Inspiratory fraction as a marker of skeletal muscle dysfunction in patients with COPD
Conclusion IC/TLC≤25% is associated with reduced maximal strength and peak power output of the lower extremities. IC/TLC≤25% may have an important clinical relevance as an index to determine peripheral muscle dysfunction. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - August 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
New perspectives for the use of high-flow nasal oxygen
Publication date: Available online 12 August 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): P.S. Santos, J. Cravo, A.M. Esquinas (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - August 12, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Adaptations in limb muscle function following pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD – a review
Publication date: Available online 11 August 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): André Nyberg, João Carvalho, Kim-Ly Bui, Didier Saey, François Maltais Even though chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is primarily a disease of the respiratory system, limb muscle dysfunction characterized by muscle weakness, reduced muscle endurance and higher muscle fatigability, is a common secondary consequence and a major systemic manifestation of the disease. Muscle dysfunction is especially relevant in COPD because it is related to important clinical outcomes such as mortality, ...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - August 10, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Asthma prevalence in Portuguese preschool children: More scienti fic evidence…
Publication date: Available online 8 August 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): M. Morais-Almeida, H. Pité, A.M. Pereira, M. Ferreira-Magalhães, J.A. Fonseca (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - August 8, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Effectiveness and safety of imipenem/clavulanate and linezolid to treat multidrug and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis at a referral hospital in Brazil
Publication date: Available online 29 July 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): M.A. Arbex, E.H. Bonini, G. Kawakame Pirolla, L. D’Ambrosio, R. Centis, G.B. Migliori Evidence on effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of imipenem/clavulanate (IC) and linezolid containing regimens to treat multidrug-resistant (MDR-) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is scarce. The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the therapeutic contribution of IC and linezolid to manage MDR/XDR-TB cases at the reference centre of São Paulo state, Brazil. Twelve patien...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 29, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Textiloma: A forgotten diagnosis
Publication date: Available online 25 July 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): E. Marchiori, L.F. Nobre, G. Zanetti (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 25, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
A case of Birt –Hogg–Dubé syndrome
Publication date: Available online 14 May 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): L. Martins, M. Caixeiro, C. Costa, S. Feijó, C. Bárbara (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Pleural effusion cytology due to malignancy. A combined cytomorphological –immunocytochemical study of 500 cases
Publication date: Available online 20 May 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): A. Kalogeraki, D. Tamiolakis, G. Datseri, G. Lazopoulos, M. Karvelas-Kalogerakis, J. Segredakis, I. Zoi (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Pulmonary tuberculosis epidemiology in Coimbra's District (2000 –2011): Information is essential to understand high risk groups
Publication date: July–August 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition), Volume 22, Issue 4 Author(s): R. Eufrásio, M. Alcobia, L. Correia (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Reply to the letter “Long term effects of nocturnal hypoxia and urinary uric acid excretion: How much linked to COPD and OSAS?”
Publication date: Available online 9 July 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): Y. Varol, Z.Z. Ucar (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 9, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Reference values for maximum respiratory pressures in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Publication date: Available online 1 July 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): P. Caitano Fontela, L.A. Kuhn, E.R. Winkelmann (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - July 2, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
You are not alone!
Publication date: July–August 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition), Volume 22, Issue 4 Author(s): António Rendas (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - June 29, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Wisdom and tenacity: Our inseparable companions on this long and hard road
Publication date: July–August 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition), Volume 22, Issue 4 Author(s): A. Morais (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - June 29, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Assessment of bariatric surgery efficacy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
In conclusion, bariatric surgery has a significant effect on OSA, leading to its resolution or improvement, in the majority of cases, at least in the short/medium term (1–2 years). However, the different results must be interpreted with caution as there are many potential biases resulting from heterogeneous inclusion criteria, duration of follow-up, diagnostic methodology and assessed variables. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - June 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Acute exercise amplifies inflammation in obese patients with COPD
Publication date: Available online 16 June 2016 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): F. Rodrigues, A.L. Papoila, D. Ligeiro, M.J.M. Gomes, H. Trindade Systemic inflammation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) systemic effects. However, most COPD patients do not suffer from persistent systemic inflammation even after exacerbations and exercise and scientific evidence has provided conflicting results. Our aim is to evaluate inflammatory gene expression at rest and at 1 and 24h after strenuous exercise in COPD patients and study...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - June 15, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
