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    Sleep Disturbance in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is Associated with Disease Activity and Adverse Outcome
    S. Karger AG ; 2021
    In:  Digestive Diseases Vol. 39, No. 5 ( 2021), p. 496-501
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    In: Digestive Diseases, S. Karger AG, Vol. 39, No. 5 ( 2021), p. 496-501
    Abstract: 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 There is growing evidence about the relationship between sleep quality (SQ) and disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study aimed to identify the prevalence of sleep disturbance in IBD and its predictive factors and to assess its association with worse outcome. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 IBD patients were prospectively enrolled. Clinical activity, inflammatory activity (high C-reactive protein or fecal calprotectin), and SQ (assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) were evaluated, and logistic regression was used to identify predictors of poor SQ at baseline. The development of disability or disease progression at 6 months (surgery, hospitalization, development of stenosis, penetrating or perianal disease, steroid dependency, or start/change immunosuppression) was compared between patients with and without poor SQ. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Two hundred and five patients were enrolled, with 44.9% ( 〈 i 〉 n 〈 /i 〉 = 92) reporting poor SQ. On multivariate analysis, current smoking (OR 2.80), extraintestinal manifestations (OR 2.68), clinical activity (OR 3.31), and inflammatory activity (OR 4.62) were predictive factors of poor SQ. Cox proportional hazards model showed that poor SQ was predictive of worse prognosis at 6 months (HR 2.470). 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 There is a high prevalence of poor SQ in IBD patients, highlighting the importance of its inclusion in patient-reported outcomes. Sleep disturbance seems to have prognostic value in IBD.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0257-2753 , 1421-9875
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1159/000515218
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Validation of the IBD-Disk in a Portuguese cohort
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2021
    In:  European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Vol. 33, No. 1S ( 2021-12), p. e961-e969
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    In: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 33, No. 1S ( 2021-12), p. e961-e969
    Abstract: The aim of this study was to validate the IBD-Disk in a Portuguese cohort according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of the health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) recommendations. Methods After translation of the original IBD-Disk to Portuguese, a group of IBD patients was invited to complete the IBD-Disk at baseline (T0), after 1-4 weeks (T1) and after more than 3 months (T2), from July 2020 to February 2021. At T0 and T2, the patients also completed the IBD Disability Index. We evaluated reliability (internal consistency, test-retest, interrater reliability and measurement error), construct validity, responsiveness, interpretability of IBD-Disk, sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with IBD-Disk. Results At T0, 154 patients (107 - Crohn’s disease; 46 - ulcerative colitis) completed the IBD-Disk; 1 - IBD-unclassified). At T1 and T2, 64 and 114 patients repeated the questionnaire, respectively. Factor analysis confirmed the unidimensionality of the scale and reduced the final version to 10 items. Internal consistency was excellent with a Cronbach’s α of 0.916. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.95 for test-retest (T0 and T1). To evaluate construct validity, the IBD-Disk was compared with the IBD Disability Index and Manitoba IBD Index with a significative positive correlation ( r = 0.850 and r = 0.459, respectively; P 〈 0.001 for both). IBD-Disk scores ranged from 0 to 93 with a mean of 38.18 ± 25.39. Female sex, professional inactivity, longer IBD duration and clinical activity were associated with significantly higher IBD-Disk scores. Conclusion The Portuguese version of IBD-Disk is a reliable and valid tool to assess disability in Portuguese IBD patients.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0954-691X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000002330
    Language: English
    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    The impact of demographic and clinical characteristics on diabetic painful neuropathy
    Walter de Gruyter GmbH ; 2020
    In:  Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine Vol. 58, No. 1 ( 2020-03-01), p. 13-19
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    In: Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 58, No. 1 ( 2020-03-01), p. 13-19
