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Lung Auscultation Using the Smartphone-Feasibility Study in Real-World Clinical...
Ferreira-Cardoso, H; Jácome, C; Silva, S; Amorim, A; Redondo, MT; Fontoura-Matias, J; Vicente-Ferreira, M; Vieira-Marques, P; Valente, J; Almeida, RConventional lung auscultation is essential in the management of respiratory diseases. However, detecting adventitious sounds outside medical facilities remains challenging. We assessed the feasibility of lung auscultation using the smartphone built-in microphone in real-world clinical practice. We recruited 134 patients (median[interquartile range] 16[11–22.25]y; 54% male; 31% cystic fibrosis, 29% other respir...
Varicella Admissions in Children and Adolescents in Portugal: 2000-2015
Fontoura-Matias, J; Moreira, RS; Reis-Melo, A; Freitas, A; Azevedo, IOBJECTIVES Varicella is a common, usually benign, and autolimited disease in children but can lead to severe complications and hospitalization. With this study, we aim to analyze all varicella hospitalizations to provide epidemiological information to help outline preventive policies. METHODS We assessed all varicella hospitalizations in children aged 0 to 17 years, from 2000 to 2015, in mainland, public Portug...
Management of bronchiolitis in Portugal, 2000-2015: Do guidelines have an impact?
Fontoura-Matias, J; Moreira-Sousa, D; Freitas, A; Azevedo, IBackground: Several studies report an excessive use of diagnostic tests and procedures in bronchiolitis, not supported by guidelines. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate medical interventions in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis in public Portuguese hospitals, from 2000 to 2015, to evaluate the impact of the national guideline, published in December 2012, and assess variations between regions. Methods: Data...