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Valentim Goncalves A, Galrinho A, Pereira-Da-Silva T, Ilhao Moreira R, Soares R, Moura Branco L, Rio P, Feliciano J, Abreu J, Timoteo AT, Mendonca T, Reis J, Mano T, Cruz Coutinho M, Cruz Ferreira R. 4940Early reverse remodelling assessed by myocardial work after sacubitril-valsartan therapy. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction
Sacubitril/Valsartan (LCZ696) had prognosis benefit demonstrated in PARADIGM-HF trial, however less is known about his effects in cardiac dimensions and function.
Myocardial work (MW) is a new transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) parameter. None is known about the effects of LCZ696 therapy in MW parameters.
Purpose
The aim of this study was to prospectively compare several TTE parameters, including MW, before and after LCZ696 therapy.
Methods
Prospective evaluation of chronic HF patients with optimized standard of care therapy and LVEF≤40%, in which LCZ696 therapy was started.
TTE study was performed before and 6 months after LCZ696 therapy. A semiautomated analysis of GLS was performed and MW were estimated using custom software of GE Vivid E95 ultrasound system.
Results
Of the 42 patients, 35 (83.3%) completed the 6 months follow-up, since 2 patients (4.8%) died and 5 patients (11.9%) discontinued treatment for adverse events. Mean age was 58.6±11.1 years with 82.9% of male patients.
LV dimensions and atrial volumes were significantly lower at 6 months of treatment. LVEF had a mean absolute raise of 8.9% and GLS a relative decrease of 27.8%. MW had a significant increase in constructive work (720.2mmHg VS 900.6mmHg, p=0.016) and work efficiency (78.6% VS 86.6%, p=0.027), with a non-significant decrease in the wasted work (150.2mmHg VS 136.8mmHg, p=0.441).
TTE data before and after 6 months of LCZ696 treatment Time 0 6 months p LV end-diastolic diameter (mm) 71.3±8.4 66.9±7.6 0.001 LV end-systolic diameter (mm) 57.8±9.4 53.1±9.3 0.002 Interventricular septum (mm) 9.6±1.7 9.9±1.9 0.280 LVEF (%) 29.3±6.4 38.2±8.9 <0.001 GLS (%) −7.0±2.9 −8.9±2.8 0.001 MW – Constructive (mmHg) 720.2±230.5 900.6±343.2 0.016 MW – Wasted (mmHg) 150.2±83.3 136.8±54.2 0.441 MW – Efficiency (%) 78.6±10.8 86.6±12.0 0.027 E/e' 13.7±4.5 12.8±4.9 0.449 Pulmonary artery systolic pressure (mmHg) 38.3±12.2 30.9±10.6 <0.001 Left atrium volume (ml/m2) 51.5±22.6 43.7±15.8 0.004 Right atrium volume (ml/m2) 33.1±4.4 28.5±13.5 0.036 TAPSE (mm) 19.2±4.4 20.0±4.9 0.404
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LCZ696 therapy is associated with signs of reverse remodelling in TTE, including an increase in constructive work and work efficiency.
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Reis J. Global changes (climate, chemical contamination, air pollution) and neurological impacts. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Reis J, Grisold W, Öztürk Ş, Wasay M, Román GC, Carroll WM. The World Federation of Neurology and the challenges in Environment Neurology. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2019; 175:742-744. [PMID: 31540677 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Since its establishment the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) has manifested a keen interest in the environment and its relation to neurological diseases. Thus, in 2007 the WFN renamed the "Neurotoxicological Research Group" to "Environmental Neurology Research Group". In this short article, we review some recent events which illustrate the WFN involvement in Environmental Neurology as well its concerns about global health matters involving environmental issues.
