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Computed Tomography versus Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) to Predict the Effectiveness ...
Cebola, P; Caroça, C; Donato, H; Campos, A; Dias, SS; Paço, J; Manso, CObstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder with a high prevalence in the world population. The mandibular advancement device is one of the options for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Neck computed tomography and drug-induced sleep endoscopy are complementary diagnostic tests that may help predict the effectiveness of mandibular advancement devices. This study aims to analyze the best method for predicting th...
Anquilose Estapedo-Vestibular: Estudo Retrospetivo de Cinco Casos em São Tomé e...
Campelo, P; Caroça, C; Tinoco, C; Oliveira e Carmo, D; Paço, JIntroduction: Otosclerosis is a common form of conductive hearing loss characterized by abnormal bone remodeling exclusively in the otic capsule. The prevalence of otosclerosis varies in racial populations and is described as being rare in black African populations. In this paper we aim to report five cases of clinical, and surgically confirmed, otosclerosis in black individuals, in São Tomé and Príncipe. Mater...
Rubella in Sub-Saharan Africa and sensorineural hearing loss: a case control study
Caroça, C; Vicente, V; Campelo, P; Chasqueira, M; Caria, H; Silva, S; Paixão, P; Paço, JRubella infection can affect several organs and cause birth defects that are responsible for congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Congenital hearing loss is the most common symptom of this syndrome, occurring in approximately 60% of CRS cases. Worldwide, over 100 000 babies are born with CRS every year. There is no specific treatment for rubella, but the disease is preventable by vaccination. Since 1969, the rube...
Genetic Basis of Nonsyndromic Sensorineural Hearing Loss in the Sub-Saharan Afr...
Caroça, C; de Matos, TM; Ribeiro, D; Lourenço, V; Martins, T; Campelo, P; Fialho, G; Silva, SN; Paço, J; Caria, HelenaHearing loss (HL) is a common condition with both genetic and environmental causes, and it greatly impacts global health. The prevalence of HL is reportedly higher in developing countries such as the Sub-Saharan African island of São Tomé and Príncipe, where the deaf community is estimated to be less than 1% of the population. We investigated the role of the DFNB1 locus (GJB2 and GJB6 genes) in the etiology of ...
Sickle Cell Trait, Malaria and Sensorineural Hearing Loss–A Case-Control Study ...
Caroça, C; Pereira de Lima, J; Campelo, P; Carolino, E; Caria, H; Paço, J; Nunes-Silva, SBackground: Hearing loss is a problem with higher incidence in South Asia, Asia Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa. In these countries there is also associated history of anemia and malaria. Objective: This study aims to identify a putative role of Beta globin mutation - sickle cell trait and HL in São Tomé and Príncipe population. Methods: A retrospective case-control study of a convenience sample was collected du...
SensiHvity and specificity of self-reported hearing loss
Caroça, C; Campelo, P; Paço, J
DFNB1 locus analysis in São Tomé and Príncipe population
Caroça, C; Morim de Matos, T; Fialho, G; Paço, J; Caria, H
Rinosinusites na prática clínica: guia de diagnóstico e tratamento
Paço, J; Branco, C; Ruah, C; Caroça, C; Barros, E; Branco, G; Ruah, S; Vilhena de Mendonça, F
Otites na prática clínica: guia de diagnóstico e tratamento
Paço, J; Branco, C; Caroça, C; Vieira de Almeida, J; Caçador, M; Vilhena de Mendonça, F
Patologia naso-sinusal
Paço, J; Branco, C; Ruah, C; Marco, E; Barros, E; Ruah, S; Loureiro, C; Caroça, C; Almeida, E; Branco, G; Cardoso, S; Vilhena de Mendonça, F