Background Medication reconciliation can reduce errors, particularly among elderly and polymedicated patients. The inclusion of pharmacists obtaining the best possible medication history can further improve the identification and resolution of discrepancies. Aim To compare a structured pharmacist-led medication reconciliation program with usual care on detecting and resolving discrepancies during hospital admis...
Objective: To verify whether there is an improvement in the severity of positional obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome (POSA) after positional therapy (PT) with NightBalance® device. Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with POSA, according to the Cartwright criteria, between January 2022 and October 2023, by type 3 polysomnography performed in the ENT department of Hospital Garcia de Orta were i...
Background: Cell Microarray (CMA) technology has been established as an essential tool for advancing cancer studies, allowing for the simultaneous protein analysis of multiple samples [1]. This method facilitates the exploration of various biomarkers associated with diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response, making evaluation processes more efficient and comprehensive [1]. Carboplatin and paclitaxel are co...
Introdução: A educação é uma das principais ocupações nas atividades quotidianas das crianças, sendo esperado que durante a idade escolar consigam desenvolver as competências de escrita manual. Estas competências são o resultado da integração de diversos sistemas sensoriais, a este processo denomina-se de integração sensorial. Ao longo do pré-escolar e ao longo 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico é esperado que as crian...
Cell Microarray (CMA) technology has been established as an essential tool for advancing cancer studies, allowing for the simultaneous protein analysis of multiple samples [1]. This method facilitates the exploration of various biomarkers associated with diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response, making evaluation processes more efficient and comprehensive [1]. Carboplatin and paclitaxel are commonly used ...
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal consistency of sex estimation using metric (long bone length) and morphological (os coxae) methodologies from different bones and across different archaeological populations from different regions. Materials and Methods: Sex was estimated using characteristics of the pelvis and compared with sex estimations using long bone length. Portuguese (659 fem...
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal consistency of sex estimation using metric (long bone length) and morphological (os coxae) methodologies from different bones and across different archaeological populations from different regions. Materials and Methods: Sex was estimated using characteristics of the pelvis and compared with sex estimations using long bone length. Portuguese (659 fem...
Pulmonary rehabilitation is fundamental for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, few patients complete the intervention, and enrolling during hospitalization needs consideration. We report the case of a 72-year-old male patient, with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, presented with aggravated dyspnea, fatigue, hemoptysis and shivering. Chest radiograph showed a round opacity, with ai...
Aim: To analyse the cases of bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP) diagnosed by the ENT department at Hospital Garcia de Orta. To emphasize rare causes of this entity and its treatment. Study design: Retrospective study of BVFP cases diagnosed between January 2011 and December 2022. Materials and methods: Inclusion criteria: diagnosis of BVFP by an ENT with videonasolaryngoscopy documentation. Patients with pha...
Introduction: Heavy truck drivers with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at higher risk of driving accidents. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of OSA and to identify the most frequent symptoms and comorbidities in heavy truck drivers. Methods: This cohort study included the employees of a Portuguese transport company between 2019 and 2022. A home sleep apnea test (HSAT) was performed on all ...