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- Endocrinology in Portugal - Census 2016. Board of the Portuguese College of Endocrinology and Nutrition of the Portuguese Medical AssociationPublication . Guimarães, J.; Afonso, A.; Carvalho, D.; Marques, A.; Martins, T.; Mascarenhas, M.; Pereira, C.; Rodrigues, D.; Saraiva, C.; Cardoso, H.INTRODUCTION: On September 2016, the Board of the College of Endocrinology and Nutrition of the Portuguese Medical Association carried out a national survey, about all Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Departments of the public hospitals included in the Portuguese National Health Service and a simplified version of this survey was sent to all endocrinologists working in Portugal and registered with the Portuguese Medical Association. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data related to organizational and human resources were collected, reporting the situation by the end of year 2015. The census registered 107 individuals and 27 Departments. RESULTS: The ratio of endocrinologists-population was 1.4, much lower than in the other European countries (varies between 2 to 4), resulting in alarming shortages of services in some areas of Portugal and in worse quality indicators. DISCUSSION: These data suggest that actions should be taken to increase the number of endocrinologists and departments in the country. CONCLUSION: In recent years, the number of residents has significantly increased, which will make it possible to correct this situation
- Gastroenterite aguda na criança - estudo prospectivo multicêntricoPublication . Valente, I.; Aguiar, A.; Afonso, A.; Coelho, E.; Costa, M.; Aroso, S.; Antunes, H.; Lima, R.
- Hidropisia fetal e colestase neonatal - caso clínicoPublication . Afonso, A.; Alexandrino, A.M.; Silva, E.S.; Almeida, A.; Santos, G.N.As possíveis etiologias associadas a hidropisia fetal não imune e colestase neonatal são numerosas. A investigação destas situações, mesmo quando exaustiva, nem sempre permite estabelecer um diagnóstico etiológico. A abordagem clínica deverá assentar na exploração minuciosa dos dados da anamnese e do exame objectivo. A realização de exames complementares deve ser orientada pela clínica, tendo por objectivo identificar rapidamente os casos graves e as patologias potencialmente tratáveis. Os autores descrevem a abordagem diagnóstica e terapêutica de um recém-nascido admitido numa Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatais ao nascimento por hidropisia fetal e prematuridade, que desenvolveu um quadro de colestase a partir do 2º dia de vida. ABSTRACT There is a wide variety of disorders associated with non-immune hydrops fetalis and neonatal cholestasis. Besides exhaustive investigation, in some cases it is not possible to identify an etiological factor. The approach to these entities should be supported by detailed anamnesis and a meticulous physical examination. Additional testing must be oriented by clinical manifestations and the aim is prompt identification of potential lifethreatening diseases and treatable disorders. The authors present the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in a premature newborn with hydrops fetalis, admitted in an Intensive Care Neonatal Unit soon after birth, who developed cholestasis from the 2nd day of life.