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Fernandes MJS, Carletti CO, Sierra de Araújo LF, Santos RC, Reis J. Respiratory gases, air pollution and epilepsy. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2019; 175:604-613. [PMID: 31519304 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2019.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A growing number of studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants such as particulate matter and gases can cause cardiovascular, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. The severity of the changes depends on several factors such as exposure time, age and gender. Inflammation has been considered as one of the main factors associated with the generation of these diseases. Here we present some cellular mechanisms activated by air pollution that may represent risk factors for epilepsy and drug resistance associated to epilepsy.
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Reis J, Fragoso J, Amorim R, Fernandes I, Selores M. Image Gallery: An atypical form of bacillary angiomatosis as the presenting illness of AIDS. Br J Dermatol 2019; 181:e143. [PMID: 31353445 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Reis J, Spencer PS, Wasay M, Grisold W, Carroll WM. Clean air for Brain Heath; ongoing agenda of 2018 World Brain Day. J Neurol Sci 2019; 397:61-62. [PMID: 30594104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2018.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ilhao Moreira R, Pereira Da Silva T, Goncalves A, Reis J, Mano T, Coutinho Cruz M, Morais L, Rodrigues I, Modas Daniel P, Mendonca T, Feliciano J, Abreu A, Soares R, Cruz Ferreira R. 5221Impact of cardiorespiratory fitness in the obesity paradox in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.5221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Machado J, Reis J, Fernandes M, Silva R, Cirnes L, Chaudhary R, Carneiro F, Costa J. Determining tumor mutation load using an NGS-based, target gene panel. Eur J Cancer 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2018.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Machado J, Reis J, Fernandes M, Silva R, Cirnes L, Carneiro F, Costa J. Tumor-specific neoantigens drive T-cell clonotype convergence. Eur J Cancer 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2018.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Reis J, Dale I, Logullo A, Brentanni MM, Junior TT, Waitzberg D, Ravacci G. Abstract P1-02-04: Not presented. Cancer Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs17-p1-02-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Reis J. Environmental Risk Factors for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH AND MEDICINE 2018. [PMCID: PMC7150018 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809657-4.64111-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Besides the classical individual stroke risk factors a new class has appeared, the environmental risk factors. After a review of the evidences demonstrating that air pollution is a potent risk factor (Part 1), we propose an update of other physical, chemical, and biological factors, now considered as risk factors (Part 2). One of the challenges is to precise their specific roles as they can be combined in their noxious impacts (traffic air pollution + noise + weather + infections). This knowledge has practical consequences; From now on, medical advices cannot be limited to individual recommendations but must also deal with environmental public health issues.
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Bienholz A, Reis J, Sanli P, de Groot H, Petrat F, Guberina H, Wilde B, Witzke O, Saner FH, Kribben A, Weinberg JM, Feldkamp T. Citrate shows protective effects on cardiovascular and renal function in ischemia-induced acute kidney injury. BMC Nephrol 2017; 18:130. [PMID: 28395656 PMCID: PMC5387390 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-017-0546-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) is one of the major causes of acute kidney injury (AKI). Citrate reduces hypoxia-induced mitochondrial energetic deficits in isolated proximal tubules. Moreover, citrate anticoagulation is now frequently used in renal replacement therapy. In the present study a rat model of I/R-induced AKI was utilized to examine renal protection by citrate in vivo. METHODS AKI was induced by bilateral renal clamping (40 min) followed by reperfusion (3 h). Citrate was infused at three different concentrations (0.3 mmol/kg/h; 0.6 mmol/kg/h and 1.0 mmol/kg/h) continuously for 60 min before and 45 min after ischemia. Plasma calcium concentrations were kept stable by infusion of calcium gluconate. The effect of citrate was evaluated by biomonitoring, blood and plasma parameters, histopathology and tissue ATP content. RESULTS In comparison to the normoxic control group bilateral renal ischemia led to an increase of creatinine and lactate dehydrogenase activity and a decrease in tissue ATP content and was accompanied by a drop in mean arterial blood pressure. Infusion of 1.0 mmol/kg/h citrate led to lower creatinine and reduced LDH activity compared to the I/R control group and a tendency for higher tissue ATP content. Pre-ischemic infusion of 1.0 mmol/kg/h citrate stabilized blood pressure during ischemia. CONCLUSIONS Citrate has a protective effect during I/R-induced AKI, possibly by limiting the mitochondrial deficit as well as by beneficial cardiovascular effects. This strengthens the rationale of using citrate in continuous renal replacement therapy and encourages consideration of citrate infusion as a therapeutic treatment for AKI in humans.
