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View article: TUBERCULOSE NO BRASIL: OS DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS
TUBERCULOSE NO BRASIL: OS DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS Open
A Tuberculose é uma doença infecciosa e transmissível, causada pelo bacilo de Koch, afeta não apenas os pulmões, mas também outros órgãos, como rins, ossos e meninges. É disseminada por meio da fala, tosse ou espirro de um indivíduo. Adema…
View article: A RELAÇÃO DO USO PROLONGADO DE INIBIDORES DA BOMBA DE PRÓTONS NO CONTROLE DA DOENÇA DO REFLUXO GASTROESOFÁGICO EM IDOSOS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
A RELAÇÃO DO USO PROLONGADO DE INIBIDORES DA BOMBA DE PRÓTONS NO CONTROLE DA DOENÇA DO REFLUXO GASTROESOFÁGICO EM IDOSOS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA Open
Os Inibidores da Bomba de Prótons (IBPs) desempenham um papel fundamental no tratamento da Doença do Refluxo Gastroesofágico (DRGE). Contudo, o uso crônico desses medicamentos em idosos pode resultar em diversos efeitos adversos. Portanto,…
View article: Desmame ventilatório no doente crítico dependente de Suporte Extracorporal de Vida: revisão sistemática da literatura
Desmame ventilatório no doente crítico dependente de Suporte Extracorporal de Vida: revisão sistemática da literatura Open
Introdução: O ECMO como parte integrante das técnicas Extracorporeal Life Support é uma técnica de resgate que consiste na utilização de equipamento capaz de fornecer suporte total ou parcial da função respiratória e/ou circulatória ao doe…
View article: WITHDRAWN: Impact of genetic information on Coronary Disease risk in Madeira: The GENEMACOR study
WITHDRAWN: Impact of genetic information on Coronary Disease risk in Madeira: The GENEMACOR study Open
View article: Impact of genetic information on coronary disease risk in Madeira: The GENEMACOR study
Impact of genetic information on coronary disease risk in Madeira: The GENEMACOR study Open
View article: Neurofibromatosis type 1 and pulmonary arterial hypertension: A case report
Neurofibromatosis type 1 and pulmonary arterial hypertension: A case report Open
View article: Genetic information improves the prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events in the GENEMACOR population
Genetic information improves the prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events in the GENEMACOR population Open
The inclusion of a genetic risk score (GRS) can modify the risk prediction of coronary artery disease (CAD), providing an advantage over the use of traditional models. The predictive value of the genetic information on the recurrence of ma…
View article: Archaeological glass conservation and restoration intervention materials – a literature review
Archaeological glass conservation and restoration intervention materials – a literature review Open
Conservation and restoration on archaeological objects in glass often involve the removal of materials from previous restorations and comprise a deep knowledge about present and past methodologies. This article presents a literature survey…
View article: High density lipoprotein cholesterol and alcohol consumption: are they related?
High density lipoprotein cholesterol and alcohol consumption: are they related? Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. OnBehalf GENEMACOR Introduction High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is known to be inversely related to coronary artery disease (CAD). Previous observational studies have con…
View article: Metanarrativa : feci quod potui (medalha, moeda & objetos)
Metanarrativa : feci quod potui (medalha, moeda & objetos) Open
A ideia para esta publicação ocorreu durante o verão de 2019 na sequência dos trabalhos preparatórios para a montagem da exposição individual, Feci quod potui — Medalha, Moeda & Objetos, que decorreu entre 12 e 27 de Setembro na Galeria da…
View article: Genetic information improves the prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events in the GENEMACOR population
Genetic information improves the prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events in the GENEMACOR population Open
The inclusion of a genetic risk score (GRS) can modify the risk prediction of coronary artery disease (CAD), providing an advantage over the use of traditional models. The predictive value of the genetic information on the recurrence of ma…
View article: Does coronary calcium scoring adds value to cardiovascular risk prediction in asymptomatic population?
