Introduction: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) lead to a decline not only in the patient’s lung function but also in other important health domains, such as functional status. Functional status includes functional capacity and functional performance. Functional capacity refers to one’s maximal potential to realize a functional activity in a standardized environment. Function...
No seguimento do projeto criado por Resolução de Conselho de Ministros em fevereiro de 2019, o Grupo de Projeto Museus no Futuro apresentou em novembro de 2020 os resultados do seu mandato à Ministra da Cultura. Na sequência de um processo de auscultação dos diretores dos Museus, Palácios e Monumentos da Direcção-Geral do Património Cultural e das Direções Regionais de Cultura e de subsequente discussão pública...
Actinidia deliciosa and A. arguta fruits (kiwifruit and kiwiberry, respectively) are an excellent source of bioactive compounds. The aim of this paper is to valorize the fruits that are not commercialized (e.g. due to inadequate size or physical damage) in infusions and decoctions. The antioxidant activity, the scavenging activity against reactive species, the phenolic profile and the intestinal effects of infu...
O bem-estar animal nos matadouros é um tema recente na legislação europeia (Regulamento (CE) N.º 1099/2009 do Conselho de 24 de Setembro) e ainda pouco observado a nível nacional, no que diz respeito aos ruminantes. Sabe-se hoje, que as condições de bem-estar animal não são apenas uma questão de moral, mas que têm uma influência significativa na qualidade da carne. Além disso, os consumidores estão cada vez ma...
Background: The incidence of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) has been increasing in the last five decades, but there is no large-scale data regarding these tumours in Portugal. We conducted a cross-sectional, multicentric study in main Portuguese centers to evaluate the clinical, pathological, and therapeutic profile of GEP-NENs. Methods: From November, 2012, to July, 2014, data from ...
Blaschkitis and lichen striatus are generally distinguished in the literature by the age of onset, lesion distribution, and histopathology. However, there is currently no clear consensus among authors about whether to consider blaschkitis and lichen striatus different clinical entities or a spectrum ofthe same disease. We present a case of adult BLAISE with features of both lichen striatus and blaschkitis, whic...
The Portuguese Severe Asthma Registry (Registo de Asma Grave Portugal, RAG) was developed by an open collaborative network of asthma specialists. RAG collects data from adults and pediatric severe asthma patients that despite treatment optimization and adequate management of comorbidities require step 4/5 treatment according to GINA recommendations. In this paper, we describe the development and implementation ...