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3PC-024Implementation of a strategy to overcome the potential toxic effects of ...
Barbosa, R; Fraga, S; Soares, P; Fernandez-Llimos, F; Baltazar, F; Barbosa, C.M.
An Unexpected Infection in a Venous Leg Ulcer: a Case Report
Veríssimo, M; Guimarães, D; Casal, D; Carvalho, S; Matias, M; Barbosa, R; Bexiga, JProvidencia rettgeri is a Gram-negative bacillus that is most usually seen in urinary tract infections. Skin and soft tissue infections with P rettgeri are rare and there few case reports described in the literature. A 43-yearold woman presented to the emergency department with a leg ulcer of 3 months duration. Microbiological results isolated P rettgeri and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. She underwent surgical debrid...
3PC-030Evaluation of excipients used in paediatric compounded formulations pres...
Barbosa, R; Fraga, S; Sampaio, C; Sousa, L; Soares, P; Barbosa, C.M.
Comparison of Outcomes in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Acellu...
Mata Ribeiro, L; Meireles, R; Brito, I; Costa, P; Rebelo, M; Barbosa, R; Choupina, M; Pinho, C; Ribeiro, MBackground Implant-based breast reconstruction has evolved tremendously in the last decades, mainly due to the development of new products and techniques that make the procedure safer and more reliable. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes in immediate one-stage breast reconstruction between acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and inferior dermal flap (IDF). Methods We conducted a retrospective compa...
Impact of Body Mass Index, Age and Tobacco Use on the Outcomes of Immediate Bre...
Mata Ribeiro, L; Meireles, R; Brito, I; Costa, P; Rebelo, M; Barbosa, R; Choupina, M; Pinho, C; Ribeiro, MBackground This study aimed to analyze the effect of body mass index (BMI), age, and tobacco use on alloplastic breast reconstruction. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of patients who submitted to immediate breast reconstructions with an anatomical implant and acellular dermal matrix in a single center between 2016 and 2018. Outcomes evaluated included immediate complications, early complications, rei...
Stepwise strategy to improve cervical cancer screening adherence (SCAN-Cervical...
Firmino-Machado, J; Varela, S; Mendes, R; Moreira, A; Lunet, N; Carmo, A; Cancela, A; Firmino, A; Ramos, A; Teixeira, A; Vieira, A; Badim, B; Tojal, CThe aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of invitation to cervical cancer screening through a very low-cost strategy based on automated and customized text messages, phone calls and reminders. A randomized (1:1) controlled trial was conducted among 13 Portuguese primary care units, recruiting women aged 25 to 49 years, eligible for cervical cancer screening, with an available mobile phone number. In ...
In Vitro Design of a Novel Lytic Bacteriophage Cocktail with Therapeutic Potent...
Mendes, JJ; Leandro, C; Mottola, C; Barbosa, R; Silva, F; Oliveira, M; Vilela, C; Melo-Cristino, J; Górski, A; Pimentel, M; São-José, C; Cavaco-Silva, PIn patients with diabetes mellitus, foot infections pose a significant risk. These are complex infections commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii, all of which are potentially susceptible to bacteriophages. Here, we characterized five bacteriophages that we had determined previously to have antimicrobial and wound-healing potential in chronic S. aureus, P. ae...
Orbital Exenteration for Eyelid Skin Carcinoma
Guerra, AS; Barbosa, R; Choupina, M; Pinho, C; Ribeiro, M; Pontes, LExenteration of the orbit is a disfiguring and destructive procedure; it is generally performed for orbital malignancies and often provides a significant reconstructive challenge. Our purpose was to evaluate the clinical indications for orbital exenteration in a tertiary referral center and to assess the reconstructive options employed. A retrospective nonrandomized analysis was performed, selecting all patient...