Medical Sciences Forum, Volume 37, Issue 1

Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are chronic respiratory disorders often leading to dyspnoea, reduced exercise tolerance, and poor quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves symptoms and function but remains underused in Portugal, with...

Accurate cancer prognosis remains a major challenge, as single gene expression biomarkers often lack clinical reliability, and most ML approaches fail even when considering large gene panels. In this study, we used a novel AutoML framework (O2Pmgen)...

Legal documents signed by individuals with Parkinson’s disease are often disputed due to inconsistencies in their signatures when compared to those executed prior to the disease. This exploratory study aims to develop a handwriting rehabilitati...

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease often face legal disputes over documents signed before the ongoing disease, since fine motor skill changes can lead to alterations in handwriting. Generally, rehabilitation programs focus on mobility in the...

This study explores the implementation of competency-based professional development for correctional staff through the DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) methodology. A National Adaptation Workshop in Portugal engaged professionals from multiple sectors...

This study highlights the role of forensic psychology in supporting juvenile offenders within the Portuguese Justice System. Forensic psychologists ensure that legal proceedings are developmentally appropriate and psychologically informed, helping mi...

This study explores legitimising beliefs about intimate partner violence (IPV) among Portuguese forensic cases. Using the ECVC scale, data from 45 assessed individuals revealed that IPV offenders—particularly men, those with lower education lev...

This study evaluated parental satisfaction with nursing care in a pediatric emergency department short-stay unit. Using the Citizen Satisfaction with Nursing Care Scale, 205 parents of hospitalized children participated in a descriptive, cross-sectio...

Big wave surfing, a high-risk sport involving rides on waves over 30 feet tall, exposes athletes to intense physical demands, particularly during wipeouts requiring extended breath-holding (apnea). Despite its growing popularity and professional stat...

Laser technology is becoming an essential part of endodontic practice due to its clear clinical advantages. A cross-sectional survey of 501 participants found that, although awareness remains limited, the results suggest that patients are willing to...