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  1. Article ; Online: Coronary physiology instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) derived from x-ray angiography using artificial intelligence deep learning models: a pilot study.

    Nobre Menezes, Miguel / Lourenço Silva, João / Silva, Beatriz / Marante de Oliveira, Rita / Rodrigues, Tiago / Oliveira, Arlindo L / Pinto, Fausto J

    The Journal of invasive cardiology

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 3

    Abstract: Objectives: Coronary angiography (CAG)-derived physiology methods have been developed in an attempt to simplify and increase the usage of coronary physiology, based mostly on dynamic fluid computational algorithms. We aimed to develop a different ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Coronary angiography (CAG)-derived physiology methods have been developed in an attempt to simplify and increase the usage of coronary physiology, based mostly on dynamic fluid computational algorithms. We aimed to develop a different approach based on artificial intelligence methods, which has seldom been explored.
    Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing invasive instantaneous free-wave ratio (iFR) measurements were included. We developed artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of classifying target lesions as positive (iFR ≤ 0.89) or negative (iFR > 0.89). The predictions were then compared to the true measurements.
    Results: Two hundred-fifty measurements were included, and 3 models were developed. Model 3 had the best overall performance: accuracy, negative predictive value (NPV), positive predictive value (PPV), sensitivity, and specificity were 69%, 88%, 44%, 74%, and 67%, respectively. Performance differed per target vessel. For the left anterior descending artery (LAD), model 3 had the highest accuracy (66%), while model 2 the highest NPV (86%) and sensitivity (91%). PPV was always low/modest. Model 1 had the highest specificity (68%). For the right coronary artery, model 1's accuracy was 86%, NPV was 97%, and specificity was 87%, but all models had low PPV (maximum 25%) and low/modest sensitivity (maximum 60%). For the circumflex, model 1 performed best: accuracy, NPV, PPV, sensitivity, and specificity were 69%, 96%, 24%, 80%, and 68%, respectively.
    Conclusions: We developed 3 AI models capable of binary iFR estimation from CAG images. Despite modest accuracy, the consistently high NPV is of potential clinical significance, as it would enable avoiding further invasive maneuvers after CAG. This pivotal study offers proof of concept for further development.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Artificial Intelligence ; Pilot Projects ; Deep Learning ; X-Rays ; Coronary Angiography
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1154372-3
    ISSN 1557-2501 ; 1042-3931
    ISSN (online) 1557-2501
    ISSN 1042-3931
    DOI 10.25270/jic/23.00285
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  2. Article ; Online: Optimized Synthesis of Poly(Lactic Acid) Nanoparticles for the Encapsulation of Flutamide.

    Almeida, Duarte / Dias, Mariana / Teixeira, Beatriz / Frazão, Carolina / Almeida, Mónica / Gonçalves, Gil / Oliveira, Miguel / Pinto, Ricardo J B

    Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 10, Issue 4

    Abstract: Biopolymeric nanoparticles (NPs) have gained significant attention in several areas as an alternative to synthetic polymeric NPs due to growing environmental and immunological concerns. Among the most promising biopolymers is poly(lactic acid) (PLA), ... ...

    Abstract Biopolymeric nanoparticles (NPs) have gained significant attention in several areas as an alternative to synthetic polymeric NPs due to growing environmental and immunological concerns. Among the most promising biopolymers is poly(lactic acid) (PLA), with a reported high degree of biocompatibility and biodegradability. In this work, PLA NPs were synthesized according to a controlled gelation process using a combination of single-emulsion and nanoprecipitation methods. This study evaluated the influence of several experimental parameters for accurate control of the PLA NPs' size distribution and aggregation. Tip sonication (as the stirring method), a PLA concentration of 10 mg/mL, a PVA concentration of 2.5 mg/mL, and low-molecular-weight PLA (Mw = 5000) were established as the best experimental conditions to obtain monodisperse PLA NPs. After gelification process optimization, flutamide (FLU) was used as a model drug to evaluate the encapsulation capability of the PLA NPs. The results showed an encapsulation efficiency of 44% for this cytostatic compound. Furthermore, preliminary cell viability tests showed that the FLU@PLA NPs allowed cell viabilities above 90% up to a concentration of 20 mg/L. The comprehensive findings showcase that the PLA NPs fabricated using this straightforward gelification method hold promise for encapsulating cytostatic compounds, offering a novel avenue for precise drug delivery in cancer therapy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2813982-3
    ISSN 2310-2861 ; 2310-2861
    ISSN (online) 2310-2861
    ISSN 2310-2861
    DOI 10.3390/gels10040274
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  3. Article ; Online: Cytokine production by bovine adipose tissue stromal vascular fraction cells upon Neospora caninum stimulation.

