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Association between placental weight and birthweight, adjusted for parity, sex ...

Placental weight has been studied as an indicator of placental function, correlating with birthweight and perinatal outcomes. The fetal-to-placental ratio (FPR) reflects the adaptation to hypoxemia and fetal growth needs. This study aims to assess the association between placental weight and birthweight, adjusting for parity, fetal sex and PAPP-A. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary univers...

Surgical Technique and Chronic Postoperative Inguinal Pain in Patients Undergoi...

Introduction: Evidence about the advantage of Lichtenstein’s repair, the guidelines’ recommended technique, is scarce regarding postoperative chronic inguinal pain (CPIP). The primary aim of this study was to compare CPIP in patients undergoing Lichtenstein versus other techniques. Methods: Prospective multicentric cohort study including consecutive adults undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair in Portugues...

Assessing medication use patterns by clinical outcomes severity among inpatient...

Purpose: This study assessed medication patterns for inpatients at a central hospital in Portugal and explored their relationships with clinical outcomes in COVID-19 cases. Methods: A retrospective study analyzed inpatient medication data, coded using the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system, from electronic patient records. It investigated the association between medications and clinical sever...

Surgical technique and chronic postoperative inguinal pain in patients undergoi...

Introduction: Evidence about the advantage of Lichtenstein’s repair, the guidelines’ recommended technique, is scarce regarding postoperative chronic inguinal pain (CPIP). The primary aim of this study was to compare CPIP in patients undergoing Lichtenstein versus other techniques. Methods: Prospective multicentric cohort study including consecutive adults undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair in Portugues...

Essential trace elements status in portuguese pregnant women and their associat...

Cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), and zinc (Zn) are essential trace elements (ETEs) important in cellular chemical reactions and antioxidant defense. Ingestion of ETEs during pregnancy is crucial but their role in specific pregnancy outcomes is largely unknown. This study aimed to quantify urinary levels of these ETEs in pregnancy and to evaluate their role in pregnancy health. First tr...

Eating Habits During Pregnancy of Women Giving Birth Very Prematurely: An Explo...

Introduction: Preterm birth is increasing worldwide, representing a major cause of death and long-term loss of human potential among survivors. Some morbidities during pregnancy are well-known risk factors for preterm labor, but it is not yet known whether deviations from adequate dietary patterns are associated with preterm delivery. Diet may be an important modulator of chronic inflammation, and pro-inflammat...

Subsyndromal delirium in critically ill patients: cognitive and functional long...

Subsyndromal delirium (SSD) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is associated with an increased morbidity with unknown post-discharge functional and cognitive outcomes. We performed a prospective multicenter study to analyze the mental status of patients during their first 72 h after ICU admission and its trajectory, with follow-ups at 3 and 6 months after hospital discharge. Amongst the 106 included patients, SSD...

A Randomised controlled trial of a weight loss maintenance program in adults wi...

How many biomarker measurements are needed to predict prognosis in Crohn's dise...

BackgroundTimely stratification of Crohn's disease (CD) is essential for patients' management. The use of noninvasive accurate biomarkers is key to monitor treatment and to pursue mucosal healing, the ultimate treatment endpoint in CD. ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the performance of readily available biomarkers and develop risk matrices to predict CD progression. MethodsData from 289 CD patients receiving infl...

Travel-Related Diseases and Injuries in Children and Adolescents: A Post-Travel...

Introduction: Children and adolescents are a relevant and increasing proportion of travelers. Injuries and infectious diseases in children are safety concerns when traveling. However, data on diseases and injuries during international travels in children are not available. The aims of this study were to analyze travel-related diseases and injuries among pediatric travelers during and after international trips, ...