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During the first session by the EAU Section on Urological Imaging on Day 1 at #EMUC24 in Lisbon, biomedical engineer Dr. Nikolaos Papanikolaou (PT) presented on “ProCancer-I”, which is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform integrating imaging data and models, supporting precision care through prostate cancer’s continuum. Dr. Papanikolaou: “The main objectives of ProCancer-I is to deliver a PCa AI platform featuring a unique collection of PCa mpMRI images worldwide, in terms of data quantity, quality and diversity. This platform should produce novel AI clinical tools based on a three-stage ensemble modelling process for advancing characterisation of PCa lesions, assessment of the metastatic potential, and early detection of disease recurrence. Ultimately, the goal of this project is to contribute in the increase of the trust in PCa AI tools by introducing AI model interpretability functionality. We have been collecting data over 4 years, resulting in one of the biggest imaging databases for PCa with 12,816 patients and total images of 8,425,386, called ProstateNET.” According to Dr. Papanikolaou, MRI issues include diagnostic delay, overdiagnosis, high interobserver variability (large differences between expert and non-expert radiologists), long exam times, and lack of predictivity. To address these issues, he outlines areas of the population screening pathway where AI could be a useful tool in the future. “The expectation of AI is for it to be more accurate (further increase in sensitivity and specificity), reduce reporting times and reduce unnecessary biopsies.” Dr. Papanikolaou addressed several challenges with AI in the screening versus diagnosis set up, but also potential solutions. “A fundamental requirement in AI and machine learning is that someone should always use a model with data that are similar to the training dataset, which makes out-of-the-box use of diagnostic models to the general population not feasible. Not only are the imaging characteristics between the screening and the diagnostic scenario different, but most importantly, the prevalence of clinically significant disease is much lower in the screening population, as expected.” “The simple way to solve this problem would be to collect data from the normal population and train new models from scratch, but given the very low prevalence of significant diseases, that would take a long time. A more sophisticated approach is transfer learning, where knowledge from one domain is adapted and transferred to another domain. Someone could consider the diagnostic models as the backbone of new screening models where, with fine-tuning, they can adapt to screening data. The latter scenario would need only a small portion of the entire dataset to be collected, which is more feasible than training from scratch.”

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With the goal to be the first carbon-neutral clinic in Portugal, the Champalimaud Foundation aims to reduce the carbon footprint of imaging equipment by half. Over just one year, they have cut emissions per exam by approximately 24%, for the diagnostic and interventional imaging equipment in the radiology and nuclear medicine department. How? These initial results are thanks to a five-year partnership with Philips. Together we assessed the environmental impact and developed a decarbonization roadmap, which includes replacing equipment with EcoDesign models, incorporating circular practices, transitioning to renewable energy, and improving workflows. Learn more about how the Champalimaud Foundation will continue to drive sustainable #healthcare over the coming years. https://lnkd.in/dUJAHEHZ #HealthcareInnovation #sustainability

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Veheri.com - #ChristmasCalendar #SupportyourResident #Day10 🎁 🎅 🇵🇹 Today, our colleague Duarte Nuno Madeira Martins da Costa from 🇵🇹 present us this fascinating imaging case. A #9y old #frenchbulldog developed acute #tetraparesis and became #tetraplegic within 3 days. We asked ChatGPT for the differentials:   1) Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) 2) Vascular Event (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism - FCE) 3) Neoplasia 4) Steroid-Associated Myopathy or Myelopathy 5) Inflammatory or Infectious Myelopathy 6) Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Syndrome) Check what #Duarte find out via 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebKuBt_P 💥 #Collaboration #Education #Teleradiology

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Recent updated article "Analyzing the Forces on Dental Implants with Exclusive Apical Fixation: A Critical Evaluation of Leverage and ISO 14801/2016 Testing Protocols" Thank You Luis Miguel Mesquita Santos, Bruno Henrique Alves Ciloto, Jose Luis Tavares Figueiredo and Rui Pedro Leal Moreira Coelho* for your contribution towards our journal. Dental implants with exclusive apical fixation are increasingly used as a solution for treating atrophic jaws and enabling immediate loading. Dental implants are a widely accepted solution for tooth replacement, particularly in cases of severe maxillary bone atrophy where conventional treatments are not feasible. In recent years, various techniques such as transnasal, trans-sinus, pterygoid, and palatal approaches, as well as the use of zygomatic implants, have been developed to address these challenges. Read this full work here: https://lnkd.in/gXp_2GC7 #dentalimplants #dental #phddoctors #researchers #researchgroups #dentistry #submitmanuscript

