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Perceptions and experiences of directly observed treatment in tuberculosis: ins...

Objective: The demanding nature and psychosocial burdens of directly observed treatment (DOT) have opened a path to alternative strategies such as video-observed therapy (VOT), which offers comparable treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction while potentially saving time and reducing costs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of patients and health care professionals r...

People first: a participatory community approach on patient-reported outcomes i...

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) play a crucial role in understanding the impact of tuberculosis (TB) on both individuals and communities. Despite advances in TB treatment, conventional outcome definitions often overlook essential components of people with TB’s experiences, leading to disparities in treatment understanding. The incorporation of PROs in TB scientific research can help bridge the gap between the ...

Adapting to COVID-19: Insights from Portuguese residents' home-based life

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdowns and remote work and educational practices that have impacted the lives of many families. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate how parents and caregivers altered their routines due to online schooling and teleworking, exploring their association with increased anxiety and depression symptoms. METHODS: We conducted an online cross-sectional study and col...

Tuberculosis screening in the European migrant population: a scoping review of ...

Responding to a surge in new tuberculosis (TB) cases among migrants from high-incidence countries, low-incidence European nations have heeded World Health Organization recommendations by implementing TB screening in this population. This review aims to synthesise evidence on current screening strategies for active TB and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in European high-income countries, and their main barr...

LOCUS (LOng Covid–Understanding Symptoms, events and use of services in Portuga...

Approximately 10% of patients experience symptoms of Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC) after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Akin acute COVID-19, PCC may impact a multitude of organs and systems, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological systems. The frequency and associated risk factors of PCC are still unclear among both community and hospital settings in individuals with a history of COV...

Unveiling the power of neutral and inclusive language in tuberculosis preventio...

Language plays a crucial role in shaping discourses and responses related to disease, particularly tuberculosis (TB). Stigmatising language and attitudes surrounding TB can lead to discrimination and marginalisation of affected individuals, creating barriers to seeking proper diagnosis and treatment. The terminology used to describe TB-affected individuals can be disempowering and criminalising, reinforcing an ...

Screening a Targeted Panel of Genes by Next-Generation Sequencing Improves Risk...

Although mutation profiling of defined genes is recommended for classification of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, screening of targeted gene panels using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is not always routinely used as standard of care. The objective of this study was to prospectively assess whether extended molecular monitoring using NGS adds clinical value for risk assessment in real-world AML patients...

A roadmap for lifting restrictive measures for COVID-19

After more than one year of the pandemic, we now know that no single preventive measure affords fully effective control of virus transmission. Therefore, it is vital to combine different approaches to quickly identify the cases, trace their contacts, constantly reduce the risk of transmission, promptly respond to outbreaks or community transmission and monitor the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. The updated St...

Characterization of carcass composition and meat quality traits of Alentejano p...

The Alentejano pig is an autochthonous fatty breed from the south of Portugal, traditionally finished under free-range conditions. During fattening, which occurs in fall/winter months, pigs are fed with acorns and grass, being slaughtered at high body weight (≈150kg). Meat and fat of this breed are used to manufacture high quality meat products, including several with the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) o...

Pittfalls em Neuro-cirurgia: Onde está o aneurisma?