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Nascimento S, Mendes M, Solana C, Croca M, Reis J. Neuropsychiatric adverse effects of HIV antiviral medication. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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IntroductionHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is related to several neuropsychiatric complications, such as dementia, encephalopathy, psychosis, as well as, opportunistic infections of the central nervous system (CNS). The discovery of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has limited these conditions and extended the life span of infected patients into a chronic illness, but it is also associated with neuropsychiatric adverse effects.ObjectivesTo review the literature on the most common neuropsychiatric complications of the ART, since it can be difficult to distinguish drugs toxicity, the effects of the virus, immune system and psycho-social events.MethodsThe authors have conducted an online search in PubMed with the terms: “Psychiatry”, “HIV”, “adverse effects” and “antiretroviral drugs” from 2011 until 2016. From the outcome were collected, analyzed and summarized the articles considered to be relevant.ResultsThe antiretroviral therapy (ART) are associated with a numerous adverse effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as, metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiac, and other toxicities. The neuropsychiatric effects are common and highly variable, including depression, cognitive impairment and sleep disturbance. The nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors are one of the two classes of antiviral drugs most frequently associated with neuropsychiatric complications.ConclusionsThe occurrence of new-onset conditions related to ART makes it difficult to determine the association between psychiatric disorders and ART adverse effects, and given the fact that patients commit to lifelong therapy, as well as, they can diminish quality of life; it makes these assessment important in treating these conditions.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Nascimento M, Lázaro M, Reis J, Pereira G, Bacelar F, Nobre A. Affective disorders, psychosis and lipid levels: Is there a connection? Linking psychopathology, clinical exams and neurobiology. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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IntroductionPublished research regarding the relationship between lipid levels in affective disorders has been contradictory. Additionally, most studies correlating psychosis to lipid serum concentrations only concern schizophrenic patients.ObjectiveTo access the relationship between serum lipid levels with the diagnosis and pathophysiology of affective disorders.MethodsDiagnostic data (ICD–10: F31–32), including mood and psychotic features, were prospectively collected for all patients admitted at the affective disorder ward at Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa (Portugal), during the third trimester of 2016. Serum concentrations of triglycerides and total/HDL/LDL cholesterol were evaluated using standard laboratory tests. Statistical analysis was performed for possible correlations between serum lipid levels and:– different stages of bipolar disorder (BD);– elevated versus depressive mood (unipolar and bipolar);– depressive mood (BD versus non-BD);– psychotic features.ResultsSixty-three patients admitted were enrolled in this study: 47 presented with BD (32 manic, 10 depressives and 5 mixed episodes) and 16 presented depressive disorders. Statistical analysis (R software) revealed that depressed bipolar patients had significantly higher triglyceride (P = 0.026), total and LDL cholesterol (P = 0.525) levels than other states; mixed episodes presented higher HDL levels (P = 0.542). Although not significant, manic patients’ HDL levels were consistently elevated compared to depressive ones, whom presented with lower values overall. Finally, when adjusted for age, psychotic patients showed lower levels of total (P = 0.031) and LDL cholesterol (P = 0.052) compared to non-psychotic patients.ConclusionsThere is a potential link between serum lipid levels and diagnosis/psychopathology of affective disorders. Further research is needed to characterize its pathophysiologic relevance.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Nascimento M, Lázaro M, Reis J, Pereira G, Bacelar F, Nobre A. Insomnia and aggressiveness in affective disorders: Self-assessment versus clinical examination. