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Gonçalves M, Gomes E, Matos M. Intimate Partner Homicide: Comparison Between Homicide and Homicide-Suicide in Portugal. J Interpers Violence 2024; 39:519-540. [PMID: 37786268 PMCID: PMC10775648 DOI: 10.1177/08862605231198007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Intimate partner homicide (IPH) is a tragic event. Studies involving the comparison between IPH and intimate partner homicide-suicide (IPH-S) are scarce, with few studies in Portugal about this issue. The current study aims to compare IPH and IPH-S perpetrators, the victim-perpetrator relationships dynamics, and homicide circumstances. The data was collected through the analysis of 78 judicial processes of IPH that occurred in Portugal, between 2010 and 2015. Of the cases, 51 were IPH, 20 were IPH-S cases, and seven were attempted suicide cases, being perpetrated in 84.6% (n = 66) for male perpetrators. Suicide after intimate homicide were all committed by men. All judicial processes analyzed refer to heterosexual relationships. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to compare the groups concerning perpetrator and victim sociodemographic characteristics, victim-perpetrator dyadic dynamics, and crime circumstances. The results show mostly common trends between the two groups with some differentiating factors when compared individually (e.g., perpetrator professional status, criminal records). Regression logistic analysis showed no differences between IPH and IPH-S.
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Coimbra AC, Gonçalves M, Rodrigues T, Cavaco-Gomes J. Ectopic Pregnancy in a Patient with Ipsilateral Ovarian Agenesis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2023; 30:937-938. [PMID: 37669738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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- Ana Carolina Coimbra
- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology (Drs. Coimbra, Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), São João University Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology (Drs. Coimbra, Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), São João University Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine (Drs. Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology (Drs. Coimbra, Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), São João University Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine (Drs. Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Epidemiology Research Unit (Dr. Rodrigues), Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology (Drs. Coimbra, Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), São João University Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine (Drs. Gonçalves, Rodrigues, and Cavaco-Gomes), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Alves J, Martinho G, Gonçalves M, Maia Â. Assessment of the Health Status of Women in Prison: A Comparison between Drug Users versus Non-users. Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol 2023; 67:1615-1629. [PMID: 36377114 DOI: 10.1177/0306624x221132218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study aims to analyze the history of substances use, clinical diagnoses, contacts with healthcare, and health complaints. Also, it aims to compare the health status of substance users versus non-users. Health records of 93 detained women from a prison in northern Portugal, with a mean age of 38.02 years old, were reviewed and coded using both International Classification of Primary Care-2 and International Classification of Diseases-10th. Data revealed high percentages of detainees with a history of substance use and pre-existing clinical diagnosis. During the first month of imprisonment, on average, participants had complained to a health professional 14.63 times. Substance users were younger and presented more mental health problems and health complaints. Health policies and professional practices in prison must include immediate assessment of a woman's health concerns and foster the development of efficient protocols to address those problems, especially substance use disorder treatment.
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- Joana Alves
- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Carvalho S, Moreira L, Santos JI, Gaspar P, Gonçalves M, Matos L, David H, Encarnação M, Ribeiro D, Duarte AJ, Amaral O, Rocha H, Diogo L, Ferreira S, Santos C, Martins E, Neuparth T, Soares J, Ribeiro M, Ribeiro Pinho B, Oliveira N, Ascenção Oliveira JM, Prata MJ, Santos M, Alves S, Coutinho MF. Help Comes from Unexpected Places: How a Tiny Fairy and a Tropical Fish may help us Model Mucopolysaccharidoses. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2023:EMIDDT-EPUB-135862. [PMID: 37937567 DOI: 10.2174/0118715303277318231024055425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 01/01/1970] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION When it comes to disease modeling, countless models are available for Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD). Historically, two major approaches are well-established: in vitro assessments are performed in patient fibroblasts, while in vivo pre-clinical studies are performed in mouse models. Still, both platforms have a series of drawbacks. Thus, we implemented two alternative and innovative protocols to mimic a particular sub-group of LSDs, the Mucopolysaccharidoses both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS The first one relies on a non-invasive approach using dental pulp stem cells from deciduous teeth (SHEDs). SHEDs are multipotent neuronal precursors that can easily be collected. The second uses a state-of-the-art gene editing technology (CRISPR/Cas9) to generate zebrafish disease models. RESULTS Even though this is an ongoing project, we have already established and characterized two MPS II and one MPS VI SHED cell models. These cells self-maintain through several passages and can give rise to a variety of cells including neurons. Furthermore, all MPS-associated sub-cellular phenotypes we have assessed so far are easily observable in these cells. Regarding our zebrafish models, we have successfully knocked down both naglu and hgsnat and the first results we got from the behavioral analysis are promising ones, as we can observe altered activity and sleep patterns in the genetically modified fish. For this particular approach we chose MPS III forms as our target disorders, since their neurological features (hyperactivity, seizures and motor impairment) and lifespan decrease would be easily recognizable in zebrafish. CONCLUSION Now that these methods are well-established in our lab, their potential is immense. On one hand, the newly developed models will be of ultimate value to understand the mechanisms underlying MPS sub-cellular pathology, which have to be further elucidated. On the other hand, they will constitute an optimal platform for drug testing in house. Also noteworthy, our models will be published as lab resources and made available for the whole LSD community.
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- Sofia Carvalho
- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
- Biology department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
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- Newborn Screening, Metabolism and Genetics Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
- Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, CITAB, UTAD
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- University of Porto Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA Porto Portugal
- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
- Biology department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
- Newborn Screening, Metabolism and Genetics Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Newborn Screening, Metabolism and Genetics Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
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- Centro de Referência de Doenças Hereditárias do Metabolismo, CHUC
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- Centro de Referência de Doenças Hereditárias do Metabolismo, CHUC
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- Centro de Referência de Doenças Hereditárias do Metabolismo, CHUC
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Hospital de Santo António, CHUdSA
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- Endocrine Disrupters and Emerging Contaminants Group, CIMAR/CIIMAR, LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research
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- Endocrine Disrupters and Emerging Contaminants Group, CIMAR/CIIMAR, LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research
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- Endocrine Disrupters and Emerging Contaminants Group, CIMAR/CIIMAR, LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Pharmacology Lab, University of Porto, UCIBIO-REQUIMTE
- Department of Drug Sciences, Pharmacology Lab, University of Porto i4HB
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Pharmacology Lab, University of Porto, UCIBIO-REQUIMTE
- Department of Drug Sciences, Pharmacology Lab, University of Porto i4HB
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Pharmacology Lab, University of Porto, UCIBIO-REQUIMTE
- Department of Drug Sciences, Pharmacology Lab, University of Porto i4HB
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- Biology department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
- 13i3S - Health research and innovation institute, University of Porto
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- Biology department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
- Endocrine Disrupters and Emerging Contaminants Group, CIMAR/CIIMAR, LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, INSA
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4 Animals
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Gonçalves M, Santos JI, Coutinho MF, Matos L, Alves S. Development of Engineered-U1 snRNA Therapies: Current Status. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14617. [PMID: 37834063 PMCID: PMC10572768 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Splicing of pre-mRNA is a crucial regulatory stage in the pathway of gene expression. The majority of human genes that encode proteins undergo alternative pre-mRNA splicing and mutations that affect splicing are more prevalent than previously thought. Targeting aberrant RNA(s) may thus provide an opportunity to correct faulty splicing and potentially treat numerous genetic disorders. To that purpose, the use of engineered U1 snRNA (either modified U1 snRNAs or exon-specific U1s-ExSpeU1s) has been applied as a potentially therapeutic strategy to correct splicing mutations, particularly those affecting the 5' splice-site (5'ss). Here we review and summarize a vast panoply of studies that used either modified U1 snRNAs or ExSpeU1s to mediate gene therapeutic correction of splicing defects underlying a considerable number of genetic diseases. We also focus on the pre-clinical validation of these therapeutic approaches both in vitro and in vivo, and summarize the main obstacles that need to be overcome to allow for their successful translation to clinic practice in the future.
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- Mariana Gonçalves
- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (J.I.S.); (M.F.C.); (L.M.)
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, Institute of Sciences, Technologies and Agro-Environment, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (J.I.S.); (M.F.C.); (L.M.)
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, Institute of Sciences, Technologies and Agro-Environment, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (J.I.S.); (M.F.C.); (L.M.)
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, Institute of Sciences, Technologies and Agro-Environment, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (J.I.S.); (M.F.C.); (L.M.)
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, Institute of Sciences, Technologies and Agro-Environment, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (J.I.S.); (M.F.C.); (L.M.)
