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The influence of the Great Recession on perinatal health—an ecological study on...

Background: Few studies examine the relationship between socioeconomic factors and trends in mortality in high-income European countries. Due to the lack of regional-level data, most recent studies on social inequality in Portugal do not investigate regional differences. This study analyses time trends and regional disparities in the evolution of perinatal mortality (PMR) and infant mortality (IMR) associated w...

Social and Economic Value of Portuguese Community Pharmacies in Health Care

BackgroundCommunity pharmacies are major contributors to health care systems across the world. Several studies have been conducted to evaluate community pharmacies services in health care. The purpose of this study was to estimate the social and economic benefits of current and potential future community pharmacies services provided by pharmacists in health care in Portugal. Methods The social and economic valu...

Early versus late conversion from immediate to prolonged-release tacrolimus aft...

Introduction. Prolonged-release tacrolimus (PR-TAC) was associated with improved renal function after transplantation when compared to immediate-release tacrolimus (IR-TAC) although evidence is still scarce. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and treatment costs in patients who converted from IR-TAC to PR-TAC during the first year after renal transplantation (RT) (early converters [EC]) or after that...

Social and economic value of Portuguese community pharmacies in health care

Background: Community pharmacies are major contributors to health care systems across the world. Several studies have been conducted to evaluate community pharmacies services in health care. The purpose of this study was to estimate the social and economic benefits of current and potential future community pharmacies services provided by pharmacists in health care in Portugal. Methods: The social and economic v...

Psiquiatras e Autoridades de Saúde Pública: diferentes perspetivas acerca da ne...

Introdução: Os internamentos compulsivos de doentes com perturbações psiquiátricas graves são procedimentos controversos mas frequentemente necessários. As Autoridades de Saúde Pública são responsáveis pela emissão de mandados de condução que resultam na apresentação desses doentes a uma avaliação clínico-psiquiátrica urgente. Objetivos: Este estudo pretende caracterizar os utentes trazidos ao Serviço de Urgênc...

Effects Of A Physical Exercise Program In Patients Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Objectives: To report the effects of a pilot physical exercise program on the quality of life, physical capacity, psychopathological symptoms, body constitution and biochemical parameters in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: In October 2013, a protocol was established between the Sports Department of the University of Évora and the Mental Health Department of Espírito Santo Hospital. A pilot study was initi...

Controlo de qualidade: a cereja no topo do bolo

Introdução: As metodologias de controlo interno de qualidade são uma exigência dos sistemas de certificação e acreditação de laboratórios. A discussão/divulgação deste tipo de ferramentas no contexto da anatomia patológica facilitaria a sua implementação na rotina laboratorial, constituindo um desafio para todos os profissionais. Objectivos: Elaborar uma ferramenta de controlo interno de qualidade técnico (CIQT...

Conjuntivite Neonatal a Citrobacter Freudii

Factor V Leiden as Risk Factor for Perinatal Stroke a Case Report

Respiratory Morbidity in Late Preterm