Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wilfredo De Jesus-Rojas, Luis Reyes-Pena, Jose Muniz-Hernandez, Patricia Quiles Ruiz de Porras, Jesus Melendez-Montanez, Marcos J. Ramos-Benitez, Ricardo A. Mosquera
Summary: This retrospective study suggests that respiratory impedance measured by FOT may be a valuable tool for detecting and monitoring the progression of bronchiectasis in PCD patients with a specific genetic mutation.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hye Jin Lee, Hwan Soo Kim, Jong-seo Yoon
Summary: Impulse oscillometry system (IOS) is a simple and less invasive method for assessing airway resistance in children. This study analyzed the correlation between IOS, spirometry, and plethysmographic parameters in the diagnosis of pediatric BO patients. The results showed that R5% and AX% had the strongest correlation with conventional pulmonary function parameters, and R5% and AX% were the most optimal IOS parameters for BO diagnosis. In conclusion, IOS is an easy-to-use and reliable diagnostic method for detecting airway obstruction in pediatric BO patients.
Article
Pediatrics
Emanuela Zannin, Camilla Rigotti, Roland P. P. Neumann, Raffaele L. Dellaca, Sven Schulzke, Maria L. Ventura
Summary: The study aimed to establish reference values for respiratory system resistance (Rrs) and reactance (Xrs) measured by the forced oscillation technique (FOT) in nonintubated very preterm infants. The results showed that Xrs was significantly associated with gestational age, postnatal age, weight, and length at continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) of 5 cmH(2)O, while Rrs was not significantly associated.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Layla Diab-Caceres, Rosa Maria Giron-Moreno, Elena Garcia-Castillo, Maria Teresa Pastor-Sanz, Casilda Olveira, Marta Maria Garcia-Clemente, Rosa Nieto-Royo, Concha Prados-Sanchez, Paloma Caballero-Sanchez, Maria Jose Olivera-Serrano, Alicia Padilla-Galo, Encarnacion Nava-Tomas, Amparo Esteban-Peris, Maria Fernandez-Velilla, Maribel Torres, Rosa Mar Gomez-Punter, Julio Ancochea
Summary: The study found that the modified Bhalla score can predict future PEx in CF patients and is well correlated with pulmonary function test results. A statistical model based on the overall Bhalla score was constructed to predict the number of PEx.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Cedric Busschots, Andy Keymolen, Sylvia Verbanck, Daniel Schuermans, Hannes Maes, Dries Peumans, Johan Pattyn, Yves Rolain, Gerd Vandersteen, John Lataire
Summary: The low-frequency forced oscillation technique has high diagnostic potential for respiratory diseases, but is not widely accepted in clinical practice. By adding an external visual stimulus and adapting the excitation signal to the subject's natural breathing frequency, it is possible to apply the low-frequency FOT during spontaneous breathing and separate the contributions of breathing and the excitation signal.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Shannon Gunawardana, Christopher Harris, Anne Greenough
Summary: This article conducted a systematic review to evaluate the role of pseudorandom noise (PRN) forced oscillation technique (FOT) in assessing lung function in prematurely born children. The study found that poorer lung function assessed by PRN FOT was associated with a greater burden of respiratory symptoms, but it remains uncertain whether PRN FOT performs better than other lung-function tests.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sabina Kostorz-Nosal, Dariusz Jastrzebski, Piotr Kubicki, Dagmara Galle, Alicja Galeczka-Turkiewicz, Beata Toczylowska, Dariusz Ziora
Summary: This study assessed the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on patients with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. The results showed that patients who completed rehabilitation had significant improvements in 6-minute walk distance and forced vital capacity. However, there was no improvement in the forced oscillation technique measurement values.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Chiara Veneroni, Alain Van Muylem, Andrei Malinovschi, Alain Michils, Raffaele L. Dellaca'
Summary: The study compared the measurement of closing volume (CV) using single-breath nitrogen washout (CVSBW) and a surrogate CV detected by the forced oscillation technique (CVFOT), revealing that CVSBW is more sensitive to few flow-limited or closed airways, while CVFOT only occurs when at least about 65% of lung units are flow limited or closed. In healthy subjects and asthmatics, CVSBW and CVFOT showed differences in measurements, with increases observed post methacholine challenge in patients with asthma.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Ioanna Loukou, Maria Moustaki, Agni Deligianni, Olympia Sardeli, Konstantinos Douros
Summary: Spirometry is the standard method for monitoring lung function in CF patients, but not suitable for most preschool-aged children. Oscillometry, on the other hand, is an alternative method that requires minimal cooperation and can be used in children as young as 3 years old, with lesser aerosol production compared to spirometry.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Maurizio Balbi, Caterina Conti, Gianluca Imeri, Anna Caroli, Alessandra Surace, Andrea Corsi, Elisa Mercanzin, Alberto Arrigoni, Giulia Villa, Fabiano Di Marco, Pietro Andrea Bonaffini, Sandro Sironi
Summary: This study evaluated chest CT and PFT findings in severe COVID-19 patients after discharge, revealing that most survivors still had abnormal CT results about three months post-disease onset, with compromised lung volume correlated with PFT results. A small proportion of patients showed impaired diffusion capacity, possibly indicating pulmonary vasculopathy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tossaporn Surinkaew, Kianoush Emami, Rakibuzzaman Shah, N. Mithulananthan, S. M. Muyeen, Tyrone Fernando
