abstract：INTRODUCTION:Visceral leishmaniasis is an endemic disseminated infection, considered to be the third most frequent opportunistic parasitic infection in Europe. It is especially prevalent in patients co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus, in whom it poses a great therapeutic challenge due to increased risk of re...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Cipriano P,Miranda AC,Antunes I,Mansinho K

更新日期：2017-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severity in systemic lupus erythematosus may vary from mild to even fatal consequences. There are no biomarkers to predict the disease's prognosis. The Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/ Systemic Damage Index defines systemic lupus erythematosus disease severity and is found to predict pro...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Jacinto M,Silva E,Riso N,Moraes-Fontes MF

更新日期：2017-05-31 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：:Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava is a rare vascular anomaly, and most cases are asymptomatic. Nevertheless, patients with inferior vena cava malformations may have increased risk of deep venous thrombosis. Particularly, cases of bilateral deep venous thrombosis may arise owing to an insufficient collateral...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Langer F,Dos Santos D,Suertegaray G,Haygert C

更新日期：2017-04-28 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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the safety and impact on visual acuity, retinal and choroidal morphology of simultaneous cataract surgery and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor on patients with visually significant cataracts and previously treated exudative age-related macular degeneration. MATERIAL AND MET...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Falcão MS,Freitas-Costa P,Beato JN,Pinheiro-Costa J,Rocha-Sousa A,Carneiro Â,Brandão EM,Falcão-Reis F

更新日期：2017-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of immunodepression on several disease states have constituted an important area of research, leading to the identification of relevant associations between immunodepression and a vast set of comorbidities, including infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Research on the effects of immuno...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Sanches MM,Travassos AR,Soares-de-Almeida L

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomedical simulation is an effective educational complement for healthcare training, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It enables knowledge, skills and attitudes to be acquired in a safe, educationally orientated and efficient manner. In this context, simulation provides skills and experience that facilit...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Sá-Couto C,Patrão L,Maio-Matos F,Pêgo JM

更新日期：2016-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinically isolated syndrome may be the first manifestation of multiple sclerosis, a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, and it is defined by a single clinical episode suggestive of demyelination. However, patients with this syndrome, even with long term follow up, may not develop ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Peixoto S,Abreu P

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia remains one of the most common opportunistic illnesses in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. It is currently the most reported AIDS-defining infection in Portugal. The aims of this study were to analyze the features of a human immunodeficiency virus /P...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Grilo V,Pereira A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peritoneal dialysis is the dialytic method of choice in chronic end-stage renal disease in children. This study main purpose was to characterize the long-term survival of a pediatric population who began peritoneal dialysis within the first two years of life. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A descriptive and retrosp...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Deuchande S,Mano T,Novais C,Machado R,Stone R,Almeida M

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：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：:The authors present a case of a 60-year-old male patient, previously diagnosed with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, who was admitted to the Emergency Room with dyspnea. The initial evaluation revealed severe anemia (Hgb = 5.0 g/dL) with hyperleukocytosis (800.000/µL), nearly all of the cells being mature lymphocy...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Pinto da Costa M,Pimenta Coelho H

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：:Elastosis perfurans serpiginosa is a rare perforating dermatosis found primarily in adolescents and young adults, characterized by transepidermal elimination of abnormal elastic fibers. The only drug known capable of inducing elastosis perfurans serpiginosa is D-penicillamine. We report the case of a 52 year-old woman...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Castro Pinho A,Cardoso JC,Gouveia M,Oliveira H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The disruption of esophageal motility that characterizes achalasia typically provokes dysphagia, pain, loss of weight and malnutrition. Therefore, patients frequently report a reduction in quality of life and negative emotional states. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy proved to be an effective therapy, enabling...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Vale-Fonseca T,Ferreira-Pinto L,Figueiredo-Braga M,Carneiro S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rare neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons. Patients present with progressive physical impairment, respiratory failure being the main cause of death. A significant portion of patients presents neurobehavioral problems as well. As severe impairment occurs, pati...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Pinho AC,Gonçalves E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori infection is a risk factor for gastric adenocarcinoma. Identification of individuals with this infection and its eradication may be considered as a primary prevention strategy to reduce the incidence of gastric adenocarcinoma; however, the magnitude of benefit and the effectiveness of this strategy...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Libãnio D,Azevedo LF

