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View article: Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Campylobacter coli Bacteremia in a Patient With Good’s Syndrome
Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Campylobacter coli Bacteremia in a Patient With Good’s Syndrome Open
View article: Palatal Tuberculosis: A Rare Manifestation of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
Palatal Tuberculosis: A Rare Manifestation of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Open
View article: Short- and long-term effects of hydrochlorothiazide in dogs with relapsing congestive heart failure due to myxomatous mitral valve disease: a retrospective analysis of 38 cases
Short- and long-term effects of hydrochlorothiazide in dogs with relapsing congestive heart failure due to myxomatous mitral valve disease: a retrospective analysis of 38 cases Open
View article: Manejo e diagnóstico de nódulos cutâneos distintos em fêmea Labrador retriever: estudo de caso de 645 dias
Manejo e diagnóstico de nódulos cutâneos distintos em fêmea Labrador retriever: estudo de caso de 645 dias Open
Os tumores cutâneos são prevalentes na prática da oncologia em pequenos animais, principalmente devido à grande extensão da pele e às altas taxas de renovação celular. A localização externa das lesões facilita a identificação por parte dos…
View article: The Porto Ankle Testing Device is reliable to measure ankle laxity with concurrent magnetic resonance imaging
The Porto Ankle Testing Device is reliable to measure ankle laxity with concurrent magnetic resonance imaging Open
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View article: Human Herpesvirus 6A (HHV-6A) Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Patient and Its Association With Glioblastoma: A Case Report
Human Herpesvirus 6A (HHV-6A) Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Patient and Its Association With Glioblastoma: A Case Report Open
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a neurotropic virus capable of establishing latency in the central nervous system. While its reactivation is well-documented in immunocompromised individuals, its role in immunocompetent hosts remains unclear…
View article: Rethinking the Schenck Classification for Multiligament Knee Injuries: Evaluating Whether the Schenck KD Grade Is Associated With the Presence of Vascular or Neurological Injuries in a Multicenter Study With 144 Patients
Rethinking the Schenck Classification for Multiligament Knee Injuries: Evaluating Whether the Schenck KD Grade Is Associated With the Presence of Vascular or Neurological Injuries in a Multicenter Study With 144 Patients Open
Background: Posterolateral corner (PLC) lesions and knee dislocations (KDs) have been recognized as risk factors for vascular and neurological injuries in patients with multiligament knee injury (MLKI), but an association between Schenck K…
View article: Severe Mycobacterium chelonae Infection Following Dermal Filler Injection: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
Severe Mycobacterium chelonae Infection Following Dermal Filler Injection: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge Open
This case report describes a challenging case of Mycobacterium chelonae infection in a 72-year-old immunocompetent woman following poly-L-lactic acid injection. This represents the first reported case of Mycobacterium chelonae
View article: Pasteurella multocida Spondylodiscitis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Pasteurella multocida Spondylodiscitis in an Immunocompetent Patient Open
View article: Complications after knee derotational osteotomies in patients with anterior knee pain and/or patellofemoral instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Complications after knee derotational osteotomies in patients with anterior knee pain and/or patellofemoral instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Purpose Investigate intra- and post-operative complications and revisions following distal femoral and/or high tibial derotational osteotomies to correct rotational malalignments of the lower limb in patients with anterior knee pain (AKP) …
View article: Genetics, sex and the use of platelet‐rich plasma influence the development of arthrofibrosis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Genetics, sex and the use of platelet‐rich plasma influence the development of arthrofibrosis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Open
Purpose To identify genes and patient factors that are related to the development of arthrofibrosis in patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to develop a prognostic model. Methods The study included patients di…
View article: Efficacy and safety of different antiarrhythmic protocols used for rate control in dogs with secondary atrial fibrillation
Efficacy and safety of different antiarrhythmic protocols used for rate control in dogs with secondary atrial fibrillation Open
View article: Microelimination of Hepatitis C in Patients with Substance Use and Dual Disorders – a Portuguese Study
Microelimination of Hepatitis C in Patients with Substance Use and Dual Disorders – a Portuguese Study Open
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is a serious condition of public health importance. In Portugal, the prevalence of detectable hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies is approximately 0.54%, with a higher prevalence in high-risk groups. Compared with …
View article: Derotational high tibial osteotomy in cases of anterior knee pain and/or patellofemoral instability: a systematic review
Derotational high tibial osteotomy in cases of anterior knee pain and/or patellofemoral instability: a systematic review Open
View article: Derotational distal femoral osteotomy corrects excessive femoral anteversion in patients with patellofemoral instability: A systematic review
Derotational distal femoral osteotomy corrects excessive femoral anteversion in patients with patellofemoral instability: A systematic review Open
