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Identification of clusters of asthma control: A preliminary analysis of the Ins...
Jácome,Cristina; Amaral,Rita; Almeida,Rute; Pereira,Ana Margarida; Couto,Mariana; Araújo,Luís; Alves-Correia,Magna; Pereira,MarianaAims: To identify distinct asthma control clusters based on Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) and to compare patients characteristics among these clusters. Methods: Adults and adolescents (≥13 years) with persistent asthma were recruited at 29 Portuguese hospital outpatient clinics, in the context of two observational studies of the INSPIRERS project. Demographic and clinical characteristics...
Unintentional injuries and associated factors among adolescents
Bordalo,Diana; Fonseca,Paula; Lopes,Tânia; Rolim,Sara; Figueirinha,Joana; Almeida,Filipa; Melo,Cláudia; Neves,Sérgio; Palha,FranciscaAbstract Introduction: Unintentional injuries are an important cause of death in adolescents, as well as a major cause of ill health. This age group is prone to unintentional injuries due to their specific biological, psychological, and social characteristics. To prevent these injuries, it is crucial to understand their prevalence and associated factors. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize un...
SÍNDROME DE LEIGH: A PROPÓSITO DE UM CASO CLÍNICO COM MUTAÇÃO NO DNA MITOCONDRIAL
Lopes,Tânia; Coelho,Margarida; Bordalo,Diana; Bandeira,António; Bandeira,Anabela; Vilarinho,Laura; Fonseca,Paula; Carvalho,Sónia; Martins,CecíliaRESUMO Objetivo: A síndrome de Leigh é uma doença neurodegenerativa com incidência de 1:40.000 nados-vivos. Apresenta ampla heterogeneidade clínica, bioquímica e genética, mas com alterações neuropatorradiológicas homogêneas. Não existe tratamento específico, e o prognóstico é reservado. O objetivo deste estudo foi familiarizar os profissionais de saúde com a doença. Descrição do caso: Menina de 16 meses, com h...