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  • Análise Clínica e Urodinâmica após TVT
    Publication . Caetano, P; Lima, J; Fernandes, A; Martins, P; Moniz, L; Vaz Santos, V
    A Incontinência Urinária de Esforço (IUE) é uma causa comum de incontinência na mulher, demonstrável em 40-60% das doentes estudadas. Existem diferentes tipos de intervenções cirúrgicas, quer por via vaginal, quer por via abdominal, para o tratamento da Incontinência Urinária de Esforço. Desde Outubro de 1999, temos vindo a utilizar o TVT (tension-free vaginal tape) em doentes seleccionadas. Pretendemos analisar os resultados imediatos da urodinâmica das doentes submetidas a esta intervenção cirúrgica até Abril de 2000. Diagnosticou-se IUE em 25 doentes do sexo feminino, que foram reobservadas após, pelo menos 2 meses de pós-operatório. Expressaram a sua satisfação subjectiva com os resultados obtidos e foram realizados exames físico e urodinâmico (urofluxometria, cistometria e perfil de pressão uretral). Os resultados foram comparados aos pré-operatórios e apresentados para debate e conclusões.
    2000Journal article Open access Show more
  • Association Between Physical Activity and Mortality in End-Stage Kidney Disease: a Systematic Review of Observational Studies
    Publication . Martins, P; Marques, E; Leal, D; Ferreira, A; Wilund, K; Viana, J
    Background: End-stage Kidney Disease patients have a high mortality and hospitalization risk. The association of these outcomes with physical activity is described in the general population and in other chronic diseases. However, few studies examining this association have been completed in end-stage Kidney Disease patients, raising the need to systematically review the evidence on the association of physical activity with mortality and hospitalization in this population. Methods: Electronic databases (EBSCO, Scopus and Web of Science) and hand search were performed until March 2020 for observational studies reporting the association of physical activity with mortality or hospitalization in adult end-stage Kidney Disease patients on renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplant). Methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020155591). Results: Eleven studies were included: six in hemodialysis, three in kidney transplant, and two in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. Physical activity was self-reported, except in one study that used accelerometers. All-cause mortality was addressed in all studies and cardiovascular mortality in three studies. Nine studies reported a significant reduction in all-cause mortality with increased levels of physical activity. Evidence of a dose-response relationship was found. For cardiovascular mortality, a significant reduction was observed in two of the three studies. Only one study investigated the association of physical activity with hospitalization. Conclusions: Higher physical activity was associated with reduced mortality in end-stage Kidney Disease patients. Future studies using objective physical activity measures could strengthen these findings. The association of physical activity with hospitalization should be explored in future investigations.
    2021Journal article Open access Show more
  • Asthma App Use and Interest Among Patients With Asthma: A Multicenter Study
    Publication . Jácome, C; Almeida, R; Pereira, AM; Araújo, L; Correia, MA; Pereira, M; Couto, M; Lopes, C; Chaves Loureiro, C; Catarata, MJ; Santos, LM; Ramos, B; Mendes, A; Pedro, E; Cidrais Rodrigues, JC; Oliveira, G; Aguiar, AP; Arrobas, AM; Costa, J; Dias, J; Todo Bom, A; Azevedo, J; Ribeiro, C; Alves, M; Pinto, PL; Neuparth, N; Palhinha, A; Marques, JG; Martins, P; Trincão, D; Neves, A; Todo Bom, F; Santos, M A; Branco, J; Loyoza, C; Costa, A; Silva Neto, A; Silva, D; Vasconcelos, MJ; Teixeira, MF; Ferreira-Magalhães, M; Taborda Barata, L; Carvalhal, C; Santos, N; Sofia Pinto, C; Rodrigues Alves, R; Moreira, AS; Morais Silva, P; Fernandes, R; Ferreira, R; Alves, C; Câmara, R; Ferraz de Oliveira, J; Bordalo, D; Calix, MJ; Marques, A; Nunes, C; Menezes, F; Gomes, R; Almeida Fonseca, J
    2020-04Journal article Open access Show more
  • Baço Supranumerário: a Propósito de um Caso Clínico
    Publication . Ambrósio, A; Martins, P; Rosa, D
    Os autores descrevem um caso clínico de baço supranumerário em mulher de 16 anos referenciada à consulta de ginecologia geral por dor pélvica e massa anexial.
    2010Journal article Open access Show more
  • Bologna - Cirurgia para a Incontinência Urinária
    Publication . Garriapa, R; Cordeiro, A; Martins, P; Moniz, L
    O objectivo deste trabalho é a descrição de uma técnica cirúrgica de suporte do colo vesical, para correcção da incontinência urinária de esforço, em simultâneo com a correcção do cistocelo. Esta técnica usa o espaço retropúbico, aplicando material autólogo.
    2004Journal article Open access Show more
  • Bologna - Estudo Retrospectivo na MAC
    Publication . Garriapa, R; Cordeiro, A; Martins, P; Moniz, A
    Estudo retrospectivo para a avaliação de resultados em doentes com incontinência urinária de esforço e prolapso da parede vaginal anterior submetidas a cirurgia de Bologna, num follow-up de 20 meses.