Purpose Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a common condition that can be caused from multiple factors, including lower limb rotational malalignments. Determining precise criteria for performing corrective torsional osteotomy can be a dau…
View article: COVID-19 Associated Longitudinal Extensive Transverse Myelitis with Cerebral Spinal Fluid SARS-CoV-2 Detection
COVID-19 Associated Longitudinal Extensive Transverse Myelitis with Cerebral Spinal Fluid SARS-CoV-2 Detection Open
There have been multiple reports of COVID-19 associated neurological symp-toms, including several cases of para-infectious myelitis.We report a case of an 84-year-old male patient presenting with acute paraparesis coinciding with active mi…
View article: Erythema multiforme: diagnosis and treatment
Erythema multiforme: diagnosis and treatment Open
View article: Prevalence of chronic HCV infection in EU/EEA countries in 2019 using multiparameter evidence synthesis
Prevalence of chronic HCV infection in EU/EEA countries in 2019 using multiparameter evidence synthesis Open
View article: Efficacy and tolerability of the American Heartworm Society therapeutic protocol in dogs affected by heartworm disease without caval syndrome
Efficacy and tolerability of the American Heartworm Society therapeutic protocol in dogs affected by heartworm disease without caval syndrome Open
Objectives The American Heartworm Society medical protocol represents the current standard of therapy for canine heartworm disease without caval syndrome. However, data on the tolerability of this protocol are limited. This study aimed to …
View article: Inconsistency in Shoulder Arthrometers for Measuring Glenohumeral Joint Laxity: A Systematic Review
Inconsistency in Shoulder Arthrometers for Measuring Glenohumeral Joint Laxity: A Systematic Review Open
There is no consensus on how to measure shoulder joint laxity and results reported in the literature are not well systematized for the available shoulder arthrometer devices. This systematic review aims to summarize the results of currentl…
View article: Chronic Hepatitis C and comorbidities: real-world study to evaluate impact in outcomes after treatment with sofosbuvir-based regimens
Chronic Hepatitis C and comorbidities: real-world study to evaluate impact in outcomes after treatment with sofosbuvir-based regimens Open
Background and Aims : Risk of liver-related morbidity and mortality is not eliminated in cirrhotic patients following direct-acting antiviral treatment. This study aimed to assess virologic and clinical outcomes among chronic hepatitis C p…
View article: Hepatite Delta em Doentes Infetados por VIH/VHB: Porque é que este Assunto Importa?
Hepatite Delta em Doentes Infetados por VIH/VHB: Porque é que este Assunto Importa? Open
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View article: Academic Performance and Perceptions of Undergraduate Medical Students in Case-Based Learning Compared to Other Teaching Strategies: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Academic Performance and Perceptions of Undergraduate Medical Students in Case-Based Learning Compared to Other Teaching Strategies: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Open
Case-based learning (CBL) is a teaching method centered on active student learning that can overcome the limitations of traditional teaching methods used in undergraduate medical education. The aim of this systematic review was to compare …
View article: Effectiveness of Conservative Interventions After Acute Hamstrings Injuries in Athletes: A Living Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Conservative Interventions After Acute Hamstrings Injuries in Athletes: A Living Systematic Review Open
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View article: Rinite não alérgica
Rinite não alérgica Open
A rinite não alérgica é uma patologia inflamatória da mucosa nasal caracterizada pela ausência de evidência de sensibilização a aeroalergénios. Engloba um conjunto de subfenótipos de rinite, como a rinite vasomotora (o subfenótipo mais fre…
View article: Saúde Mental no Desporto de Alta Competição
Saúde Mental no Desporto de Alta Competição Open
The impact of mental illness on the sport performance of athletes is increasingly recognized by the clinic and scientific community. The demand of elite sport influences the mental health of this population and increases the risk of mental…
View article: Pancreatic Cancer Patient-derived Organoids Can Predict Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Pancreatic Cancer Patient-derived Organoids Can Predict Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Open
Objective: To evaluate if patient-derived organoids (PDOs) may predict response to neoadjuvant (NAT) chemotherapy in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Background: PDOs have been explored as a biomarker of therapy response and for pe…
View article: Mechanical-based therapies may reduce pain and disability in some patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Mechanical-based therapies may reduce pain and disability in some patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review with meta-analysis Open
View article: Doença de Osgood-Schlatter: do diagnóstico ao tratamento
Doença de Osgood-Schlatter: do diagnóstico ao tratamento Open
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a traction apophysitis of the anterior tibial tuberosity. It is a selflimiting disease, with resolution in up to 90% of patients with conservative treatment. Its etiology is unknown despite clinical observation …
View article: Epicondilalgia Lateral: Conceitos, Avaliação e Tratamento
Epicondilalgia Lateral: Conceitos, Avaliação e Tratamento Open
Lateral epicondylalgia, also popularly and formerly known as tennis elbow, is the most prevalent elbow pathology in adult population, including professional and recreational athletes, especially in handgrip activities. Due to its predomina…