    Oliveira, Bárbara M / Sidónio, Beatriz / Correia, Alexandra / Pinto, Ana / Azevedo, Maria M / Sampaio, Paula / Ferreira, Paula G / Vilanova, Manuel / Teixeira, Luzia

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 8444

    Abstract: In bovines few studies addressed the contribution of adipose tissue to the host immune response to infection. Here we evaluated the in vitro response of bovine adipose tissue stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells to the protozoan parasite Neospora ... ...

    Abstract In bovines few studies addressed the contribution of adipose tissue to the host immune response to infection. Here we evaluated the in vitro response of bovine adipose tissue stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells to the protozoan parasite Neospora caninum, using live and freeze-killed tachyzoites. Live N. caninum induced the production of IL-6, IL-1β and IL-10 by SVF cells isolated from subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), while in mesenteric adipose tissue (MAT) SVF cell cultures only IL-1β and IL-10 production was increased, showing slight distinct responses between adipose tissue depots. Whereas a clear IL-8 increase was detected in peripheral blood leucocytes (PBL) culture supernatants in response to live N. caninum, no such increase was observed in SAT or MAT SVF cell cultures. Nevertheless, in response to LPS, increased IL-8 levels were detected in all cell cultures. IL-10 levels were always increased in response to stimulation (live, freeze-killed N. caninum and LPS). Overall, our results show that bovine adipose tissue SVF cells produce cytokines in response to N. caninum and can therefore be putative contributors to the host immune response against this parasite.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cattle ; Interleukin-10 ; Neospora ; Interleukin-8 ; Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology ; Stromal Vascular Fraction ; Cytokines ; Adipose Tissue ; Coccidiosis/parasitology
    Chemical Substances Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8) ; Interleukin-8 ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-58885-z
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  4. Article: Ilheus Virus (ILHV) Resistance in

    Reis, Lúcia Aline Moura / Pampolha, Ana Beatriz Oliveira / Dias, Daniel Damous / Santos, Maissa Maia / Pantoja, Jamilla Augusta de Sousa / Araújo, Pedro Arthur da Silva / Silva, Fábio Silva da / Nascimento, Bruna Lais Sena do / Carvalho, Valéria Lima / Silva, Eliana Vieira Pinto da / Nunes Neto, Joaquim Pinto

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 4

    Abstract: Background: Orthoflavivirus ilheusense: Methods: F1 generation females of : Results: The presence of ILHV was not detected in the body and head samples of : Conclusions: According to the results obtained in this study, the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Orthoflavivirus ilheusense
    Methods: F1 generation females of
    Results: The presence of ILHV was not detected in the body and head samples of
    Conclusions: According to the results obtained in this study, the species
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life14040427
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  5. Article ; Online: Psychometric properties of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Falls Behavioral Scale in people with Parkinson's disease.

    Almeida, Lorena Rosa S / Vasconcelos, Lara / Valenca, Guilherme T / Carvalho, Kárin / Pinto, Elen Beatriz / Oliveira-Filho, Jamary / Canning, Colleen G

    Disability and rehabilitation

    2023  , Page(s) 1–7

    Abstract: Purpose: To verify the psychometric properties of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Falls Behavioral (FaB-Brazil) Scale in Parkinson's disease (PD).: Material and methods: Participants (: Results: Internal consistency was moderate (α = 0.77). ...

    Abstract Purpose: To verify the psychometric properties of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Falls Behavioral (FaB-Brazil) Scale in Parkinson's disease (PD).
    Material and methods: Participants (
    Results: Internal consistency was moderate (α = 0.77). Excellent inter-rater (ICC = 0.90;
    Conclusions: The FaB-Brazil scale is reliable and valid for assessing people with PD.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1104775-6
    ISSN 1464-5165 ; 0963-8288
    ISSN (online) 1464-5165
    ISSN 0963-8288
    DOI 10.1080/09638288.2023.2230132
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  6. Article ; Online: Artificial intelligence-based diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism: Development of a machine learning model using 12-lead electrocardiogram.

    Valente Silva, Beatriz / Marques, João / Nobre Menezes, Miguel / Oliveira, Arlindo L / Pinto, Fausto J

    Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology

    2023  Volume 42, Issue 7, Page(s) 643–651

    Abstract: Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition, in which diagnostic uncertainty remains high given the lack of specificity in clinical presentation. It requires confirmation by computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA). ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition, in which diagnostic uncertainty remains high given the lack of specificity in clinical presentation. It requires confirmation by computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Electrocardiography (ECG) signals can be detected by artificial intelligence (AI) with precision. The purpose of this study was to develop an AI model for predicting PE using a 12-lead ECG.
    Methods: We extracted 1014 ECGs from patients admitted to the emergency department who underwent CTPA due to suspected PE: 911 ECGs were used for development of the AI model and 103 ECGs for validation. An AI algorithm based on an ensemble neural network was developed. The performance of the AI model was compared against the guideline recommended clinical prediction rules for PE (Wells and Geneva scores combined with a standard D-dimer cut-off of 500 ng/mL and an age-adjusted cut-off, PEGeD and YEARS algorithm).
    Results: The AI model achieves greater specificity to detect PE than the commonly used clinical prediction rules. The AI model shown a specificity of 100% (95% confidence interval (CI): 94-100) and a sensitivity of 50% (95% CI: 33-67). The AI model performed significantly better than the other models (area under the curve 0.75; 95% CI 0.66-0.82; p<0.001), which had nearly no discriminative power. The incidence of typical PE ECG features was similar in patients with and without PE.
    Conclusion: We developed and validated a deep learning-based AI model for PE diagnosis using a 12-lead ECG and it demonstrated high specificity.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Artificial Intelligence ; Pulmonary Embolism/diagnosis ; Machine Learning ; Electrocardiography/methods ; Retrospective Studies
    Language Portuguese
    Publishing date 2023-03-30
    Publishing country Portugal
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632718-7
    ISSN 2174-2030 ; 0870-2551 ; 0304-4750
    ISSN (online) 2174-2030
    ISSN 0870-2551 ; 0304-4750
    DOI 10.1016/j.repc.2023.03.016
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  7. Article ; Online: Vacina para a COVID-19: Da Teoria à Prática.

    Oliveira Pinto, Beatriz / Silva, Leandro / Baptista Leite, Raquel / Pedrosa, Vítor

    Acta medica portuguesa

    2021  Volume 34, Issue 2, Page(s) 163

    Title translation COVID-19 Vaccine: From Theory to Practice.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 Vaccines/administration & dosage ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines
    Language Portuguese
    Publishing date 2021-01-19
    Publishing country Portugal
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 603078-6
    ISSN 1646-0758 ; 0870-399X
    ISSN (online) 1646-0758
    ISSN 0870-399X
    DOI 10.20344/amp.15457
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  8. Article ; Online: Segmentation of X-ray coronary angiography with an artificial intelligence deep learning model: Impact in operator visual assessment of coronary stenosis severity.

    Nobre Menezes, Miguel / Silva, Beatriz / Silva, João Lourenço / Rodrigues, Tiago / Marques, João Silva / Guerreiro, Cláudio / Guedes, João Pedro / Oliveira-Santos, Manuel / Oliveira, Arlindo L / Pinto, Fausto J

    Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions

    2023  Volume 102, Issue 4, Page(s) 631–640

    Abstract: Background: Visual assessment of the percentage diameter stenosis (%DS: Methods: Quantitative coronary analysis (QCA) %DS (%DS: Results: A total of 123 lesions were included. %DS: Conclusion: % ... ...

    Abstract Background: Visual assessment of the percentage diameter stenosis (%DS
    Methods: Quantitative coronary analysis (QCA) %DS (%DS
    Results: A total of 123 lesions were included. %DS
    Conclusion: %DS
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1459995-8
    ISSN 1522-726X ; 1522-1946
    ISSN (online) 1522-726X
    ISSN 1522-1946
    DOI 10.1002/ccd.30805
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  9. Article: Genus

    Reis, Lúcia Aline Moura / Pampolha, Ana Beatriz Oliveira / Nascimento, Bruna Lais Sena do / Dias, Daniel Damous / Araújo, Pedro Arthur da Silva / Silva, Fábio Silva da / Silva, Lucas Henrique da Silva E / Reis, Hanna Carolina Farias / Silva, Eliana Vieira Pinto da / Nunes Neto, Joaquim Pinto

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 11

    Abstract: ... The ... ...

    Abstract The genus
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life13112179
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  10. Article ; Online: Brazil Nut-Enriched Diet Modulates Enteric Glial Cells and Gut Microbiota in an Experimental Model of Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Almeida, Patricia Pereira / Da Cruz, Beatriz Oliveira / Thomasi, Beatriz / Menezes, Ágatha Cristie / Brito, Michele Lima / Costa, Nathalia da Silva / Ito, Raphaela Valente Almeida / Degani, Viviane Alexandre Nunes / Daleprane, Julio Beltrame / Magliano, D'Angelo Carlo / Tavares-Gomes, Ana Lúcia / Stockler-Pinto, Milena Barcza

    Journal of the American Nutrition Association

    2023  Volume 43, Issue 2, Page(s) 201–212

    Abstract: Introduction: ...

    Abstract Introduction:
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Animals ; Bertholletia ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Diet ; Neuroglia/metabolism ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2769-707X
    ISSN (online) 2769-707X
    DOI 10.1080/27697061.2023.2247057
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