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Emergency department contribution to HCV elimination in the Iberian Peninsula

Background: Undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection result in significant morbidity and mortality, further transmission, and increased public health costs. Testing in emergency departments (EDs) is an opportunity to expand HCV screening. The goal of this project was to increase the proportion of eligible patients screened for HCV in urban areas. Methods: An opportunistic automated HCV screening p...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes have higher density of small intestinal neurot...

Neurotensin (NT) is a gastro-intestinal hormone involved in several pathways that regulate energy and glucose homeostasis. NT was hypothesized to act in synergy with incretin hormones to potentiate its anti-diabetic effects. Additionally, circulating NT levels were shown to rise after bariatric surgery-induced weight loss. Knowledge of NT-secreting cells distribution along the small intestine and its variation ...

Are SADI-S and BPD/DS bariatric procedures identical twins or distant relatives...

Given the common anatomical features and similar short-term weight loss outcomes, Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) and Single-Anastomosis Duodenoileal bypass with Sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) are considered identical bariatric procedures, apart from technical complexity being lower for SADI-S. In the absence of prospective randomized trials or long-term comparative studies the rationale fo...

Can static hyperinflation predict exercise capacity in COPD?

Introduction: The diagnosis and severity assessment of COPD relies on spirometry, and in particular the FEV1. However, it has been proposed that hyperinflation and air-trapping are better predictors of exercise capacity and mortality than the FEV1. Research: QUESTION: Does static hyperinflation predict exercise capacity? Methods: We conducted an observational prospective study. Patients with COPD referred to th...

Prevenção do Tromboembolismo Venoso na Gravidez, Parto e Pós-Parto: Norma de Or...

Most Common Misconceptions About Transradial Approach in Interventional Radiolo...

Purpose: We aimed to assess the use of transradial approach (TRA) among interventional radiologists (IRs) and its perceived advantages and disadvantages that have driven the decision to select or refuse this endovascular approach. Methods: A multicountry survey of 20 multiple-choice questions was conducted among interventional radiologists in Europe and the United States. Questions assessed demographic informat...

Treatable Traits in COPD - A Proposed Approach

The well-recognized individual heterogeneity within COPD patients has led to a growing interest in greater personalization in the approach of these patients. Thus, the treatable traits strategy has been proposed as a further step towards precision medicine in the management of chronic airway disease, both in stable phase and acute exacerbations. The aim of this paper is to perform a critical review on the treat...

Neurocognitive evaluation using the International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS) and...

Objectives: We aimed to characterize neurocognitive impairment (NI) in an HIV-2 population using an observational cross-sectional study in four Portuguese hospitals. Methods: Adult HIV-2-infected patients were included. Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) and International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS) scales were applied for screening of NI. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Instrumental Activities ...

Impact of a Heart Failure Clinic on Morbidity, Mortality and Quality of Life

A Potential Role for Endogenous Glucagon in Preventing Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia

Obesity and obesity-related diseases are major public health concerns that have been exponentially growing in the last decades. Bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment to achieve weight loss and obesity comorbidity remission. Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) is a late complication of bariatric surgery most commonly reported after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). PBH is the end result of postprand...