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Programmes Addressed to Informal Caregivers’ Needs: A Systematic Literature Rev...

Background: Addressing informal caregivers' needs is essential for ensuring quality healthcare and promoting citizen-centred care. This systematic review assessed current knowledge about programmes aimed at meeting the needs of informal caregivers of adults who are dependent on others for daily life activities. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, the electronic databases EBSCOhost Research Platform, MEDLI...

Biased Domain Walls and the Origin of Early Massive Structures

Single puncture approach guided by transesophageal echocardiography for atrial ...

Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is associated with a risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) higher than in the general population, even after percutaneous or surgical septal closure. Catheter ablation is an effective treatment strategy for preventing recurrences and reducing the AF burden. However, electrophysiologists are faced with technical difficulties and the risk of complications with the left...

Sexual Competence in Higher Education: Global Perspective in a Multi-centric Pr...

Sexuality is an important issue in the university careers of nursing students to ensure that they provide comprehensive care. It is necessary according to the recommendation of the World Health Organization. However, research reveals deficiencies and the need for further development. The aim of the study is to describe the perspective of teachers and students on the content of sexuality in nursing education. Th...

Risco de infeção em pessoas com doença renal crónica submetidos a hemodiálise

The risk of infection is one of the most frequent complications among people undergoing hemodialysis. Objective: To define a nursing care plan for a person in end-stage chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis with a focus on prevention and control of the risk of infection. Method: Descriptive study developed from a clinical case study on a 57-year-old male person (designated DG) for about six years. Data...

Single Puncture Approach Guided by Transesophageal Echocardiography for Atrial ...

Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is associated with a risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) higher than in the general population, even after percutaneous or surgical septal closure. Catheter ablation is an effective treatment strategy for preventing recurrences and reducing the AF burden. However, electrophysiologists are faced with technical difficulties and the risk of complications with the left...

Ventricular Septal Rupture—The Resurgence of a Post-Myocardial Infarction Dread...

In the midst of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, an 84-year-old female patient was admitted due to non-exertional syncope preceded by retrosternal pain. She had experienced a prolonged episode of oppressive chest pain 6 days before her presentation, but due to the concern of contracting COVID-19, she did not present for medical care. Upon admission to the emergency department, the patient was i...

Changes in Microbiota Profile in the Proximal Remnant Intestine in Infants Unde...

Early-life gut dysbiosis has been associated with an increased risk of inflammatory, metabolic, and immune diseases later in life. Data on gut microbiota changes in infants undergoing intestinal surgery requiring enterostomy are scarce. This prospective cohort study examined the enterostomy effluent of 29 infants who underwent intestinal surgery due to congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract, nec...

Leaving (Almost) Nothing Behind

Consensus for the Early Identification of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclero...

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is a disease with a heterogeneous evolution. The early identification of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis is a clinical challenge, which would benefit from the definition of biomarkers and diagnostic tools applicable in the transition phase from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. We aimed to reach a Portuguese national con...