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Phytophotodermatitis: a challenging diagnosis in children

Phytophotodermatitis, a form of plant dermatitis, is a common phototoxic reaction resulting from the interaction between photosensitising botanical substances present in several common plant families and ultraviolet radiation. We report a case of phytophotodermatitis in an 8-month-old infant who presented a progressively well-demarcated erythematous rash with blisters and subsequent erosions covering both upper...

Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Acceptance of New Food Products: Principles and...

Large amounts of money, time and effort are devoted to sensory and consumer research in food and beverage companies in an attempt to maximize the chances of new products succeeding in the marketplace. Many new products fail due to lack of consumer interest. Answers to what causes this and what can be done about it are complex and remain unclear. This wide-ranging reference collates important information about a...

AnsT-19: Development and Validation of a Scale to Assess the Anxiety of Family ...

Introduction: Following the outbreak of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus it was necessary to increase the non-face-to-face care activity through alternative means such as teleconsultation in primary health care. The adjustment to a type of remote consultation could have generated anxiety among family physicians. The main aim of the present study was to develop and validate a scale to assess the anxie...

Food preparation/Acquisition patterns in Portugal-Results from the IAN-AF 2015-...

Otoscopy in the diagnosis of otitis media with effusion: A study of observer ag...

Aim: To study otoscopy in terms of interobserver and intraobserver agreement, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value for the diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) in children.  Study Design: Cross-sectional study and agreement analysis.  Methods: We presented otoscopy images to Otorhinolaryngology specialists and residents and they were instructed to identify the imag...

Inflammatory pseudotumor of the cavernous sinus, Tolosa-Hunt syndrome and facia...

Clinical case: the authors present a case of a 51-year-old woman with a history of right palpebral ptosis and binocular vertical diplopia. The initial imaging study showed a nonspecific focal increase of the right lateral wall of cavernous sinus. Laboratorial investigation and electromyographic analysis were normal. Symptoms were promptly controlled with high doses of steroid therapy. One year later, during wit...

PRIMEMEAL: using consumer psychology to promote healthier meal choices

Overeating and the obesity epidemic are often associated to the decline of home cooking and the growing consumption of meals prepared away from home. Yet, notably few have investigated the self-regulatory processes by which consumers might be motivated to adopt and maintain healthier meal preparation and consumption habits. PRIMEMEAL is a research project funded by the Portuguese government (FCT) to investigate...

Fahr ́s Syndrome: An Unexpected Clinical Case

Fahr ́s disease is characterized by deposits of calcium in the brain. It manifests itself at any age, most often in the 4th de- cade of life. The clinical presentation is variable and can be presented from the asymptomatic form, to the combination of various neurological symptoms, including impaired cognitive function (dementia), motor or language changes, seizures, headache, muscular stiffness, among others. T...

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

Ciguatera fish poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by the ingestion of coral reef fish contaminated with toxins that arise from Gambierdiscus toxicus that grows on coral reefs in lndian and Pacific Ocean regions and in the Caribbean sea. The first case in Europe was reported in Canary lslands in 2004. ln Madeira lsland the first case was reported in 2008. The global warming may increase the frequency of cig...

Protocolos em Medicina Interna - Serviço de Medicina lnterna do Hospital Centra...