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Introdução: O diagnóstico de saúde de uma comunidade baseia, clarifica e apoia a intervenção em saúde [1]. As instituições socio caritativas, nomeadamente as de cariz religioso, têm um importante papel no apoio de comunidades em situação de vulnerabilidade. Esta vulnerabilidade pode ter diversas origens (económica, social, funcional, familiar, dependente de situação aguda ou crónica, transitória ou aparentement...
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. ACD’s incidence increases with age and rarely presents in the first year of life. Diagnosis of ACD is suspected based on a detailed history and physical examination and confirmed with patch testing. Avoidance of allergen(s) involved is essential for symptom control. The authors present a case of ACD associated with multiple allergens mani...
Background: Osteoarticular infections are commonly treated with long-course intravenous antibiotic therapy, leading to prolonged hospital stays. The aim of our study was to describe adverse events, namely adverse drug reactions, catheter associated complications and nosocomial infections, in paediatric patients treated for osteoarticular infections. Methods: Retrospective observational and analytical study of p...
Aim: To describe the population of children treated with Continuous Insulin Subcutaneous Infusion (CSII) in a single-center unit and assess the impact on metabolic control. As an additional purpose, we also assessed the perceived burden of the caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and correlated with the insulin delivery method (CSII vs. multiple daily injections - MDIs). Methods: Descriptive, cros...
Aim: To describe the population of children treated with Continuous Insulin Subcutaneous Infusion (CSII) in a singlecenter unit and assess the impact on metabolic control. As an additional purpose, we also assessed the perceived burden of the caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and correlated with the insulin delivery method (CSII vs. multiple daily injections - MDIs). Methods: Descriptive, cross...
Objectives: To evaluate the quality of sleep and estimate the prevalence of sleep disorders in children from two to 10 years old at a health center in the metropolitan area of Porto. Study type: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Child health consultations at a primary health care center in the urban area of Grande Porto ACeS VII – Gaia. Participants: Children aged from 2 to 10 years enrolled in a health center of...