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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IntroductionAlthough, disturbances of sleep, as well as aggressiveness, have been described in patients with mood disorders, these patients may not be aware of them.Objectives/aimsTo access the personal perception of sleep, disturbances and aggressiveness in patients with mood disorders, admitted to an acute psychiatric ward.MethodsDiagnostic data (ICD-10: F31–33), including mood evaluation, were prospectively collected for all patients admitted at the affective disorder ward at Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa (Portugal), during the third trimester of 2016. Then, 2 auto-questionnaires – Athens insomnia scale (AIS) and Buss and Perry aggression scale (both validated to the Portuguese population) – were applied to these patients. Statistical analysis was performed for possible correlations between patients’ mood and the questionnaires’ scores, using R software.ResultsThirty-eight patients admitted were enrolled in this study: 28 with bipolar disorder (19 manic, 4 depressive and 5 mixed episodes), and 10 with depressive disorder. Depressed patients presented statistically higher values in the AIS (average = 20), compared to manic (14) and mixed ones (17.2) (P = 0.031). However, there were no statistical differences found between depressed patients (bipolar versus non-bipolar). Even though manic patients presented an increased average score in the Buss and Perry questionnaire (both total–65; but also sub-scores), these values were not significantly different than depressed (60) or mixed patients’ scores (57.4).ConclusionsEven though some symptoms (like sleep or aggressiveness) seem to be relevant to the clinics, patients with affective disorders do not seem to be aware these disturbances, and therefore are not able to acknowledge their relevance.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Lourenço LC, Horta DV, Reis J. Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic: Gastric outlet obstruction from pancreatitis-induced intramural duodenal haematoma. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 32:739. [PMID: 28337787 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2016] [Revised: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Reis J, Pereira G. The Role of Cannabinoids in Schizophrenia: Where Have we Been and Where are we Going? Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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IntroductionSeveral studies have shown that both endocannabinoid system (ECS) and synthetic cannabinoids (SC) might be involved in schizophrenia.ObjectivesTo review recent literature on the role of cannabinoids in schizophrenia. The review includes the evidence of cannabis use as a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia, but also the preliminary evidence for the use of cannabinoid-based compounds in the treatment of psychosis.MethodsThe authors made an online search on PubMed for clinical trials and reviews published in the last 12 months, using the keywords: “cannabinoids”, “endocannabinoids”, “phytocannabinoids” and “schizophrenia”.ResultsThe use of Cannabis sativa is associated with increased risk of developing psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, and earlier age at onset of psychosis. Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has multiple actions in the brain development, including impairment of neuroplasticity, dysregulation of dopamine and glutamate signaling, and, possibly, neurotoxicity. The ECS has been implicated in psychosis both related and unrelated to cannabis exposure. Cannabinoid receptors type 1 (CB1 R) and type 2 (CB2 R), as well as the endogenous ligand N-arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA) and 2-arachidonylglycerol (2-AG) levels, are most likely to be involved in the pathophysiology of this disorder. On the other hand, the antipsychotic effects of some cannabinoids have been investigated in recent studies. Cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of psychosis.ConclusionsEmerging evidence suggests an important role of ECB system and SC on schizophrenia. On the other hand, recent studies have shown some phytocannabinoids might represent therapeutic promises in this disorder.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Reis J, Benbrick E, Bonneterre V, Spencer P. Parkinson's disease and solvents: Is there a causal link? Rev Neurol (Paris) 2016; 172:761-765. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2016.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 06/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sawas A, Baran T, Reis J, Waldman D, Sasson T. Salvaging non-maturing arteriovenous fistulas: should embolization of collateral veins be performed? J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Cagide F, Reis J, Gaspar A, Chavarria D, Kachler S, Klotz KN, Gomes LR, Low JN, Vilar S, Hripcsak G, Borges F. Discovery of the first A 1 adenosine receptor ligand based on the chromone scaffold. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra02347a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The first potent and selective hA1AR ligand based on the chromone scaffold is reported in this work.