- Center for the Study of Animal Science, Institute of Sciences, Technologies and Agro-Environment, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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Silva C, Lopes P, Gonçalves M, Ventosa A, Calqueiro J, Freitas P, Guerreiro S, Brito J, Abecasis J, Raposo L, Saraiva C, de Araújo Gonçalves P, Santos A, Campante Teles R, de Sousa Almeida M, Ferreira AM. Predictive value of a positive stress single-photon emission computed tomography or stress cardiac magnetic resonance for ruling in obstructive coronary artery disease in a real-world setting. Rev Port Cardiol 2023; 42:787-793. [PMID: 37257584 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2023.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Randomized controlled trials comparing stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) suggest similar diagnostic accuracy for detecting obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). There are few data on whether this remains true in routine clinical practice. The aim of this study was to assess clinical and angiographic characteristics of patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography (ICA) after stress CMR or SPECT, and to compare their positive predictive value with published results from the CE-MARC trial. METHODS In this retrospective tertiary-center analysis, we included 429 patients undergoing ICA after a positive stress CMR or positive SPECT performed within the previous 12 months. Obstructive CAD was defined as any coronary artery stenosis ≥50% in a vessel compatible with the ischemic territory on stress testing. RESULTS Of the total 429 patients, 356 (83%) were referred after a positive SPECT, and 73 (17%) after a positive stress CMR. Patients did not differ according to age, cardiovascular risk factors, previous revascularization or left ventricular dysfunction, but patients with SPECT were more frequently male (p=0.046). The prevalence of obstructive CAD was similar in patients with positive SPECT vs. positive stress CMR (76.1% vs. 80.8%, respectively, p=0.385). The positive predictive values of both techniques were similar to those reported in the CE-MARC trial. CONCLUSION In this tertiary center analysis, stress CMR and SPECT showed similar positive predictive values, comparable to those reported in the CE-MARC trial. This finding supports the emerging adoption of CMR in clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of CAD.
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- Cláudia Silva
- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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Cunha A, Martinho G, Gonçalves M, Matos M. Addressing the psychological trauma in human trafficking victims: A brief review. Psychol Trauma 2023; 15:1051-1055. [PMID: 35925693 DOI: 10.1037/tra0001341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review of the literature aims to systematize the current knowledge on psychological treatments implemented with trafficked children and adults, specifically exploring their effect on the mental health recovery of victims. Integrating this information is an important step to informing practice, as well as examining gaps in the literature and enlightening future research. METHOD A systematic search was conducted of five electronic databases for journal articles published until October 2019. This study followed the protocol based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (Moher et al., 2009) recommendations. RESULTS The search yielded six articles for inclusion in the review. Evidence for the efficacy of interventions to increase the mental health recovery of victims is inconclusive as most studies presented a range of methodology limitations, which in turn are related to difficulties with causal inferences and low external validity. CONCLUSION There is a need for further research in this area to increase informed practices and interventions with human trafficking victims. Implications for practice and research are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Ana Cunha
- Center of Investigation in Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho
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- Center of Investigation in Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho
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- Center of Investigation in Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho
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- Center of Investigation in Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho
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Ghafoori B, Martinho G, Gonçalves M, Matos M. Clinical profiles and factors associated with treatment initiation in survivors of sex trafficking: A comparison with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy 2023; 15:1032-1040. [PMID: 35666933 DOI: 10.1037/tra0001273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about formal help-seeking for mental health issues in survivors of human sex trafficking (ST) and if their experiences are different from those initiating treatment for sexual assault (SA) or domestic violence (DV). This study sought to characterize the clinical and trauma profiles of treatment-seeking survivors of ST as compared with DV and SA and the predictors of mental health treatment initiation in these three groups. METHOD The research was based on a secondary data analysis of data gathered from 1,264 treatment-seeking adults from a community mental health treatment facility in the United States. RESULTS Compared with DV and SA survivors, ST survivors were significantly younger, female, Black, single, unemployed, completed less than high school, and were from the United States. Despite the presence of clinical symptoms among all three groups, findings suggest significant differences in clinical and trauma profiles, with ST survivors reporting lower levels of mental health symptomology compared to DV and SA survivors. Older age (OR = 1.03, 95% CI [1.01, 1.05]), female sex (OR = 3.03, 95% CI [1.89, 4.88]), employment (OR = 0.40, 95% CI [0.24, 0.66]), and better social relationships (OR = 1.09, 95% CI [1.01, 1.16]) were significantly associated with treatment initiation. CONCLUSIONS This research highlights some important predictors of formal help-seeking, including perceived social relationships. Assessing for support systems in these three groups of survivors of interpersonal violence early when engaging survivors is recommended. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Bita Ghafoori
- Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, California State University Long Beach
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Carvalho S, Santos JI, Moreira L, Gonçalves M, David H, Matos L, Encarnação M, Alves S, Coutinho MF. Neurological Disease Modeling Using Pluripotent and Multipotent Stem Cells: A Key Step towards Understanding and Treating Mucopolysaccharidoses. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041234. [PMID: 37189853 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Despite extensive research, the links between the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and the clinical features seen in patients suffering from various forms of mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) have yet to be further elucidated. This is particularly true for the neuropathology of these disorders; the neurological symptoms are currently incurable, even in the cases where a disease-specific therapeutic approach does exist. One of the best ways to get insights on the molecular mechanisms driving that pathogenesis is the analysis of patient-derived cells. Yet, not every patient-derived cell recapitulates relevant disease features. For the neuronopathic forms of MPSs, for example, this is particularly evident because of the obvious inability to access live neurons. This scenario changed significantly with the advent of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies. From then on, a series of differentiation protocols to generate neurons from iPSC was developed and extensively used for disease modeling. Currently, human iPSC and iPSC-derived cell models have been generated for several MPSs and numerous lessons were learnt from their analysis. Here we review most of those studies, not only listing the currently available MPS iPSC lines and their derived models, but also summarizing how they were generated and the major information different groups have gathered from their analyses. Finally, and taking into account that iPSC generation is a laborious/expensive protocol that holds significant limitations, we also hypothesize on a tempting alternative to establish MPS patient-derived neuronal cells in a much more expedite way, by taking advantage of the existence of a population of multipotent stem cells in human dental pulp to establish mixed neuronal and glial cultures.
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- Sofia Carvalho
- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Polo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de SantaComba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research and Development Unit, Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, INSA I.P., Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- Center for the Study of Animal Science-Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto, CECA-ICETA, University of Porto, Praça Gomes Teixeira, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AL4AnimalS, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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Magalhães P, Gonçalves M, Silva F, Fernandes T, Oliveira A, Veríssimo R. Implementation of Orthogeriatrics in Portugal. Cureus 2023; 15:e35361. [PMID: 36974254 PMCID: PMC10039731 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Orthogeriatrics is the subspecialty of geriatrics that is dedicated to the care of elderly patients with fragility fractures. The Orthogeriatrics Unit of the Vila Nova de Gaia Hospital Centre was the first unit created in Portugal in October 2015, in a co-management model. METHODS Patients older than 65 years and with femur fractures were admitted to the unit after surgery. The department was run by internists with differentiation in geriatrics, and multidisciplinary support from orthopaedics, physiatrists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and social workers, as well as rehabilitation nursing. A comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment was performed upon admission, including comprehensive geriatric assessment as well as postoperative monitoring of complications, investigation of fall mechanisms, functional rehabilitation, and outpatient orientation. Analysed variables included demographics, comorbidities, prior level of functionality, delay of orthopaedic surgery, complications, time of hospitalization, functional prognosis, and destination after discharge. Follow-up was maintained to assess short- and medium-term mortality. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression were used for the statistical analysis of mortality. RESULTS In four years of activity with 444 admissions, the typical patients were women (80.7%), with an average age of 84 years, coming from home (92%) after an accidental fall resulting in a proximal femur fracture. About half (54%) were previously autonomous, but with a high index of comorbidities (mean Charlson Index of 4.85), the most relevant of which were arterial hypertension (71%), malnutrition (46%), heart failure (35%), hyperlipidaemia (34%), osteoporosis (32%), and dementia (16%). During hospitalization, most patients had medical complications (86.3%), the most frequent ones being anaemia (45%), infections (35%), namely, urinary, respiratory, and surgical wound infections, acute heart failure (15%), and acute kidney injury (11%). Prevalent geriatric syndromes were also identified and corrected through protocols for delirium, urinary incontinence, pressure ulcers, and constipation. The mean length of stay was 12.49 days. At discharge, 75% presented a modified Rankin Scale score lower than 3 and 73% of patients were able to return home, with a low referral rate to long-term care facilities (5.9%). The in-hospital mortality rate was 2.65%. It was possible to maintain follow-up protocol after discharge in 343 patients, and the mortality at 12 months was 19.23% and at three years, it was 25.52%, with a risk of death almost doubled for patients discharged with a high degree of dependence (modified Rankin Scale score ≥ 3; OR: 2.19; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION We demonstrated reduced in-hospital mortality despite an elderly, frail population, with multiple previous comorbidities and a high number of inpatient intercurrences evidencing the importance of a good in-hospital co-management between internal medicine and orthopaedics, demonstrating the benefit of orthogeriatric units in patients with fragility fractures of the femur.
