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Transfer learning in spirometry: CNN models for automated flow-volume curve qua...
Martins, C; Barros, H; Moreira, AProblem: Current spirometers face challenges in evaluating acceptability criteria, often requiring manual visual inspection by trained specialists. Automating this process could improve diagnostic workflows and reduce variability in test assessments. Aim: This study aimed to apply transfer learning to convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to automate the classification of spirometry flow-volume curves based on a...
A meta-analysis of epigenome-wide association studies of ultra-processed food c...
Llauradó-Pont, J; Stratakis, N; Fiorito, G; Handakas, E; Neumann, A; Barros, H; Brantsæter, AL; Chang, K; Chatzi, L; Felix, JF; Grazuleviciene, R"Background/objective: There is limited knowledge on how diet affects the epigenome of children. Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is emerging as an important factor impacting health, but mechanisms need to be uncovered. We therefore aimed to assess the association between UPF consumption and DNA methylation in children. Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis of epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) fro...
Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of daily optimised doses of Rifampicin fo...
Espinosa-Pereiro, J; Aguiar, A; Nara, E; Medina, A; Molinas, G; Tavares, M; Tortola, T; Ghimire, S; Alfenaar, JC; Sturkenboom, MGG; Magis-Escurra, C"Background: Higher than standard doses of rifampicin could improve the treatment outcome of drug-susceptible tuberculosis without compromising the safety of patients. Methods: We performed a systematic review of prospective clinical studies including adults with pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB receiving rifampicin doses above 10mg/kg/day. We extracted the data on overall adverse events (AE), hepatic AE, sputum...
Filling the Gap to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Europe
Correia, T; Pereira, ADC; Barros, H; Davidovitch, N; Leighton, L; McCallum, AK; Meireles, P; Mueller, JE; Otok, R; Odone, A; Petrakova, A; Prymula, R[No abstract available]
Using Large Cohort Data to Strengthen Information-Based Public Health Policies:...
Fronteira, I; Schaltz-Buchholzer, F; Benn, CS; Ferrinho, P; Barros, H[No abstract available]
The influence of gentrification on the health and well-being of older adults: a...
Santos, CJ; Silva, JP; Astell-Burt, T; Barros, H; Torres, E; Ribeiro, AIViews on gentrification and intersections with health and well-being were explored via semi-structured interviews with nineteen residents (≥60 years) in Porto (Portugal). Participants acknowledged that gentrification led to noticeable transformations in recreational areas, food/beverage establishments, housing, and commercial activities. Participants had contrasting views on gentrification-induced transformatio...
Socioeconomic disparities in changes to preterm birth and stillbirth rates duri...
Zeitlin, J; Philibert, M; Barros, H; Broeders, L; Cap, J; Draušnik, Ž; Engjom, H; Farr, A; Fresson, J; Gatt, M; Gissler, M; Heller, G; Isakova, JBackground: Despite concerns about worsening pregnancy outcomes resulting from healthcare restrictions, economic difficulties and increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, preterm birth (PTB) rates declined in some countries in 2020, while stillbirth rates appeared stable. Like other shocks, the pandemic may have exacerbated existing socioeconomic disparities in pregnancy, but this remains to be establishe...
Exposure to green and blue spaces and depression among older adults from the EP...
Ribeiro, AI; Behlen, M; Henriques, A; Severo, M; Jardim Santos, C; Barros, HThis study investigated the associations between exposure to different types of natural spaces and depression among urban older adults and explored the potential mediators. We used data on 631 participants aged ≥60 from the EPIPorto cohort (Porto, Portugal). Depressive symptoms were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale. We assessed greenness in residential surroundings using the Normalized Difference V...
Prevalence of Parental Violent Discipline Toward Children: Findings From A Port...
Abrahamyan, A; Soares, S; Fraga, S; Barros, HDespite recognizing the detrimental impact of parental violence on children’s mental and physical health throughout their lives, violence remains an all-too-real part of life for many children around the globe. However, data on the child-reported prevalence of experienced family violence are scarce and primarily based on parental reports. This study aimed to broaden the body of evidence and measure the lifetime...
Local Climate Change Adaptation under the Lenses of Public Health: A Case Study...
Silva, JP; Macassa, G; Barros, H; Ribeiro, AIIntroduction: Climate change is a pressing public health issue. Urban populations, especially in coastal areas, are highly vulnerable. As climate change progresses, local adaptation becomes increasingly important. We present a case study about the inclusion of public health concerns in local climate change adaptation in Porto (Portugal). Methods: We analysed two local adaptation plans using qualitative content ...