Original Article
13 December 2022 / 13 September 2024 by almaware | Leave a Comment
Background. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) poses a high burden of disease, being its epidemiological and clinical data heterogeneous among countries, with no recent published studies concerning Portuguese patients. Therefore, we aimed to raise awareness of HAE and to contribute to clinical knowledge. Methods. An observational, descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional study was performed, that included a cohort […]
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1 December 2022 / 29 May 2024 by almaware | Leave a Comment
Background. Penicillin allergy is the most prevalent drug allergy. Its overdiagnosis has been associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, increased antimicrobial resistance, worse clinical outcomes, and increased healthcare costs. Methods. 403 inpatients were audited against National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Clinical Guidance 183 (CG183) on diagnosis, investigations, documentation, and management of penicillin allergy.50 junior doctors […]