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Neurological Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
Borges, Catarina; Costa, André; Guimarães, Pedro; Pires, Vanessa; Mendes, MichelDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease with a high global prevalence that can often lead to neurological complications. Involvement of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) by diabetes includes sensory-motor polyneuropathy (PNP), small fiber neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, lumbosacral radiculoplexopathy, cranial neuropathies and compressive mononeuropathies. Regarding central nervous system (CNS) complications, th...
Toxic Myopathy Associated with Simvastatin–Clarithromycin Interaction During He...
Martins, Eduardo; Fernandes, Catarina; Borges, Catarina; Mendes, MichelHelicobacter pylori infection has a high prevalence in Portugal and its eradication is a crucial measure in the prevention of gastric cancer. Clarithromycin-based eradication regimens continue to be frequently used in clinical practice.We present a case of a patient who developed severe toxic myopathy associated with the co-administration of simvastatin and clarithromycin, prescribed as part of an Helicobacter ...
A igualdade entre mulheres e homens no município de Vila Nova de Gaia: estudo c...
Borges, Catarina; Lopes, Crsitna; Pereira, AdalmiroO reiterado aviltamento da temática da Igualdade entre Mulheres (M) e Homens (H) (Lewis et al., 2017), associado aos objetivos da Agenda 2030 para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), subleva o impreterível papel da Gestão dos Recursos Humanos na conscientização das suas subtilezas que influenciam a definição das prioridades de intervenção numa entidade (Alimo-Metcalfe, 1994, citado por Dickens, 1998). Nomeadam...
Can a Plegic Leg Move Itself?
Borges, Catarina; Costa, André; Velon, Ana Graça; Mendes, MichelThe spinal cord is responsible for several types of involuntary movements, from segmental spinal myoclonus to stepping automated movements generated by spinal central pattern generators (CPG). We present the case of a 47-year-old inpatient woman admitted for suspected spondylodiscitis. Immediate neurologic evaluation was requested in day 2 due to involuntary movements. The neurological examination revealed para...
Management of hospital resources and hospitalization in EU27 : a factor analysis
Borges, Catarina; Balona, Diego; Nunes, Rita; Lopes, Cristina; Vieira, Isabel; Babo, Lurdes; Torres, Cristina PereiraFerreira, Ana Cristina, e outros (2023) - International conference on technology management and operations. - Lisboa : Universidade Lusíada Editora. - ISBN 978-898-640-273-0.; The article aims to corroborate whether, in terms of public health and regional imbalances in the European Union for the year 2019, there is a correlation between the degree of wealth of a country and the way in which public health is man...
Epidural Analgesia for Better Pain Control After Surgery in Children
Borges, Catarina; Coelho, Rita; Abadesso,, Clara; Moniz, Marta; Escobar, Carlos; Nunes, Pedro; Almeida, HelenaIntroduction: Postoperative pain in children is sometimes inadequately prevented and treated. Analgesics are mainly administered through intravenous route yet regional analgesia can also be used. The purpose of this study is to better understand the effects of combining epidural with standard analgesia in achieving postoperative pain relief. Methods: Retrospective chart review of postoperative pediatric patient...
Red yeast rice and berberine in the treatment of dyslipidemia:what is the evide...
Borges, Catarina; China, Sara; Carrapa, Sofia; Teixeira, VâniaAim: To determine if red yeast rice (RYR) and berberine (BBR) are effective in lowering serum levels of LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides (TG). Data sources: PubMed and databases of evidence-based medicine. Review methods: Guidelines, meta-analyses (MA), systematic reviews (SR), randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies in English, Portuguese and Spanish were searched, using the MeSH ...
Socioeconomic status and access to primary health care: a cross-sectional study...
Teixeira, Vânia; Macedo, Ana Mafalda; Borges, Catarina; Carrapa, Sofia; China, Sara; Cunha, RaquelObjectives: To examine the association between socioeconomic status and access to Primary Health Care in four Family Health Units (FHU) in the north of Portugal, in the dimensions of health care needs perceived by the patient, namely availability and accommodation, affordability and appropriateness. Type of Study: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Brás-Oleiro FHU, São Pedro da Cova FHU, Bracara Augusta FHU, and P...