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Cachim A, Pereira AM, Almeida R, Amaral R, Alves‐Correia M, Vieira‐Marques P, Chaves‐Loureiro C, Ribeiro C, Cardia F, Gomes J, Vidal C, Silva E, Rocha S, Rocha D, Marques ML, Páscoa R, Morais D, Cruz AM, Santalha M, Simões JA, da Silva S, Silva D, Gerardo R, Todo Bom F, Morete A, Vieira I, Vieira P, Monteiro R, Raimundo MR, Monteiro L, Neves Â, Santos C, Penas AM, Regadas R, Marques JV, Rosendo I, Aguiar MA, Fernandes S, Cardoso CS, Pimenta F, Meireles P, Gonçalves M, Fonseca JA, Jácome C. Measuring adherence to inhaled control medication in patients with asthma: Comparison among an asthma app, patient self-report and physician assessment. Clin Transl Allergy 2023; 13:e12210. [PMID: 36825517 PMCID: PMC9930432 DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of using an asthma app to support medication management and adherence but failed to compare with other measures currently used in clinical practice. However, in a clinical setting, any additional adherence measurement must be evaluated in the context of both the patient and physician perspectives so that it can also help improve the process of shared decision making. Thus, we aimed to compare different measures of adherence to asthma control inhalers in clinical practice, namely through an app, patient self-report and physician assessment. METHODS This study is a secondary analysis of three prospective multicentre observational studies with patients (≥13 years old) with persistent asthma recruited from 61 primary and secondary care centres in Portugal. Patients were invited to use the InspirerMundi app and register their inhaled medication. Adherence was measured by the app as the number of doses taken divided by the number of doses scheduled each day and two time points were considered for analysis: 1-week and 1-month. At baseline, patients and physicians independently assessed adherence to asthma control inhalers during the previous week using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS 0-100). RESULTS A total of 193 patients (72% female; median [P25-P75] age 28 [19-41] years old) were included in the analysis. Adherence measured by the app was lower (1 week: 31 [0-71]%; 1 month: 18 [0-48]%) than patient self-report (80 [60-95]) and physician assessment (82 [51-94]) (p < 0.001). A negligible non-significant correlation was found between the app and subjective measurements (ρ 0.118-0.156, p > 0.05). There was a moderate correlation between patient self-report and physician assessment (ρ = 0.596, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Adherence measured by the app was lower than that reported by the patient or the physician. This was expected as objective measurements are commonly lower than subjective evaluations, which tend to overestimate adherence. Nevertheless, the low adherence measured by the app may also be influenced by the use of the app itself and this needs to be considered in future studies.
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Allergy UnitInstituto and Hospital CUF‐PortoPortoPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory SciencesPorto Health SchoolPolytechnic Institute of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Women's and Children's HealthPediatric ResearchUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Allergy UnitInstituto and Hospital CUF‐PortoPortoPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal
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- Pulmonology DepartmentHospitais da Universidade de CoimbraCentro Hospitalar e Universitário de CoimbraCoimbraPortugal,Clinical Academic Center of CoimbraCoimbraPortugal
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- Serviço ImunoalergologiaCentro Hospitalar e Universitário de CoimbraCoimbraPortugal
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- Unidade de Saúde Familiar (USF) Terras de AzuraraAgrupamento de Centros de Saúde Dão LafõesMangualdePortugal
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- Serviço de Imunoalergologia, Unidade ICentro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/EspinhoVila Nova de GaiaPortugal
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- Servicio de AlergiaComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de SantiagoSantiago de CompostelaSpain
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- USF João SemanaAgrupamento de Centros de Saúde (ACES) Baixo VougaOvarPortugal
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- USF Arte NovaACES Baixo VougaOliveirinhaPortugal
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- USF Sá de MirandaACES Cávado II ‐ Gerês/CabreiraVila VerdePortugal
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- Serviço de ImunoalergologiaHospital da Senhora da OliveiraGuimarãesPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,USF Abel SalazarACES GaiaVila Nova de GaiaPortugal
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- USF CorgoACES Douro I ‐ Marão e Douro NorteVila RealPortugal
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- Serviço de PediatriaHospital da Senhora da OliveiraGuimarãesPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,USF Caminhos do CértomaACES Baixo MondegoPampilhosaPortugal,Department of Medical SciencesUniversity of Beira InteriorCovilhãPortugal
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- USF CuidarteUnidade Local de Saúde do Alto MinhoPortuzeloPortugal
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Serviço de ImunoalergologiaCentro Hospitalar Universitário de São JoãoPortoPortugal
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- Serviço de PneumologiaHospital Santa MartaCentro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa CentralLisboaPortugal
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- Allergy UnitInstituto and Hospital CUF‐PortoPortoPortugal,Serviço de ImunoalergologiaHospital Infante D PedroCentro Hospitalar Baixo VougaAveiroPortugal
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- Unidade de Cuidados Saúde Personalizados Arnaldo SampaioACES Pinhal LitoralLeiriaPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,USF Homem do LemeACES Porto OcidentalPortoPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,USF Esgueira+ACES Baixo VougaEsgueiraPortugal
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- USF Santo AntónioACES Cávado III ‐ Barcelos/EsposendeBarcelosPortugal
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- USF Aquilino RibeiroACES Douro II ‐ Douro SulMoimenta da BeiraPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,USF Coimbra CentroACES Baixo MondegoCoimbraPortugal
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- UCSP São João da PesqueiraACES Douro SulSão João da PesqueiraPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,USF CondeixaACES Baixo MondegoCondeixa‐a‐NovaPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Allergy UnitInstituto and Hospital CUF‐PortoPortoPortugal,MEDIDA – Medicina, Educação, Investigação, Desenvolvimento e AvaliaçãoPortoPortugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal,Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS)Faculty of MedicineUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal
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Bellamoli M, Vanoost J, Gonçalves M, Ammirati E, Honton B. Acute myocarditis after a first dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination: an uncommon but potentially serious adverse effect. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2023; 24:154-158. [PMID: 36583987 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Pharmacology Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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Albuquerque F, Oliveira AF, de Araújo Gonçalves P, Campante Teles R, de Sousa Almeida M, Gonçalves M, Lopes PM, Cunha GJL, Presume J, Matos D, Madeira S, Brito J, Raposo L, Mesquita Gabriel H, Mendes M. Predicting obstructive coronary artery disease in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A practical clinical score. Rev Port Cardiol 2023; 42:21-28. [PMID: 36114113 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2021.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the most common etiology of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, there is controversy whether invasive coronary angiography (ICA) should be used initially to exclude CAD in patients presenting with new-onset HFrEF of unknown etiology. Our study aimed to develop a clinical score to quantify the risk of obstructive CAD in these patients. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional observational study of 452 consecutive patients presenting with new-onset HFrEF of unknown etiology undergoing elective ICA in one academic center, between January 2005 and December 2019. Independent predictors for obstructive CAD were identified. A risk score was developed using multivariate logistic regression of designated variables. The accuracy and discriminative power of the predictive model were assessed. RESULTS A total of 109 patients (24.1%) presented obstructive CAD. Six independent predictors were identified and included in the score: male gender (2 points), diabetes (1 point), dyslipidemia (1 point), smoking (1 point), peripheral arterial disease (1 point), and regional wall motion abnormalities (3 points). Patients with a score ≤3 had less than 15% predicted probability of obstructive CAD. Our score showed good discriminative power (C-statistic 0.872; 95% CI 0.834-0.909: p<0.001) and calibration (p=0.333 from the goodness-of-fit test). CONCLUSIONS A simple clinical score showed the ability to predict the risk of obstructive CAD in patients presenting with new-onset HFrEF of unknown etiology and may guide the clinician in selecting the most appropriate diagnostic modality for the assessment of obstructive CAD.
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- Francisco Albuquerque
- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal; Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal; Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal; Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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Oliveira I, Marinho S, Gonçalves M. Erector spinae plane block for surgery of esophageal atresia in a preterm neonate. Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed) 2022; 69:680-682. [PMID: 36344410 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Pain management during and after thoracotomy is challenging in premature neonates. Ultrasound-guided fascial plane block techniques, such as the erector spinae plane block are a relatively new regional anesthesia technique and have emerged as an alternative to thoracic epidural due to its clinical effectiveness, ease of administration and theoretically being safer to perform. The relative ease of identifying anatomical landmarks compared to the paravertebral block, as well as its safety profile compared to an epidural, may have contributed to the erector spinae plane Bs growing popularity. Currently, however, the published evidence for the efficacy of regional anesthesia techniques in low birth weight newborns undergoing this surgery is limited to few isolated case reports. Herein we describe the use of unilateral erector spinae plane block as part of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia management of surgical correction of esophageal atresia in a preterm neonate.
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- I Oliveira
- Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo, Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
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- Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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Panhan A, Gonçalves M, Cirino C, Cardozo A, Bérzin F. Evaluation of Torque, Electromyographic Activity and Neuromuscular Efficiency of the Internal Oblique Muscle in Pilates Practitioners. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2022. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.04.2022.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Costa M, Valente A, Freitas M, Almeida C, Teixeira C, Gonçalves M, Tavares N, Almeida D, Caeiro C, Augusto I, Sousa I, Barbosa M. Clinical benefit and tolerability of CDK4/6 inhibitors in the treatment of breast cancer advanced in the geriatric population – real life data from a Hospital Center. Eur J Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(22)01519-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Gonçalves M, Rebelo A, Caetano AC, Costa D. Gastrointestinal: An unexpected cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with recurrent acute pancreatitis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022. [PMID: 36217685 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- M Gonçalves
- Gastroenterology Department, Braga Hospital, Braga, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Braga Hospital, Braga, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Braga Hospital, Braga, Portugal.,Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães/Braga, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Braga Hospital, Braga, Portugal.,Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães/Braga, Portugal
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Panhan A, Gonçalves M, Cirino C, Eltz G, Villalba M, Cardozo A, Bérzin F. Power and total work of flexion and extension trunk in women Pilates practitioners. Sci Sports 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mesquita R, Gonçalves M, Ferreira C, Matos M. Post break-up stalking: Police-officers' perceptions. Behav Sci Law 2022; 40:677-698. [PMID: 36153807 DOI: 10.1002/bsl.2595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Stalking is characterized by persistent unwanted behaviors and can disrupt the lives of victims. Its prevalence has been increasing with time. Due to the recent criminalization of stalking in Portugal and its being an understudied phenomenon, the objective of this study is to assess the perceptions of police officers (n = 1212) about stalking post intimate relationship breakup. We developed an adaptation of the questionnaire "Reasonable Perceptions of Stalking", using vignettes that describe stalking scenarios with the manipulation of severity, and victim and perpetrator sex. The main effects of severity, as well as the victim and the perpetrator's sex, were significant intrasubject variables in the perceptions of stalking and its severity, criminality, victim alert, fear of violence, victim-blaming, and the need for intervention. Participants' sex, previous training, and personal and/or professional experience with stalking were also significant variables concerning participants' perceptions. Our findings show that gender stereotypes are still perpetuated and have important implications for police officer training and intervention.
