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Psychometric hepatic encephalopathy score normalization data for the Portuguese...
Pinho, Marta; Cerqueira, Rute; Peixoto, BrunoThe Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy (MHE) has been associated to changes in life quality and in the aptitude to drive vehicles, to the appearance of an explicit form of Hepatic Encephalopathy and to a worst prognosis, including a high mortality risk. In this context, the early detection of this condition will lead to the reduction of its consequences. The Psychometric Hepatic Encephalopathy Score (PHES) consists...
Indications for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The accuracy of the American ...
Cerqueira, Rute; Fernandes, Carolina; Correia, Manuel; Manso, M ConceiçãoThe appropriateness of the indications for upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy (EGD) is crucial in assessing quality in endoscopy units, improving cost-effectiveness and providing better patient care. Using the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines, the aim of this study was to evaluate the appropriate use of EGD and to measure the local accuracy of these guidelines.Over a two year per...