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Characterization of Th2 serum immune response in acute appendicitis
Carvalho, Nuno; Almeida, Jani-Sofia; Carolino, Elisabete; Lopes, Francisco; Henriques, Susana; Vaz, João; Coelho, Hélder; Santos, Paulo RodriguesAcute Appendicitis (AA) is the commonest abdominal digestive surgical emergency, but its etiology is not clarified. Based on histologic observations, an allergic cause has been proposed. In a type I hypersensitivity allergic reaction, there is a Th2 immune response characterized by Th2 cells, eosinophils, basophils, IgE, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 serum elevation. Recent studies showed a local appendicular endolumin...
Comparison of SUVr metrics in PET with ¹⁸F-Flutemetamol using the SPM and CPET ...
da Silva Gomes, Rafaela Cristina; Carolino, Elisabete; Vieira, LinaAlzheimer's disease (AD) can be characterised by the deposition of β-amyloid (βA) plaques in the brain. Positron emission tomography with computed tomography (PET-CT) with 18F-Flutemetamol allows the anatomical-physiological identification and quantification of the βA plaques deposition through the Standard Uptake Value ratio (SUVr). These scans are typically quantified using paid software tools such as Compreh...
Levels of fungi in the air of poultry farms following different stages of birds...
Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Pena, Pedro; Cervantes, Renata; Rodriguez, Margarida; Marques, Liliana; Riesenberger, Bruna; Carolino, ElisabetePoultry production intensification might influence microbial development. Concerning fungal assessment, despite the limited number of studies, several fungi have already been found in poultry pavilions. Occupational health specialists frequently overlook worker safety and biological risk assessment due to a lack of systematic knowledge regarding the agents involved. Consequently, workers, exposed to organic dus...
Boosting knowledge on occupational exposure to microbial contamination in Portu...
Dias, Marta; Gomes, Bianca; Pena, Pedro; Cervantes, Renata; Rodriguez, Margarida; Riesenberger, Bruna; Marques, Liliana; Carolino, ElisabeteIntroduction: Wood industry workers face health risks due to exposure to microorganisms and their metabolites. This study aimed to characterize seasonal microbial contamination, antifungal resistance, mycotoxins, cytotoxicity, and particulate matter in Portuguese carpentries, to reduce exposure and promote safe working conditions. Methods: Conducted in six carpentries in Lisbon, Portugal, the sampling strategy ...
Assessing the quality and reliability of ChatGPT’s responses to radiotherapy-re...
Grilo, Ana; Marques, Catarina; Corte-Real, Maria; Carolino, Elisabete; Caetano, MarcoBackground: Patients frequently resort to the internet to access cancer information. However, these websites often lack content accuracy and readability. Recently, ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, has signified a potential paradigm shift in how patients with cancer can access vast amounts of medical information, including insights into radiotherapy. However, the quality of the information pr...
Social and psychological determinants of COVID-19 vaccination intention in Euro...
Almeida-Silva, Marina; Vieira, Lina Oliveira; Grilo, Ana; Pedro, Luísa; Coelho, André; Carolino, Elisabete; Umanets, Oleksandra; Andrade, GraçaSince the beginning of the SARS-CoV-19 pandemic, tremendous efforts have been made to address this public health emergency of international concern. The control of the disease has essentially depended on vaccination programs. Many recent studies continue to explore the factors related to the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. This systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sci...
Gonad dose assessment of patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy
Ribeiro, Daniela; Sá, Ana Cravo; Carolino, Elisabete; Martins, Leonor Santos; Borrego, MargaridaIntroduction: Radiotherapy can impact patients’ reproductive organs and fertility. This study aims (i) to assess whether the doses to the gonads of 70 patients met the tolerance doses used in radiotherapy planning; (ii) to compare Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) techniques; and (iii) to verify if ovarian transposition reduces the dose to the ovaries....
Characterization of 24 years of amputations performed in Portugal (2000-2023)
Matos, José Pedro; Matos, Mariana; Ramos, M. Rosário; Ricardo, Diogo; Carolino, ElisabeteAmputation, whether surgical or traumatic, entails the loss of a body segment due to irreparable injury caused by trauma, vascular conditions, or other pathologies. Among individuals with diabetes, amputation remains one of the most feared and recognized outcomes. However, early diagnosis and timely intervention could prevent approximately 50% of diabetes-related amputations and ulcerations. This retrospective ...
As amputações realizadas em Portugal de 2000 a 2023: análise de uma realidade
Matos, José Pedro; Matos, Mariana; Ramos, M. Rosário; Ricardo, Diogo; Carolino, ElisabeteAmputation, whether surgical or traumatic, entails the loss of a body segment due to irreparable injury caused by trauma, vascular conditions, or other pathologies. Among individuals with diabetes, amputation remains one of the most feared and recognized outcomes. However, early diagnosis and timely intervention could prevent approximately 50% of diabetes-related amputations and ulcerations. This retrospective ...
Amputations in diabetics: statistical modelling and trends in Portugal (2000-2023)
Carolino, Elisabete; Matos, José Pedro; Ricardo, Diogo; Ramos, M. RosárioAmputation, whether surgical or traumatic, entails the loss of a body segment due to irreparable injury caused by trauma, vascular conditions, or other pathologies. Among individuals with diabetes, amputation remains one of the most feared and recognized outcomes. However, early diagnosis and timely intervention could prevent approximately 50% of diabetes-related amputations and ulcerations. This retrospective ...