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Predicting delirium in critically Ill COVID-19 patients using EEG-derived data
Viegas, Ana; Von Rekowski, Cristiana P.; Araújo, Rúben; Ramalhete, Luís; Viegas, Ana; Cordeiro, Inês Menezes; Manita, Manuel; Viana-Baptista, MiguelDelirium is a severe and common complication among critically ill patients, particularly those with SARS-CoV-2 infection, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Early identification of at-risk patients is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes. This prospective observational cohort study explores the potential of electroencephalography (EEG) combined with machine learning (ML) models ...
Thymoma and myasthenia gravis – an observational study at a tertiary center
Dias, Margarida; Rosa, José Lourenço; Soares, Mafalda; Fernandes, Andreia; Manita, Manuel; Maciel, João; Calvinho, PauloIntroduction: Acquired Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by fluctu- ating paresis of the skeletal muscle due to pathogenic antibodies against the acetylcholine receptor or other elements of the neuromuscular plaque. There is a close relation between MG and thymoma. We aimed to characterize a population of patients with Myasthenia Gravis associated thymoma (MGAT). Me...
Prevalence of carotid artery disease in an ischemic stroke population: role of ...
Fragata, Isabel; Galo, Sérgio; Manita, Manuel; Ferreira, Susana; Reis, JoãoAtherosclerotic carotid disease represents approximately 20% of the causes of ischemic stroke. Effective treatment options, such as endovascular or surgical revascularization procedures, are available. Doppler Ultrasound (DUS) is a non-invasive, inexpensive, routine exam used to evaluate the presence of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis. We retrospectively analysed the prevalence of severe atherosclerotic ...