Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and fresh fruit intake are associated with improved asthma control
…, J Ferraz de Oliveira, L Delgado, MG Castel‐Branco… - Allergy, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Background: The traditional Mediterranean diet is claimed to possess antioxidant and
immune‐regulatory properties in several chronic diseases. Typical Mediterranean foods have …
immune‐regulatory properties in several chronic diseases. Typical Mediterranean foods have …
Physical training does not increase allergic inflammation in asthmatic children
…, P Santos, P Rytilä, MG Castel-Branco - European respiratory …, 2008 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The effects of a 3-month physical training programme on airway inflammation and clinical
outcomes were studied in school-aged children with asthma. Subjects with persistent allergic …
outcomes were studied in school-aged children with asthma. Subjects with persistent allergic …
Dietary intake of α-linolenic acid and low ratio of n-6: n-3 PUFA are associated with decreased exhaled NO and improved asthma control
…, J Fonseca, L Delgado, MG Castel-Branco… - British Journal of …, 2011 - cambridge.org
… Energy-adjusted MUFA and Mg were associated with eNO and FEV1, respectively;
however, after adjusting for confounders, these associations were no longer significant. …
however, after adjusting for confounders, these associations were no longer significant. …
Use of a common food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to assess dietary patterns and their relation to allergy and asthma in Europe: pilot study of the GA2LEN FFQ
…, A Moreira, L Delgado, MG Castel-Branco… - European journal of …, 2011 - nature.com
Results: A total of 177 participants (89%) had complete data on FFQ 1 and plasma phospholipid
FAs. In all, 152 participants (76%) completed both FFQs. ICCs between macronutrients …
FAs. In all, 152 participants (76%) completed both FFQs. ICCs between macronutrients …
Pulmonary function electronic monitoring devices: a randomized agreement study
…, LN Silva, M Magalhaes, MG Castel-Branco… - Chest, 2005 - Elsevier
Study objectives To compare in a clinical setting the within-session reproducibility of two
pulmonary function electronic monitoring devices (PiKo-1; Ferraris Respiratory Europe; Hereford…
pulmonary function electronic monitoring devices (PiKo-1; Ferraris Respiratory Europe; Hereford…
Obesity and airway inflammation in asthma
…, L Delgado, MG Castel-Branco - Journal of allergy and …, 2006 - jacionline.org
1. Alvarado CJ, Reichelderfer M. APIC guideline for infection prevention and control in flexible
endoscopy. Association for Professionals in Infection Control. Am J Infect Control 2000; 28…
endoscopy. Association for Professionals in Infection Control. Am J Infect Control 2000; 28…
[PDF][PDF] 4 Clinical Efficacy of Web-Based Versus Standard Asthma Self-management
■ Abstract Background: Guided self-management is an important component of asthma
care. Most trials have evaluated paper-based strategies. The effectiveness of new …
care. Most trials have evaluated paper-based strategies. The effectiveness of new …
Double‐blind comparison of levocabastine eye drops with sodium cromoglycate and placebo in the treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
M Azevedo, MG Castel‐Branco… - Clinical & …, 1991 - Wiley Online Library
The efficacy and tolerance of topical administration (one drop in each eye qid) of levocabastine
(0‐5 mg/ml) was compared with that of sodium cromoglycate (20 mg/ml) and placebo in …
(0‐5 mg/ml) was compared with that of sodium cromoglycate (20 mg/ml) and placebo in …
Mutations analysis of C1 inhibitor coding sequence gene among Portuguese patients with hereditary angioedema
…, MB Ferreira, C Pereira, MG Castel-Branco… - Molecular …, 2013 - Elsevier
Mutations that modify the amino acid sequence of C1-INH (except Val458Met) are associated
with HAE. More than 200 different mutations scattering the entire C1-INH gene have been …
with HAE. More than 200 different mutations scattering the entire C1-INH gene have been …
[PDF][PDF] Immediate hypersensitivity to penicillins with negative skin tests--the value of specific IgE
…, E Castro, S Cadinha, MG Castel-Branco… - European annals of …, 2009 - researchgate.net
The determination of specific IgE in patients with history of penicillins hypersensitivity is
simple, safe and widely available. The positive and negative predictive values of this …
simple, safe and widely available. The positive and negative predictive values of this …