    2004Journal article Open access Show more
  • Cirurgia Obliterativa do Prolapso dos Órgãos Pélvicos - uma Opção ainda Válida?
    Publication . Conde, P; Grilo, I; Martins, A; Martins, P; Moniz, A
    Objective: To investigate the results of vaginal obliterate surgery in elderly women with pelvic organ prolapse. Design: observational retrospective study. Material and Methods: a total of 69 women with the diagnosis of pelvic prolapse were submitted to obliterative surgery in the urogynecology unit of a tertiary care hospital centre over the course of 8 years (2001 to 2008). The following data were collected from their clinical records: age, number of vaginal births, body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy, other existing diseases, type of prolapse and stage, anaesthetic risk score, duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, and short-term complications. Results: Of the 69 women studied, 31 were submitted to colpocleisis and the remaining 38 were managed by the LeFort technique. Mean age was 74.8 years with a standard deviation (sd) of 7.14 years. Average BMI was 26.2 (sd =3.76). Vaginal births were recorded in all patients. Only three patients were taking hormone therapy at the time of surgery. Sixty-three women were classified as having and anesthetic risk of II or III and 55 underwent local-regional anesthesia. Complications were reported in five cases, four of which in the first days after surgery. Nearly all were mild and resolved within the first 6 weeks. Conclusion: Complication rates appear to be low after obliterative surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in elderly women.
    2010Journal article Open access Show more
  • 2005Journal article Open access Show more
  • Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Ocrelizumab for the Treatment of Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in Portugal
    Publication . Martins, P; Vandewalle, B; Félix, J; Capela, C; Cerqueira, JJ; Salgado, AV; Ferreira, DG; Monteiro, I
    Objectives: Ocrelizumab demonstrated significant clinical benefit for the treatment of relapsing (RMS) and primary progressive (PPMS) multiple sclerosis (MS), an incurable disease characterized by disability progression. This study evaluated the clinical and economic impact of ocrelizumab relative to current clinical practice, including other disease-modifying therapies (DMT), available in Portugal. Methods: Markov models for MS were adapted to estimate the impact of ocrelizumab across three patient populations: treatment-naïve RMS, previously treated RMS, and PPMS. Health states were defined according to the Expanded Disability Status Scale. For RMS, the model further captured the occurrence of relapses and progression to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). A lifetime time-horizon and Portuguese societal perspective were adopted. Results: For RMS patients, ocrelizumab was estimated to maximize the expected time (years) without progression to SPMS (10.50) relative to natalizumab (10.10), dimethyl fumarate (8.64), teriflunomide (8.39), fingolimod (8.38), interferon β-1a (8.33) and glatiramer acetate (8.18). As the most effective option, with quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gains between 0.3 and 1.2, ocrelizumab was found to be cost-saving relative to natalizumab and fingolimod, and presented incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) below €16,720/QALY relative to the remaining DMT. For PPMS patients, the ICER of ocrelizumab versus best supportive care was estimated at €78,858/QALY. Conclusions: Ocrelizumab provides important health benefits for RMS and PPMS patients, comparing favourably with other widely used therapies. In RMS, ocrelizumab was revealed to be either cost-saving or have costs-per-QALY likely below commonly accepted cost-effectiveness thresholds. In PPMS, ocrelizumab fills a clear clinical gap in the current clinical practice. Overall, ocrelizumab is expected to provide good value for money in addressing the need of MS patients.
    2023Journal article Open access Show more
  • A Entericolite Necrosante no Recém-Nascido de Muito Baixo Peso Ventilado
    Publication . Martins, P; Pinto, M; Virella, D; Carvalhosa, G; Gago Leal, L; Castela, J; Valido, AM
    A Enterocolite Necrosante (ECN) é uma doença adquirida que surge, em 90% dos casos, em recém-nascidos (RN) de pré-termo. A Ventilação de Alta Frequência por Oscilometria (VAFO) foi iniciada na Maternidade “Dr. Alfredo da Costa” em 1996. Os dois primeiros anos desta terapêutica ventilatória coincidiram com um aumento da incidência de ECN na Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos. Pretendeu-se averiguar se o uso da VAFO foi acompanhado de aumento da incidência de ECN na Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos. Pretendeu-se averiguar se o uso da VAFO foi acompanhado de aumento da incidência de ECN nos RN com peso, ao nascer, inferior a 1500 g. (RN MBP) ou de uma maior gravidade do quadro de ECN. Consultaram-se os 28 processos de internamento dos RN MBP internados na Unidade com diagnóstico de ECN, no período de 1 de Janeiro de 1994 a 31 de Dezembro de 1997, dos quais 27 tinham sido ventilados. A incidência de ECN no período considerado foi de 6,1%, não se tendo registado um aumento, estatisticamente significativo, da incidência após introdução da VAFO. Contudo, houve associação da VAFO com quadros clínicos mais graves. Sendo a ECN um processo multifactorial, a gravidade clínica poderá estar relacionada com o facto da VAFO ter sido quase sempre utilizada na falência da ventilação convencional, logo, em casos clínicos mais problemáticos. Com a experiência, entretanto, adquirida na utilização da VAFO e o seu uso mais precoce, é necessário reavaliar a incidência de ECN e a sua relação com os modos de ventilação.
    1999Journal article Open access Show more