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Background: Systemic inflammation plays an important role in the initiation, promotion, and progression of lung carcinogenesis. In patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), fibrinogen levels correlate with neoplasia. Here we compared the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) with chest physical therapy (CPT) on fibrinogen and albumin levels in patients with LC and previous inflammatory lung disease a...
Objective: To validate a Portuguese-language version of the COPD assessment test (CAT) for use in Brazil and to assess the reproducibility of this version. Methods: This was multicenter study involving patients with stable COPD at two teaching hospitals in the city of Fortaleza, Brazil. Two independent observers (twice in one day) administered the Portuguese-language version of the CAT to 50 patients with COPD....
Background: The COPD assessment test (CAT) can provide a simple, efficient and reliable tool for assessing and monitoring COPD patients. It’s important to perform the validation study of the Brazilian version of the instrument and therefore may become available for studies with the Brazilian population. The literature indicates the existence of different modes of questionnaires administration (selfadministered,...
Objective: to evaluante the effects os Chi Kung training protocol in patients with heart disease Method: interventionist and descriptive survey with a quantitative approach. The sample was consisting of 27 patients with diagnosis of heart desease which has been keeping clinically stable, participants of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program from the University of Fortaleza. The analyzed variables were: Maximum Ins...
Background: The Down Syndrome carrier presents a number of associated pathologies, including visual disturbs. The treatment for these dysfunctions is made by visual stimulation, which is combination of techniques that stimulate the visual perceptual ability, aiming to use proper vision improving the overall development of learning and quality of life. Objective: The present study aims to highlight the importanc...