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Reis J, Aguiar F, Brito I. Anti CD20 (Rituximab) therapy in refractory pediatric rheumatic diseases. ACTA REUMATOLOGICA PORTUGUESA 2016; 41:45-55. [PMID: 27115107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We aim to report the efficacy and safety of rituximab (RTX) in patients diagnosed with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) refractory to conventional treatment. METHODS A retrospective review was made of all medical records of patients with JSLE or JIA treated with RTX between January 2009 and January 2015 in the Pediatric Rheumatology Unit of a central hospital. RESULTS Five patients, 4 with JSLE and 1 with extended oligoarticular JIA, received 10 cycles of RTX (23 infusions). The scheme of RTX frequently used was 750 mg/m2 two weeks apart. The median follow-up time after receiving the first cycle of RTX was 24 months (12 - 70). The four patients with JSLE were female (three caucasian and one black). The patient with JIA was a caucasian male. The median age at diagnosis was 10 years (16 months - 17years). The median evolution time until receiving RTX was 6 years (5 months - 15 years). Refractory class IV lupus nephritis was the most common indication for receiving RTX. Previous treatment to RTX included nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, immunosuppressive drugs and corticosteroids in all patients and anti-TNFα (etanercept) in the patient with JIA. It was possible to reduce the mean oral corticosteroid dose after RTX, ranging from 23 mg/day (20-25mg/day) before RTX to 11 mg/day (0-20 mg/day) at the last evaluation. Disease activity before RTX and at last evaluation also improved. The SLEDAI score, for JSLE, decreased from a median of 15, 5 (11 - 18) to 3 (0 - 6), and the JADAS-27 score, for JIA, also diminished from 40.4 to 3.5. Adverse events occurred in 2 patients, including delayed second dose after the diagnosis of cryptococcosis and respiratory tract infection with concomitant hypogammaglobulinemia needing of immunoglobulin replacement and antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSIONS Rituximab might have a role in the treatment of JSLE and JIA. However controlled studies and long term follow-up are needed to evaluate its safety and efficacy.
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Fonseca A, Matos MJ, Reis J, Duarte Y, Gutiérrez M, Santana L, Uriarte E, Borges F. Exploring coumarin potentialities: development of new enzymatic inhibitors based on the 6-methyl-3-carboxamidocoumarin scaffold. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra05262b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Novel 6-methyl-3-carboxamidocoumarins were synthesized by an effective three step synthetic strategy and screened towards MAO, AChE and BuChE enzymes.
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Calderón-Garcidueñas L, Leray E, Heydarpour P, Torres-Jardón R, Reis J. Air pollution, a rising environmental risk factor for cognition, neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration: The clinical impact on children and beyond. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2015; 172:69-80. [PMID: 26718591 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2015.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Revised: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Air pollution (indoors and outdoors) is a major issue in public health as epidemiological studies have highlighted its numerous detrimental health consequences (notably, respiratory and cardiovascular pathological conditions). Over the past 15 years, air pollution has also been considered a potent environmental risk factor for neurological diseases and neuropathology. This review examines the impact of air pollution on children's brain development and the clinical, cognitive, brain structural and metabolic consequences. Long-term potential consequences for adults' brains and the effects on multiple sclerosis (MS) are also discussed. One challenge is to assess the effects of lifetime exposures to outdoor and indoor environmental pollutants, including occupational exposures: how much, for how long and what type. Diffuse neuroinflammation, damage to the neurovascular unit, and the production of autoantibodies to neural and tight-junction proteins are worrisome findings in children chronically exposed to concentrations above the current standards for ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and may constitute significant risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease later in life. Finally, data supporting the role of air pollution as a risk factor for MS are reviewed, focusing on the effects of PM10 and nitrogen oxides.
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Reis J. Multiple Sclerosis: airborne environmental triggers and the ‘bacterial toxins hypothesis’, a credible synthesis? J Neurol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.09.334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Castaño-Candamil S, Meinel A, Reis J, Tangermann M. P186. Correlates to influence user performance in a hand motor rehabilitation task. Clin Neurophysiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2015.04.282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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