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Solitary Peutz-Jeghers Type Hamartomatous Polyp Arising from the Appendix

Endogenous Endophthalmitis and Liver Abscess: A Metastatic Infection or a Coinc...

Abstract Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative pathogen that is a common cause of severe infections, including pyogenic liver abscess. Dissemination of K. pneumoniae to other organs, including the eye, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In the particular case of endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) by K. pneumoniae the prognosis is poor. We report the case of a middle-aged female with K. pneu...

Clinical Performance of New Software to Automatically Detect Angioectasias in S...

Abstract: Background: Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) revolutionized the diagnosis and management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, though the rate of detection of small bowel lesions by the physician is still disappointing. Our group developed a novel algorithm (CMEMS-Uminho) to automatically detect angioectasias which display greater accuracy in VCE static frames than other methods previously published. We ...

Sweet’s Syndrome as Manifestation of Active Ulcerative Colitis

Risk Factors for Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatit...

Background and Aims: Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an essential procedure used to treat conditions affecting the biliopancreatic system, it can lead to several complications. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is the most frequent one, with an incidence ranging from 3 to 14%. Our aim was to assess the potential risk factors associated with PEP occurrence in patients undergoing ERCP...

Evaluation of Portuguese community health projects and initiatives within the E...

Introduction: Following the World Health Organization European Healthy Cities Network, the Portuguese Healthy Cities Network was formally created by municipalities equally committed to promote equity, health and quality of life through local action. Objectives: To evaluate the health promotion strategies and initiatives implemented at municipality level in the Portuguese Healthy Cities Network and to confirm if...

An Alternative Method to Calculate Simplified Projected Aortic Valve Area at No...

Abstract Background: Simplified projected aortic valve area (EOAproj) is a valuable echocardiographic parameter in the evaluation of low flow low gradient aortic stenosis (LFLG AS). Its widespread use in clinical practice is hampered by the laborious process of flow rate (Q) calculation. Objetive: This study proposes a less burdensome, alternative method of Q calculation to be incorporated in the original formu...

Ulcerative Colitis: Are We Neglecting Its Progressive Character

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease but its progressive character, with structural damage, is insufficiently studied. Objectives: To analyze a group of patients without referral bias, regarding its clinical course, the morphological damage, and functional status. Methods: We evaluated UC patients diagnosed between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2004, living in the direct referral area o...

Mediterranean Diet Index (KIDMED) Adherence, Socioeconomic Determinants, and Nu...

Background: Despite its health benefits, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) has been decreasing, particularly in young generations and in Mediterranean regions, including Portugal. Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors have been shown to influence children and adolescents’ eating habits. This study aimed to assess the association between socioeconomic factors and children’s nutritional status with the MD ad...

Avaliação e promoção da qualidade alimentar e nutricional de Refeições escolare...

Introdução: O Programa Eat Mediterranean: A Program for Eliminating Dietary Inequalities in Schools foi desenvolvido através de uma abordagem abrangente a nível individual e comunitário, centrada no ambiente escolar. A escola constitui um ambiente privilegiado para educação para a saúde, promoção de estilos de vida saudáveis e equidade social, assumindo igualmente a responsabilidade de assegurar uma oferta alim...