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Multidisciplinary Portuguese recommendations on DXA request and indication to t...
Marques, A; Rodrigues, AM; Romeu, JC; Ruano, A; Barbosa, AP; Simões, E; Águas, F; Canhão, H; Alves, JD; Lucas, R; Branco, JC; Laíns, J; Mascarenhas, MOBJECTIVE: To establish Portuguese recommendations regarding the indication to perform DXA and to initiate medication aimed at the prevention of fragility fractures. METHODS: A multidisciplinary panel, representing the full spectrum of medical specialties and patient associations devoted to osteoporosis, as well as national experts in this field and in health economics, was gathered to developed recommendations...
EpiReumaPt- the study of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Portugal: a ...
Rodrigues, AM; Gouveia, N; da Costa, LP; Esébio, M; Ramiro, S; Machado, P; Mourão, AF; Silva, I; Laires, P; Sepriano, A; Araújo, F; Coelho, PSRheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are prevalent and leading causes of disability and consumption of healthcare and social resources. EpiReumaPt is a national population-based survey developed by the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology that aimed to estimate the prevalence of RMDs and determine their impact on function, quality of life, mental health and use of healthcare resources. This article descri...