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- Rita Mesquita
- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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André R, Azevedo F, Gonçalves M, Romão J, Saraiva R, Croca M, Abreu M. Body dysmorphic disorder treatment: about a clinical case. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9566748 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common disorder characterized by a preoccupation with non-existent or slight defects in appearance. It was first described in 1886 by Morselli as dysmorphophobia.
Objectives
This work reviews the current available data on BDD and its treatment options and describes a clinical case that reports an improvement in symptomatology after surgery.
Methods
Non-systematic review of the literature with selection of scientific articles published in the past 10 years; by searching Pubmed and Medscape databases using the combination of MeSH descriptors. The following MeSH terms were used: “body dysmorphic disorder”, “dysmorphophobia”. Clinical file consultation.
Results
The usual treatment involves a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Antidepressant medication, mainly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been used. If the symptoms do not improve, a different SSRI can be considered or clomipramine, venlafaxine or second-generation antipsychotics can be useful.
Conclusions
The role of surgery remains controversial, several studies indicating that the symptoms typically worsen after an aesthetic procedure because the preoccupation shifts to a different body area. However a recent study reported 32 of the 41 patients that underwent surgery were highly satisfied with the outcome. In our clinical case, our patient, a 20-year-old female with non-delusional dysmorphic ideas about her nose initiated treatment with paroxetine with poor response and was, against medical opinion, submitted to a rhinoplasty. Three weeks after the surgery there was an improvement in preoccupation about her nose. More research should be made to clarify the role of surgery in this disorder that often lacks adequate therapeutical response.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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Gonçalves M, Félix F, Romão J, André R, Sereijo C, Ismail F. Seizures and alcohol withdrawal: A literature review. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567585 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction
Seizures occur in about 3% cases of alcohol withdrawal. They usually appear within 48 hours after abrupt cessation, and are characterized by a reduction in seizure threshold secondary to adaptation to alcohol. More than 50% of individuals will experience a new seizure and in 5% of these cases, progression to a sustained epilepticus status can occur.
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The aim is to do a review of the literature on alcohol withdrawal and the onset of seizures in individuals with alcohol addiction.
Methods
A literature review was conducted using the PubMed search database.
Results
Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant and chronic consumption causes neuroadaptation in order to maintain homeostasis. This adaptation involves the upregulation of excitatory neurotransmitters systems and the downregulation of inhibitory ones. When consumption is abruptly discontinued, the depressive contribution of alcohol to a previously established balance is disrupted, resulting in withdrawal symptoms associated to a generalized CNS’ hyperexcitability state.Critical episodes increase the risk of delirium tremens, a fatal condition in 20% of untreated cases. Thus, the treatment and prevention of seizure recurrences is essential: the clinical guidelines of the American Society of Addiction Medicine 2020, offer an action proposal. Pharmacological therapy after seizures is the preferential treatment: intravenous administration of fast-acting benzodiazepines (lorazepam and diazepam) is the first line treatment.
Conclusions
It is essential to monitor signs and symptoms that alert us to the appearance of seizures associated to alcohol withdrawal, effectively treat these cases, prevent recurrences, and provide a quality follow-up for these patients.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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Romão J, Gonçalves M, André R, Félix F, Saraiva R, Abreu M. From Akute Primäre Verruckheit to Bouffée Delirante: The background of Acute Transient Psychosis. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567350 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Ever since the end of the 19th century that descriptions of acute and transient psychosis (ATP) have been found in the literature. Psychiatrists from different countries gave different names for these types of episodes, throughout the ages. Those early descriptions were an important part of the development of the concept of acute and transient psychotic disorders (F23: ICD-10). Objectives This review aims to provide historical background of the development of different concepts to describe ATP. Methods Non-systematic review of literature on acute and transient psychotic disorders, bouffee delirante, brief psychotic disorder, atypical psychosis. Results In 1876, K.Westphal introduced the term akute primäre Verruckheit, refering to a sudden paranoia associated with delusion ideas and hallucinations. In 1895, Magnan described Bouffée delirante, characterized by a recorrent, sudden psychosis with polymorphic symptoms. Later (1924), the term cycloid psychosis was introduced by K.Kleist: phasic psychosis with good prognosis. Different concepts appeared throughout history: psychogenic psychosis (Wimmer,1916); atypical psychosis (Mitsuda,1942), holodisfrenia (Barahona,1957). Nowadays, the classification systems include many of these concepts in the same categories: Schizophreniform disorder, Brief psychotic disorder (DSM-5), and ATP (F23 in ICD-10). Conclusions All throughout the History of Psychiatry, there was an evolution of concepts associated to ATP. They were strongly influenced by different time epochs. It is important to have context on the historical background of the concepts used in the contemporaneous Psychiatry. Diagnosis is challenging due to their heterogeneous presentation. There are not many studies available, because of ATP’s low diagnostic stability. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Tomé C, Oliveira-Ramos F, Campanilho-Marques R, Mourão AF, Sousa S, Martins AP, Costa Reis P, Pinheiro Torres R, Melo AT, Teixeira RL, Gonçalves M, Santos MJ, Graça L, Fonseca JE, Moura RA. POS0496 CHILDREN WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS HAVE ALTERATIONS IN B AND T FOLLICULAR CELL SUBSETS IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.4767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in children1. Our group has recently demonstrated that extended oligoarticular (eoJIA) and polyarticular JIA (pJIA) mostly evolve to a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) like phenotype in adulthood2. Disturbances in B cells, T follicular helper (Tfh) and T follicular regulatory (Tfr) cell immune responses are associated with the pathogenesis of RA3,4, but their exact role in JIA development is not entirely known.ObjectivesThe main goal of this study was to characterize the frequency and phenotype of B, Tfh and Tfr cells in peripheral blood of children with eoJIA and pJIA when compared to healthy controls and children with persistent oligoarticular JIA (poJIA).MethodsBlood samples were collected from children with eoJIA (n=5), pJIA (n=11) and poJIA (n=19) treated with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. A group of age-matched healthy individuals (n=8) was used as control. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated and the frequency and phenotype of B, Tfh and Tfr cells were evaluated by flow cytometry.ResultsThe frequency of B, Tfh and Tfr cells was similar between JIA patients and controls. Children with eoJIA and pJIA, but not poJIA, had higher levels of naïve B cells and lower frequencies of post-switch memory B cells and plasmablasts when compared to controls. Th17-like Tfh cells were significantly increased in all JIA patients when compared to controls. B cell phenotype was similar between JIA patients and controls, but a reduced activated phenotype of Tfh cells was observed in JIA patients in comparison to controls.ConclusionChanges in B and Tfh cell subpopulations, but not in Tfr cells, were found in peripheral blood of children with JIA when compared to controls. The increased frequencies of Th17-like Tfh cells detected in JIA when compared to controls suggests a potential role of these cells in JIA pathogenesis. A treatment effect on the activation state of B, Tfh and Tfr cells cannot be excluded.References[1]Ravelli, A. & Martini, A. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Lancet 369, 767–778 (2007).[2]Oliveira-ramos, F. et al. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in adulthood: fulfillment of classification criteria for adult rheumatic diseases, long-term outcomes and predictors of inactive disease, functional status and damage. 1–10 (2016)[3]Moura, R. A., Graca, L. & Fonseca, J. E. To B or not to B the conductor of rheumatoid arthritis orchestra. Clin. Rev. Allergy Immunol. 43, 281–291 (2012).[4]Deng, J., Wei, Y., Fonseca, V. R., Graca, L. & Yu, D. T follicular helper cells and T follicular regulatory cells in rheumatic diseases. Nat. Rev. Rheumatol. 15, 475–490 (2019).AcknowledgementsC. Tomé was supported by a fellowship from Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) (PD/BD/135520/2018), Portugal. This work was supported by a grant from Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared.