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The relationship between lymphomas and autoimmune diseases has been reported as bi-directional, however there is a few data in pediatric population. The aim of this work is to evaluate the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in children and adolescents with Hodgkin's lymphoma followed in a Pediatric Oncology...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Jerónimo M,Silva S,Benedito M,Brito MJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Power of Food Scale measures appetite for, rather than consumption of, palatable foods - a construct frequently designated as hedonic hunger. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a Portuguese version of the Power of Food Scale, namely reliability and construct validit...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Ribeiro G,Santos O,Camacho M,Torres S,Mucha-Vieira F,Sampaio D,Oliveira-Maia AJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Periarticular corticosteroid injection utilization by General Practitioners treating musculoskeletal disease in primary health care system is internationally acknowledged. This article aims at analyzing this evidence and contributing to the discussion of a potential development of the technique in Portugal...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Trindade I

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate sleep deprivation and its effects on young physicians in relation to concentration capacity and psychomotor performance. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Eighteen physicians aged 26 - 33 years were divided into 2 groups: non-sleep deprived group (with no night work) and sleep deprived group (minimum 12 ho...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Sanches I,Teixeira F,dos Santos JM,Ferreira AJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 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:Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by John Cunningham virus, mostly associated with immunodeficiency conditions, such as the human immunodeficiency virus infection. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy can have multiple clinical ...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Augusto L,Neves N,Reis C,Abreu C,Sarmento A

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the recent advances in the development of complementary diagnostic exams and modern targeted therapies, colorectal cancer remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In this context, a lot of research has been conducted in the last years to find new markers of poor prognosis. The existence of a...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Barranha R,Costa JL,Carneiro F,Machado JC

更新日期：2015-05-01 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:In this study, we reviewed a clinical series composed by all malignant lung lesions submitted to computed tomography-guided percutaneous thermal radiofrequency ablation, in our hospital, a rather recent technique that has been gaining scientific recognition. MATERIAL AND METHODS:For data purposes, all rad...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Tavares E Castro A,Freitas S,Portilha A,Alves F,Caseiro-Alves F

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:The growing concern surrounding health safety issues makes it essential that everyone, in particular the elderly due to their commonly prescribed multiple drugs, has a complete and up to date list of prescriptions. We planned to assess the quality of the electronic records of prolonged medication. MATERIA...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Azevedo A,Domingues B,Pimenta da Rocha R,Eiriz R,Xavier V

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appropriate nutritional support is crucial in the therapeutic approach of multiple conditions, which justifies the frequent and increasing use of specific access routes for enteral and parenteral nutrition. This article reviews the relevant literature concerning indications, procedures, effectiveness and complications...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Estevão-Costa J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accurate recognition of omental infarction has resulted in increasing supporters of non-operative approach. In order to assess the efficacy and safety of conservative management, we surveyed the cases of omental infarction treated at a single institution. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Primary omental infarction tr...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Estevão-Costa J,Alvarenga AS,Fragoso AC,Garcia M,Campos M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The recent occurrence of a number of outbreaks of dengue in Portuguese speaking countries with no previous disease, aroused curiosity about the competing factors for the phenomenon and a need for better knowledge of the pathology. We review the dengue-related situation in Portuguese speaking countries, lin...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Silvano J,Abreu C

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is effective in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD), improving motor symptoms, fluctuations and quality of life. However, adverse psychiatric outcomes have been reported, albeit variably and in an unstandardized fashion. We aimed to summarize the published evidence on the outcome...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Couto MI,Monteiro A,Oliveira A,Lunet N,Massano J

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The use of adequate assessment tools in health care is crucial for the management of care. The lack of specific tools in Portugal for assessing the performance of children who use cochlear implants motivated the translation and adaptation of the EARS (Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech) test batter...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Alves M,Ramos D,Oliveira G,Alves H,Anderson I,Magalhães I,Martins JH,Simões M,Ferreira R,Fonseca R,Andrade S,Silva L,Ribeiro C,Ferreira PL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a wide acknowledgement of obesity as a relevant clinical entity. Such relevance can be inferred by the huge worldwide amount of research and related health promotion and clinical efforts. Though the evidence sustains some cues for the therapeutic success, the overall long-term effectiveness of obesity treatme...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Camolas J,Santos O,Moreira P,do Carmo I

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To analyze the cesarean section rate evolution in a tertiary hospital and the main indications for cesarean section. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted at a major academic hospital and included 5 751 women who had a cesarean section from 2005 to 2011. The rates of overall, primary an...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Costa A,Policiano C,Clode N,Graça LM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal trauma is a major cause of morbi-mortality all over the world which makes it essential an approach focused on rapid diagnosis and treatment. The main goals of this study are to identify global epidemiologic data of abdominal trauma in our tertiary trauma center and to study traumatic lesions, treat...

journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa

authors： Leite S,Taveira-Gomes A,Sousa H

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00