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Impact of bariatric surgery on Eustachian tube function
Chantre, Tiago; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Oliveira, Mariana; Sousa, HerédioIntroduction - Rapid weight loss that occurs in the period after bariatric surgery can lead to a reduction in the adipose tissue that surrounds the cartilaginous portion of the Auditory Tube (AT). It is suggested in the literature that this loss of adipose tissue may correspond to a theoretical risk factor for AT dysfunction, although its real incidence is not known. Objectives - The objective of this study was...
Changes in dentofacial development in tracheostomized pediatric patients
Cardoso de Oliveira, Mariana; Ferrão, José; Chantre, Tiago; Moreira, Inês Alpoim; Cunha, Inês Soares; Sousa, HerédioConsidering the known impact of the absence of nasal flow on dentalfacial growth, tracheotomy should be considered to have a negative impact in pediatric age. The aim of this study is to caracterize the dentofacial development in a population of tracheostomized children. A sample of 29 patients was obtained, and frontal, profile and intra-oral dental photographs taken, and analysed by a stomatologist. The media...
The effects of climate variations on the incidence of benign paroxysmal positio...
Chantre, Tiago; Moreira, Inês Alpoim; Oliveira, Mariana; Sousa, HerédioBackground and objective: Vestibular symptoms are among the most common medical complaints in the emergency room. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most frequently observed diagnoses in these patients and has a considerable personal and health care burden. Our aim is to evaluate the weekly and seasonal incidence of BPPV and study the possible relationship between the incidence of BPPV an...
Central compartment atopic disease
Chantre, Tiago; Guedes Damaso, Ricardo; Brandão, Pedro; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Barroso, Mafalda; Sousa, HerédioObjectives: To systematize the existing scientific evidence in relation to the pathology “Atopic Disease of the Central Compartment” (CCAD). Study Design – Systematic Bibliographic Review. Material and Methods: Conducting a systematic literature review in the MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases, based on the PRISMA (Prefe...
Perception of the application of Artificial Intelligence in Portuguese Otorhino...
Chantre, Tiago; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Oliveira, Mariana; Sousa, HerédioIntroduction - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have made it possible to analyze large databases and subsequently apply this knowledge to solve practical clinical problems. Objectives - Compare the perception of the application of AI in Otorhinolaryngology, in Portugal, between the general population and healthcare professionals. Material and Methods - A cross-sectional study was carried out using an a...
Cultural adaptation for the portuguese pediatric population of the “AQUA” Quest...
Chantre, Tiago; Coelho, Pedro Simão; Pinto, Paula Leiria; Horta, Luís; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Sousa, HerédioIntroduction - Respiratory symptoms and allergic diseases remain under-diagnosed both in the general population and in athletes. The Allergy Questionnaire for Athletes (AQUA), for screening these pathologies, has been validated and translated into Portuguese only for athletes age 16 years or over. Objectives - This work aims to culturally adapt the AQUA questionnaire into the Portuguese pediatric population, fo...
Respiratory symptoms of portuguese pediatric athletes
Chantre, Tiago; Coelho, Pedro Simão; Leiria Pinto, Paula; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Sousa, HerédioIntroduction - Respiratory diseases and allergic sensitization have a known impact on the daily lives of athletes. These pathologies are often neglected and are not routinely evaluated in sports medicine. Objectives - The objective of this study is to determine the incidence of nasal/respiratory and allergic symptoms in both pediatric athletes and the non-active population, showing the importance of combining t...
Os Efeitos das Variações Meteorológicas na Incidência de Vertigem Posicional Pa...
Chantre, Tiago; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Oliveira, Mariana; Sousa, HerédioIntrodução e Objetivos: Os sintomas vestibulares estão entre os motivos de observação mais comuns no serviço de urgência. A Vertigem Posicional Paroxística Benigna (VPPB) é um dos diagnósticos mais frequentemente observados nestes doentes e acarreta um considerável impacto nos cuidados de saúde. O nosso objetivo é avaliar a incidência semanal e sazonal da VPPB e estudar a possível relação entre a incidência da ...
Perceção da Aplicação de Inteligência Artificial na Otorrinolaringologia Portug...
Chantre, Tiago; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Oliveira, Mariana; Sousa, HerédioIntrodução - As tecnologias de Inteligência Artificial (IA) têm sido capazes de analisar bases de dados de grandes dimensões e posteriormente aplicar esse conhecimento na resolução de problemas clínicos práticos. Objetivos - Comparar a perceção da aplicação de AI na Otorrinolaringologia, em Portugal, entre a população geral e os profissionais de saúde. Material e Métodos - Foi realizado um estudo transversal co...
Continuous laryngoscopy during exercise - proposal for a clinical protocol base...
Chantre, Tiago; Alpoim Moreira, Inês; Barroso, Mafalda; Oliveira, Mariana; Sousa, HerédioObjectives - Establishment of a protocol for Continuous Laryngoscopy during Exercise (LCE). Study Design – Systematic Bibliographic Review. Material and Methods - Bibliographic review in the MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases, based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) model,...