    Abstract: Introduction. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is one of the most devastating complications of diabetes mellitus; however, in contrast to other countries, there are no scientific studies in Portugal evaluating the impact of demographic and clinical characteristics of this pathological entity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of gender, metabolic control, age of diabetic patients, as well as time of disease progression, the appearance of complaints related to neuropathic pain. Material and methods. A multicentre study with a non-probabilistic, convenience sample of 359 patients was performed employing the quantitative method, using the Statistical Package for Social Science 24 software. The p-value of p 〈 0.05 was defined to consider a result statistically significant. The Spearman correlation coefficient (r) was determined to determine the relationship between categorical variables. Results. There was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of DN between genders (p = 0.633 and r = 0.025). There was a statistically significant relationship between the value of HbA1c and DN, with p = 0.010 and r = 0.136. There is a relationship between age and complaints of neuropathic pain, with p = 0.034 and r = 0.112. The variable, time of disease progression, is also correlated with the appearance of complaints of neuropathic pain with p = 0.020 and r = 0.112. Conclusion. The prevalence of neuropathic pain in subjects with diabetes is not negligible and is associated with modifiable risk factors that can be identified, possibly modified and prevented. The correct approach for these patients, which involves screening and early treatment, is decisive improving functionality and quality of life.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2501-062X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.2478/rjim-2019-0019
    Language: English
    Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Safety of Endoscopy Units during the COVID-19 Pandemic
    S. Karger AG ; 2022
    In:  GE - Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
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    In: GE - Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology, S. Karger AG
    Abstract: 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Introduction: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the daily routine of all healthcare systems worldwide, and endoscopy units were no exception. Endoscopic exams were considered to have a high risk of transmission, and therefore, the safety of endoscopy units and the consequent need for pre-endoscopy SARS-CoV-2 screening were questioned early on. The aim of our study was to assess the safety of endoscopy units during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the effectiveness/necessity for SARS-CoV-2 screening prior to endoscopies. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Material and Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 This is a retrospective and single-center study carried out in a Portuguese tertiary hospital. All patients who underwent endoscopic procedures between September 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 were included. The pre-endoscopy screening consisted of a specific questionnaire or a RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 (nasal and oropharyngeal swab). Data were obtained through patient’s clinical records and the Trace COVID platform. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 A total of 2,166 patients were included. Patients had a mean age of 61.8 years and were predominantly male (56.2%, 〈 i 〉 n 〈 /i 〉 = 1,218). Eighty-one (3.7%) patients had previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, with a median difference of 74 days (IQ 40.5:160.5) between infection and endoscopy. Most patients (70.2%, 〈 i 〉 n 〈 /i 〉 = 1,521) underwent PCR screening for SARS-CoV-2 up to 72 h before the procedure, with the remaining patients (29.8%, 〈 i 〉 n 〈 /i 〉 = 645) answering a questionnaire of symptoms and risk contacts up to 3 days before endoscopy. Of the patients who underwent RT-PCR screening for SARS-CoV-2, 21 (1.4%) tested positive, and all were asymptomatic at the time of the screening. The evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 infection up to 14 days after the endoscopic exams identified 9 positive patients (0.42%) for SARS-CoV-2. The median difference in days between endoscopy and the diagnosis of infection was 10 days. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Discussion/Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Pre-endoscopy screening with RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 identified a very small number of patients with COVID-19 infection as well as patients with COVID-19 infection in the following 14 days. Therefore, the risk of infection in endoscopy units is negligible if screening of symptoms and risk contacts is applied and individual protective equipment is used.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2341-4545 , 2387-1954
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1159/000526125
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2022
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    P0834 INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS IN PATIENTS WITHOUT PREDISPOSING CARDIAC CONDITIONS
    Elsevier BV ; 2009
    In:  European Journal of Internal Medicine Vol. 20 ( 2009-5), p. S271-
