Publications by authors named "Nicolas Acosta Becker"
Purpose: Asthma is associated with abnormal autonomic function, and heart rate variability is considered a simple, accurate, and noninvasive tool for monitoring the autonomic system. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the impact of asthma on heart rate variability in children and adolescents.
Methods: This systematic review of observational studies and clinical trials evaluated heart rate variability in children and adolescents with asthma compared to healthy controls.
Aims: Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) may develop muscle abnormalities, although little is known on its clinical and functional impact. This study aimed to evaluate the association of peripheral muscle strength with aerobic fitness, habitual physical activity, lung function and the use of antibiotics (ATB) in patients with CF.
Methods: A cross-sectional study where individuals aged ≥6 years underwent peripheral muscle strength evaluation (biceps, quadriceps and hamstrings) and performed a cardiopulmonary exercise test.
Background: Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) present exercise intolerance and episodes of pulmonary exacerbations. This study aimed to evaluate the association of the distance covered on the modified shuttle test (MST), as well as other clinical variables (anthropometry, chronic colonization by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, lung function), with the risk of hospitalization for pulmonary exacerbation.
Methods: Cohort study including CF patients older than 6 years, from two specialized CF centers.
Background: Adherence of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) to exercise is challenging. Here we compared the physiological responses during the use of interactive video games (VG) with the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in healthy and CF subjects.
Methods: Cross-sectional study including CF and healthy (CON) subjects older than 6 years.