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Predicting the Dynamic Behaviour of a Concrete Dam using Statistical and Machin...
Pereira, S; Mata, J; Magalhães, F; Gomes, J; Cunha, A.Operational Modal Analysis is a reliable methodology for the assessment of civil engineering structures, allowing for the accurate definition of their dynamic behaviour. Additionally, since it does not require the use of artificial excitation, it becomes a cost-effective choice for the performance of singular tests, as well as a consistent option for the long-term continuous monitoring of structures. Neverthele...
Valentino Syndrome: Case Report
Sacras, ML; Reino Pires, P; Ladeira, C; Knoblich, M; Pereira, S; Alves, RAbdominal pain is a common complaint in the pediatric emergency department. Perforation of a peptic ulcer is a rare occurrence in children and is a commonly overlooked etiology. This study presents a case of a previously healthy 16-yearold male presenting with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Physical examination, laboratory test, and ultrasound results were suggestive of acute appendicitis. The laparoscopy...
Porque é que Ele Anda Assim? Marcha em Pontas e Perfil Sensorial
Pires, S; Costa, C; Martins, MT; Pereira, S; Martins Halpern, C; Neiva, S; Paiva Gomes, M; Caldeira da Silva, PA marcha em pontas (MP) define-se pela ausência de contacto do calcanhar com o solo na fase inicial da marcha, podendo ser normal durante a aprendizagem motora, associar-se a diferentes patologias ou ser idiopática (MPI). A abordagem terapêutica é variada, passando por um tratamento conservador ou interventivo. Encontra-se frequentemente a MP em crianças com perturbação do espectro do autismo (PEA), discutindo-...
Complete blood count parameters as biomarkers of retinopathy of prematurity: a ...
Fevereiro-Martins, M; Santos, AC; Marques-Neves, C; Guimarães, H; Bicho, M; Afonso, C; Ferreira, J; Espírito Santo, R; Teixeira, F; Rosa, RPurpose: To evaluate complete blood count (CBC) parameters in the first week of life as predictive biomarkers for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: Multicenter, prospective, observational study of a cohort of preterm infants born with gestational age (GA) < 32 weeks or birth weight < 1500 g in eight Portuguese neonatal intensive care units. All demographic, clinical, and laboratory d...
Influência da cultura no bem-estar Materno-Fetal: Uma revisão Narrativa.
Lopes, J; Pereira, S; Frias, A; Barros, MNa Gravidez a família é preponderante para o seu sucesso, pois é esta que transmite as suas crenças e costumes, de acordo com a sua cultura, que idealmente proporcionará um parto seguro, com mãe e recém-nascido saudáveis. Com esta revisão narrativa pretendemos conhecer os aspetos culturais que influenciam o comportamento das grávidas. Os artigos foram encontrados nas bases de dados PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Medi...
Pet ownership during the first 5 years after breast cancer diagnosis in the NEO...
Lopes-Conceição, L; Peleteiro, B; Araújo, N; Dias, T; Fontes, F; Pereira, S; Lunet, NBackground Although human-animal interactions (HAI) have been associated with health benefits, they have not been extensively studied among cancer patients nor which factors may influence HAI during cancer survivorship. Therefore, this study aims to describe pet ownership in a breast cancer cohort within 5 years post-diagnosis and to identify associated factors. Methods Four hundred sixty-six patients from the ...
Long-term neurological complications in COVID-19 survivors: study protocol of a...
Araújo, N; Silva, I; Campos, P; Correia, R; Calejo, M; Freitas, P; Seco, M; Ribeiro, L; Costa, AR; Morais, S; Pereira, S; Firmino-Machado, JBackgroundEvidence suggests an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and worse performance on cognitive tests, and a higher risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia up to 6 and 12 months after infection, respectively. Longer follow-ups with comparison groups are needed to clarify the potentially increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases in COVID-19 survivors, namely those infected before mass vaccina...
Cancer-Related Neuropathic Pain, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and...
Pereira, S; Araújo, N; Fontes, F; Lopes-Conceição, L; Dias, T; Ferreira, A; Morais, S; Cruz, VT; Lunet, NThis study aims to estimate the prevalence and to identify the determinants of cancer-related neuropathic pain (CRNP), chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and cognitive decline among patients with breast cancer over five years after diagnosis. Women with an incident breast cancer (n = 462) and proposed for surgery were recruited at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology-Porto in 2012 and underwent s...
Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Prostate Cancer, at Cancer Diagnosis an...
Duarte, V; Araújo, N; Lopes, C; Costa, A; Ferreira, A; Carneiro, F; Oliveira, J; Braga, I; Morais, S; Pacheco Figueiredo, L; Ruano, L; Tedim Cruz, VTProstate cancer (PCa) is the most prevalent among men, and psychological symptoms may affect many patients. This study aims to describe the prevalence of probable anxiety and depression before PCa treatments and after one year and to identify sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with these outcomes. Between February 2018 and March 2020, 292 patients recently diagnosed with PCa were recruited at the ...
Trajectories of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms over Five Years since Breast Ca...
Lopes, C; Severo, M; Fontes, F; Lopes Conceição, L; Ferreira, A; Pereira, S; Lunet, N; Araújo, NAnxiety and depression symptoms are frequent among patients with breast cancer (BCa) and may last after initial treatments. We aimed to identify five-year trajectories of anxiety and depression symptoms among women with BCa. Neuro-oncological complications of BCa (NEON-BC) cohort included 506 patients admitted at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto in 2012, who were evaluated with the Hospital Anxiety...