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Kishore Muthukumar [...]

This study investigated the cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and molecular interaction profiles of the phenylpropanoids verbascoside and isoverbascoside from Pyrostegia venusta using in silico approaches. Computational predictions suggested differential...

Sweetener consumption has increased considerably in recent decades, driven by the growing demand from consumers of low-calorie products for weight control and, especially, from diabetic patients who require safe sweetener alternatives without affecti...

Min Xuan Keh ¹, Nur Ain Mohd Asri ², Rapeah Suppian ¹, Mohd Nor Norazmi ^2,3 and Frank Camacho ^4,5 [...]

The 1st International Online Conference on Personalized Medicine (IOCPM 2025), organized by Journal of Personalized Medicine MDPI and chaired by Prof. Dr. Kenneth P. H. Pritzker, University of Toronto, was hosted online from 29 to 31 October 2025. Wh...

This qualitative study explored the experiences of caregivers of people with dementia who received home-based occupational therapy from the Modena Memory Clinic. Five participants were interviewed through semi-structured conversations analyzed using...

The International One Health Conference 2024 took place against the backdrop of the Mediterranean, a region emblematic of humanity’s most pressing interconnected challenges, including climate change, environmental degradation, and persistent ma...

The CHIARA Project investigates women’s mental health and vulnerability to sex trafficking in the U.S.–Mexico border states (California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico). A mixed-methods design was employed, combining qualitative content a...

Mattias Collin ¹, Berit Olofsson ¹, Andreas Naegeli ² and Pontus Nordenfelt ¹ [...]

This research compares the Mediterranean and Japanese diets and considers diet as associated with anti-ageing as well as leading a long and healthy life. Since Mediterranean countries, including Italy and Greece, have one-third the mortality ratio wi...

Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a novel and rapidly evolving class of targeted therapeutics that combine the high specificity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with the potent cytotoxic effects of small-molecule drugs. These engineered...

Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies represent a promising approach to integrate molecular imaging with immunotherapy for cancer diagnosis and treatment. These antibodies target immune checkpoints and tumor-associated antigens, enabling non-invasive vi...

The 2025 International Kidney Cancer Symposium—Europe (IKCSEU25) was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 1 to 3 May 2025, organized by the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA). This annual event serves as the premier European meeting dedicated...

Since 2010, all Danish departments treating renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have reported to the national quality database, enabling systematic auditing of outcomes. Using the unique Civil Registration Number, data are linked to national registries, ensur...

The CABONEXT study is the first multicenter retrospective analysis evaluating subsequent systemic therapies after cabozantinib-based treatment in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). This interim analysis includes 77 patients receiving subsequent...

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly enhance clinical decision-making in oncology. However, its application in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains limited. The ART (Artificial Intelligence in Renal Tumors) projec...

Shahd Hamran ^1,2, Amani A [...]

In submitting conference proceedings to Medical Sciences Forum, the volume editors of the proceedings certify to the publisher that all papers published in this volume have been subjected to peer review administered by the volume editors [...]

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...

Vascular grafts have a significant role in the artery replacement, aneurysm repair, and hemodialysis treatments. Synthetic grafts that have been mostly used in the clinic include ePTFE and Dacron; however, their use has been associated with a range o...

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)...

Antibiotic resistance is a major health priority, with the concern over antibiotic resistance growing. The rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria coupled with the limited new therapeutics puts pressure on community and hospital healthcare systems and...

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...

The Spanish Group for Cancer Immuno-Biotherapies (GÉTICA) held the XI Forum on Translational Immunology and Cancer Immunotherapy (FIT Cancer 11) from 13 to 15 March 2025, in Madrid (Spain). FITCancer is the largest meeting uniquely focused on...

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...

Amidst the increasingly complex and interconnected challenges of our time, from climate change and emerging pandemics to deepening social inequalities, the One Health approach has gained renewed relevance as a guiding framework for research, policy,...

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its unclear etiology and complex symptomatology. This study, part of a doctoral research project, explores diagnostic delay, triggering factors, and psychotropic medic...

Transverse myelitis is a rare spinal cord condition that can cause severe motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction. This case report describes a 16-year-old male with incomplete paraplegia due to idiopathic transverse myelitis who underwent robotic-...

High-risk clones represent a major concern, as they are very efficient vehicles for mobile genetic elements carrying antimicrobial resistance genes and therefore promote their spread, especially if they confer resistance to cefotaxime, ciprofloxacin,...

This study assessed satisfaction with physiotherapy care for individuals with cystic fibrosis across face-to-face, online, and blended formats at the National Association for Cystic Fibrosis. Forty participants, including patients and legal represent...

Sexual harassment, globally recognized as a complex phenomenon, presents gaps regarding its characteristics and diversity of impacts, particularly in the Portuguese context. This study aims to better understand sexual harassment in Portuguese univers...

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is the gold standard in infant nutrition, yet rates in Europe remain below recommendations. This descriptive cross-sectional study identified maternal, perinatal and social determinants associated with...

Clear orthodontic aligners, primarily composed of thermoplastic polymers, are increasingly popular but susceptible to degradation through thermal, chemical, and mechanical stress. This preliminary pilot study assessed the release of microplastics fro...

Facial palsy (FP) is a nerve disorder causing unilateral facial muscle paralysis, impacting facial symmetry and non-verbal communication. This case study describes two idiopathic FP patients treated with physiotherapy and inhibitory kinesiotape (KT)...

The present study had the purpose of creating and studying the psychometric properties of the Compassion Fatigue Scale (CFS) in a sample of 286 firefighters, 69% of whom were males and 78% had previous exposure to a limit situation. All participants...

This work presents the Integrated Multi-Strategy Teaching (IMST) model, developed for science education to enhance autonomy, engagement, and professional competencies. Applied in a pharmacy course, IMST combines flipped classrooms, peer assessment, a...

Introduction: Amoxicillin and Ampicillin are among the most widely used antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. While traditional drug monitoring methods often face challenges relative to accuracy and analysis speed, optical-based techniques o...

This study examined quality of life and deep learning among 109 veterinary medicine students across three cohorts (2021–2023) in an integrated modular curriculum in Portugal. Quality of life was measured three times per academic year using the...

Institutionalized psychiatric patients on chronic psychotropic medication are prone to xerostomia due to reduced salivary flow. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a topical sialogogue gel (Xeros Dentaid^®) in relieving drug-induced dry mout...

Antibiotic resistance poses a critical threat to global health, largely driven by bacterial efflux pumps that expel antibiotics and reduce their efficacy. This study investigated the potential of Phellinus hartigii ethyl acetate extract (Ph-Ace) to i...

This study investigates the use of food supplements (FS) among polymedicated elderly individuals and assesses potential FS–drug interaction risks. A total of 98 community-dwelling older adults were surveyed and 18.4% reported FS use. FS were mo...

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid used in pain management, has seen a marked rise in outpatient use in Portugal between 2015 and 2022. During this period, consumption nearly doubled, with transdermal patches and sublingual tablets dominating the ma...

University Social Responsibility (USR) integrates academic goals with ethics, civic engagement, and sustainability. This study assessed community service attitudes among 529 higher health sciences students using the Portuguese Community Service Attit...

This study explores the clinical, behavioural, and environmental risks of chronic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in older adults through a One Health perspective. Among 246 participants, 32.5% were receiving PPI therapy, with 91.3% on long-term trea...