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Estimating the Glomerular Filtration Rate in Pediatric Patients With Neurogenic...

Background and objective Patients with neurogenic bladder (NB) are at a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Due to their lower muscle mass, the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on creatinine (Cr) may be overestimated and delay the diagnosis of renal failure. This study compared eGFR calculated with different equations based on Cr and/or cystatin C (CysC) in children with NB,...

Internal Medicine in Oeste: Past, Present and Future

After pediatric stroke, it’s time to enable!

Introduction: Although rare, pediatric stroke is more common than one may think. Deficits may not be evident in the short term but emerge months or years later, when psychomotor development, educational, and social requirements increase. Aims: To characterize the pediatric population with stroke followed at the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) consultation in a tertiary center and compare it with data...

Moebius syndrome - improving outcome with combined state-of-the-art surgical an...

Moebius Syndrome (MBS) is a rare disorder, characterized by congenital, non-progressive facial palsy and other cranial and limb defects. A typical “mask-like” appearance, drooling, and indistinct speech comprise the dominant features. Treatment focuses on correcting deformities and enhancing functionality. Surgical free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) is the gold standard for facial reanimation. A comprehensi...

After pediatric stroke, it’s time to enable!

Introduction: Although rare, pediatric stroke is more common than one may think. Deficits may not be evident in the short term but emerge months or years later, when psychomotor development, educational, and social requirements increase. Aims: To characterize the pediatric population with stroke followed at the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) consultation in a tertiary center and compare it with data...

Abordagem multidisciplinar e qualidade de vida em doentes com espinha bífida

Introdução:A Espinha Bífida é o defeito mais comum do tubo neural. A abordagem multidisciplinar é a mais adequada para prestar cuidados a estes doentes. Objetivo: Caracterizar a população de crianças seguida na consulta multidisciplinar de Espinha Bífida de um Hospital Terciário. Avaliar a perceção da qualidade de vida das crianças, adolescentes e pais/cuidadores. Correlacionar a qualidade de vida com algumas v...