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Sex differences in axial spondyloarthritis
Cunha, R. N.; Sousa, E.; Khmelinskii, N.; Ávila, P.; Couto, M.; Seixas, M. I.; Martins, N.; Bernardes, M.; Martins, A.; da Silva, A. B.; Lourenço, M. H.Background: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), particularly ankylosing spondylitis was historically considered a male’s disease and has been under-recognized in women. Emerging evidence reveals sex differences in pathophysiology, disease presentation and therapeutic efficacy. Objective: To identify differences between sexes in a Portuguese cohort of patients with axSpA regarding clinical manifestations, disease a...
Evolução da capacidade funcional e estado de saúde dois anos após um programa d...
Areias, V.; Ferreira, D.; Martins, A.; Matias, I.; Negrinho, F.; Rodrigues, F.Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP) have been shown to improve exercise capacity and health status and to reduce dyspnoea and use of healthcare resources, in patients with chronic lung disease. These benefits usually wane after the programs conclusion. Aim: Evaluate functional capacity and health status 2 years after the end of a PRP. Methods: Retrospective study of patients who took part in PRP...