Publications by authors named "Catarina Leuzinger Dias"

Introduction Multifetal pregnancies, which account for 2-4% of births worldwide, have increased in recent years. Twin pregnancies carry a higher risk of preterm birth and associated neonatal morbimortality, with monochorionic twins considered at greater risk. This study investigates the influence of chorionicity on neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm twins.

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Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome (OMAS) is a rare neurological disorder, affecting approximately 0.18 per million individuals annually. It presents with a triad of opsoclonus, myoclonus, and ataxia, often including cognitive dysfunction and behavioral disturbances.

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Background: The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affecting children and adolescents has increased dramatically in recent years. This increase is most probably related to the obesity pandemic and the high consumption of fructose. However, hepatic steatosis has some rare causes (e.

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