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Digital media and feminist activism: Reclaiming inclusive urban spaces in the p...

Abstract This article examines the role of digital media in urban feminist activism, highlighting how activists utilize digital platforms to challenge patriarchal norms and practices, promote gender equality, and foster inclusive spaces for marginalised voices in urban contexts. At the intersection of feminism, technology, and urban development, this study aims to understand how digital media can contribute to ...

Disseminated tuberculosis in an infant - Case report

Abstract Infants are a particularly vulnerable group for the development of severe and/or extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis. The difficulty in establishing a definitive and timely diagnosis contributes to the high morbimortality in this age group. Investigation often relies on a high index of suspicion. Herein is reported a case of disseminated tuberculosis in an infant that highlights its clinical complexit...

A diagnosis to remember during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Tuberculosis is an infectious and slowly progressive disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, affecting mainly the pulmonary system. Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis include cough with production of scanty sputum, hemoptysis, and dyspnea and chest pain in advanced stages. When assessing adolescents with suspected tuberculosis, the workup should include a combination of detailed history and physi...

Pneumomediastino espontâneo: descrição de dois casos

Introdução: O Pneumomediastino espontâneo é uma entidade rara na infância, sendo na maioria dos casos desencadeado por uma crise asmática grave. A dor torácica e dispneia são os sintomas mais frequentes de apresentação, sendo o diagnóstico feito habitualmente pela radiografia de tórax. O trata mento conservador é preferencial, com prognóstico favorável. Casos clínicos: O primeiro caso, um adolescente de 14 anos...

Musicoembriologia: qual o impacto no neurodesenvolvimento infantil

Introdução: A musicoembriologia engloba a audição de música durante a gravidez, com o objetivo de melhorar a relação materno-fetal e o neurodesenvolvimento infantil. Contudo, a relação entre estes ainda não está bem estabelecida, pelo que permanece um tema controverso. Objetivo: Rever a evidência disponível sobre o impacto da audição de música durante a gravidez no neurodesenvolvimento infantil. Material e Méto...

Citogenética de próxima geração: implementação e primeiros resultados em Portugal

Monitoring the conversion from brand name to generic mycophenolate mofetil in k...

Generic mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is a cheaper and possibly equally effective option as the original molecule for maintenance immunosuppression in solid organ transplant recipients. In order to be approved, each generic formulation has to prove bioequivalence to the reference product in healthy volunteers. However, MMF pharmacokinetics may be different between healthy volunteers and transplant recipients. Fac...

Pseudo-Bartter syndrome as an initial presentation of cystic fibrosis

Introduction: The clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis may involve multiple organs. Although the most commonly affected systems are respiratory and gastrointestinal ones, it can present as an acid-base and electrolyte imbalance called pseudo-Bartter syndrome. Case Report: We present a case of a 4-month-old boy that presented in our hospital in mid-August with complaints of anorexia and irritability for tw...

The value of family history in the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in...

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), or extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is an immunologically mediated disease resulting from the inhalation of organic substances that trigger an inflammatory response in the alveolar wall, bronchioles, and interstitium in susceptible individuals. Although HP is predominantly an occupational disease, seen in adulthood, cases in children have been described. The diagnosis of HP requ...

Tuberculose doença: Casuística de um serviço de pediatria no século XXI

Introdução: A tuberculose (TB) é uma importante causa de mortalidade e morbilidade mundial. Em Portugal, na última década do século xx, assistiu-se a uma diminuição da incidência de TB no grupo etário com menos de 15 anos. Material e métodos: Análise retrospectiva dos casos de TB doença em crianças internadas no Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia entre 1 de Janeiro de 2000 e 31 de Dezembro de 2007. Analisar...