Hospital Braga

Unilateral Scrotal Darkening as an Unusual Neonatal Finding: A Case Report

Neonatal testicular torsion (NTT) is a rare condition that carries a substantial risk of ischemia, necrosis, and subsequent testicular loss.When the event occurs before birth, it is classified as prenatal torsion, a typically non-acute entity with an incompletely understood patho...

Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency and coeliac disease: Immune response dynamics

Abstract Objective To analyse the serological immune response in paediatric patients with selective immunoglobulin A deficiency (SIgAD) and coeliac disease (CeD), focusing on immunoglobulin G antibody dynamics after starting the gluten‐free diet (GFD). Methods Data from SIgAD pat...

Using project management principles to plan the research and development project “Active Pregnancy”

Abstract This paper demonstrates how a principle-based interpretation of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) 8th Edition can enhance the initiating and planning phases of complex research projects, using a multicenter maternal health initiative—Active Pregnancy—as an...

Imaging characteristics of a female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO): Case report

Introduction: Female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO) is a rare tumor arising from the mesonephric duct remnants and is often asymptomatic. Information on this clinical entity, including imaging features is scarce. Case Report: We report the case of a 58-year-old...

Navigating Uncharted Waters: Steering the Course and Confronting Challenges of Brain Metastases in EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Brain metastases represent a major clinical challenge in the management of non-small-cell lung cancer, particularly in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor mutations, constituting a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, significant advancements have...

Validation of the DIVAS-Q (Day-to-Day Impact of Vulvovaginal Atrophic Symptoms Questionnaire): a Portuguese patient-reported outcome measure

Abstract Introduction Portuguese is the fifth most spoken language worldwide. However, no validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) is available to assess the impact of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) symptoms in Portuguese-speaking women. This study aimed to culturally adapt...