Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) at any age. Its prevalence in children is estimated at 3-5%. The knowledge of its prevalence allows for the adequacy of control, treatment and prevention measures, to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with CVD. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of hypertension in school-age children and adolescents and...
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Introdução: A hipertensão arterial (HTA) é um fator de risco importante de doença cardiovascular (DCV) em qualquer idade. Estima-se uma prevalência na criança de 3-5%. O conhecimento da sua prevalência permite adequar medidas de controlo, tratamento e prevenção, procurando diminuir a morbilidade e mortalidade associadas à DCV. Objetivos: Avaliar a prevalência da HTA em crianças e adolescentes em idade escolar e...
Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men. The high prevalence of prostate cancer, as well as its relatively indolent clinical course and the emerging therapeutic options, have led to the need to identify biomarkers that may aid in clinical decisions and may reflect response to treatments. “Liquid biopsy” is a generic term applied to the study of biomarkers attributed to tumors that are circul...