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The Effect of Changing Regular Care Provider in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Ret...
Sousa Santos, Francisco; Tavares Bello, Carlos; Roque, Catarina; Capitão, Ricardo; Castro Fonseca, Ricardo; Limbert, Clotilde; Sequeira Duarte, JoãoIntroduction: Several studies have demonstrated the benefits of having a regular care provider on the control of chronic diseases. Our study intends to clarify the effects of the transition to a new diabetologist on metabolic control in type 2 diabetes patients followed-upin a tertiary care setting.Material and Methods: Retrospective study performed in an endocrinology outpatient clinic. We randomly selected 50...
Unstable Vitiligo in the Setting of Diffuse Hypermelanosis: A Peculiar Presenta...
Tavares Bello, Rui; Tavares Bello, Carlos; Sequeira Duarte, João; Vasconcelos, CarlosVitiligo is an acquired prevalent pigmentary disorder characterized by its chronicity, refractoriness and significant psychosocial burden. Concerning its pathogenesis, several genetic, environmental, oxidative stress mechanisms and immune disturbances combine in an intricate, complex way. Diverse immunemediated comorbidities do occur in a variable yet significant manner, so as to fully justify the careful appro...