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Validation of app and phone versions of the Control of Allergic Rhinitis and As...
Jácome, C.; Pereira, R.; Almeida, R.; Amaral, Rita; Correia, M. A.; Mendes, S.; Vieira-Marques, P.; Ferreira, J. A.; Lopes, I.; Gomes, J.; Vidal, C.Assessment of asthma control at every opportunity is recommended. Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) is a patient reported outcome measure commonly used to assess asthma control in clinical practice.It includes ten questions answered in a 4 point Like rt scale that address upper and lower airway symptoms, sleep interference, limitation of activities , and the need to increase medication over a...
Patient-physician discordance in assessment of adherence to inhaled controller ...
Jácome, C.; Pereira, A.; Almeida, R.; Ferreira-Magalhães, Manuel; Couto, M.; Araujo, L.; Pereira, M.; Correia, M.; Loureiro, C.; Catarata, M.Objective: We aimed to compare patient's and physician's ratings of inhaled medication adherence and to identify predictors of patient-physician discordance. Design: Baseline data from two prospective multicentre observational studies. Setting: 29 allergy, pulmonology and paediatric secondary care outpatient clinics in Portugal. Participants: 395 patients (≥13 years old) with persistent asthma. Measures: Data o...
Life cycle perspective of shale gas production in Spain
Belmira Neto; Bordalo, D.; Danko, A. S; António Fiúza
LEIGH SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT WITH A MITOCHONDRIAL DNA MUTATION
Lopes, T.; Coelho, M.; Bordalo, D.; Bandeira, A.; Bandeira, A.; Vilarinho, L.; Fonseca, P.; Carvalho, S.; Martins, C.; Oliveira, J.Objective: Leigh syndrome is a neurodegenerative disorder with an incidence of 1:40,000 live births. It presents wide clinical, biochemical, and genetic heterogeneity, but with homogenous neuropatoradiological alterations. There is no specific treatment, and the prognosis is reserved. This case report aimed familiarize health professionals with the disease. Case Description: A 16-month-hold girl who was followe...