leucoencefalopathy (PML) is a subacute demielinating disease of the Central Nervous System caused by the neurotropic virus John Cunningham (JC), common in immunodeficient patients, namely in HIV infection. PML encephalic lesions have a progressive nature that needs characterization a...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Barata Tavares J,Geraldo AF,Neto L,Reimão S,Campos JG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00