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- Efeito adicional do exercício anaeróbio localizado na região abdominal num programa de exercícioPublication . Noites, Andreia; Sousa, G.; Vieira, A.; Couto, M.A obesidade é uma causa de incapacidade e morte pre matura, sendo fundamental a sua prevenção primária, que inclui medidas como a prática de exercício físico. No entanto, existe controvérsia relativamente ao tipo, intensidade e duração mais efetivos. Verificar se o exercício anaeróbio localizado na região abdominal tem efeito adicional ao exercício aeróbio na gordura abdominal, níveis de colesterol total e triglicerídeos, e secundariamente, avaliar a eficácia do treino combinado na resistência muscular abdominal.
- Evaluation of nasal patency in children: Data of737 consecutive rhinomanometry tests before and after vasoconstrictor treatmentPublication . Gonçalves, I.; Jacinto, Tiago; Amaral, Rita; Pereira, A.; Araujo, L.; Couto, M.; Fonseca, J.; Amaral, RitaRhinomanometry is a simple and useful method for objective evaluation of nasal airway patency. However, there is a lack of published studies in pediatric patients. We aimed to evaluate nasal patency assessed by rhinomanometry and its variation after administration of an intranasal vasoconstrictor in children.
- Physical activity during pregnancy and its effects on fetal parameters in the second trimesterPublication . Santos, P. C.; Alves, V .; Couto, M.; Ferreira, M.; Alves A, O.; Mesquita, C.; Lopes, S.; Abreu, S.; Mota, J.The physical activity (PA) during pregnancy still remains controversial due to the risk and protective effects on the fetal parameters (cephalic perimeter, abdominal perimeter, femur length and fetal weight). The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that pregnant women do, at least, 150 weekly minutes of moderate PA during a week (WK). This study aimed to (1) verify the relation between the accomplishment of ACSM guidelines PA and the maternal individual characteristics; (2) verify the relation between accomplishment of these guidelines and the fetal parameters in the second trimester. Prospective study was conducted at Hospital S. João, with a sample of 137 pregnant women. Socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors were assessed via questionnaire. PA was assessed by accelerometry (used for 7 consecutive days) in the second trimester (20–22 weeks). The fetal parameters were assessed by ultrasound between the 20th and 22nd gestational week, always by the same medical. No relation was found between the participants’ individual characteristics and the accomplishment of the ACSM’s recommendations, with p-value for all the variables being >0.05. There is no difference between the fetal parameters in the second trimester of the women who follow the recommendations (p>0.05). The pregnant women’s individual characteristics were not related with the accomplishment of the ACSM’s recommendations. Any relation between the recommendations accomplishment and the fetal parameters in the second trimester was not found and no negative influence was found in the same parameters.
- Prevalência de obesidade e fatores de risco em estudantes da ESTSPPublication . Noites, Andreia; Oliveira, T.; Mota, MS.; Amorim, M.; Couto, M.A obesidade é definida pela Organização Mundial de Saúde como um acúmulo anormal ou excessivo de gordura corporal que pode atingir graus capazes de afetar a saúde. Em Portugal afeta 53,6% da população. É uma doença multifatorial associada ao risco aumentado de comorbilidades e responsável por elevados custos diretos e indiretos.
- Validation of app and phone versions of the Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT)Publication . Jácome, C.; Pereira, R.; Almeida, R.; Amaral, Rita; Correia, M. A.; Mendes, S.; Vieira-Marques, P.; Ferreira, J. A.; Lopes, I.; Gomes, J.; Vidal, C.; López Freire, S.; Méndez Brea, P.; Arrobas, A.; Valério, M.; Chaves Loureiro, C.; Santos, L. M.; Couto, M.; Araujo, L.; Todo Bom, A.; Azevedo, J. P.; Cardoso, J.; Emiliano, M.; Gerardo, R.; Lozoya, C.; Pinto, P. L.; Neves, A. Castro; Pinto, N.; Palhinha, A.; Teixeira, F.; Ferreira-Magalhães, M.; Alves, C.; Coelho, D.; Santos, N.; Menezes, F.; Gomes, R.; Rodrigues, J. C. Cidrais; Oliveira, G.; Carvalho, J.; Alves, R. Rodrigues; Moreira, A. S.; Costa, A.; Abreu, C.; Silva, R.; Morête, A.; Falcão, H.; Marques, M. L.; Câmara, R.; Cálix, M. J.; Bordalo, D.; Silva, D.; Vasconcelos, M. J.; Fernandes, R. M.; Ferreira, R.; Freitas, P.; Lopes, F.; Fonseca, J. AlmeidaAssessment of asthma control at every opportunity is recommended. Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) is a patient reported outcome measure commonly used to assess asthma control in clinical practice.It includes ten questions answered in a 4 point Like rt scale that address upper and lower airway symptoms, sleep interference, limitation of activities , and the need to increase medication over a 4 week period. CARAT is frequently administered on paper during medical visits, but digital versions through website and mobile apps are available.