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Real-world data from the Portuguese Nivolumab Expanded Access Program (EAP) in ...
Figueiredo, A; Almeida, M A; Almodovar, M T; Alves, P; Araújo, A; Araújo, D; Barata, F; Barradas, L; Barroso, A; Brito, U; Camacho, E; Canário, DOBJECTIVE: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of Nivolumab, an immune-checkpoint-inhibitor antibody, in advanced, previously treated, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients, in a real world setting. METHODS: We performed a retrospective, multicentre data analysis of patients who were included in the Portuguese Nivolumab Expanded Access Program (EAP). Eligibility crite...
Inhalation lesions in the burn patient.
Almeida, M AInhalation injuries are currently the factor most responsible for mortality in thermally injured patients. Inhalation injuries may occur independently, but generally occur together with skin burn. Smoke inhalation affects all levels of the respiratory system and the extent of the inhalation injury depends on the duration, exposure, amount and toxicity of the fume temperature, concentration and solubility of tox...
Facial paralysis. Neuro-muscular reconstruction techniques.
Gomez, M M; Pereira, H; da Silva, A G; Rego, J M; Almeida, M ASeveral surgical procedures have been proposed through the years for the treatment of facial paralysis. The multiplicity and diversity of techniques portray the complexity and challenge represented by this pathology. Two basic dynamic options are available: -Reconstruction of nerve continuity through direct micro suture, with interposition grafts or nerve transpositions. -Regional muscular transposition, most o...