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View article: The Trimodality PET/CT–MRI (3.0 T) System with a Dedicated Shuttle Detects Local Recurrence in a Case Classified as Indeterminate by Means of PSMA PET/CT Alone at Prostatic Fossa
The Trimodality PET/CT–MRI (3.0 T) System with a Dedicated Shuttle Detects Local Recurrence in a Case Classified as Indeterminate by Means of PSMA PET/CT Alone at Prostatic Fossa Open
In the following case study, we evaluate a prostate cancer patient with persistent biochemical relapse and negative conventional imaging. Following interdisciplinary team discussion, it is decided to assess the patient by a 11C-Choline and…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of (18F)AlF-PSMA-HBED-CC and 68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC in Staging Intermediate-/High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Study
Comparative Evaluation of (18F)AlF-PSMA-HBED-CC and 68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC in Staging Intermediate-/High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Study Open
Objective 68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) represents a clinically relevant technique for the evaluation of prostate cancer (PCa) patients, whereas 18F-AIF-PSMA-HBED-CC is a novel tracer produce…
View article: B-319 Kappa and Lambda Free Light Chains Quantification in Serum Samples with 3 or 4 Monoclonal Components Detected by Serum Immunofixation
B-319 Kappa and Lambda Free Light Chains Quantification in Serum Samples with 3 or 4 Monoclonal Components Detected by Serum Immunofixation Open
Background Serum free light chain (FLC) quantification is a diagnostic criterion for monoclonal gammopathy. Oligoclonal expansion is defined when two or more small bands are detected in the gamma region of serum protein electrophoresis (SP…
View article: Allergen immunotherapy effectiveness in specific nasal reactivity of children with local allergic rhinitis
Allergen immunotherapy effectiveness in specific nasal reactivity of children with local allergic rhinitis Open
Background. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is the only disease-modifying treatment in allergy. Its efficacy has been demonstrated in the treatment of Local Allergic Rhinitis (LAR) in adults. This study intends to evaluate the effectiveness o…
View article: Occupational airborne allergic contact dermatitis from a <scp>PVA</scp>‐based coating formulation in a pharmaceutical worker—A challenging case report
Occupational airborne allergic contact dermatitis from a <span>PVA</span>‐based coating formulation in a pharmaceutical worker—A challenging case report Open
Occupational allergic diseases caused by drugs are frequently reported in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry workers.1, 2 Although drug-induced allergic contact dermatitis usually presents as hand eczema, airborne dermatitis may also o…
View article: Challenges in egg allergy: a retrospective look at the utility of cut-off values
Challenges in egg allergy: a retrospective look at the utility of cut-off values Open
Key wordsEgg allergy, IgE cut-offs, oral food
View article: Molecular profiling in bee venom allergy: clinical and therapeutic characterization in a Portuguese cohort
Molecular profiling in bee venom allergy: clinical and therapeutic characterization in a Portuguese cohort Open
Background. Bee venom allergy (BVA) can trigger local and systemic allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Recently, the molecular sensitization profile has gained importance in the reaction's stratification and venom immunotherapy (VIT…
View article: Sensitization to genuine markers of timothy grass pollen (Phleum pratense) in the North-Central region of Portugal
Sensitization to genuine markers of timothy grass pollen (Phleum pratense) in the North-Central region of Portugal Open
Background. Pollen is the main cause of respiratory allergy and its prevalence is increasing. Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) is one of the most common pollen sources, and one of the best characterized allergenic grasses. The major allerge…
View article: Mastocytosis: the safety of different COVID-19 vaccines
Mastocytosis: the safety of different COVID-19 vaccines Open
A pandemia por COVID-19 obrigou ao rápido desenvolvimento de vacinas para combate ao SARS-CoV-2.Após o início da vacinação começaram a surgir relatos de reações adversas às vacinas, incluindo reações anafiláticas, surgindo dúvidas sobre a …
View article: Hypoxemia in an adolescent: when the cause is between the lines
Hypoxemia in an adolescent: when the cause is between the lines Open
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare entity in pediatric age, with multifactorial etiology. A 16-year-old male with multiple allergies (mites, dogs, cats, and grasses), daily smoker (one pack/day for one year), and regular cannabis, coc…