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- Corticoterapia em altas doses no traumatizado medular – benefício ou prejuízo?Publication . Bandeira-Rodrigues, E; Duarte, R; Maia, J; Vaz, H; Pereira, ESequelae of the traumatic injuries to the spinal cord represent a high personal, family and social damage. Since 1984, it has been investigated and considered that the treatment with sodium succinate methylprednisolone in high doses was a solution to revert or to prevent the aggravation of such injuries. We present a revision of literature on this subject. It is well established that this therapeutic has a high rate of complications, but concerning its advantages and real effectiveness, there is no agreement between paper authors. While some defend it, others state that this is a total contraindication in this pathology. There are already some medical centers worldwide that do not use it. In Portugal, the practice of its administration is generalized. Not to do it could be difficult to defend in a litigation situation. But are we really helping our patients with it?
- Crohn's disease and intestinal tuberculosis: A clinical challenge.Publication . Rolo, R; Campainha, S; Duarte, R
- Cutaneous tuberculosis as metastatic tuberculous abscess.Publication . Pacheco, C; Silva, E; Miranda, J; Duarte, R
- Giant knee “ganglion”—a case reportPublication . Ferreira, NV; Carriço, FL; Pereira, B; Duarte, R; Maia, R; Sevivas, N; Fidalgo, R; Vieira da Silva, M
- Tuberculosis incidence rate among the homeless population: The impact of socio-demographic and health-related variablesPublication . Vieira, AL; Oliveira, O; Gomes, M; Gaio, R; Duarte, R
- Tuberculous Spondylitis: A Report of Different Clinical Scenarios and Literature UpdatePublication . Lacerda, CM; Linhas, R; Duarte, RTuberculosis is still one of the most important health problems in the world. In developed countries, the proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases is increasing. Nowadays tuberculous spondylitis, also known as Pott disease, is a rare clinical condition but can cause severe vertebral and neurological sequelae that can be prevented with an early correct diagnosis. The aim of this paper is to increase awareness of tuberculous spondylitis in modern times, describing three different cases and discussing its best diagnostic and therapeutic approach based on the current literature.