Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb is a common and potentially life-threatening condition due to the risk of pulmonary embolism. Colour Doppler ultrasonography has become the primary non-invasive imaging modality for its diagnosis, largely replacing venography in routine clinical practice.

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of colour Doppler ultrasonography in patients…

The present study addresses the use of portable devices coupled to smartphones in the practice of funduscopy, highlighting the importance of this examination in the diagnosis of eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. The use of such devices, especially in the context of telemedicine, has become relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing virtual exams and facilitating teaching in…

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Intellectual disability is defined as a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind, which is especially characterized by impairment of skills manifested during the development period, which contribute to the overall level of intelligence, i.e., cognitive, language, motor and social abilities. The disability originates before the age 18. There is general agreement…

The case reported case of patient 23-year-old female referred to the Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto-Brazil with cervical bulging, which began 2 months ago, with suspected abscess on tomography. She then raised the urgency of a surgical approach for drainage. Therefore, laboratory tests were requested, which were within normal limits. And also, a neck angiotomography that revealed the presence of a…

Introduction: Internet is important to college students, especially for professional studies students like medical or engineering who massively uses Internet for academic or research purposes. However, they can’t control or reduce the duration of Internet use in-spite of  the negative consequences like health issues, sedentary behaviour. This present study aims to determine the prevalence of Problematic Internet…