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The Primary Care Frequent Attender Profile
Gomes, Joana; Machado, Alexandra; Cavadas, Luís Filipe; Teixeira, Hermínia; Pires, Paulo; Santos, José Agostinho; Esquível, Sofia; Sousa, MarleneIntroduction: Frequent attenders are believed to represent a problem in Primary Care, with human, economic and social impact. The present study aimed to describe these patients’ sociodemographic and pathological characteristics. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study with analytical component was conducted in the population of frequent attenders in a Portuguese Primary Health Care Practice, between Janua...
Polymyalgia rheumatica: the multiplier effect of pain
Neves, Camila Mota; Teixeira, Hermínia; Granja, MónicaPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a rheumatic disease that usually affects the elderly. It is an indication for long-term steroid therapy. The etiology is unknown. The diagnosis is clinical and one of exclusion. It should be considered in patients over age 50 with bilateral pain and stiffness in the pelvic or shoulder girdles. In most cases, PMR can be treated by the general practitioner. We present a case of a 6...
Topical corticosteroids for treating primary phimosis in children: An evidence-...
Pires, Paulo; Teixeira, Hermínia; Lopes, Irene; Santos, José AgostinhoGoals: Phimosis is defined as the presence of a non-retractable foreskin by a narrow preputial ring. It can be classified as primary or secondary. Primary phimosis is present in 96% of newborns, and tends to resolve spontaneously in the first 3 years of life. After this age treatment may be considered. Circumcision is the classic treatment, but is associated with morbidity and costs. Recently, several authors h...