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Cutaneous furuncle-like lesions with an unexpected diagnosis: a case report
Silva,Joana Maria Ribeiro; Varandas,Paula; Santos,Filipe; Cardoso,Carla; Leite,SaraAbstract Introduction: Myiasis, the infection by a fly larva, usually occurs in tropical and subtropical areas. In non-endemic countries, cutaneous myiasis might become an important condition as the returning traveller might import this infection, expanding the agents’ transmission. Furuncular myiasis mimics common dermatoses, which might lead to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment. Our purpose is to characte...
CHOose Study: contraceptive choices in women with class 2 and class 3 obesity i...
Napoleão,Leonardo; Costa,Ana Carolina; Araújo,Ana Catarina; Silva,Ana Isabel; Vidal,Ana; Cardoso,Carla; Baía,Catarina; Saraiva,Daniela; Alves,EduardaAbstract Overview and Aims: The prevalence of obesity among fertile women has increased over the last few years and should be considered when choosing a contraceptive method. These women have a higher risk of thromboembolic events that increases with the use of combined hormonal contraception (CHC). Therefore, some medical societies do not recommend the use of CHC in women with class 2 obesity or higher. This s...
Educação e Cooperação: Desafios de uma Agenda Global
Barreto,Antónia; Carvalho,Clara; Santos,Filipe