ciTechCare is a multidisciplinary research unit focused on delivering solutions to improve healthcare and technologies to help early diagnosis and intervention
• RESEARCH TEAM FROM ciTechCare AND CIPER-FMH PUBLISH NEW ARTICLE ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (PA) IN COPD •
The aim of the study was to characterise methodologies to promote PA/reduce sedentary behaviour in people with COPD and identify the BC techniques used.
https://t.co/J3Utz7VoLa
• MAP02 AIMS TO MAKE MEDICATION INTAKE SAFER, MORE AUTONOMOUS AND BETTER MONITORED •
Co-funded by COMPETE 2030, the MAP02 project aims to develop an intelligent system to support #therapeuticadherence, strengthening patient safety.
https://t.co/kWF4paoSTU
• CITECHCARE’S 7TH ANNIVERSARY BRINGS TOGETHER RESEARCHERS, INDUSTRY, AND PARTNERS •
On May 13, ciTechCare celebrated its 7th anniversary!
The day was marked by a visit to the laboratories and several presentations on the performance of ciTechCare e PhD projects.
• TODAY, ciTechCare CELEBRATES 7 YEARS •
Throughout this journey marked by dedication and talent, ciTechCare has stood out through its scientific output, the establishment of national and international partnerships, the development of new laboratories and projects! Thank you!
• SCALE UP PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND ADHERENCE TO #PULMONARYREHABILITATION •
Joana Cruz and Sandra Neves, the lead researchers of the project, aim to combine face-to-face sessions with remote monitoring supported by digital technology.
https://t.co/8WzFVlJCR3
• CITECHCARE RESEARCH PRESENTED AT CIMHealth •
On March 13 and 14, Maria Guarino and Marlene Lages, presented two scientific works as posters in the international scientific meeting organized by the Coimbra Health School (ESTeSC) - the #CIMHealth.
https://t.co/Ldq0oQkq5G
• CITECHCARE PRESENTS SCIENTIFIC POSTERS THE 22ND PORTUGUESE DIABETES CONGRESS •
ciTechCare was represented by its coordinator, Professor Maria Guarino, and research fellows Marlene Lages and Neuza Barros, where two scientific posters were presented.
https://t.co/PWCDZyTYbp
• ciTechCare participates in the 1st International Congress on Pulmonary Rehabilitation (ICPR)•
Joana Cruz, Nádia Hipólito e Sofia Flora attended the 1st edition of the ICPR, in Ílhavo on March 26th and 27th, where were presented their work on #PulmonaryRehabilitation.
• OPEN CALL FOR A LABORATORY TECHNICIAN•
We are #recruiting a #laboratorytechnician with an academic background in scientific areas directly related to laboratory activities, for a period of 12 months, is on going, until may 6.
Submit your application:
https://t.co/oo6a5jKlw0
•CITECHCARE MARKS THE NATIONAL DAY OF #PULMONARYREHABILITATION•
On 21 april, ciTechCare marked this day by promoting a set of initiatives aimed at the academic community: a lecture by Dr. Bruno Cabrita and an online quizz to test people's knowledge on pulmonary rehabilitation.
• CITECHCARE RESEARCHER JOINS FCT MOBILITY PROGRAM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM •
Marlene Rosa carried out an international scientific mobility period at Manchester Metropolitan University, specifically at the Games Science Lab, between January 5 and March 5.
https://t.co/TVHSx0yy6Z
• CITECHCARE RESEARCHER AWARDED DR. DÁRIO CRUZ GRANT •
A project on AI Telerehabilitation Program in the Postoperative of #BreastCancer was one of the winning proposals recognized by the Regional Center Branch of the Portuguese League Against Cancer, by Natália Martins.
• CITECHCARE RESEARCH FELLOWS INVITED TO DISCUSS THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF NUTRITIONISTS IN COPD AND PUBLIC HEALTH •
Rita Novo and Neuza Barros, research fellows at ciTechCare, will explain the relevance of their daily work! Join us at the School of Health Sciences (ESSLei)!
• THE PORTUGUESE SOCIETY OF PULMONOLOGY AND THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA JOIN FORCES TO TALK ABOUT PULMONARY REHABILITATION •
The aim of this joint initiative is to create a network to raise awareness about the importance of #PulmonaryRehabilitation: https://t.co/Sd31Eqdrmi
• WORLD DAY FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY •
Today, april 6, ciTechCare celebrates the #WorldDayforPhysicalActivity!
At ciTechCare, researchers have been conducting studies to understand the impact of physical activity in areas such as COPD, anxiety, and lung cancer, among others.
• CITECHCARE JOINS THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA’S INITIATIVES IN CELEBRATING WORLD HEALTH DAY •
On April 7, Marlene Lages and Neuza Barros will lead the workshop “Chrononutrition – What to eat and when to eat?” at 2:30 PM at ESSLei. #Chrononutrition https://t.co/IcZOhpc1Qk
• THE 8TH NUTRITION SCIENCES CONFERENCE AT UTAD DEDICATES A SESSION TO CHRONONUTRITION •
Marlene Lages, recently awarded her PhD at ciTechCare delivered the presentation entitled “#Chrononutrition: the Impact of Meal Timing on Metabolic Health.”
https://t.co/D0kCp33coS
• CITECHCARE WELCOMES A NEW PhD RESEARCH FELLOW ON OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY •
Rafael Tavares will be developing over the next 48 months his research project aimed at the creation and validation of physical and augmented reality #assistiveproducts for upper limb rehabilitation.
• RITA SANTOS, PhD RESEARCH FELLOW AT CITECHCARE, STUDIES THE ROLE OF THE HORMONE IRISIN •
Rita will be developing her research project on the role of irisin, a hormone produced by active skeletal muscle that remains largely understudied in the context of COPD.
• CITECHCARE RESEARCHERS STUDY EATING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 10 YEARS •
The research team assessed 163 children during pediatric consultations. ARFID was identified in 3.1% of cases, predominantly among boys (80%).
Read the full article: https://t.co/9x4iP7CqRH