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Don't miss out! Today at 4:30 PM, our CTO, Paulo Rodrigues, will be presenting "Enabling Medical Imaging AI for Life Sciences Innovations" at the #HealthRevolutionCongress in Room IOMED. Dive into the future of AI in healthcare and discover how these technologies are transforming medical imaging. Join us for a session filled with insightful revelations! #QMENTA #MedicalImagingAI #LifeSciences #AIInnovation

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🔬 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 #OlympusMedicalProducts Portugal with the launch of a new advanced analytics centre in Coimbra scheduled for July. Already housing Olympus Medical Products Portugal's highest volume repair centre in Europe 🇪🇺, Coimbra 🇵🇹 is an ideal location for #innovation and expansion. With approximately 32 million euros invested in new facilities in 2022, Olympus reinforces its commitment to #excellence and #efficiency. This investment strengthens its global repair centre and unlocks opportunities for data-driven optimisation and Data and analytics integration. Given its proximity to leading universities and abundant talent pool, Portugal was a natural choice. 👨‍⚕️ By 2024, Olympus Medical Products Portugal will employ over 300 professionals at the new centre. 🔗Know more ⬇  https://bit.ly/4bSQY0i #MadeInPortugal #BuyFromPortugal #InvestInPortugal #BusinessMatchMaking #PortugalOpenForBusiness #AICEP

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3rd Augma International Symposium “Practical Innovations for Bone Augmentation” Main Symposium Lecture: Beyond Boundaries : Augma, the Game Changer? Speaker: Jose Camelo Ferreira, DDS, Oral Surgeon, Portugal he objective of this lecture is to show the many reasons why Augma bone cement is changing the bone grafting paradigm as a bone grafting solution. The lecture will show clinical examples of the different clinical possibilities of bone cement, including the enhancement of soft tissues, backed up by the contemporary scientific literature about the subject. Learn more about AiS 2024: https://hubs.la/Q02wF4760 #ais2024 #augmasymposium

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Looking for something to read while travelling to Lisbon? Prepare yourself for EUSOBI and #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth with our article on the Evolution of a Dedicated Coil for MRI-guided Breast Biopsy: While MRI already plays an established role in diagnosis of breast cancer, it also offers advantages for #breastcancerscreening and #breastbiopsy - especially in high risk patients. Using dedicated coil solutions not only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also interventional precision. #medicalimaging #breastmri #breastdiagnostic #breastcoil #mricoil #breastimaging #breastcancer #iMRI #interventionalMRI #EUSOBI #MRI

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📣 Register now for our upcoming Laserlab-Europe Talk: ‘𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆’ by Hilton Barbosa de Aguiar (Laboratoire Kastler Brossel - LKB) 📅 20 November 2024, 4:00pm CET 📌 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ed4PVp8u 🎬 Watch all previous Laserlab-Europe Talks on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eHTvBdiw   Raman imaging is recognized as a powerful label-free approach to provide contrasts based on chemical selectivity. Nevertheless, Raman-based microspectroscopy still have drawbacks precluding high-speed chemical imaging. The main issue is the inherent high data throughput in microspectroscopy: fast spectral imaging is challenging for dynamic and large-scale imaging due to its data acquisition, processing and representation change (from vibrational resonances amplitudes to chemicals concentration) procedures. These challenges can be overcome by exploiting the concept of compressive Raman imaging: by leveraging the sparsity [1] and redundancy [2] in Raman data sets, one can develop computational procedures to considerably simplify and speed up the spectral image acquisition. Exploiting such framework, we have recently reached speeds compatible with video-rate imaging [3] by detecting just a handful of photons. In this presentation, I will introduce and discuss the different ways of performing compressive Raman, in particular focusing on challenges for bio-imaging, and also show more recent results applied to long-time imaging of electrochemical systems [4].   [1] Sturm et al, ACS Photon. 6, 1409 (2019); Scotte et al. Anal. Chem. 90, 7197 (2018). [2] Soldevila et al, Optica 6, 341 (2019). [3] Gentner et al, Opt. Lett. in print (2024). [4] Pandya et al, Nat. Comm. 15, 8362 (2024).