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Romão J, Gonçalves M, Ribeiro M, André R, Saraiva R, Abreu M. Growing use of valproic acid in substance use disorders. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567128 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Valproic acid is an antiepileptic drug used in different fields of Psychiatry. It is known mostly for its use in managing patients with bipolar affective disorder. In psychiatry of addiction, there is still no approved indications for its usage, but it is widely prescribed in treating alcohol and cocaine abuse, due to the existence of studies in these addictions. Objectives This review aims to clarify the relation between valproic acid and dependences, particularly cocaine. Methods Non-systematic literature review using a PubMed search, using the following key words: “valproate”; “cocaine use”. Results Cocaine dependence can decrease GABA levels in humans. Valproic acid has multiple mechanisms that favour the synthesis of GABA, potentiating its release and postsynaptic GABAergic response. Because of this, valproic acid was found effective in promoting abstinence and in reducing the use of cocaine. There are studies that support the valproic acid’s use in alcohol and cocaine dependences. Valproic acid has been shown to be promising in relapse prevention. It has also showed efficacy in the management of impulsivity and irritability, what makes it useful in managing patients with borderline personality disorder – patients at higher risk for alcohol or substance use disorders. Conclusions Cocaine addiction involves different phenomena and may respond to distinct pharmacologic approaches. Although some studies need to be confirmed by larger clinical trials, valproic acid seems a promising agent as one of some potential treatments for cocaine dependence. Further studies are required in this field to come to more reliable conclusions. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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André R, Romão J, Azevedo F, Gonçalves M, Sereijo C, Saraiva R, Croca M, Abreu M. The phenomenology of motivation. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567828 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction The concept of motivation pervades our professional and personal lives. Motivation is almost impossible to be observed directly, it is a construct for the interpretation of a behaviour that “calls the attention”. Objectives This work reviews the current available data on the phenomenological description of motivation and the abnormalities of motivation. Methods Non-systematic review of the literature with selection of scientific articles published in the past 10 years; by searching Pubmed and Medscape databases using the combination of MeSH descriptors. The following MeSH terms were used: “motivation”, “psychopathology”, “phenomenology”. Results Abnormalities in motivation may involve diminution or exacerbation. Anhedonia is the absence of pleasure in relation to usually pleasurable activities, it occurs in depression and schizophrenia where the pleasurable intrinsic motivation that acts as incentive for behaviour may be lost. In mania it may be increased so that mundane activities become unduly fascinating and rewarding. Conclusions Countless theories have been proposed to explain human motivation but each sheds light on specific aspects of motivation, neglecting others. This diversity creates confusion because most theories have areas of conceptual overlap and disagreement. To facilitate the development of studies, an agreement should be achieved on an operational definition of motivation. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Matos M, Alheiro A, Gonçalves M, Cunha A, Martinho G. Prevalence of Stalking Among Justice Professionals in Portugal. J Interpers Violence 2022; 37:NP9548-NP9574. [PMID: 33356750 DOI: 10.1177/0886260520983267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Despite the growing interest from researchers' in recent years, stalking is a phenomenon of difficult operationalization within the scientific community. Examining the phenomenon in criminal justice professionals has become relevant since the work context is considered a fertile environment for the presence of stalking, despite underreported. This study aims specifically to know the prevalence, nature, dynamics, impact, and help-seeking behaviors (and its perceived effectiveness) of stalking victimization by criminal justice professionals stalked in Portugal. We were also interested in the professionals' perceptions of why they were stalked. The data were collected through a web-based survey, after the approval of the ethic committee. The sample was composed of 270 criminal justice professionals, mostly men (59.3%), with a mean age of 42.70 (SD = 9.07) years. The results showed that 24.8% reported having been stalked at least once in their lifetime. Stalking prevalence was higher in women compared to men. Concerning the profession, the highest prevalence was verified in the group of professionals composed of lawyers, jurists, court officials, and auditors, followed by the group of magistrates, and finally the judges and the criminal police. More diversity of stalking behaviors experienced was associated with a higher frequency of those behaviors. Psychological health (70.7%) and lifestyle/behavioral changes (62.1%) were the most reported areas of impact. Being stalked in a private context (e.g., intimate relationships), for a longer period and feeling a higher level of fear as a result of the stalking campaign were associated with more impact. Most of the victims (74.6%) revealed having sought help to cope with the stalking experience, with women seeking more help than men (88.6% vs. 59.4%). For bringing evidence that criminal justice professionals are at risk of being stalked, these findings can contribute to the adoption of policies and strategies to prevent stalking victimization among this population.
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- University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Ghafoori B, Matos M, Gonçalves M. Dropout from evidence-based trauma treatment in a community mental health clinic serving victims of interpersonal violence. J Trauma Stress 2022; 35:1025-1041. [PMID: 35229367 DOI: 10.1002/jts.22811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Trauma-focused psychotherapies are increasingly offered in community-based mental health centers, but little is known about treatment dropout in these settings. The current study explored dropout at different stages of treatment in a treatment-seeking sample of 1,186 adults who experienced interpersonal violence and were offered trauma-focused and non-trauma-focused therapies. A total of 31.6% of participants dropped out before treatment initiation, 28.0% dropped out after treatment initiation and completed a mean of 4.02 (SD = 2.41) sessions, and 40.4% completed a full course of PTSD treatment. Being unemployed, p < .001, and scoring lower on measures of environment factors, p = .045, were significant predictors of pretreatment dropout. Being female, p < .001; Latinx, p = .032; and scoring higher on a measure of social relationships, p = .024, were independent predictors of postinitiation dropout. Individuals who completed nine sessions of treatment displayed significantly lower levels of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety symptoms. The present study provides preliminary evidence that survivors of interpersonal violence who seek therapy tend to drop out early during treatment, and most who complete treatment attain symptom reduction.
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- Bita Ghafoori
- Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California, USA
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- Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Gonçalves M, Romão J, André R, Félix F, Andrade G, Saraiva R, Dornelles E, Fernandes E, Abreu M, Chendo I, Ismail F. Cannabis use and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9566952 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Neurocognitive deficits amongst patients with schizophrenia are considered one of schizophrenia’s central features. These deficits appear to be present from the first episode of psychosis (FEP) and certain cognitive impairments could be components of a genetic vulnerability to schizophrenia. Regarding research on cannabis and cognition in schizophrenia, different studies have assessed neurocognitive functions: memory, attention/vigilance, processing speed, verbal learning, executive functions, and verbal fluency. Objectives The aim is to do a review of recent findings concerning the association of cannabis use with cognition in schizophrenia. Methods A literature review was conducted using the PubMed search database. Results Patients with schizophrenia and concomitant cannabis use are associated with worse performance in immediate verbal learning, and in some studies with worse working memory performance. There is an improvement of verbal memory when they cease the cannabis’ consumption. Regarding attention capacity and memory types assessed, the results are controversial. In FEP, heavy cannabis use during the previous year correlates with slower processing speed. Also, FEP-patients with cannabis use but no family history of psychosis perform worse in executive functions, while those with a family history of psychosis perform better. Conclusions The studies of psychosis, cannabis and cognition differ in relevant aspects, which might be connected to the result variability. Therefore, before solid conclusions can be reached, it is important to carry out longitudinal studies to understand the changes in the cognitive variables, which can depend on the pattern of cannabis’ use (concurrent or prior to the FEP). Possible confounding variables that might be present should be acknowledged. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Martinho G, Gonçalves M, Matos M. "It takes a community to save a child": Child trafficking knowledge of the Portuguese community. J Community Psychol 2022; 50:1028-1047. [PMID: 34460945 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study aims to explore the knowledge of the Portuguese community on child trafficking. Through an online inventory, with a sample of 492 community members, with a mean age of 40.53 and mostly female (70.7%), participants were more knowledgeable about forms of exploitation, risk and vulnerability factors, the profile of the victims, and the situation in Portugal about child trafficking. On the contrary, they were less knowledgeable about the dynamics of child trafficking. Having a college education, and contacting with the subject through informal or/and formal sources were predictors of a higher level of knowledge of child trafficking. This study reinforces the importance of the community as a whole in fighting child trafficking. To protect children against child trafficking, public policies should prioritize the role of the community. An empowered community can actively contribute to the prevention, signaling, and (re)integration of victims of child trafficking.
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- Gabriela Martinho
- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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Silva-Reis R, Castro-Ribeiro C, Gonçalves M, Ferreira T, Pires MJ, Iglesias-Aguirre CE, Cortés-Martín A, Selma MV, Espín JC, Nascimento-Gonçalves E, Moreira-Pais A, Neuparth MJ, Peixoto F, Rosa E, Gama A, Ferreira R, Oliveira PA, Faustino-Rocha AI. An Integrative Approach to Characterize the Early Phases of Dimethylhydrazine-Induced Colorectal Carcinogenesis in the Rat. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10020409. [PMID: 35203618 PMCID: PMC8962270 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10020409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to characterize an animal model of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the early stages of disease development. Twenty-nine male Wistar rats were divided into two control groups (CTRL1 and CTRL2), receiving EDTA–saline injections and two induced groups (CRC1 and CRC2), receiving 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) injections for seven consecutive weeks. CRC1 and CTRL1 were euthanized at the 11th week, while CRC2 and CTRL2 were euthanized at the 17th week. DMH treatment decreased microhematocrit values and IL-6, ghrelin, and myostatin serum levels. Histopathological analysis of intestinal sections showed that DMH-treated rats were characterized by moderate to severe epithelial dysplasia. An adenoma was observed in one animal (CRC2 group), and the presence of inflammatory infiltrate at the intestinal level was primarily observed in DMH-treated animals. DMH also induced Ki-67 immunoexpression. The gut microbiota analysis showed a higher abundance of Firmicutes, Clostridia, Clostridiales, Peptostreptococcaceae, Blautia, Romboutsia, and Clostridium sensu stricto in CRC than CTRL rats, whereas Prevotellaceae, Prevotella, Akkermansia, and Lactobacillus levels were more prevalent in CTRL animals. Our results suggest that this model could be helpful to investigate chemoprevention in the early stages of CRC.
