Background Despite advanced analytical methods and increasing data availability, most intensive care unit (ICU) prediction models rely on static measurements. However, longitudinal monitoring of biomarkers may better capture disease progression and support timely, individualized interventions within the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM). Since the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in both static a...

Understanding material properties is fundamental to the structural assessment of existing buildings. In the case of masonry constructions, this characterisation is particularly challenging due to the high variability in materials, construction techniques, and the influence of ageing and previous interventions. These challenges are exacerbated by the limitations of in-situ testing, particularly in heritage structures, where int...

Identifying high-risk patients, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), enhances treatment and reduces severe outcomes. Since the pandemic, numerous studies have examined COVID-19 patient profiles and factors linked to increased mortality. Despite six pandemic waves, to the best of our knowledge, there is no extensive comparative analysis of patients’ characteristics across these waves in Portugal. Thus, we aimed to analy...