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Therapeutic Adherence in Kidney Transplanted Adolescents
Barbosa Rodrigues, Ana; Claro, Ana Raquel; Miguel, Pedro J.; Vilardouro, Ana Sofia; Costa, Sara; Zagalo, Ana; Durão, Filipa; Costa-Reis, PatríciaIntroduction: Medication adherence affects the prognosis of kidney transplant recipients, since it is a determinant factor for the risk of rejection and loss of renal graft. Adolescence is a stage where many factors can influence therapeutic adherence, including cognitive development, emotional issues and family dysfunction.The objective of this study was to evaluate therapeutic adherence in adolescents ≥ 12 ye...
Association between COVID-19 and the incidence of type 1 diabetes in Portugal –...
Andersen, Morten Bjerregaard; Silva, Jessica Da; Diogo,. Rui; Claro, Ana Raquel; Ferro, Inês; Romana, Andreia; Rocha, Patrícia; Sá, BeatrizBackground: Viral respiratory infections may precipitate type 1 diabetes (T1D). A possible association between the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for COVID-19, and the incidence of T1D is being determined. This study was carried out using Portuguese registries, aiming at examining temporal trends between COVID-19 and T1D.MethodsHospital data, comparing the in...
Association Between COVID-19 and the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in Portugal -...
Bjerregaard-Andersen, Morten; Da Silva, Jessica; Diogo, Rui; Claro, Ana Raquel; Ferro, Inês; Romana, Andreia; Rocha, Patrícia; Sá, BeatrizBackground: Viral respiratory infections may precipitate type 1 diabetes (T1D). A possible association between the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for COVID-19, and the incidence of T1D is being determined. This study was carried out using Portuguese registries, aiming at examining temporal trends between COVID-19 and T1D. Methods: Hospital data, comparing the...