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Predictors of myositis in mixed connective tissue disease: a multicentre retros...

Objectives: We aimed to identify clinical and serological predictors of myositis in mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Methods: We performed a nationwide, retrospective, multicentre study including adult-onset MCTD patients fulfilling at least one of the following diagnostic criteria: Sharp’s, Kasukawa, Alarcón-Segovia, or Kahn’s. Univariable analysis was performed using Chi-square, Fisher exact, Student’s...

Portuguese recommendations for the management of Raynaud’s phenomenon and digit...

Objective: To develop evidence-based recommendations for the non-pharmacological and pharmacological management of Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) and digital ulcers (DUs) in patients with systemic sclerosis and other immune-mediated connective tissue diseases (CTDs). Methods: A task force comprising 21 rheumatologists, 2 surgeons (vascular and plastic), 2 nurses, and 1 patient representative was established. Followi...

Wunderlich syndrome as a rare complication of polyarteritis nodosa: a case report

Spontaneous subcapsular and perirenal hemorrhage, known as Wunderlich syndrome (WS), is a rare clinical manifestation of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN). We report a case of a 48-year-old male with a history of recurrent episodes of leg muscle tenderness and dysesthesia, bilateral flank pain, painful nodular skin lesions in the lower limbs, weight loss, and difficult-to-control arterial hypertension. The abdominopel...

Relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and perceived dispositio...

This study investigates potential relations between perceived mindfulness levels of awareness and acceptance of Portuguese teachers and a set of their socio-demographic characteristics. A total of 631 participants were surveyed. The participation was voluntary and anonymous, through an online survey, which took place between 12/04/2022 and 06/05/2022. The survey followed all ethical and deontological procedures...

Qualidade de vida, vitalidade e força de preensão manual em idosos praticantes ...

O envelhecimento está associado a patologias crónicas, que podem ser prevenidas ou retardadas através do envolvimento em comportamentos saudáveis, como a prática regular de Exercício Físico (EF). O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar a qualidade de vida, vitalidade e força de preensão manual de idosos participantes em programas comunitários de EF, bem como analisar a relação da prática de EF com estas vari...

Phytochemicals as adjuvants of topical antibiotics to treat biofilm related Sta...

Promoção da saúde em ambiente comunitário: um contributo da prescrição social

Evaluation of receptor and chemical transport models for PM10 source apportionment

In this study, the performance of two types of source apportionment models was evaluated by assessing the results provided by 40 different groups in the framework of an intercomparison organised by FAIRMODE WG3 (Forum for air quality modelling in Europe, Working Group 3). The evaluation was based on two performance indicators: z-scores and the root mean square error weighted by the reference uncertainty (RMSEu)...

Food waste index as an indicator of menu adequacy and acceptability in a portug...

First case of Autochthonous Tularaemia reported in Portugal

Tularaemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, a Gram-negative, facultative intracellular bacterium. Transmission to humans occurs through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments, or through arthropod vectors. The disease has a broad geographical distribution; in Europe, recent outbreaks have been reported in Sweden, Hungary and Spain. In Portugal, F. tularensis subsp. hol...