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Recommendations for the implementation of a national lung cancer screening prog...
Fernandes, M. G. O.; Dias, M.; Santos, R.; Ravara, S.; Fernandes, P.; Firmino-Machado, J.; Antunes, J. P.; Fernandes, O.; Madureira, A.; Hespanhol, V.Lung cancer (LC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programs that use low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) have been shown to reduce LC mortality by up to 25 % and are considered cost-effective. The European Health Union has encouraged its Member States to explore the feasibility of LCS implementation in their respective countries. The task force conducted a com...
Helicobacter pylori antimicrobial resistance rates in the central region of Por...
Almeida, N.; Romãozinho, J. M.; Donato, M. M.; Luxo, C.; Cardoso, O.; Cipriano, M. A.; Marinho, C.; Fernandes, A.; Calhau, C.; Sofia, C.Helicobacter pylori resistance to antimicrobial agents is steadily increasing. It is extremely important to be aware of the local prevalence of antibiotic resistance so as to adjust treatment strategies. During this single-centre, prospective study, we aimed to determine primary and secondary resistance rates of H. pylori to antibiotics as well as host and bacterial factors associated with this problem. Overall...
Peripheral blood lymphocyte phenotype can predict rejection episodes after orth...
Perdigoto, R.; Paiva, A.; Freitas, A.; Brêda Coimbra, H.; Mota, O.; Ferrão, J.; Tomé, L.; Furtado, E.; Cipriano, M. A.; Geraldes, B.; Oliveira, F. J.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VJ0-3XFKHGV-3V/1/21ca47d4f3a98743181f2d76010e13c3