Does coronary calcium scoring adds value to cardiovascular risk prediction in asymptomatic population? Open
Background Despite being a controversial subject, multiple guidelines mention the use of Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) scoring in the cardiovascular risk prediction, in asymptomatic population. The inclusion of CAC scoring in traditi…
View article: Shaping the future of metabolic syndrome: genetics, prognosis and individual tailoring
Shaping the future of metabolic syndrome: genetics, prognosis and individual tailoring Open
Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS), characterized by a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors, is considered to be the major health hazard of modern world and a 21st century epidemic. Recent GWAS have identified several susceptibility re…
View article: Delayed Contrast Enhancement On Cardiac MRI In a CASE of Steinert Disease: A Case Report
Delayed Contrast Enhancement On Cardiac MRI In a CASE of Steinert Disease: A Case Report Open
Type 1 myotonic dystrophy (Steinert’s disease) is a genetic syndrome characterized by progressive muscular weakness and multisystemic repercussions. Cardiac conduction abnormalities are frequently seen, but the incidence of dilated cardiom…
View article: Additional value of a combined genetic risk score to standard cardiovascular stratification
Additional value of a combined genetic risk score to standard cardiovascular stratification Open
The utility of genetic risk scores (GRS) as independent risk predictors remains inconclusive. Here, we evaluate the additive value of a multi-locus GRS to the Framingham risk score (FRS) in coronary artery disease (CAD) risk prediction. A …
View article: P934Gene-gene interaction in ischemic cardiopathy by MDR: beyond logistic regression
P934Gene-gene interaction in ischemic cardiopathy by MDR: beyond logistic regression Open
View article: P2513Synergistic association between TCF21 gene variant and smoking
P2513Synergistic association between TCF21 gene variant and smoking Open
View article: Componente genético da doença coronária e interação com os fatores de risco tradicionais
Componente genético da doença coronária e interação com os fatores de risco tradicionais Open
The utility of genetic risk scores (GRS) as independent risk predictors remains inconclusive. Here, we evaluate the additive value of a multi-locus GRS to the Framingham risk score (FRS) in coronary artery disease (CAD) risk prediction. A …
View article: The genetic variant C825T of the beta 3 subunit of G protein is associated with hypertension in a Portuguese population
The genetic variant C825T of the beta 3 subunit of G protein is associated with hypertension in a Portuguese population Open
Introduction: Hypertension is an important public health problem, affecting about 25% of the adult population worldwide.1 Genetic and environmental factors contribute to its pathogenesis. The T allele of the C825T polymorphism of the beta …
View article: A variante genética c825t da subunidade β3 da proteína G associa‐se com a hipertensão arterial numa população portuguesa
A variante genética c825t da subunidade β3 da proteína G associa‐se com a hipertensão arterial numa população portuguesa Open
View article: Genetic Risk Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease in a Populationbased Study in Portugal, Using a Genetic Risk Score of 31 Variants
Genetic Risk Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease in a Populationbased Study in Portugal, Using a Genetic Risk Score of 31 Variants Open
In conclusion, a multilocus genetic risk score was associated with an increased risk for coronary disease in our population. The usual model of traditional risk factors can be improved by incorporating genetic data.
View article: Genetic Risk Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease in a Population-based Study in Portugal, Using a Genetic Risk Score of 31 Variants
Genetic Risk Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease in a Population-based Study in Portugal, Using a Genetic Risk Score of 31 Variants Open
Background: Genetic risk score can quantify individual’s predisposition to coronary artery disease; however, its usefulness as an independent risk predictor remains inconclusive. Objective: To evaluate the incremental predictive value of a…
View article: Additional value of a combined genetic risk score to standard cardiovascular stratification
Additional value of a combined genetic risk score to standard cardiovascular stratification Open
The utility of genetic risk scores (GRS) as independent risk predictors remains inconclusive. Here, we evaluate the additive value of a multi-locus GRS to the Framingham risk score (FRS) in coronary artery disease (CAD) risk prediction. A …
View article: Genetic Risk Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease in a Population-based Study in Portugal, Using a Genetic Risk Score of 31 Variants
Genetic Risk Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease in a Population-based Study in Portugal, Using a Genetic Risk Score of 31 Variants Open
Background: Genetic risk score can quantify individual’s predisposition to coronary artery disease; however, its usefulness as an independent risk predictor remains inconclusive. Objective: To evaluate the incremental predictive value of a…
View article: Relationship between ADD1 Gly460Trp gene polymorphism and essential hypertension in Madeira Island
Relationship between ADD1 Gly460Trp gene polymorphism and essential hypertension in Madeira Island Open
Essential hypertension (EH) is a complex disease in which physiological, environmental, and genetic factors are involved in its genesis. The genetic variant of the alpha-adducin gene (ADD1) has been described as a risk factor for EH, but w…
View article: Synergistic Association of Genetic Variants with Environmental Risk Factors in Susceptibility to Essential Hypertension
Synergistic Association of Genetic Variants with Environmental Risk Factors in Susceptibility to Essential Hypertension Open
This work showed that the interaction between the ADD1 rs4961 variant, obesity, and the presence of diabetes increased the susceptibility to EH four-fold. In these circumstances, lifestyle adjustment and diabetes control should be intensif…
View article: P6214Genetic risk score, family history of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk factors
P6214Genetic risk score, family history of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk factors Open
View article: 959Coronary artery disease risk according to genetic risk score deciles, Age and cardiovascular risk factors
959Coronary artery disease risk according to genetic risk score deciles, Age and cardiovascular risk factors Open
View article: Flebectasia: Uma Causa de Tumefação Cervical
Flebectasia: Uma Causa de Tumefação Cervical Open
Os autores relatam o caso clínico de um rapaz de 4 anos de idade referenciado para consulta por disfonia e massa cervical anterior direita, evidenciada com manobra de Valsalva. Na observação apresentava tumefação cervical direita, mole, in…
View article: Association of ADAMTS7 gene polymorphism with cardiovascular survival in coronary artery disease
Association of ADAMTS7 gene polymorphism with cardiovascular survival in coronary artery disease Open
Recent genetic studies have revealed an association between polymorphisms at the ADAMTS7 gene locus and coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Functional studies have shown that a CAD-associated polymorphism (rs3825807) affects ADAMTS7 matura…