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    In: European Journal of Internal Medicine, Elsevier BV, Vol. 20 ( 2009-5), p. S271-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0953-6205
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1016/S0953-6205(09)60853-0
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2009
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    Rastreio de Polineuropatia Diabética Periférica em Doentes Internados
    Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina Interna ; 2022
    In:  Medicina Interna Vol. 26, No. 4 ( 2022-02-07), p. 297-303
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    In: Medicina Interna, Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina Interna, Vol. 26, No. 4 ( 2022-02-07), p. 297-303
    Abstract: Introdução: A polineuropatia simétrica distal (PNSD) é umacomplicação frequente e catastrófica da diabetes mellitus, massubdiagnosticada. Os autores colocam a hipótese de o internamento ser uma oportunidade de rastreio da PNSD e pretendemcomparar dois métodos de diagnóstico.Material e Métodos: Estudo prospetivo e multicêntrico,que incluiu doentes diabéticos internados nos serviços de medicina interna de dois hospitais, entre maio e outubro de 2015.Foi aplicada a escala MNSI (Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument) e o teste SWME (Monofilamento de 10 g-SemmesWeinstein exam) para despiste de PNSD. Uma pontuação 〉 2no exame clínico da MNSI ou ≤ 7 respostas positivas em 10 noteste SWME, foram consideradas diagnósticas de DSPN.Resultados: Foram incluídos 88 pacientes com idade mediana de 77 (13) anos e 45% homens; a maioria com diabetestipo 2 e 7% tinham diagnóstico prévio de PNSD. A prevalênciade PNSD foi de 75% utilizando o MNSI; o teste SWME foi anormal em 38% destes pacientes. A taxa de concordância entre ostestes foi de 44,3%. Dos pacientes, 92,4% com diagnóstico dePNSD no estudo não tinham diagnóstico prévio.Discussão: O número de subdiagnósticos de PNSD nesteestudo é alarmante. A percentagem de casos subdiagnosticadapode representar um problema de registo ou de escassez derastreio.Conclusão: Neste estudo concluímos que a PNSD é altamente prevalente entre os pacientes hospitalizados, mas profundamente subdiagnosticada. A escala MNSI poderá ser uminstrumento adequado para o rastreio, enquanto o teste SWMEnão deve ser utilizada isoladamente para este propósito.
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    ISSN: 2183-9980 , 0872-671X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.24950/rspmi/O/176/19/4/2019
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    Publisher: Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina Interna
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Fill in the blank for fashion complementary outfit product Retrieval: VISUM summer school competition
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2023
    In:  Machine Vision and Applications Vol. 34, No. 1 ( 2023-01)
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    In: Machine Vision and Applications, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 34, No. 1 ( 2023-01)
    Abstract: Every year, the VISion Understanding and Machine intelligence (VISUM) summer school runs a competition where participants can learn and share knowledge about Computer Vision and Machine Learning in a vibrant environment. 2021 VISUM’s focused on applying those methodologies in fashion. Recently, there has been an increase of interest within the scientific community in applying computer vision methodologies to the fashion domain. That is highly motivated by fashion being one of the world’s largest industries presenting a rapid development in e-commerce mainly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer Vision for Fashion enables a wide range of innovations, from personalized recommendations to outfit matching. The competition enabled students to apply the knowledge acquired in the summer school to a real-world problem. The ambition was to foster research and development in fashion outfit complementary product retrieval by leveraging vast visual and textual data with domain knowledge. For this, a new fashion outfit dataset (acquired and curated by FARFETCH) for research and benchmark purposes is introduced. Additionally, a competitive baseline with an original negative sampling process for triplet mining was implemented and served as a starting point for participants. The top 3 performing methods are described in this paper since they constitute the reference state-of-the-art for this particular problem. To our knowledge, this is the first challenge in fashion outfit complementary product retrieval. Moreover, this joint project between academia and industry brings several relevant contributions to disseminating science and technology, promoting economic and social development, and helping to connect early-career researchers to real-world industry challenges.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0932-8092 , 1432-1769
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s00138-022-01359-x
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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