Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition with significant clinical, social and economic repercussions throughout life. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 160 children worldwide. Its origin is multifactorial, resulting from the interaction between genetic factors, such as mutations in genes associated with brain development, and environmental […]

Eye diseases represent a growing public health challenge in Portugal, significantly compromising the population’s quality of life. The increase in their prevalence is associated with various factors, such as demographic ageing, excessive use of digital devices, inadequate lifestyle habits and limited access to ophthalmological consultations, especially in regions with less health service coverage. These factors

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a highly contagious disease with the potential to cause serious complications, requiring the isolation of infected individuals and appropriate clinical follow-up. While severe cases require hospitalization, patients with mild symptoms can remain at home and be monitored regularly by primary healthcare physicians — at the beginning of the

Healthcare-associated infections pose a serious public health threat, as they are acquired during medical treatments or hospital stays, often leading to prolonged hospitalizations, high costs for healthcare systems and high mortality rates. Portugal has one of the highest rates of healthcare-associated infections in Europe, aggravated by the concerning rise in resistance to last-line antibiotics. These

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people globally and accounting for around 70 percent of dementia cases. In Portugal, it is estimated that 200,000 people live with this condition, posing significant challenges to health systems due to the need for long-term care and the high associated costs.

Portugal has one of the highest aging populations in the world, placing increasing pressure on elderly care services, especially in nursing homes. Healthcare professionals in these facilities are often overwhelmed due to the increasing number of elderly residents, shortage of human resources, and insufficient investment in infrastructure. Many still rely on paper-based documentation for clinical

Demographic ageing poses significant challenges to healthcare systems, intensifying the pressure on infrastructures and human resources. It is estimated that by 2050 the elderly population will exceed 2 billion people, making it imperative to implement innovative solutions to ensure effective and sustainable care. Assistive technologies play a fundamental role in promoting the autonomy and quality

Paroxysmal diseases are characterized by sudden, episodic conditions that cause temporary changes in the body. Among them, epilepsy stands out for causing synchronous and uncontrolled neuronal discharges, resulting in recurrent and unprovoked seizures. These seizures may involve a loss or change in level of consciousness, abnormal movements or psychological symptoms. Other conditions, such as migraines,

Vascular diseases, such as carotid stenosis (narrowing of the carotid arteries, which connect the heart to the brain, caused by the accumulation of fatty atheroma plaques), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) (sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain), atherosclerosis (accumulation of atheroma plaques in the arteries, leading to arterial hardening and narrowing), deep vein thrombosis (formation

Aging is a gradual, multifactorial and continuous process characterized by the progressive loss of biological function and degeneration associated with the onset of age-related diseases. In Portugal, the aging of the population is particularly noticeable, with the population projected to fall from 10.3 to 7.5 million by 2080, while the number of elderly people will

The growing use of electronic health records, digital diagnostic systems and remote monitoring technologies has led to a significant increase in the volume and complexity of health data. This increase intensifies the need for continuous, secure and accurate exchange of clinical, administrative and laboratory information, which is essential for effective clinical decisions and the optimization

Breast-conserving surgery aims to remove tumors while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible, ensuring optimal aesthetic outcomes that are critical for a patient’s quality of life. To achieve this objective, precise location of the tumor is necessary during surgery, which is normally performed with the patient lying face-up (supine position). To plan the