ABSTRACT Molecular genetic testing in human traits has traditionally relied on affiliated academic facilities, been focused on specific phenotypes and supported by research funding. We report the experience of the Kidney Genetics Clinic (“consulta de Doenças Renais Hereditárias”) for the past 5 years, a period during which we have outsourced genetic testing. We evaluated the impact of molecular testing in patie...
Abstract The origin of large female pelvic masses may be difficult to recognize. Gynaecological organs are more commonly involved, but all other organs and structures within the pelvis have to be considered in a rational imaging approach to female pelvic tumours. The first step is to identify the normal anatomy and recognize the peritoneal folds and recesses. The patterns of displacement should then be evaluate...
Em Janeiro 2008, foi implementada, em Portugal, uma nova medida legislativa que condiciona o consumo de tabaco em espaços colectivos fechados. Como a exposição passiva ao fumo do tabaco provoca a exacerbação dos sintomas de asma, tornou-se pertinente conhecer a percepção dos doentes asmáticos sobre as repercussões desta nova lei no seu bem-estar. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo transversal, numa amostra de c...