Posts by: Catarina Silva, MSc

Catarina Silva, MSc

With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Developing Lung Disease in SJIA

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Children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and severe, chronic lung disease have distinctive clinical and immunological changes that are not yet fully characterized, researchers have found. The study, “Systemic Juvenile ... Read more

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

Video-Based Game Improved Hand Function in Youngsters with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

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Digital hand tracker-based training improves functions and promotes hand-pinch strength in people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to new clinical data. The study with those results, “Leap Motion Controller-based training ... Read more

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

Stress Test Not Best Measure of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Individual JIA Patients, Study Finds

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The submaximal treadmill test — also known as the stress test — is not optimal for daily clinical use to evaluate physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients, ... Read more