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Portugal Poised for Innovation: Olympus Medical Products Doubles Investment with New Advanced Analytics Center We're thrilled to share the news of Olympus Medical Products Portugal's exciting expansion! Doubling Down on Innovation: Olympus is doubling its investment in Portugal with the launch of a new advanced analytics center in Coimbra, scheduled to open in July 2024. This builds upon their existing European high-volume repair center, further solidifying their commitment to excellence and efficiency in the region. Data-Driven Optimization: This €32 million investment unlocks opportunities for data-driven optimization and data and analytics integration. The center's proximity to leading universities and a skilled talent pool makes Portugal a natural choice for this forward-thinking initiative. ‍⚕️ Growing Workforce: By 2024, Olympus will employ over 300 professionals at the new center, creating exciting career opportunities in the healthcare sector. ➡️ Impact of FDI and PPPs: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play a crucial role in propelling Portugal's healthcare sector forward. ➡️Increased Investment: FDI like this injects significant capital into R&D and infrastructure, accelerating innovation and development. ➡️Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration: PPPs foster collaboration between public institutions and private entities, leading to knowledge transfer and shared expertise. This strengthens the overall ecosystem for healthcare innovation. Why Portugal is an Alluring Market for MedTech and Health Data: ➡️Strategic Location: Portugal offers a strategic European location with a well-developed infrastructure, making it ideal for global operations. ➡️Government Support: The Portuguese government actively supports healthcare innovation through targeted incentives and streamlined regulations. ➡️Skilled Workforce: Portugal boasts a highly educated and skilled workforce, with a growing talent pool in data science and engineering. ➡️Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to other European hubs, Portugal offers a competitive cost environment for R&D and manufacturing. This expansion by Olympus is a testament to Portugal's growing attractiveness in the medtech and health data space. We look forward to witnessing the center's contribution to healthcare innovation and the positive impact on Portugal's economy! #portugal #abudhabi #middleeast #business #investment #healthcare #MedTech #HealthData #Innovation #FDI #PPPs #Olympus Joana de Almeida

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𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 AI-assisted eye surgery has restored better-than-20/20 vision for a legally blind woman, thanks to a personalized digital eye model. The advanced LASIK procedure uses AI to customize treatment, achieving remarkable results. Patrícia Gonçalves is now seeing a 20/16 vision, surpassing the traditional 20/20 standard. This groundbreaking technology has the potential to revolutionize vision correction for those with severe eye conditions. Stay tuned for more updates on this life-changing procedure! #AIInMedicine #VisionRestoration #LASIK #EyeSurgery #MedicalInnovation #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine Read more 👇 https://zurl.co/HnVs

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𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 AI-assisted eye surgery has restored better-than-20/20 vision for a legally blind woman, thanks to a personalized digital eye model. The advanced LASIK MD procedure uses AI to customize treatment, achieving remarkable results. Patrícia Gonçalves is now seeing a 20/16 vision, surpassing the traditional 20/20 standard. This groundbreaking technology has the potential to revolutionize vision correction for those with severe eye conditions. Stay tuned for more updates on this life-changing procedure! #AIInMedicine #VisionRestoration #LASIK #EyeSurgery #MedicalInnovation #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gg5GNy2y

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https://lnkd.in/ggjax7tX Article title: Miths and solutions in digital dental impression Author(s): Guilherme Cabral*; Luciana M Soares; Hilton Riquieri; Adriano Baldotto Barbosa; Renato Sartori; Eric Padovani; Fabio Costa; Jonas U.R. Schindler; Juliano Arantes Vasconcelos; Diego Henrique de Lima Journal: Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions Journal ISSN: 2394-8418 Abstract: Nowadays, the process of transferring intra-oral information from the dental office to dental laboratories has been a current reality in dentistry. The number of advantages presented in this process include work accuracy, patient acceptance, a transfer, and storage information facility, three-dimensional visualization, and an increase in time efficiency [1]. Among the disadvantages observed are the learning curve [2] and the cost of acquisition and maintenance of the IOS (Intra-oral Scanner). However, the main challenge is not actually related to the methodology for acquiring the information, either using the digital or conventional methods, but the control of factors performed previously in the impression-taking procedure or the intra-oral scanning. #AdvancedBleedingGums #CoronalFracture #DentalAnesthesiaAndSedation #DentalPlaque #DentalRadiology #DentistryAndDiabetes #GumCancer #GumInfection #OcclusalSplint #OralLeukoplakia #Orthodentistry #Periodentistry #RootCanalTreatment #DentalRestoration #CosmeticDentistry #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #OpenAccess #ScientificJournals #PeerReviewedJournals #OpenAccessPublishers #MinimalInterventionDentistry #OralAndMaxillofacialSurgery #DentalInstruments #Xerostomia #ForensicOdontology #DentalTraumatology #ToothBleaching #RootEndSurgery