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- Rita Silva-Reis
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Laboratory Food & Health, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.E.I.-A.); (A.C.-M.); (M.V.S.); (J.C.E.)
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- Laboratory Food & Health, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.E.I.-A.); (A.C.-M.); (M.V.S.); (J.C.E.)
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- Laboratory Food & Health, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.E.I.-A.); (A.C.-M.); (M.V.S.); (J.C.E.)
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- Laboratory Food & Health, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.E.I.-A.); (A.C.-M.); (M.V.S.); (J.C.E.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (A.M.-P.); (R.F.)
- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
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- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
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- Chemistry Research Center, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science—AL4AnimalS, Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (A.M.-P.); (R.F.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (C.C.-R.); (M.G.); (T.F.); (M.J.P.); (E.N.-G.); (E.R.); (P.A.O.)
- Department of Zootechnics, School of Sciences and Technology, University of Évora, 7004-516 Évora, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center, 7004-516 Évora, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Pacheco P, Gonzaga D, Cirne-Santos C, Barros C, Gomes M, Gomes R, Gonçalves M, Ferreira V, Rabelo V, Abreu P, Faria R, de Resende G, da Rocha D, Paixão I, da Silva F. Synthesis and Anti-Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) Activity of Novel 1,4-Naphthoquinone Sulfonamide and Sulfonate Ester Derivatives. J BRAZIL CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.21577/0103-5053.20220010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging disease caused by an alphavirus of the Togaviridae family. Since its first description in 1952, the disease has spread worldwide, affecting populations in both tropical and temperate countries. To date, there is no licensed vaccine or specific pharmacological treatment. Therefore, there is an increasing urgency in developing new antiviral drugs capable of specifically inhibiting viral replication. In the present work, we report the synthesis and antiviral activity evaluation of nineteen naphthoquinone derivatives, containing a sulfonamide or sulfonate group. Cell viability assays indicated a low toxic potential for all tested compounds and inhibitory assays against CHIKV identified five compounds with potent activity. The compounds were also evaluated for their virucidal potential, and the results demonstrated that compound 11a exhibited a virucidal effect higher than 70% in the treatment with 20 µM. Furthermore, in silico studies were performed to predict the antiviral drug targets.
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Gomes M, Correia E, Gomes M, dos Santos C, Barros C, de Abreu F, Antunes L, Ferreira V, Gonçalves M, de Resende G, Gonzaga D, Pinto C, Paixão I, da Silva F. Antibacterial Profile in vitro and in vivo of New 1,4-Naphthoquinones Tethered to 1,2,3-1H-Triazoles against the Planktonic Growth of Streptococcus mutans. J BRAZIL CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.21577/0103-5053.20220014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The cariogenic processes are mainly caused by the bacterium Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and consist of the demineralization of the tooth that occurs when the acid production overcomes the natural repair or if a problem occurs in the last one. In this work, we performed the synthesis of twenty-one 1,4-naphthoquinones tethered to 1,2,3-1H-triazoles (8a-8k and 9a-9j), antibacterial evaluation against the S. mutans in vitro and the acute toxicity of the better ones in vivo. We observed strong inhibition results in the disc diffusion test ranging, the halos of inhibitions, from 18.66 (± 0.57) to 29 (± 2.64) mm, and good values in the minimum inhibitory concentration (5 to 50 μg), for the compounds 9e, 9h, 9i and 9j. Furthermore, they do not have a cytotoxic effect at the concentrations tested. Besides that, in the in vivo test, they show some slight alteration in the histopathological analyses and the biochemistry. Thus, we found four potential candidates to become instruments for the treatment of cavities.
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Raposo L, Gonçalves M, Roque D, Gonçalves PA, Magno P, Brito J, Leal S, Madeira S, Santos M, Teles RC, E Abreu PF, Almeida M, Morais C, Mendes M, Baptista SB. Adoption and patterns of use of invasive physiological assessment of coronary artery disease in a large cohort of 40821 real-world procedures over a 12-year period. Rev Port Cardiol 2021; 40:771-781. [PMID: 34857116 DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Use of invasive physiological assessment in patients with coronary artery disease varies widely and is perceived to be low. We aimed to examine adoption rates as well as patterns and determinants of use in an unselected population undergoing invasive coronary angiography over a long time frame. METHODS We retrospectively determined the per-procedure prevalence of physiological assessment in 40821 coronary cases performed between 2007 and 2018 in two large-volume centers. Adoption was examined according to procedure type and patient- and operator-related variables. Its association with relevant scientific landmarks, such as the release of clinical trial results and practice guidelines, was also assessed. RESULTS Overall adoption was low, ranging from 0.6% in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography due to underlying valve disease, to 6% in the setting of stable coronary artery disease (CAD); it was 3.1% in patients sustaining an acute coronary syndrome. Of scientific landmarks, FAME 1, the long-term results of FAME 2 and the 2014 European myocardial revascularization guidelines were associated with changes in practice. Publication of instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) trials had no influence on adoption rates, except for a higher proportion of iFR use. In 42.9% of stable CAD patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention there was no objective non-invasive evidence of ischemia, nor was physiological assessment performed. Younger operator age (4.5% vs. 4.0% vs. 0.9% for ages <40, 40-55 and >55 years, respectively; p<0.001) and later time of procedure during the day (2.9% between 6 and 8 p.m. vs. 4.4% at other times) were independent correlates of use of invasive physiology. CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms the low use of invasive physiology in routine practice. The availability of resting indices did not increase adoption. Strategies are warranted to promote guideline implementation and to improve patient care and clinical outcomes.
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- Luís Raposo
- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal.
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal; University Clinic of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine at University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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Moura JQD, Habigzang LF, Matos M, Gonçalves M. Escala de Crenças Sobre Violência Conjugal (ECV): Versão Brasileira. Psico-USF 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1413-82712021260401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Este estudo visou traduzir, adaptar e verificar evidências de validade da Escala de Crenças sobre Violência Conjugal (ECVC), bem como investigou diferenças nos índices de concordância com crenças legitimadoras de violência conjugal, considerando as variáveis gênero, escolaridade e possuir filhos. Os participantes foram adultos brasileiros (N = 1.337), maiores de 18 anos, sendo 66,34% pertencentes ao gênero feminino e 33,65% masculino. Foram realizadas análises fatoriais confirmatórias e exploratórias, e análise de comparação das médias através de uma ANOVA. Os 25 itens da escala apresentaram cargas fatoriais superiores a 0,46. A versão brasileira da escala apresentou estrutura unidimensional. Foi observado que os três indicadores utilizados para avaliar a consistência interna apresentaram valores satisfatórios. Por fim, identificou-se que participantes do gênero masculino, com menor escolaridade e com filhos apresentaram maior concordância com crenças legitimadoras de violência conjugal. Os resultados encontrados reforçam as qualidades psicométricas da escala indicando sua aplicabilidade.
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Raposo L, Gonçalves M, Roque D, Gonçalves PA, Magno P, Brito J, Leal S, Madeira S, Santos M, Teles RC, E Abreu PF, Almeida M, Morais C, Mendes M, Baptista SB. Adoption and patterns of use of invasive physiological assessment of coronary artery disease in a large cohort of 40821 real-world procedures over a 12-year period. Rev Port Cardiol 2021; 40:S0870-2551(21)00322-X. [PMID: 34474954 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Use of invasive physiological assessment in patients with coronary artery disease varies widely and is perceived to be low. We aimed to examine adoption rates as well as patterns and determinants of use in an unselected population undergoing invasive coronary angiography over a long time frame. METHODS We retrospectively determined the per-procedure prevalence of physiological assessment in 40821 coronary cases performed between 2007 and 2018 in two large-volume centers. Adoption was examined according to procedure type and patient- and operator-related variables. Its association with relevant scientific landmarks, such as the release of clinical trial results and practice guidelines, was also assessed. RESULTS Overall adoption was low, ranging from 0.6% in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography due to underlying valve disease, to 6% in the setting of stable coronary artery disease (CAD); it was 3.1% in patients sustaining an acute coronary syndrome. Of scientific landmarks, FAME 1, the long-term results of FAME 2 and the 2014 European myocardial revascularization guidelines were associated with changes in practice. Publication of instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) trials had no influence on adoption rates, except for a higher proportion of iFR use. In 42.9% of stable CAD patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention there was no objective non-invasive evidence of ischemia, nor was physiological assessment performed. Younger operator age (4.5% vs. 4.0% vs. 0.9% for ages <40, 40-55 and >55 years, respectively; p<0.001) and later time of procedure during the day (2.9% between 6 and 8 p.m. vs. 4.4% at other times) were independent correlates of use of invasive physiology. CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms the low use of invasive physiology in routine practice. The availability of resting indices did not increase adoption. Strategies are warranted to promote guideline implementation and to improve patient care and clinical outcomes.
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- Luís Raposo
- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal.
