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View article: Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome with ultrasound: should we go more distal?
Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome with ultrasound: should we go more distal? Open
Objectives To assess the value of adding the ultradistal level to other more thoroughly studied levels of the carpal tunnel when measuring the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve (MN) by ultrasound (US) in diagnosing patients wi…
View article: The value of axillary, facial, occipital, subclavian and common carotid arteries ultrasound in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
The value of axillary, facial, occipital, subclavian and common carotid arteries ultrasound in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis Open
Objective To assess the diagnostic value for GCA in adding the axillary arteries (AX) to the temporal artery (TA) ultrasound, particularly in patients with a cranial phenotype of the disease; and to investigate the utility of facial (FA), …
View article: Ultrasound ability in early diagnosis of metatarsal stress fractures
Ultrasound ability in early diagnosis of metatarsal stress fractures Open
Stress fractures are common in young and active individuals, associated with aggressive or repetitive physical activity and their early detection is fundamental to optimise patient care, decrease complications and avoid unnecessary exams. …
View article: Chronic constrictive pericarditis: a rare cardiac involvement in primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Chronic constrictive pericarditis: a rare cardiac involvement in primary Sjögren’s syndrome Open
Background Constrictive pericarditis represents a chronic condition and systemic inflammatory diseases are a known, yet uncommon, cause. Pericardial involvement is seldom reported in primary Sjögren’s syndrome, usually occurring in associa…
View article: Creation and Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Systemic Lupus Erythematous Quality of Life Questionnaire
Creation and Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Systemic Lupus Erythematous Quality of Life Questionnaire Open
(1) Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) experience profound effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) that cannot be explained by objective indicators of mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to adapt th…
View article: P131 Belimumab in the treatment of 38 portuguese SLE patients: a real-life multicentric study
P131 Belimumab in the treatment of 38 portuguese SLE patients: a real-life multicentric study Open
Background Belimumab, an anti-BLyS monoclonal antibody, is the first biologic available for SLE treatment. We studied its effectiveness and safety in clinical practice. Methods Multicentric cohort study of SLE patients, fulfilling the 2012…
View article: Autologous fat grafting: Harvesting techniques
Autologous fat grafting: Harvesting techniques Open
Autologous fat grafting is widely used for soft-tissue augmentation and replacement in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery providing a biocompatible, natural and inexpensive method. Multiple approaches have been developed in the past year…