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Recommendations for the implementation of a national lung cancer screening prog...
Fernandes, M. G. O.; Dias, M.; Santos, R.; Ravara, S.; Fernandes, P.; Firmino-Machado, J.; Antunes, J. P.; Fernandes, O.; Madureira, A.; Hespanhol, V.Lung cancer (LC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programs that use low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) have been shown to reduce LC mortality by up to 25 % and are considered cost-effective. The European Health Union has encouraged its Member States to explore the feasibility of LCS implementation in their respective countries. The task force conducted a com...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations' management in Portuguese h...
Moita, J.; Brito, U.; Rodrigues, C.; Ferreira, L.; Vieira, J. R.; Catarino, A.; Morais, A.; Hespanhol, V.; Cordeiro, C. R.Introduction and Objectives: In order to improve the quality of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients' care, better knowledge of clinical practice and the factors associated with patient outcomes are needed. This study aimed to evaluate the relation between clinical practice and the outcomes of patients admitted for COPD exacerbations in Portuguese hospitals. Materials and Methods: Observational...
Real-world data from the Portuguese Nivolumab Expanded Access Program (EAP) in ...
Figueiredo, A.; Almeida, M.A.; Almodovar, M.T.; Alves, P.; A, Araujo; Araújo, D.; Barata, F.; Barradas, L.; Barroso, A.; Brito, U.; Camacho, E.Objective: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of Nivolumab, an immune-checkpoint-inhibitor antibody, in advanced, previously treated, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients, in a real world setting. Methods: We performed a retrospective, multicentre data analysis of patients who were included in the Portuguese Nivolumab Expanded Access Program (EAP). Eligibility crite...
Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia: Ano em Revisão 2009
Drummond, M.; Cordeiro, C. Robalo; Hespanhol, V.; Marques Gomes, M.J.; Bugalho de Almeida, A.; Parente, B.; Pinto, P. G. N.A Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (RPP) tem como um dos seus principais objectivos o de contribuir de forma significativa e relevante para a literatura médica portuguesa. Os presentes editores consideraram que seria importante a análise e comentário da informação mais relevante publicada em cada uma das áreas da Pneumologia no passado ano de 2009. Os membros do Conselho Editorial convidados fi zeram uma avali...