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Cardiology Department, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando da Fonseca, EPE, Cardiology Department, Amadora, Portugal; University Clinic of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine at University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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Gama F, Gonçalves PDA, Abecasis J, Ferreira AM, Freitas P, Gonçalves M, Carvalho S, Oliveira AF, Gabriel HM, Brito J, Raposo L, Adragão P, Almeida MDS, Teles RC. Predictors of pacemaker implantation after TAVI in a registry including self, balloon and mechanical expandable valves. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 38:225-235. [PMID: 34390445 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-021-02365-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The need for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) is a burdensome complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The aim of our study was to evaluate different anatomical, clinical, electrocardiographic, and procedural variables associated with the development of conduction abnormalities after TAVI across the entire device spectrum. Single-center prospective cohort of consecutive patients who underwent TAVI since March 2017. Final cohort was studied to detect areas of calcium within aortic valve characterized by leaflet sector and region. Membranous septum (MS) length was assessed throughout a modified coronal view. Device selection and positioning were performed according to the operator criteria. Device selection and positioning were performed according to the operator criteria. From the 273 patients included, 57 underwent PPMI (20.8%). Univariate analysis determined right bundle branch block (RBBB), QRS duration, MS length and calcium within LVOT of non-coronary cuspid as independent predictors. After multivariable logistic regression, both RBBB (OR 6.138; 95% CI 1.23-30.73, P = 0.027) and MS length (OR 0.259; 95% CI 0.164-0.399, P < 0.005) emerged as statistically significant. As a model, they could predict PPMI in 88.7%, independently of which valve used. Youden index analysis yielded 7.69 mm as the optimal cut-off with a negative and positive predictive value of 94.7 and 71.9%, respectively. In our experience, both RBBB pattern and short membranous septum (< 8 mm) were strongly and independently associated with new permanent pacemaker implantation, regardless of the device type. Our findings suggest that this simple evolved measure of MS length may guide device selection and implantation technique and facilitate early discharge.
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- Francisco Gama
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal.,CHRC, CEDOC, NOVA Medical School, NMS, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Faculdade de Medicina, Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa, Instituto de Farmacologia e Neurociências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal.,CHRC, CEDOC, NOVA Medical School, NMS, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide, Portugal.,Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Carnaxide, Portugal.,CHRC, CEDOC, NOVA Medical School, NMS, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Gonçalves M, Teles RC, de Araújo Gonçalves P, de Sousa Almeida M, Félix de Oliveira A, Brito J, Raposo L, Mesquita Gabriel H, Nolasco T, Neves JP, Mendes M, Garcia-Garcia HM. Gender Differences and Mortality Trends After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A 10-Year Analysis From a Single Tertiary Center. J Invasive Cardiol 2021; 33:E431-E442. [PMID: 33955846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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AIM To evaluate gender differences and mortality trends in a population undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and to analyze the correlates to all-cause mortality at follow-up. METHODS The study comprises a prospective cohort of 592 TAVI patients (53.4% female) treated between 2008 and 2018. Mortality differences between genders at different timepoints were assessed according to log rank test. Predictors of all-cause mortality at follow-up were identified using a univariate model and were then analyzed through multivariate Cox proportional hazard models. RESULTS Compared with female patients, males were younger (81 ± 7.5 years vs 84.3 ± 5.3 years) and presented more comorbidities. Twelve female and 8 male patients (3.5%) died in the first 30 days after TAVI. Despite a higher Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score in women, all-cause mortality rates at 30 days and 1 year were comparable. At long-term follow-up, female patients demonstrated better survival rates, despite a higher number of periprocedural complications. Correlates identified in men were the presence of diabetes and previous history of coronary artery bypass grafting, New York Heart Association class III/IV, pulmonary artery systolic pressure, and non-transfemoral access. None of these variables remained significant in the multivariable analysis. In females, only peripheral artery disease was associated with mortality. Shock and need for renal replacement were predictors of mortality in both genders, as was heart failure readmission after discharge. STS score was also shown to correlate with long-term mortality in both genders. CONCLUSION Despite a higher STS score in women, 30-day mortality was not significantly different from men, while women present better clinical outcomes at long-term follow-up.
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of MedStar, Cardiovascular Research Network at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, Suite 4B-1, Washington, D.C., 20010.
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Oliveira C, Caldas F, Gonçalves M. Dermatitis artefacta and psychiatric illness: Brief review and case report. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9470846 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Psychodermatologic disorders are conditions involving an interaction between the mind and the skin. Dermatitis artefacta (DA), also known as factitial dermatitis, is a frequently unrecognized psychocutaneous illness, in which the patient creates skin lesions to satisfy the unconscious need to presume a sick role. It is more common in women and in patients with a diagnosis of psychiatric illness. This is an exclusion diagnosis and organic causes should be ruled out. Treatment of DA can be challenging and it needs to involve a multidisciplinary approach consisting of dermatologists and mental health professionals. Objectives From a case report the authors intend to present a literature review of dermatitis artefacta. Methods Observation the patient and review the clinical file. Consultation published and referenced scientific articles on PubMed. Results 60 year old man, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, was admitted for manic decompensation of his pathology. During physical examination he had sparse erythematous lesions, more exuberant in the neck, scalp, belly and upper limbs. The diagnosis of artifact dermatitis was made after excluding other possible causes. Conclusions Treatment of DA can be challenging and it needs to involve a multidisciplinary approach. Dermatitis artefacta is a long-term disorder, and patients need regular follow up with a dermatologist and a psychiatrist because relapses are common. These doctors must be aware of this possible pathology in order to make a correct diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders that sometimes coexist with skin lesions. The prognosis for most patients is poor leading to self-injury, scarring and poor cosmesis. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Marguilho M, Gonçalves M, Pereira I, Marinho G, Nobre A. Persistant genital arousal disorder and venlafaxine: A case report. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9475709 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction In this presentation we describe the case of a woman referred to the Sexology Department after having developed symptoms of Persistent Genital Arousal (PGAD) for the last 5 years, during treatment for Depression with Venlafaxine. PGAD is a clinical entity first described in 2001 by Leiblum and Nathan. Despite having received more attention in the last few years, its etiology remains unclear, with numerous causal factors of different natures being suggested. Objectives We aim to describe this clinical case of PGAD and to discuss the possible etiological factors involved as well as to make a brief revision of the literature on this topic. Methods We conducted a detailed interview, focused on the nature of the complaints, psychological history, medications, diet and neurologic disorders and performed a thorough clinical examination. We also searched for relevant articles in medical databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Results A 52 year-old woman previously treated for Depression with Venlafaxine complains of involuntary sensations of genital arousal, with perceived vasocongestion, tingling and pulsatlity during her journey to work in public transportations. The symptoms subsided only after getting home 8-10 hours later and reaching orgasm by masturbating. She stopped Venlafaxine in 2015, but these symptoms persisted. Some authors suggest a link between SSRIs/SNRIs and PGAD. Conclusions PGAD is a relatively recent addition to our diagnostic catalog with increasingly more cases being reported in the last few years. It is likely that the condition, however, has no discrete etiology and that a customized approach will be necessary to successfully treat most patients.
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Nascimento S, Gonçalves M. The importance of mental and sexual health in addressing people with hiv - the double stigma. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9475795 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionHaving a mental disorder is associated with increased vulnerability to the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the prevalence of HIV is higher in people with a severe mental disorder. People with psychiatric comorbidities such as bipolar affective disorder and depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (physical or sexual abuse) and/or psychoactive substance use have a higher risk of HIV infection.ObjectivesThis work is intended to expose the importance of integrating mental health care with the care of HIV patients.MethodsThe authors conducted a non-systematic review of the literature, conducting research through Pubmed and Medscape using the keywords ‘Preexposure prophylaxis’, ‘HIV’, ‘Mental health problems’.ResultsSeveral factors may contribute to the high comorbidity between HIV and Mental Disorders, including socio-demographic factors, weak social and environmental structures, as well as internalized stigma, social and experienced discrimination. Mental health problems may interfere with the care needed for prevention, including regular HIV testing and/or adherence to Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP); and influence access to and adherence to antiretroviral treatment.ConclusionsThis compelling evidence makes the necessary contribution of integrating mental health into an assessment and continuous treatment of the HIV patient, on the other hand, the assessment and treatment of mental disorders should address sexual health.
