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One-third of patients with depression do not show improvement with medication

Expresso published the results of the study “The Perspective of Patients with Depression in Portugal”, developed by FamiliarMente, the Portuguese Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness, and Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, with technical support from MOAI Consulting.

ULS Santa Maria is preparing to launch a pilot lung cancer screening program

MOAI supported the development of a pilot lung cancer screening project in Portugal. The new pilot project at ULS Santa Maria represents an important step toward improving early detection of lung cancer, a disease that continues to be diagnosed primarily in advanced stages.

Obesity will account for 20% of the State Budget for healthcare in 2025

MOAI conducted a study with support from Johnson & Johnson MedTech Portugal, highlight the economic and clinical dimensions of the obesity burden: direct treatment of the disease costs 1.9 billion euros annually, to which must be added another 1.5 billion in expenses related to associated conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and various types of cancer.

Pneumococcus: A Small Name, a Big Challenge

Observador published a feature on the “Forum for Innovation in Pneumococcal Disease”, organised by MSD Portugal, which brought together scientific leaders, health authorities, patient organisations, and other stakeholders. The forum included thematic working groups facilitated by MOAI Consulting, which contributed technical expertise on epidemiological surveillance, disease burden and management, and prevention strategies.