OBJECTIVE: The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative or clinical practice guideline implementation programs have a positive impact on the promotion of breastfeeding (BF). There are knowledge gaps regarding the perceptions of ...
Protoporphyrins are organic compounds with cyclic structure that are synthesised by a wide variety of organisms. In humans, these compounds are detected in blood and urine, with significantly higher levels in blood. Their ...
OBJECTIVE: Currently the prevalence of pneumococcal coinfection in patients with COVID-19 is unknown. In this work we present its clinical characteristics, evolution and treatment. METHODS: Retrospective data collection ...
BACKGROUND: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which is culturally accepted in some African communities, has serious consequences on the physical, psychological, urogynecological, obstetrical and sexual health of girls and ...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia worldwide and the main cause of anticoagulation, being direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) increasingly used in this context. On the other hand, obesity is a known ...
BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether the changes in critical care throughout the pandemic have improved the outcomes in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs). METHODS: We ...
BACKGROUND: Status quo (SQ) bias is defined as patient´s tendency to continue taking a previously selected but inferior therapeutic option. OBJECTIVE: To assess the presence of SQ bias and its associated factors in patients ...
OBJECTIVE: To analyse the clinical and epidemiological characteristics and mortality-related factors of patients admitted to a secondary hospital with Infective Endocarditis (IE). METHODS: Observational study of a cohort ...
BACKGROUND: An epidemiological study of Streptococcus pneumoniae nasopharyngeal carriage in healthy children was carried out five years after the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13). ...
Spirometry is a pulmonary function test where correct interpretation of the results is crucial for accurate diagnosis of disease. There are online tools to assist in the interpretation of spirometry results; however, as ...
BACKGROUND: In recent years, concern has arisen worldwide about the potential adverse effects that could result from early-life exposure to pesticides. Asthma, bronchitis, and persistent cough in children have been linked ...
BACKGROUND: Social media platforms are integrated into the lives of students. Their use in education has been studied, but this research is scarce in nursing. The objective of this study was to develop and validate the ...
OBJECTIVE: To determine blood lead levels (BLL) in a healthy paediatric population and to analyse related sociodemographic, dietary and haematological factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was made of 1427 healthy ...
Antibiotic consumption in infants of less than three years is higher than average the average consumption for general population. The aim of this study was to explore paediatricians' opinions regarding factors influencing ...
BACKGROUND: Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) represents a heterogenic group of primary immunodeficiencies (PID) characterized by impaired antibody production and susceptibility to infections. Non-infectious ...
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) constitutes a heterogenic group of primary immunodeficiency disorders with a wide-ranging clinical spectrum. CVID-associated non-infectious morbidity constitutes a major challenge ...