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View article: «No mission more sublime». The press and Portuguese journalism in United States: a sociocultural overview (1920-1940)
«No mission more sublime». The press and Portuguese journalism in United States: a sociocultural overview (1920-1940) Open
Following the en masse arrival of Portuguese immigrants to the United States between 1900 and 1929, the Portuguese press became an interesting professional niche for whoever had the training and the technical capabilities to publish a news…
View article: Rectal Prolapse in Adult Patients with Anorectal Malformations – Considerations for Adult Colorectal Surgeons
Rectal Prolapse in Adult Patients with Anorectal Malformations – Considerations for Adult Colorectal Surgeons Open
Purpose: Rectal prolapse is a known sequela in adults with anorectal malformations (ARMs), presenting unique surgical challenges due to altered pelvic anatomy, prior reconstructions, and compromised bowel function. This study aimed to eval…
View article: Urological Outcomes in Adult Females Born with Anorectal Malformation or Hirschsprung Disease
Urological Outcomes in Adult Females Born with Anorectal Malformation or Hirschsprung Disease Open
Introduction Women born with anorectal malformation (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) may have impaired urologic function resulting in sequelae in adulthood. This study assessed and compared self-reported urinary outcomes in adult females…
View article: Natural history and surgical outcomes of Rathke’s cleft cysts: a Spanish multicenter study
Natural history and surgical outcomes of Rathke’s cleft cysts: a Spanish multicenter study Open
Rathke’s cleft cysts (RCC) are a common type of lesion found in the sellar or suprasellar area. They are usually monitored clinically, but in some cases, surgery may be required. However, their natural progression is not yet well understoo…
View article: Colo-cutaneous fistula following A pull-through for Hirschsprung disease, A case series
Colo-cutaneous fistula following A pull-through for Hirschsprung disease, A case series Open
Introductions: Three patients presented with a colo-cutaneous fistula from the neo-rectum to previous laparoscopic port sites, following an otherwise technically correct pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. We evaluated each case to prov…
View article: Standardization of radiograph readings during bowel management week
Standardization of radiograph readings during bowel management week Open
Introduction: During "bowel management week," abdominal radiographs are used to monitor the amount and location of stool. A radiologist familiar with the treatment plan can provide an improved interpretation. The goal of this paper is to s…
View article: Incidence of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma and Hirschsprung Disease Based on the Cosmos Database
Incidence of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma and Hirschsprung Disease Based on the Cosmos Database Open
Purpose Multiple endocrine neoplasia Type 2A (MEN2A) can occur with Hirschsprung disease (HD) due to mutation in the RET proto-oncogene, with the majority developing medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Given the comorbidity, many parents ha…
View article: Fertility concerns and outcomes in females with anorectal malformations
Fertility concerns and outcomes in females with anorectal malformations Open
Purpose To assess fertility concerns and to describe pregnancy outcomes in patients with anorectal malformations (ARM). Methods This is an IRB approved, cross-sectional study of patients in the Adult Colorectal Research Registry who comple…
View article: Gastrointestinal Quality of Life and Bowel Function in Adults Born With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung Disease
Gastrointestinal Quality of Life and Bowel Function in Adults Born With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung Disease Open
Purpose To assess the quality of life and disease-specific functioning of adults with anorectal malformations (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) compared to healthy reference scores. Methods Patients with the diagnosis of ARM or HD from th…
View article: «A daring feat»: pioneering women directors of the Portuguese press in the United States - historical and socio-symbolic aspects
«A daring feat»: pioneering women directors of the Portuguese press in the United States - historical and socio-symbolic aspects Open
The main objective of this study is to give greater visibility to the female immigrant journalists who pioneered Portuguese newspapers within the United States. It also contributes to the restoration of their collective memories, lending s…
View article: Alberto Peña, MD, FAAP, FACS, FRCS (England), FRCS (Edinburgh)
Alberto Peña, MD, FAAP, FACS, FRCS (England), FRCS (Edinburgh) Open
ACADEMIC TITLE AND ADDRESSClinical Professor of Surgery. University of Cincinnati College of MedicineFounder Director Colorectal Center for ChildrenCincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterUniversity of Cincinnati College of MedicineDi…
View article: The ‘conscience of duty’: The National Broadcasting Service of Portugal and the Spanish Civil War
The ‘conscience of duty’: The National Broadcasting Service of Portugal and the Spanish Civil War Open
During the Spanish Civil War, radio went from being a simple musical loudspeaker to being used as a combat weapon. Through radio broadcasts both sides confronted each other to persuade public opinion or to increase the morale of their troo…
View article: Do Adult Patients with Congenital Colorectal Conditions know their Diagnosis?