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A team from Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS and some partner institutions, conducted research recently featured as the cover issue of the Special Issue Feature Papers in Diabetology 2024! The study - Exploring the Feasibility of Opportunistic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening with Handheld Fundus Cameras in Primary Care: Insights from Doctors and Nurses - explores the perspectives of doctors and nurses on opportunistic diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld fundus cameras.   While handheld fundus cameras are highly supported, strategic measures—such as training, telemedicine integration, and efficient follow-up systems—are vital for successful implementation.   This research is a step forward in making diabetic retinopathy screening more accessible, and we're proud to contribute to such an impactful field.   You can read the full article - https://lnkd.in/g8p3hyXW - and join the conversation about advancing healthcare innovation!   Sílvia Rêgo, Francisco Nunes, Matilde Monteiro-Soares, Marco Dutra Medeiros , Cláudia Camila Dias CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto MEDCIDS @ Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto NOVA Medical School - Faculdade de Ciências Médicas Instituto Português de Retina #DigitalHealth #DiabeticRetinopathy #Telemedicine #FundusCameras #ResearchSpotlight #EyeFundusScope

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From 10 to 18 August, our team will be on a well-deserved vacation! ⠀ Gradual return starting 19 August. As a result, our services may take a little longer than usual. ⠀ We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period! See you soon. 👋 ⠀ – #astrolabemedical #medicaldevices #orthopedics #orthopedic #surgery #surgeon #ortopedia #traumatologia #cirurgia #ortopedista #cirurgiao

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💡 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮'𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀... We are happy to announce the topic of Abiomed's session at #EACTS 2024 in Lisbon. 🇵🇹 Learn more about how Impella heart pumps may reshape heart recovery and improve clinical outcomes. These are session topics you can look forward to: 🔹 Clinical Lessons on Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist heart pump from the CSWG and Beyond 🔹Bridge to Recovery with Impella 🔹Optimized Perioperative MCS Management and its Effects on Outcomes 🔹Which Patients Are at Risk of Lcos/Pccs – pMCS a Possible Solution? #EACTS2024 #HeartRecovery #Impella

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It’s here! The on-demand lecture of Dr. Daniel Neves’ webinar is now ready to watch! Learn how to make the most of ClearCorrect’s digital tools and improve your aligner treatment planning process with real-world case examples. If you missed it live, now’s your chance to catch all the game-changing insights! Topics: Optimize the use of ClearCorrect’s digital platforms for improved treatment planning. Enhance communication with treatment designers for improved collaboration. Gain practical insights from real-world cases to improve treatment outcomes. Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/dwXcVgk5 Don’t miss out on future webinars -> Follow us and click the notification bell. #ClearCorrect #ClearCorrectAligners #ClearAligners #OrthodonticSolutions #Ortho #OrthoDoctor #OrthoWebinar #ClearCorrectEvents #StraightSmile #StraightTeeth #ClearAlignerTherapy

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💬 When it comes to validating a treatment plan, effective communication is key. Dental technicians and doctors need a fast and easy way to collaborate on ongoing projects. Thanks to Smile.web, the web platform connected to #ORTHUP, the clear aligners CAD software, they can prioritize patient well-being. How? With Smile.web, you can chat and share files in real-time to discuss or update. Once the treatment plan aligns with the doctor's prescription, validation is just a click away. No unnecessary steps. Want more details? Drop us an email: [email protected] 📧 #smileweb #orthup #c4w #cadcamdentistry #digitaldentistry #cadcamsoftware

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