The article discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on medicine, highlighting ongoing debates at FMUP (Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto). It explores how AI technologies are transforming healthcare practices, improving diagnostics, personalized treatments, and operational efficiency. The discussion emphasizes both the potential benefits and ethical considerations associated with integrating AI into medical fields in Portugal. Overall, the article underscores the importance of responsible AI adoption to enhance medical outcomes while addressing challenges related to data privacy and decision-making transparency.
A system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the accuracy of cervical cancer screening has been implemented at Évora Hospital, making it the first national public institution to adopt this method. In a statement released on March 6, the Central Alentejo Local Health Unit (ULSAC), which manages the hospital, announced it has become the “first public institution in the country” to implement this system, called Genius Digital Imager. This digital system for gynecological cytology combines AI algorithms with high-resolution image analysis, aiming to identify precancerous and cancerous lesions of the cervix with unprecedented efficacy. Carlos Quintana, the director of the Pathological Anatomy Service at ULSAC, emphasized that the introduction of this technology at Évora Hospital marks a significant advancement in healthcare for the Alentejo population. He noted that the new system ensures screening across the entire Alentejo region using genotyping as the primary test, followed by cytology in indicated cases, highlighting that “prevention is our tool against cervical cancer.” The doctor reiterated that the system allows professionals to identify high-risk situations early with high standards of quality, safety, and speed. ULSAC explained that this resource shifts the diagnostic process from relying solely on manual microscopic observation of slides to a high-resolution digital environment where AI highlights suspicious areas for cytotechnicians' review. While this system does not replace clinical judgment, it enhances the detection and validation capabilities of healthcare professionals, making screening in Alentejo one of the most advanced and secure in the country. According to ULSAC, the method offers key benefits such as more accurate diagnoses through computer-assisted screening, a more efficient digital workflow, and strong traceability, as the entire process is digitally monitored. The combination of HPV vaccination with excellent diagnostics is currently the most effective strategy to combat the disease and save lives in the region.
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Fidelidade was awarded the “Best Insurance Project” on Wednesday at the 10th edition of the Portugal Digital Awards, an initiative by IDC and Axians that recognises the most relevant digital transformation projects in Portugal. The insurer won with the Sofia project, a platform created to support the population over 60 years old, ...
