Publications by authors named "M P Henriques"
Background: Colchicine is commonly used early after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation to reduce inflammation and reduce AF recurrence, but there is limited long-term efficacy data.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of low dose colchicine use on long-term AF recurrence after AF ablation.
Methods: From 2013 to 2021, all AF ablations performed at a single tertiary care medical center were analyzed for colchicine use, clinical and procedural characteristics, and AF recurrence.
Plastic waste, especially discarded fishing nets, and electroplating sludges pose significant environmental challenges, impacting marine ecosystems and contributing to pollution. In alga cultivation, invasive microorganisms often hinder growth, necessitating strategies to combat these issues. This study aimed to develop recycled substrates for alga cultivation by repurposing fishing nets and enhancing their surfaces with antibacterial properties using copper oxide (CuO).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSelective IgM deficiency (SIgMD) has recently been included in the inborn errors of immunity classification. SIgMD has conflicting diagnostic criteria and diverse clinical and immunological findings. We aimed to assess the clinical and laboratory profiles of patients with SIgMD and to compare the data of patients diagnosed using two inclusion criteria.
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- Kidney transplantation is critical for patients with end-stage renal disease in Portugal, which has a high organ donation rate due to an "opt-out" consent system.
- A survey of 427 fifth-year medical students revealed high awareness of donation laws and causes of kidney transplants, but notable gaps in knowledge about certain donation types and immunosuppressive drugs.
- Students expressed low satisfaction with their education on transplantation, indicating a need for improved curriculum and practical experience in medical training.
The literature review shows that the fear of falling is present in older persons', but also in their careers and influences the performance of activities of daily living. The objective of this methodological study was to adapt and validate the Falls Efficacy Scale - Formal Caregivers. The development of the examined scale was based on the Falls Efficacy Scale - International, which was adapted for assessing the fear of falling in formal caregivers.
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