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Silva-Reis R, Faustino-Rocha AI, Gonçalves M, Ribeiro CC, Ferreira T, Ribeiro-Silva C, Gonçalves L, Antunes L, Venâncio C, Ferreira R, Gama A, Oliveira PA. Refinement of Animal Model of Colorectal Carcinogenesis through the Definition of Novel Humane Endpoints. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11040985. [PMID: 33915847 PMCID: PMC8066901 DOI: 10.3390/ani11040985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Ensuring animal welfare is essential in protocols using laboratory animals. Applying a score sheet with 14 biological parameters, we assessed the welfare of 29 male Wistar rats used as models of colorectal carcinogenesis (CRC). We found a uniformity of characteristics preceding the premature animals’ death, including an increase of 10% in body weight, swollen abdomen, diarrhea, and priapism. In addition, we observed that surface abdominal temperature was higher in animals with CRC. We considered that the parameters already described in other cancer models are insufficient and considered assessing the abdominal temperature, priapism, and sudden increase in the body weight in the model of CRC. Abstract This study aimed to define appropriate humane endpoints (HEs) for an animal model of colorectal carcinogenesis (CRC). Twenty-nine male Wistar rats were divided into two control groups (CTRL1 and CTRL2) injected with ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA)–saline solutions and two induced groups (CRC1 and CRC2) injected with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) for seven weeks. A score sheet with 14 biological parameters was used to assess animal welfare. Groups CRC1 and CTRL1 and groups CRC2 and CTRL2 were euthanized 11 and 17 weeks after the first DMH administration, respectively. Five animals from the induced groups died unexpectedly during the protocol (survival rates of 75.0% and 66.7% for groups CRC1 and CRC2, respectively). The final mean body weight (BW) was smaller in the CRC groups when compared with that in the CTRL groups. A uniformity of characteristics preceding the premature animals’ death was observed, namely an increase of 10% in mean BW, swollen abdomen, diarrhea, and priapism. The surface abdominal temperature of group CRC2 was significantly higher, when compared with that of group CTRL2. The parameters already described in other cancer models proved to be insufficient. For the CRC model, we considered assessing the abdominal temperature, priapism, and sudden increase in the BW.
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- Rita Silva-Reis
- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
- Department of Zootechnics, School of Sciences and Technology, University of Évora, 7000-812 Évora, Portugal
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
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- Engineering Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry (REQUIMTE), Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro (UA), 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Animal and Veterinary Research Center (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (R.S.-R.); (A.I.F.-R.); (M.G.); (C.C.R.); (T.F.); (C.R.-S.); (L.A.); (C.V.)
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Oliveira C, Caldas F, Gonçalves M, Freitas J. The coronavirus pandemic impact on involuntary hospitalization. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471198 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionCompulsory admission is the last line of intervention in individuals who suffer from severe mental disorders, based on the principles of therapeutic need and social protection. In Portugal, the law configures this measure as a hospitalization by court order. The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is a global public health emergency, with multifaceted consequences for people’s lives and health. Several studies are showing a great impact of the pandemic on the overall mental health.ObjectivesThe aim is to assess the impact of the pandemic on the number of involuntary hospitalizations, their socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, and study the differences between 2019 and 2020.MethodsConsultation of all patient’s clinical files that were involuntarily admitted in Hospital Magalhães Lemos during 2019 and 2020. Statistical analysis of data.ResultsThe authors claim to investigate the impact of the pandemic on involuntary hospitalizations, the factors of admission and decompensation and other clinical characteristics, by comparing the involuntary hospitalizations during 2019 and 2020. The authors believe that the number of compulsory admissions increased significantly with the pandemic. They also believe that factors such as increased or relapsed consumption of alcohol and drugs, suicide attempts, missed appointments and long-term injectable medication are at the root of this increase in 2020.ConclusionsThis study helps to analyze the impact of the new coronavirus on compulsory hospitalizations and allows to understand the main factors that aggravate the underlying pathologies. Thus, understanding the targets of greater attention from psychiatrists to avoid the decompensation of patients in times of pandemic in which we currently live.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
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Oliveira C, Caldas F, Gonçalves M. Catatonia induced by abrupt discontinuation of clozapine - case report. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9475639 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Catatonia is characterized by a bizarre and severe psychomotor change. According to DSM-5, the presence of three or more symptoms is necessary to affirm the diagnosis: stupor, catalepsy, brain flexibility, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerisms, stereotypes, agitation not influenced by external stimuli, grimaces, echolalia or echopraxia. The association between first- and second-generation antipsychotics (AP) and the onset of catatonia is well established in the literature. In contrast, clozapine is one of the second-generation APs that is recognized for its effectiveness in treating catatonia, rather than inducing it. However, it has been documented that abrupt discontinuation of clozapine can induce rapid clinical deterioration with multiple presentations including: psychoses, cholinergic rebound states, serotonergic syndromes and catatonia. Objectives Review the literature on catatonia associated with abrupt interruption of clozapine. Describe a clinical case. Methods Observation of the patient and consultation the clinical file. Non-systematic literature review on catatonia, clozapine, side effects associated with rapid discontinuation and respective treatment. Results 34-year-old man, with the diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder. Admitted due to an acute decompensation with psychotic symptoms resistant to treatment requiring the introduction of clozapine. In the absence of a clinical response, clozapine was suspended, with the consequent appearance of catatonia resistant to benzodiazepines in high doses. Conclusions Its already well established that the abrupt discontinuation of clozapine can trigger catatonia. This clinical case and literature review suits to emphasize the importance of educating psychiatrists on the adverse effects of psychiatric drugs and, in this case, the cautious discontinuation of clozapine in order to avoid its rebound effects.
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Gonçalves M, Garcia-Garcia HM. What is the best treatment for patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease? Rev Port Cardiol 2020; 39:685-686. [PMID: 33261992 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2020.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Mariana Gonçalves
- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of MedStar Cardiovascular Research Network at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, United States of America.
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Gonçalves M, Garcia-Garcia HM. What is the best treatment for patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease? Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2020.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Goossens R, van den Boogaard M, Lemmers R, Balog J, van der Vliet P, Willemsen I, Schouten J, Maggio I, van der Stoep N, Hoeben R, Tapscott S, Geijsen N, Gonçalves M, Sacconi S, Tawil R, van der Maarel S. FSHD / OPMD / MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY. Neuromuscul Disord 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2020.08.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Gonçalves M, de Araújo Gonçalves P, Campante Teles R, de Sousa Almeida M, Félix de Oliveira A, Brito J, Raposo L, Mesquita Gabriel H, Nolasco T, Neves JP, Mendes M, Garcia-Garcia HM. Low Rate of Invasive Coronary Angiography Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Real-World Prospective Cohort Findings. Cardiovasc Revasc Med 2020; 28:42-49. [PMID: 32921596 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the real need for coronary access after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). METHODS AND RESULTS Prospective observational single-center registry, including 563 consecutive patients who underwent TAVI between April 2008 and November 2018, with both self- and balloon-expandable valves in a tertiary European center. Mean age was 82.4 ± 6.9 years, 53.3% were female, 16% had previous history of coronary artery bypass grafting, 33% of previous percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and 16.6% of myocardial infarction (MI). Twenty-four percent of the patients were revascularized within one year before TAVI in preparation for the procedure. Median Society of Thoracic Surgeons score was 4.82 (IQ 2.84). In a median follow-up of 24 months (IQ 21.5), 18 patients (3.2%) were identified as potentially in need for invasive coronary angiography: 9 (1.6%) in the setting of stable coronary artery disease and 9 (1.6%) for an acute coronary syndrome. A total of 11 PCIs were performed in 9 patients, with a complete success rate of 63.6%. Procedures that were unsuccessful or partially unsuccessful were due to the inability to cross the stent or the drug-eluting balloon through the valve struts or misplacement within the coronary artery due to lack of catheter support. CONCLUSION In this population, a strategy of previous guideline-directed revascularization before TAVI was associated with a low rate of MI and repeated need of coronary access, with a scattered distribution over time. Assuring future access to coronary arteries in patients at increased risk may depend on the revascularization strategy rather than device selection.
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- Mariana Gonçalves
- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology of MedStar Cardiovascular Research Network at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, USA.
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Jacob M, Cardoso CG, Redondo M, Gonçalves M, Pinto M, Amorim A. Cystic fibrosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an unexpected association. Pulmonology 2020; 27:357-359. [PMID: 32739328 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2020.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- M Jacob
- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal.
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal; Cystic Fibrosis Reference Center, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal; IBMC/i3S - Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, Porto, Portugal
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- Neurology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal; Cystic Fibrosis Reference Center, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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Gonçalves M, Matos M. Victimized immigrant women in Portugal: factors associated with formal and informal help-seeking (Las mujeres inmigrantes víctimas de agresión en Portugal: factores asociados a la búsqueda de ayuda formal e informal). International Journal of Social Psychology 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/02134748.2020.1725360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Gonçalves R, Ferreira J, Araújo C, Gonçalves M, Pedroso S, Pinho C. Burnout among Portuguese oncology healthcare providers – Differences between pediatric an adult teams. Eur Psychiatry 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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IntroductionBurnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment, resulting from the inability to cope with chronic job stress. The literature suggests that staffs working in adult oncology are at risk of burnout. At the same time, research found that pediatric staff experiences a different set of stressors when compared with colleagues working in adult oncology. However, no studies were identified which directly compared prevalence and sources of Burn-out on pediatric and adult oncology staff.ObjectivesTo compare the differences on prevalence and sources of burnout between pediatric and adult oncology multidisciplinary teams.MethodsPediatric and adult oncology professionals, including medical and nursing from a Portuguese oncology center completed the Portuguese version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. Data was analyzed using SPSS.ResultsSince the study is currently ongoing the authors will only be able to provide final results and conclusions by the time of submission of our work presentation, in March 2016. However, according to the literature available, we are expecting to found symptoms of Burnout in the superior limit of normality, with differences in the major sources of stress between adult and pediatric professionals.ConclusionThe differences in the challenges experienced by adult and pediatric teams highlight the importance of adequate prevention strategies to specific needs of each unit. Further investigation of stress across a wider range of professional disciplines is required in order to explore this gap.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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