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PAAI - Interactive online self-learning programme for patients with asthma: Pro...

ABSTRACT Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research should focus on the engagement of patients/carers in every stage of the research cycle. However, the inconsistent level of education and research experience may compromise this involvement and training and support are recommended. In Portugal, consistent training to empower patients in their health decisions, or to be involved in research is neither avai...

Genetic atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome in children: a 20-year experience fr...

Abstract Introduction: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disorder characterized by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury, which primarily affects preschool-aged children. This study’s aim was to describe the clinical profile, management, and long-term outcome of the genetic aHUS patients admitted to a tertiary care pediatric nephrology center...

Gitelman syndrome, a rare condition: three clinical cases and pathophysiology r...

Abstract Introduction: Gitelman syndrome (GS) is a renal tubular disorder characterized by hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalciuria. Clinical manifestations are nonspecific. Herein are reported three cases of GS with different age of onset, clinical manifestations, and management. Case Reports: Case 1 was a sixteen-year-old female, while Cases 2 and 3 presented at an atypical age (sev...

Rituximab use in children with complicated idiopathic nephrotic syndrome - a si...

Background: In children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, rituximab can maintain short-term remission allowing steroids and calcineurin inhibitors taper. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all children receiving rituximab for idiopathic nephrotic syndrome at a tertiary hospital. All patients, except one who received a single dose, had four infusions of 375mg/m2 of rituximab at a one-week interval, minimum f...

Risk Factors For Renal Scarring After First Febrile Urinary Tract Infection

Introduction: The urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common paediatric infectious diseases and it increases the risk for hypertension and end-stage renal disease. Authors’ aim was to identify risk factors for permanent renal injury after a first febrile urinary tract infection. Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical, laboratorial and imaging data of children aged 1 to 36 months hospitalized b...

O desafio do diagnóstico de uma vasculite anca positivo em idade pediátrica

Síndrome hemolítico-urémico: casuística de um hospital terciário

Rejeição humoral aguda no transplante renal: gravidez como evento sensibilizante?

Válvulas da uretra posterior: uma apresentação atípica

Dilatação do trato urinário: a propósito de 2 casos clínicos