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Translation, adaptation and validation of the Portuguese version of the secreti...
Neto, Mariana; Correia, Paula; Alves, Sílvia; Ferreira, Filipa; Ferraria, Lília; Dentinho, Jorge; Montemor, Rudolfo; Branco, Mariana; São Pedro, RicardoThe accumulation of secretions in the hypopharynx, glottis, and/or trachea is a cardinal sign of dysphagia and is of great clinical and therapeutic relevance. To evaluate the residual accumulation of secretions, Murray et al. created the Secretion Severity Rating Scale in 1996. The aim of this study was the translation, adaptation and validation of this scale into European Portuguese through intra- and inter-ju...
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization: Could it...
Santos, Cláudia; Nunes, Tomás; Branco, Mariana; André, Carla; Antunes, LuísObjectives: Guideline research concerning screening and treatment of MRSA in asymptomatic patients. Study design: Literature review. Materials and methods: PubMed search was performed for: “nasal carriage MRSA”, “MRSA health care workers”, “community MRSA”, “MRSA control strategies”. Results: The screening of colonization by MRSA and the application of decolonization measures in patients of health care units...
What role for the pacifier in acute otitis media risk?
Peixoto, Joana Silva; França, Cíntia Cardal; Barge, Sílvio; Branco, MarianaIntroduction: Sucking reflex is acknowledged as a comforting mechanism for infants. When used for short periods of time, it is considered a healthy habit. Acute otitis media is one of the most frequent infections in pediatric age and has been associated with pacifier misuse. Objectives: To review available evidence regarding the association between pacifier use in the first years of life and otitis media risk. ...
Food Allergy - When to think and how to diagnose
Matos, Joana; Fonseca, Margarida; Branco, Mariana; Praça, FátimaFood allergy is an adverse reaction that occurs reproducibly following exposure to a certain food. It is always the result of a specific immune response. There is a significant lack of knowledge about its true prevalence and pathogenesis, a situation of concern in the face of a growing increase of this entity. It is estimated that its prevalence can reach a peak of 6-10% in the first year of life, assuming, in ...
The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis in the entre Douro e Vouga region of nor...
Branco, Mariana; Alves, Ivânia; Martins da Silva, Ana; Pinheiro, Joaquim; Sá, Maria José; Correia, Inês; Sousa, Lívia; Brandão, Eva; Veira, CarlosBackground: The prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been increasing worldwide and the north-south gradient of prevalence may be disappearing in the Northern hemisphere. The few previous prevalence studies performed in Portugal have reported a lower prevalence than the average for Western Europe. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of MS in the Entre Douro e Vouga region, in Northern Portug...
Peripheral neuropathy in systemic vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases – a ...
Rodrigues, Rita; Branco, Mariana; Silva, Renata; Ruano, Luís; Fontão, Luís; Lopes, Marta; Scigliano, Horácio; Taipa, Ricardo; Pires, ManuelIntroduction: Peripheral neuropathies may present in the context of systemic vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases. The etiologic characterization is crucial to define the treatment and prognosis in secondary vasculitis. The purpose of this study is to describe the pathway of etiologic investigation including the role of nerve biopsy. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients seen in the neuromuscular outp...
What role for the pacifier in acute otitis media risk?
Silva Peixoto, Joana; França, Cíntia Cardal; Barge, Sílvio; Branco, MarianaIntroduction: Sucking reflex is acknowledged as a comforting mechanism for infants. When used for short periods of time, it is considered a healthy habit. Acute otitis media is one of the most frequent infections in pediatric age and has been associated with pacifier misuse.Objectives: To review available evidence regarding the association between pacifier use in the first years of life and otitis media risk.Me...
Serum lactate levels are associated with glioma malignancy grade
Branco, Mariana; Linhares, Paulo; Carvalho, Bruno; Santos, Patrícia; Costa, Bruno Marques; Vaz, RuiObjective Recent studies have suggested that high grade gliomas are associated with elevated serum lactate concentrations. The aim of the present study is to assess these findings in a sample of patients. Patients and methods We reviewed the anesthetic charts of patients with low-grade and high-grade glioma who underwent resection surgery and collected serum lactate concentration before tumor resection, as well...
Perfil de Sensibilização num hospital do litoral norte de Portugal
Branco, Mariana; Gonçalves, Vera; Ribeiro-Mourão, Francisco; Ramos Ferreira, Andreia; Martins, Sandrina; Araújo, Ana RitaIntrodução: Os testes cutâneos de hipersensibilidade imediata são fundamentais na avaliação da sensibilização alérgica. Além de permitirem a identificação dos alergénios implicados, são fulcrais para a implementação de medidas de evicção ambientais e estratégias terapêuticas. Objetivos: Identificar o perfil de sensibilização a aeroalergénios em crianças com asma e/ou rinite alérgica referenciados à consulta de ...
Invaginação intestinal – uma etiologia rara
Branco, Mariana; Sequeira, Ana Isabel; Martins, Sandrina; Bernardo, Teresa; Carneiro, AnaIntrodução:A invaginação intestinal é a causa mais comum de obstrução intestinal entre os três meses e os seis anos de idade. Embora maioritariamente idiopática, em 2 a 8% dos casos uma patologia subjacente pode ser identificada. Caso clínico:Adolescente de 12 anos de idade, sexo masculino, sem antecedentes familiares relevantes, encaminhado para a consulta para estudo após invaginação intestinal. Apresentava m...