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Predicting the Dynamic Behaviour of a Concrete Dam using Statistical and Machin...

Operational Modal Analysis is a reliable methodology for the assessment of civil engineering structures, allowing for the accurate definition of their dynamic behaviour. Additionally, since it does not require the use of artificial excitation, it becomes a cost-effective choice for the performance of singular tests, as well as a consistent option for the long-term continuous monitoring of structures. Neverthele...

The Potential Role of Psychodrama Group Interventions for Child and Adolescents...

Care causing diagnosis, comorbidities and nutritional status of patients in con...

Introduction: Poor nutritional status has negative implications on prognosis, cost of care, morbidity and mortality. However, when nutritional assessment is not implemented, malnutrition can go untreated. Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish a relationship between care causing diagnosis, existing comorbidities and nutritional status of patients admitted to a long-term care unit. Methods: In the co...

Cerebral venous thrombosis: an unexpected complication from spinal surgery

PURPOSE: To provide new insights into the pathophysiology, prevention and diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) associated with iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and/or external CSF drainage. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: We describe the case of a 30-year-old woman who developed a CSF fistula after lumbar spinal surgery. The treatment included rest, hydration, caffeine, a...

Cerebral venous thrombosis: an unexpected complication from spinal surgery

PURPOSE: To provide new insights into the pathophysiology, prevention and diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) associated with iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and/or external CSF drainage. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: We describe the case of a 30-year-old woman who developed a CSF fistula after lumbar spinal surgery. The treatment included rest, hydration, caffeine, a...

Dynamic monitoring of "infante d. henrique" bridge

A new multi-channel dynamic monitoring system was recently installed in a long span concrete arch bridge that crosses the Douro River in the city of Porto, Portugal. This paper describes the experimental and numerical studies developed before the equipment installation, characterizes the monitoring system used and presents some results achieved with the MatLab routines developed to process the data that is bein...

Inflammatory smears in cervicovaginal cytology. A finding meaning infection?.

Inflammatory changes are relatively frequent findings in cervical smears and are generally believed to be a consequence of genital infection. However, clinical signs of infection are frequently absent and no consensus exists on the management of these patients. The objective of this study was to assess whether or not inflammatory smears are exclusively a consequence of genital infection. For this purpose, the p...