Amputação é a perda parcial ou total de um membro que acarreta complicações físicas, psicológicas e sociais. Estima-se que em 2017 o número de amputações, apenas por causas traumáticas, tenha sido cerca de 57,7 milhões. Para além destas, a amputação pode também ser causada por fatores congénitos, infeções ou tumores. Independentemente da causa, a amputação altera o quotidiano de uma pessoa impactando a sua qual...
A doença de Wilson (WD) é uma doença rara de acumulação de cobre, monogénica e autossómica recessiva. As características clínicas incluem doença hepática, anemia hemolítica, distúrbios neuropsiquiátricos e depósitos de cobre na córnea - anéis de Kayser-Fleischer, uma caraterística da WD. O tratamento é sempre necessário, para evitar a progressão da doença, o que realça a importância de um diagnóstico preciso. R...
Since the computer and robotics revolution at the end of the 20th century, it is assumed that the way of working, or the time dedicated to leisure would change. And changes took place, albeit sequentially and following globalization and the respective capitalist demands. However, workers now have email and other platforms in their electronic systems that make them contactable 24 hours a day. Thus, instead of th...
Pain is a distressing and subjective feeling that occurs in different intensities and may result from the stimulation of a nerve due to injury, illness, or emotional disturbance. This chapter aims to understand how VR can contribute to pain management. To this end, the authors will address topics such as: pain – types of pain and its consequences in everyday life, as well as ways to relieve it; virtual reality ...
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INTRODUÇÃO O adenocarcinoma do pâncreas (PDAC) apresenta-se como um tumor sólido com prognóstico extremamente desfavorável, tendo uma sobrevida global (OS) aos 5 anos de aproximadamente 5%. Na doença metastizada, os esquemas de quimioterapia (QT) aprovados em primeira linha são variados, maioritariamente à base de platino ou gemcitabina. O índice de resposta inflamatória sistémica (SIRI) consiste num scor...
Introduction: Human brucellosis can present various clinicalforms and potentially lead to an important social-economicburden. High level of clinical suspicion and appropriate laboratorytesting interpretation are essential for the diagnosis.The aim of this study was to review the admissions attributableto brucellosis in a public hospital of an endemic region of Portugal.Methods: Retrospective observational study...
Speaking of Lisbon and the decorative arts leads us to the sacred spaces that populate this city. The Society of Jesus, with six foundations in the capital, was notable for designing spaces in which architecture and decorative arts make up an integrated project at the service of spirituality and christian propaganda. One such building is the São Francisco Xavier College, adapted to Hospital da Marinha. Although...
Speaking of Lisbon and the decorative arts leads us to the sacred spaces that populate this city. The Society of Jesus, with six foundations in the capital, was notable for designing spaces in which architecture and decorative arts make up an integrated project at the service of spirituality and christian propaganda. One such building is the São Francisco Xavier College, adapted to Hospital da Marinha. Although...