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Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the First Six M...
Branco, Joana; Manuel, Ana Rute; Completo, Sara; Marques, Joana; Rodrigues Antão, Rita; Pinto Gago, Cristina; Paulino, Elsa; Voutsen, OlgaIntroduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is currently recommended until six months of age. The Baby-friendly Hospital (BFH) initiative an international program to promote breastfeeding, was launched in Portugal in 1994. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and factors influencing breastfeeding in the first six months of life and to compare the results with a study carried out in 1999 includin...
Acute pancreatitis in children: Ten-year experience of a level II hospital
Manuel, Ana Rute; Vieira de Carvalho, Rita; Torre, Maria de Lurdes; Sande Lemos, PiedadeIntroduction: The incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) in children is increasing, together with the awareness of the need for pediatric-specific management recommendations. This study aimed to assess the epidemiology, etiology, management, and clinical course of pediatric AP cases followed at a secondary hospital. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all pediatric AP cases admitted to a level II hospital in the m...
Acute pancreatitis in children: Ten-year experience of a level II hospital
Manuel, Ana Rute; Vieira, Rita Gabriela; Torre, Maria De Lurdes; Lemos, Piedade SandeIntroduction: The incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) in children is increasing, together with the awareness of the need for pediatric-specific management recommendations. This study aimed to assess the epidemiology, etiology, management, and clinical course of pediatric AP cases followed at a secondary hospital. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all pediatric AP cases admitted to a level II hospital in the m...
Sleep Friendly Ward: A Pilot Project in a Level II Hospital
Manuel, Ana Rute; Fiúza Ribeiro, Andreia; Completo, Sara; Silva, Sofia; Loureiro, Helena CristinaIntroduction and objectives: During illness, good quality sleep can potentiate recovery, since it influences immunity and homeostasis. Hospitalization causes a disturbance in daily routine, with a negative impact on sleep habits. This project aimed to implement measures to minimize sleep disruption during hospitalization in a pediatric ward. Methods: Prospective and longitudinal study, comprising three phases...