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Effectiveness of a group intervention protocol for individuals with lymphedema ...
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Morais, Daniela Roxo; Ramalhinho, Marta; Afonso, Gisela; Amaro, Ana Rita; Araújo, Graça; Alegria, Natalina; Santos, OlgaIntroduction – Lymphedema, estimated to affect 140 to 250 million people worldwide, is a chronic and progressive condition that can result in considerable disability and decreased quality of life. Despite the efficacy shown by instituted treatment in Portugal, it is common to note that the results obtained are transient and short-lived. Objective – To evaluate the effectiveness of the Group Intervention Protoco...
Digital home-based multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation: how to counteract ...
Pinto, Rita; Pires, Madalena; Borges, Mariana; Liñan Pinto, Mariana; Guerreiro, Catarina Sousa; Miguel, Sandra; Santos, Olga; Ricardo, InêsIntroduction and objectives: Center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs have been forced to close due to COVID-19. Alternative delivery models to maintain access to CR programs and to avoid physical inactivity should be considered. The aim of this study was to assess physical activity (PA) levels after completing a home-based digital CR program. Methods: A total of 116 cardiovascular disease (CVD) patien...
Thyroid Toxic Adenoma in a Child: A Case Report
Lorenzo, Joana; Pires Duro, Inês; Araújo, Graça; Freitas, Joana; Borges, Teresa; Oliveira, Maria JoãoThyroid nodules are rare in pediatric age, with a prevalence of around 2%. Its approach should include assessment of thyroid function and a cervical ultrasound. Toxic adenoma presents as a hyperfunctioning autonomous nodule. We report the case of a 5-year-old child with an autism spectrum disorder, in which the diagnosis of toxic adenoma was made after investigation of a visible palpable cervical nodule. Thyroi...
Efetividade de um protocolo de intervenção em grupo para indivíduos com linfede...
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Morais, Daniela Roxo; Ramalhinho, Marta; Afonso, Gisela; Amaro, Ana Rita; Araújo, Graça; Alegria, Natalina; Santos, OlgaIntrodução – Linfedema é uma condição crónica e progressiva que pode resultar em incapacidade considerável e perda de qualidade de vida, estimando-se que possa atingir 140 a 250 milhões de pessoas a nível mundial. Apesar da eficácia demonstrada pelo tratamento instituído em Portugal é frequente observar que os resultados obtidos são transitórios e pouco duradouros. Objetivo – Avaliar a efetividade do Protocolo ...