[Accidental hanging during auto-erotic practices].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningitis is an uncommon clinical manifestation of invasive infection by Streptococcus pyogenes. CASE REPORT:A four years-old female child, previously healthy, started a history of high fever, associated to right otorrhea, prostration and vomiting. On admission she was haemodynamically stable but prostrate...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Bacalhau S,Zarcos MM,Rezende T

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free radicals are highly reactive molecules, and therefore transient, which have an odd number of electrons and are generated in vivo as byproducts of normal metabolism. In this review we survey basic concepts on the chemistry of oxygen free radicals, their cellular sources and the reactions they can undergo. We also ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Ribeiro LM

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The burn injury probably represents the largest stimulus for muscle protein catabolism. This state is characterized by an accelerated catabolism of the lean or skeletal mass that results in a clinical negative balance of nitrogen and muscle wasting. The determination of an appropriate value for protein int...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Beça A,Egipto P,Carvalho D,Correia F,Oliveira B,Rodrigues A,Amarante J,Medina JL

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal arachnoiditis, an inflammatory process involving all three meningeal layers as well as the nerve roots, is a cause of persistent symptoms in 6% to 16% of postoperative patients. Although spinal surgery is the most common antecedent associated with arachnoiditis, multiple causes have been reported, including inf...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Ribeiro C,Reis FC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Labour is very important in breech presentation and it is associated to significant morbidity and mortality enhancement in recent years. The authors made a retrospective study of breech presentation and labour with this kind of fetal presentation, in Santa Maria Hospital in 1993 and analysed the following data: matern...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Neves J,Santos PJ,Azevedo I,Arteaga MP,Cruz AS

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some families fulfilling the Amsterdam Criteria (AC) differ from the Lynch syndrome (LS) in that colorectal cancers (CRC) do not present microsatellite instability (MSI) and DNA mismatch repair gene mutations are not found. These families have been designated as Familial Colorectal Cancer type X (XS) and the...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Ferreira S,Lage P,Sousa R,Claro I,Francisco I,Filipe B,Suspiro A,Chaves P,Rodrigues P,Albuquerque C,Nobre Leitão C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays, prostate cancer is very frequent in men. The evolution of the possibilities of early diagnosis and the results obtained with radical therapeutics have brought this pathology to our attention. The physicians involved, either general practitioners or specialists in internal medicine or urology, must pay maximu...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Ruah J

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Respiratory tract infections represent the most frequent conditions in pediatric clinical practice that motivate antibiotic prescribing. The objective was to identify the frequency and pattern of antibacterial prescribing in respiratory diseases. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Over a period of two years (divided by...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Andrade JV,Vasconcelos P,Campos J,Camurça T

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Central diabetes insipidus, is a syndrome characterized by the excretion of abnormally elevated volumes of diluted urine, due to the diminution of reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts, induced by the diminution of production of antidiuretic hormone. The involvement of the central nervous system in the leukaem...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Calretas S,Leitão S,Cortesão E,Espadana AI,Santos RM,Porto A

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of seronegative polyarthritis resistant to the anti-inflammatory therapy in a 16-year-old male with intermittent diarrhea. A stool examination showed the presence of cysts of Giardia lamblia and an immunological study detected a partial serum IgA deficiency, including its secretory fraction. ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Susano RC,de Quirós JF,Caminal L,Ferro J,Busono C,Gómez C

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After defining U.I. as a symptom, sign and condition, the author claims, through epidemiological studies, that this reflects a major medical, social and economic problem. On the other hand the physiopathology of U.I. can be explained in a context of balance between the retention and emptying forces during the filling ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Santos VV

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to provide objective and real-life data concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemicon ophthalmology residency training in Portugal. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Descriptive survey-based study applied to current Portuguese ophthalmology residents (n = 80 eligible). RESULTS:Seventy...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Silva N,Laiginhas R,Meireles A,Barbosa Breda J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sacroiliitis accounts for about 1.5% - 10% of all cases of septic arthritis and it is strongly associated with gynaecological infections, pelvic trauma or drug abuse (3.4% - 12.8% of cases occur during the postpartum period). Early diagnosis is difficult because the symptoms are nonspecific in pregnancy and in the...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Vale-Fernandes E,Rodrigues F,Monteiro C,Carvalho L

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of the hepatitis A virus in a population determines the degree of morbidity associated with this illness, that is, the higher the morbidity, the lower the prevalence. This study aims to obtain the prevalence of total antibody to the hepatitis A virus in children, 5 and 8 years of age, and in adolescents...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Antunes H,Macedo M,Estrada A

