Non-Intrusive Monitoring of Vital Signs in the Lower Limbs Using Optical Sensors.

Invisible health monitoring is currently a topic of global interest within the scientific community. Sensorization of everyday objects can provide valuable health information without requiring any changes in people's routines. In this work, a feasibility study of photoplethysmography (PPG) acquisition in the lower limbs for continuous and real-time monitoring of the vital signs, including heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR), is presented.

Recommendations for Artificial Intelligence Application in Continued Process Verification.

This review paper explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Continued Process Verification (CPV) in the biopharmaceutical industry. Originating from the CPV of the Future project, the study investigates the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI into CPV, focusing on real-time data analysis and proactive process adjustments. The paper highlights the importance of aligning AI solutions with regulatory standards and offers a set of comprehensive recommendations to bridge the gap between AI's potential and its practical, compliant, and safe application in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Health Professionals' Perceptions about Prostate Cancer-A Focus Group Study.

Prostate cancer (PCa) accounts for 20% of new cancer cases and 10.5% of cancer-associated mortality in Portugal. Associated risk factors include advanced age, family history, genetic alterations, and race/ethnicity.

The influence of nutrition in nodular thyroid pathology: a systematic review.

Nodular thyroid pathologies (NThyPs) are prevalent thyroid diseases, with a steadily increasing global incidence. Although their exact causes remain uncertain, various modifying factors, such as nutrition, influence their development. We aimed to systematically identify and synthesize the influence of dietary exposures on NThyPs risk.