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Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stress: Is There a Relationship?

Introduction: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the result of a complex pathophysiological process with various dynamic factors. The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) is a validated instrument for estimating stress levels in clinical practice and may be useful in the assessment of ACS. Methods: We carried out a single-center prospective study engaging patients hospitalized with ACS between March 20, 2019 a...

Subcutaneous immunotherapy with aeroallergens-evaluation of adherence in real life

Introduction. Adherence in allergen immunotherapy is crucial for its efficacy. At least 3 years of treatment are recommended for achieving a long-term modifying effect. Objectives. To assess patient’s adherence and to identify determinant factors for allergen subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) suspension in patients with respiratory allergy. Methods. Retrospective analysis of the medical record of patients submi...

Genetic polymorphisms and coronary artery disease in the portuguese population:...

Multiple studies have showed an association between genetic polymorphisms and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Initially, studies focused mainly in variants acting in pathophysiological axis of CAD or its risk factors. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) revealed other genes that, besides having an unknown mechanism, are statistically significant. The importance of these in the development of CAD i...

Potassium urinary excretion and dietary intake: a cross-sectional analysis in 8...

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Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis Survey in Portuguese Allergy Departments

Background and Objective: Drug-induced anaphylaxis is an unpredictable and potentially fatal adverse drug reaction. The aim of this study was to identify the causes of drug-induced anaphylaxis in Portugal. Methods: During a 4-year period a nationwide notification system for anaphylaxis was implemented, with voluntary reporting by allergists. Data on 313 patients with drug anaphylaxis were received and reviewed....

Anafilaxia Induzida por Fármacos: Registo Nacional 2007-2010

Introdução: A anafilaxia a fármacos constitui uma situação potencialmente fatal e imprevisível, desconhecendo -se a real prevalência em diferentes grupos populacionais e os factores de risco relacionados. Objectivo: Contribuir para o melhor conhecimento epidemiológico da anafilaxia induzida por fármacos no nosso país. Métodos: Durante um período de 4 anos (Janeiro de 2007 a Dezembro de 2010) foi implementado um...

Relatório do Curso de Verão da Academia Europeia de Alergologia e Imunologia Cl...

Piomiosite num Jovem Diabético

É descrito o caso clínico de um doente do sexo masculino de 25 anos de idade, com Diabetes mellitus tipo 1, internado para esclarecimento de quadro febril associado a tumefação dolorosa da parede torácica à direita. Tinha, nos antecedentes pessoais, tuberculose pulmonar tratada durante 12 meses. A observação e os exames complementares de diagnóstico (ecografia, ressonância magnética nuclear, biopsia aspirativa)...

Murine typhus in Portugal.

Murine typhus or endemic typhus is a wide spread infectious disease, with a low prevalence in developed countries, but surely underdiagnosed. Its relative benignity, the similarity to other infectious diseases and the discretion of its epidemiologic chain, as well as the usual unexpectedness of its existence, makes its diagnosis more difficult. The clinical presentation and evolution of this case illustrate the...

Tifo Murino em Portugal

Murine typhus or endemic typhus is a wide spread infectious disease, with a low prevalence in developed countries, but surely underdiagnosed. Its relative benignity, the similarity to other infectious diseases and the discretion of its epidemiologic chain, as well as the usual unexpectedness of its existence, makes its diagnosis more difficult. The clinical presentation and evolution of this case illustrate the...