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Novos protocolos diagnósticos e estratégias terapêuticas chegam à dermatologia.
Martins, Luís; Matias, Daniela; Lourenço, Mafalda; Ferreira, DianaA dermatologia veterinária constitui uma especialidade que vem evoluindo rapidamente, através de melhoria da abordagem diagnóstica, do tratamento e da monitorização. Os desafios são vários, desde a gestão das expetativas dos tutores, à comunicação mais fluída entre estes e os médicos veterinários. Existem algumas barreiras económicas, entre outras, mas a perspetiva pode considerar-se otimista. As guidelines int...
Algae-powered innovation: A critical review of sustainable textile dyeing and f...
Rocha, Verónica; Ferreira, Diana; Fangueiro, Raúl; Costa, Sofia; Pontes, Vasco Filipe FerreiraThe textile industry is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, standing out as one of the largest contributors to pollution. In response, pursuing sustainable production practices, through the adoption of eco-friendly materials and sustainable processes, is essential for shaping a more sustainable future. Marine algae have emerged as promising natural alternatives for textile dyeing and functio...
Ethics and new trends in artificial intelligence in intensive care units
Ferreira, DianaCaracterizada pela rápida propagação do SARS-CoV-2, a pandemia catalisou uma mudança de pa- radigma nos sistemas de saúde em todo o mundo, revelando vulnerabilidades sistémicas há muito in- trínsecas no que diz respeito à interoperabilidade dos dados, à sua estruturação e aos dilemas éticos. A necessidade de uma resposta rápida e eficiente por parte das autoridades de saúde pública era urgente mas não foi atend...
Standardizing corneal transplantation records using openEHR: case study
Ferreira, Diana; Neto, Cristiana; Hak, Francini; Abelha, António; Santos, Manuel; Machado, José ManuelBackground: Corneal transplantation, also known as keratoplasty, is a widely performed surgical procedure that aims to restore vision in patients with corneal damage. The success of corneal transplantation relies on the accurate and timely management of patient information, which can be enhanced using electronic health records (EHRs). However, conventional EHRs are often fragmented and lack standardization, lea...
Recommendation of Medical Exams to Support Clinical Diagnosis Based on Patient’...
Neto, Cristiana; Ferreira, Diana; Cunha, Hugo; Pires, Maria; Marques, Susana; Sousa, Regina; Machado, José ManuelNowadays, it is essential that the error in the decisions made by health professionals is as small as possible. This applies to any medical area, including the recommendation of medical exams based on certain symptoms for the diagnosis of diseases. This study aims to explore the use of different Machine Learning techniques to increase the confidence of the medical exams prescribed by healthcare professionals. A...
A data acquisition and consolidation system based on openEHR applied to physica...
Silva, Ines; Ferreira, Diana; Peixoto, Hugo; Machado, José ManuelShoulder pathologies are prevalent and reduce the quality of life. Due to the shoulder joint's complexity, healthcare professionals face challenges to evaluate, diagnose, and treat these pathologies. On the other hand, the acquisition, presentation, and analysis of patient data in healthcare is complex and hindered by the absence of standardization and interoperability in Database Management Systems. Hence, in ...
Static and dynamic postural control of the ankle during the performance of the ...
Ferreira, DianaIntroduction: Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries and it is estimated that up to 40% of acute ankle sprains can end up developing Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI). Literature shows that individuals with CAI have a higher probability of having both static and dynamic postural control deficits. Although, there is a lack of consistency in the studies detecting postural cont...
Predicting the survival of primary biliary cholangitis patients
Ferreira, Diana; Neto, Cristiana; Lopes, José; Duarte, Júlio Miguel Marques; Abelha, António; Machado, José ManuelPrimary Biliary Cholangitis, which is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, is a slow-growing chronic autoimmune disease in which the human body’s immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues and gradually destroys the bile ducts in the liver. A reliable diagnosis of this clinical condition, followed by appropriate intervention measures, can slow the damage to the liver ...
Feline Atopic Syndrome: the current need for a multimodal diagnostic approach
Machado, André; Ferreira, Diana; Martins, LuísBackground Clinical signs of Feline Atopic Syndrome rely mainly on the presence of pruritus, like in dogs. Despite, in cats, specific patterns of skin reaction could point to a primary allergic cause of the atopic syndrome, these patterns are not specific of atopy. Factors such as ectoparasites, food or environmental allergens may also trigger a great diversity of close clinical signs. Etiologic and pathogenic ...
Prediction models for coronary heart disease
Neto, Cristiana; Ferreira, Diana; Ramos, José; Cruz, Sandro; Oliveira, Joaquim M.; Abelha, António; Machado, José ManuelIn the current days, it is known that a great amount of effort is being applied to improving healthcare with the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies in order to assist healthcare professionals in the decision-making process. One of the most important field in healthcare diagnoses is the identification of Coronary Heart Disease since it has a high mortality rate worldwide. This disease occurs when the he...