Fernando Pessoa University

Laboratory Diagnosis of Staphylococcus spp. Infections

Staphylococcus spp. are among the most common human pathogens identified from clinical samples in microbiology laboratories. S. aureus is the most clinically relevant species, followed by some coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. (CoNS) such as S. saprophyticus and, to a lesser...

Population Structure and Spatial Connectivity Inferred from Spatial Phenotypic Differentiation of the Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix (Teleostei: Pomatomidae) Along the Southeastern–Southern Brazilian Coast Using Landmark-Based Truss Network Morphometrics

Understanding the population structure of highly migratory marine species is essential for effective fisheries management and conservation. The bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, is a widely distributed pelagic fish of great ecological and economic importance in the Southwest Atlanti...

Enhancing learning health care systems with real-world data harmonization frameworks

The use of digital tools has enabled the capture of clinical data that can be leveraged to produce real-world evidence, complementing traditional trial data and addressing evidence gaps in oncology. Electronic health records offer rich, longitudinal data, although recording pract...

Bridging skills gaps: how micro-credentials reshape sustainable development learning in higher education

Abstract Micro-credentials (MCs) are gaining traction in higher education as essential tools for advancing sustainable development (SD). These short, focused courses provide learners with specific skills and knowledge related to sustainability, enabling them to address pressing g...

Guidance for laboratory implementation, governance and continuous assurance of artificial intelligence in histopathology

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming histopathology, with applications ranging from workflow optimisation and quality assurance to tumour diagnosis, grading, biomarker assessment and estimation of prognosis. While numerous AI algorithms have demonstrated...

Event-related potentials reveal enhanced processing of social media over monetary rewards

Since the first online social media platform, using social media has emerged as one of the defining behaviors of the new millennium. For most users such behavior is recreational. However, for some individuals, the use of social media may develop to problematic, compromising their...