Do Adult Patients with Congenital Colorectal Conditions know their Diagnosis? Open
Purpose Limited research exists about the knowledge that adult patients have about their congenital colorectal diagnosis. Methods This was an IRB approved, prospective study of patients in the Adult Colorectal Research Registry who complet…
View article: Stricture rate in patients after the repair of anorectal malformation following a standardized dilation protocol
Stricture rate in patients after the repair of anorectal malformation following a standardized dilation protocol Open
Purpose The aim of this study was to determine and analyze the stricture rate in patients who underwent a PSARP or PSARVUP and followed a post-operative protocol of anal dilation (Fig. 1). Methods A retrospective review of patients with an…
View article: Long-term Outcomes of Adult Patients following Surgery for Congenital Colorectal Conditions: Analysis of Psychosocial Functioning
Long-term Outcomes of Adult Patients following Surgery for Congenital Colorectal Conditions: Analysis of Psychosocial Functioning Open
Purpose: This study aimed to obtain information about the psychosocial functioning of adults with various congenital colorectal conditions (e.g., anorectal malformation, Hirschsprung disease). Methods: A research registry of adult patients…
View article: Fighting from Portugal for a New Spain: The ‘Black Embassy’ in Lisbon During the Spanish Civil War: Information, Press and Propaganda
Fighting from Portugal for a New Spain: The ‘Black Embassy’ in Lisbon During the Spanish Civil War: Information, Press and Propaganda Open
This article analyses the information actions undertaken by General Franco’s diplomatic services in Portugal and their relationship with the Portuguese media during the Spanish Civil War. The source documents from Spanish and Portuguese ar…
View article: Identification of candidate host serum and saliva biomarkers for a better diagnosis of active and latent tuberculosis infection
Identification of candidate host serum and saliva biomarkers for a better diagnosis of active and latent tuberculosis infection Open
In our work, we aim to identify new candidate host biomarkers to discriminate between active TB patients (n = 28), latent infection (LTBI; n = 27) and uninfected (NoTBI; n = 42) individuals. For that, active TB patients and their contacts …
View article: A Genetics-First Approach Revealed Monogenic Disorders in Patients With ARM and VACTERL Anomalies
A Genetics-First Approach Revealed Monogenic Disorders in Patients With ARM and VACTERL Anomalies Open
Background: The VATER/VACTERL association (VACTERL) is defined as the non-random occurrence of the following congenital anomalies: Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheal-Esophageal, Renal, and Limb anomalies. As no unequivocal candidate gene h…
View article: The American dream in the airwaves. The beginnings of Portuguese radio in the United States
The American dream in the airwaves. The beginnings of Portuguese radio in the United States Open
This work is an approximation to the beginnings of Portuguese radio in the United States, a phenomenon associated with the Lusophone immigrant community scattered throughout the United States. Starting from the hypothesis that radio was an…
View article: The American dream in the airwaves. The beginnings of Portuguese radio in the United States
The American dream in the airwaves. The beginnings of Portuguese radio in the United States Open
This work is an approximation to the beginnings of Portuguese radio in the United States, a phenomenon associated with the Lusophone immigrant community scattered throughout the United States. Starting from the hypothesis that radio was an…
View article: A survey of adults with anorectal malformations: perspectives on educational, vocational, and psychosocial experiences
A survey of adults with anorectal malformations: perspectives on educational, vocational, and psychosocial experiences Open
Results suggest that adults with ARM experience ongoing difficulties related to schooling, employment, and mental health, in addition to medical complications. It is becoming increasingly clear that improving patients' physical well-being …
View article: Contra la revolución “satánica”. Propaganda católica y legitimación del franquismo en Portugal durante la Guerra Civil española
Contra la revolución “satánica”. Propaganda católica y legitimación del franquismo en Portugal durante la Guerra Civil española Open
The Spanish Civil War had major political, social and economic consequences for Portugal, whose government acted as if the war were a domestic affair. Faced with the destabilizing contagion of the Second Spanish Republic, General Franco be…
View article: Los obreros españoles en la construcción del canal de Panamá: su imagen en la prensa española (1906-1909)
Los obreros españoles en la construcción del canal de Panamá: su imagen en la prensa española (1906-1909) Open
This article describes and analyzes the image which the Spanish press disseminated of the 8,298 Spanish workers who participated in the building of the Panama Canal between 1906 and 1909. Our investigation is based on the hypothesis that t…
View article: QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube as a Confirmatory Test for Tuberculin Skin Test in Tuberculosis Contact Tracing: A Noninferiority Clinical Trial
QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube as a Confirmatory Test for Tuberculin Skin Test in Tuberculosis Contact Tracing: A Noninferiority Clinical Trial Open
NCT01223534.
View article: La retórica del poder: El discurso ideológico de Salazar a través de sus aforismos políticos
La retórica del poder: El discurso ideológico de Salazar a través de sus aforismos políticos Open
The Portuguese dictatorship of Oliveira Salazar was a corporatist fascist regime whose propaganda structures were very much involved in the creation and consolidation of the New State (1933-1974). Salazar's political project and his propag…