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Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 interferon gamma release assay in BNT162b2 vaccinated ...
Ramos, A; Martins, S; Marinho, AS; Norton, P; Cardoso, MJ; Guimarães, JTTo predict protective immunity to SARS-CoV-2, cellular immunity seems to be more sensitive than humoral immunity. Through an Interferon-Gamma (IFN-γ) Release Assay (IGRA), we show that, despite a marked decrease in total antibodies, 94.3% of 123 healthcare workers have a positive cellular response 6 months after inoculation with the 2nd dose of BNT162b2 vaccine. Despite the qualitative relationship found, we di...
Early results of a distance learning paediatric surgery programme in Mozambique
Coelho, A; Marinho, AS; Barbosa-Sequeira, J; Nikutme, A; Noya, L; Rêgo, C; Carvalho, F; Moreira-Pinto, JIntroduction: A pre-graduate training programme in paediatric surgery was applied to students in four medical schools of Mozambique. In this paper, we evaluate the early results of the programme. Materials and Methods: A pre-graduate training programme was developed and applied in two stages, theoretical education available at an online platform and a face-to-face session. To evaluate the programme, a diagnosti...
Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment versus total excision with primary closure...
Sequeira, JB; Coelho, A; Marinho, AS; Bonet, B; Carvalho, F; Pinto, JMPurpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPSiT) in the pediatric population and compare it with excision followed by primary closure (EPC) regarding intra- and postoperative outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis of all patients with chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus submitted to EPSiT and EPC during a 12-month period in our institution was performed. ...