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among others complications due central venous catheters (CVCs), the blood infection (BI) deserves particular attention. The purposes of this study were to analyze the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of adult patients using CVC; to know the yeast colonization index; and to link it to risk factors for BI. Y...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Ramos RT,Leite GM,Martinez HV,Sibin KC,Germano A,Svidzinski T

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute appendicitis (AA) is the leading cause of emergency abdominal surgery in children. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, but some methodologies, such as Alvarado score (AS), have been developed in order to avoid non-therapeutic laparotomy (15-30%). AS ≥ 5 or 6 is compatible with AA and is an indicat...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Gonçalves JP,Cerqueira A,Martins S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (ICEP) is a rare disorder of unknown cause, associated with intense and abnormal eosinophilic lung infiltration. Most cases occur in patients with prior history of atopy and asthma. It is characterized by subacute or chronic presentation, alveolar and blood eosinophilia and pe...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Bento J,Botelho C,Souto Moura C,Morais A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Foreign body ingestion is a frequent emergency occurrence. Serious complications, although rare, include pharyngooesophageal perforation, aorto-oesophageal fistula and deep neck infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of all cases of foreign body ingestion requiring hospitaliz...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Costa L,Larangeiro J,Pinto Moura C,Santos M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES:The authors make the balance of the first five years of teaching Anatomy to the Licensure in Health Sciences, of Lisbon University. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Were studied 408 students, enrolled in the Curricular Unit of Anatomy (mandatory subject of the 1st semester) and 29 in the Curricular Unit o...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Furtado IA,Gonçalves Ferreira AD,Gonçalves Ferreira AJ

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：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：:Toscana virus (Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family) is a neurotropic virus which circulates in the Mediterranean Basin. Although Portugal has been the second country where its presence was reported, the existence of this virus in our country has been referred only sporadically, and there is a lack of knowledge rega...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Amaro F,Luz T,Parreira P,Ciufolini MG,Marchi A,Janeiro N,Zagalo A,Proença P,Ramos MI,Alves MJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Outpatient antimicrobial therapy programs have been in place for more than four decades. They provide safe and effective treatment for a selected group of patients while reducing costs. In Europe in general, and in Portugal in particular, these programs are still a relatively new phenomenon. The aim of thi...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Rigor J,Ferreira PM,Murteira F,Figueiredo C,Vieira N,Oliveira R,Couto R,Mota M

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present article, regarding a clinical case of Thrombasthenia of Glanzmann with severe anaemia by menometrorrhagia, the authors propose the vaginal hysterectomy and the administration of the recombinant factor VIIa on the immediate pre and postoperative as effective therapeutical alternatives. ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Mairos JS,Bernardo AC,Neves AR,Campos AP,Nunes FP,Saraiva JS,Trinidade MC,Pereira AH,Pereira AM,Falcão CB,Retto H

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a clinical case of an intracranial dural arteriovenous malformation with clinical manifestations of a prefrontal syndrome, documented with its respective diagnostic tests, including imaging studies. A number of considerations are being enlarged upon, concerning possible pathophysiological mechanism...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Cerqueira L,Coimbra J,Matos E,Reis FC,Beirão JC

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaplastic thyroid tumor is a rare tumor and constitutes 5 to 10% of thyroid carcinomas. Is one of the most aggressive solid tumors and the prognosis is always fatal with a mean survival of 3 to 7 months. The current therapeutics are scarce and inefficacious. A retrospective analysis was performed in 12 clinical cases...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Martins TD,Carrilho F,Leitão P,Lemos MC,Campos MV,Geraldes E,Carvalheiro M

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The concept of resilience refers to the possibility of individuals to develop positively when exposed to situations of adversity or stress. This is a complex process involving the interaction of vulnerability and protection factors. Researching resilience only makes sense when applied to populations consid...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Cordovil C,Crujo M,Vilariça P,Caldeira Da Silva P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyolysis is a common entity that often has a multifactorial etiology. It usually affects healthy individuals, following trauma, excessive physical activity, convulsive crisis, alcohol and other drugs consumption or infections. Accumulation of intracellular calcium, activation of proteases and lipases, production...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Rosa NG,Silva G,Teixeira A,Rodrigues F,Araújo JA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current practice guidelines recommend using Current Opioid Misuse Measure to screen aberrant opioid-related behaviors in chronic pain patients. Our aims were to translate, adapt and validate it to be used in Portuguese chronic pain patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Translation and cultural adaptation process...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Mendes-Morais D,Jantarada C,Guimarães-Pereira L

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Biological and biosimilar medicinal products have specific characteristics that call for a closer monitoring of their safety profile. Since the current legal framework stems from both European and national regulations, some gaps in the operational field may be expected. The goal of this paper is to identif...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Portela MC,Sinogas C,Almeida FA,Baptista-Leite R,Castro-Caldas A

更新日期：2017-03-31 00:00:00