Introduction: Meningeal carcinomatosis is defined as tumour cells infiltration of leptomeninges and subarachnoid space. It is normally related with poor survival (2 - 5 months). The best multidisciplinary treatment for this condition is a matter of discussion. Patient’s condition and the natural history of the disease should be considered in the decision making process.Material and Methods: Retrospective cohort...
Introduction: In the last years, the global context of medical education and Medical Residency programs in Portugal suffered substantial changes. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate and characterize medical residents´ satisfaction with medical residencyprograms in Portugal and to identify features that could be improved.Material and Methods: We utilized as model the survey Postgraduate Hospital ...
In this paper it is analyzed empirically the relationship between value creation and the value-drivers, financial and no financial, of brazilian health-sector in the years 2002 and 2003, with a sample of 1082 companies. As the great majority of the companies is not public and its value was measured considering financial margin and return indicators. The following value-drivers were significant: 1) amount of equ...
Traumatic brain injury is a public health problem with significant economic and social impact. Its incidence has increased worldwide at the expense of developing countries and remains as the major cause of morbidity and mortality among young adults. The authors present a general and integrated approach of this pathology contextualizing epidemiological, pathophysiological, clinical and therapeutical aspects.; O ...
Neste trabalho é analisada, de forma empírica, a relação entre criação de valor e os direcionadores de valor, financeiros e não financeiros, no setor de saúde no Brasil nos anos 2002 e 2003, sendo considerada uma amostra de 1070 empresas do setor. Como a grande maioria das empresas é de capital fechado, o valor das empresas foi medido considerando indicadores financeiros de desempenho de margem e retorno. Os se...