Summary: This paper proposes a unified FO damping controller design method to deal with all oscillations caused by non-stationary FOs. The model of a power system with non-stationary FOs is obtained by continuous model detection and identification of measured signals, and stability indices are calculated from the estimated model. These indices are monitored at each operating point and used to optimally design the unified FO damping controller. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified in a modified Southeast Australian power system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Newton A. Lima Junior, Nayara Oliveira, Ana B. W. Tavares, Agnaldo J. Lopes, Pedro L. Melo
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of tracheal sound analysis (TSA) in detecting airflow obstruction in patients with acromegaly. The results showed that TSA parameters were correlated with spirometry indices of obstruction and achieved good diagnostic accuracy. Therefore, TSA may improve lung function tests for patients with acromegaly.
MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gang Peng, Yujing Xin, Xiaojing Cao, Yi Chen, Yi Yang, Xinyuan Zhang, Xiang Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the association between depressive symptoms and lung function in US adults and found a correlation, especially among non-Hispanic White individuals.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Ynuk Bosse
Summary: Metrics used in spirometry are widely used in respiratory medicine due to their clinical significance and understanding of what is being measured. On the other hand, metrics used in oscillometry are more abstract and may not be intuitive to interpret. This review aims to explain the basic metrics of oscillometry clearly.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Xiuying Li, Hongliang Wang, Boying Wu
Summary: The study developed an efficient numerical technique to accurately handle fractional oscillation equations with oscillatory solutions. The method combines the variation-of-constants formula with the reproducing kernel function approximation, effectively preserving the oscillatory structure of the solution.
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE APPLIED SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Samantha Gomes de Alegria, Beatriz Luiza Pinheiro Alves Azevedo, Jessica Gabriela Messias Oliveira, Matheus Mello da Silva, Damara Guedes Gardel, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study examined the impact of therapist-oriented home rehabilitation (TOHR) on functional capacity, physical function, hand function, and quality of life (QoL) among women with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The results showed that after TOHR, there was a significant reduction in total time and manual time for TGlittre tasks, improvement in hand function and QoL.
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Noemi P. P. Pinto, Jorge L. M. Amaral, Agnaldo J. J. Lopes, Pedro L. L. Melo
Summary: The purpose of this study is to improve the accuracy and interpretability of forced oscillation technique (FOT) parameters for the investigation and diagnosis of respiratory changes in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients using machine learning algorithms. Results showed that FOT parameters demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy, and a soft vote ensemble strategy further improved the accuracy of diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mauro Ribeiro Balata, Arthur Sa Ferreira, Ariane da Silva Sousa, Laura Felipe Meinertz, Luciana Milhomem de Sa, Vinicius Guterres Araujo, Jannis Papathanasiou, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study evaluated the functional capacity in patients with NDD-CKD using the Glittre-ADL test and found a correlation between TGlittre time and handgrip strength (HGS) as well as physical activity level (PAL). Incorporating the TGlittre into the evaluation of these patients may improve risk stratification and personalized care.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gabriel Parisotto, Luis Felipe Fonseca Reis, Mauricio Sant'Anna Junior, Jannis Papathanasiou, Agnaldo Jose Lopes, Arthur Sa Ferreira
Summary: This study explored the association between multiple risk factors and musculoskeletal function in adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome. The strongest linear association was found between drinking habits and the total number of cardiovascular disease risk factors, followed by smoking load. Furthermore, handgrip strength and respiratory muscle strength were associated with mean blood pressure, drinking habits, and body mass index.
Article
Rehabilitation
Rafael Alexandre de Oliveira Deucher, Luis Felipe da Fonseca Reis, Jannis Vasileios Papathanasiou, Beatriz Luiza Pinheiro Alves Azevedo, Jessica Gabriela Messias Oliveira, Matheus Mello da Silva, Rayanne Costa de Sales, Beatriz Pereira dos Santos, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study aimed to create a predictive equation for peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) obtained by simple sampling technology in women with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD). The results showed that VO2peak was correlated with various factors such as age, disease activity index, and pulmonary function testing. Forward regression analysis identified resonance frequency, diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, and age as significant predictors of VO2peak variability.
PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jessica Gabriela Messias Oliveira, Renan Pereira Campos, Beatriz Luiza Pinheiro Alves Azevedo, Samantha Gomes de Alegria, Patricia Frascari Litrento, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the dynamic ventilatory responses and their influence on functional exercise capacity in patients with long-COVID-19 syndrome (LCS). The results showed that spirometry and respiratory oscillometry-RO revealed various patterns and abnormalities in lung function at rest. The six-minute walk test (6MWT) and cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX) demonstrated reduced exercise performance, which was associated with dynamic hyperinflation (DH) and reduced breathing reserve (BR). The study also found significant correlations between exercise capacity and peripheral airway disease.
BMC RESEARCH NOTES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Laura Braga Monnerat, Elisa Barbosa Louzada, Vanessa Godinho Souza Braga, Mariana Soares da Cal, Agnaldo Jose Lopes, Thiago Thomaz Mafort
Summary: This article reports a case of a rare disease called pseudochylothorax and provides a detailed description of its characteristics. Pseudochylothorax is characterized by pleural effusion rich in lipids, typically with a cloudy, milky appearance. The case report includes the patient's medical history, clinical presentation, and diagnostic methods, as well as recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nathalia Alves de Oliveira Saraiva, Iasmim de Oliveira Farias, Brenda Mesquita dos Santos, Rosemere Saldanha Xavierc, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: Muscle function and lung function are key factors in determining the 6-min walking distance in patients with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease.
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Vanessa Joaquim Ribeiro Moco, Aline Almeida Gulart, Agnaldo Jose Lopes, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Luis Felipe da Fonseca Reis
Summary: Home exercises with minimal resources can improve activities of daily living, reduce dyspnea, and enhance health status and quality of life in individuals with COPD.
COPD-JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Isabelle da Nobrega Ferreira, Ariane Moreira Carneiro de Oliveira, Brenda Mesquita dos Santos, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study evaluated the association between TGlittre test and measures of pulmonary function, body balance, and quality of life in patients undergoing thoracic surgery in the preoperative period. It also found that TGlittre test may be a prognostic test for postoperative complications, especially with respect to chest tube duration.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Nathalia Alves de Oliveira Saraiva, Iasmim de Oliveira Farias, Brenda Mesquita dos Santos, Rosemere Saldanha Xavier, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study evaluated the association between sympathovagal balance and exercise performance in women with systemic sclerosis. The results showed that autonomic imbalance was related to decreased exercise capacity, which may increase cardiovascular risk.
BMC RESEARCH NOTES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Critical Care Medicine
L. Braga Monnerat, T. T. Mafort, M. S. da Cal, A. T. A. Ghetti, J. L. d Mello, L. O. S. de Melo, P. W. Pedroso, A. J. Lopes
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shayane Martins Rodrigues Gomes, Andreia Carolinne de Souza Brito, Wania Ferraz Pereira Manfro, Marcelo Ribeiro-Alves, Roberto Stefan de Almeida Ribeiro, Mariana Soares da Cal, Vinicius da Cunha Lisboa, Daniel Paiva Barros de Abreu, Leda dos Reis Castilho, Luis Cristovao de Moares Sobrino Porto, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Agnaldo Jose Lopes, Silvia Amaral Goncalves da Silva, Patricia Maria Lourenco Dutra, Luciana Silva Rodrigues
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the differences of a set of antigen-specific inflammatory cytokines between recovered COVID-19 patients or individuals in the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection and healthy individuals with no history of COVID-19. The results showed that COVID-19 and long-COVID-19 patients had higher levels of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and interferon-gamma-induced protein 10 (IP-10).
Article
Rehabilitation
Joao Eduardo de Azevedo Vieira, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Laura Braga Monnerat, Mariana Soares da Cal, Angelo Thomaz Abalada Ghetti, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study built prediction models for the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) scale using sociodemographic data, clinical findings, lung function, and muscle strength. The results showed that worse general fatigue and handgrip strength were associated with more severe physical function impairments in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome. Additionally, a history of prior hospitalization resulted in worse physical function. Prediction models incorporating objective measures can better assess the physical function of these patients and aid in the selection of candidates for a physical reconditioning program.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hebert Olimpio, Gustavo Bittencourt Camilo, Julia Abrantes Marques, Rosemere Saldanha Xavier, Carlos Eduardo Santos, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study confirms that critically ill elderly patients receiving TEDS have significant improvements in respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness, and mechanical ventilation time.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)