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iPROLEPSIS project news Mar 10, 2026 iPROLEPSIS Newsletter No. 11 Latest News from iPROLEPSIS READ MORE Feb 4, 2026 Designing Exergames for Psoriatic Arthritis: The Spy and Zen Forest Paradigms New iPROLEPSIS publication presents the co-design of exergames to support physical activity and rehabilitation in psoriatic arthritis READ MORE Dec 12, 2025 iPROLEPSIS 7th Plenary Meeting in Lisbon Partners met to review progress and next steps READ MORE Nov 24, 2025 iPROLEPSIS Games Showcased at Lisboa Games Week 2025 The FMH/IST-ULisboa team presented the iPROLEPSIS Games, connecting with the gaming community and industry stakeholders READ MORE Nov 3, 2025 iPROLEPSIS at IEEE HealthCom 2025: AI-Enabled Digital Health for Psoriatic Arthritis Project researchers presented new studies, co-chaired a workshop, and joined a panel on digital innovation in healthcare in Abu Dhabi READ MORE Oct 14, 2025 The iPROLEPSIS Learning Hub Has Been Renewed A refreshed space to learn more about psoriatic arthritis READ MORE Sep 11, 2025 Digital Innovation for Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention An interview with iPROLEPSIS coordinators in Thessalonikeon Polis on how digital tools, wearables, and AI can help prevent psoriatic arthritis READ MORE Mar 3, 2026 AI-Driven Early Prediction and Personalised Care | iPROLEPSIS, AI-PROGNOSIS & REBECCA A joint video highlighting how digital biomarkers and real-world data support patient-centred healthcare across three disease areas READ MORE Feb 3, 2026 Co-Designing Mobile Serious Games to Support Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Chronic Pain: Mixed Methods Study New peer-reviewed publication from iPROLEPSIS READ MORE Dec 4, 2025 iPROLEPSIS at Faculdade de Motricidade Humana PhD Seminar Lecture on recent findings shared with PhD students READ MORE Nov 6, 2025 iPROLEPSIS at IEEE-EMBS BSN 2025 Showcasing iPROLEPSIS at a leading international conference on body sensor research READ MORE Oct 29, 2025 World Psoriasis Day: iPROLEPSIS featured by HaDEA On World Psoriasis Day, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) highlights how the iPROLEPSIS project is advancing early detection and personalised care for psoriatic arthritis READ MORE Oct 8, 2025 iPROLEPSIS presented at the MULTIPULM project kick-off meeting iPROLEPSIS tools to be adapted for clinical studies in Brazil, Serbia, and Türkiye READ MORE Jul 24, 2025 iPROLEPSIS Games Pitch video from HiTech 2025 iPROLEPSIS Games presented during the HiSeedTech programme READ MORE Feb 5, 2026 Modeling Interphalangeal Joints for Swelling Assessment in Psoriatic Arthritis via Smartphone Photographs New iPROLEPSIS publication presents a smartphone-based approach for remote joint swelling assessment in psoriatic arthritis READ MORE Dec 23, 2025 Seasons Greetings from iPROLEPSIS Happy holidays and best wishes for the year ahead! READ MORE Nov 25, 2025 iPROLEPSIS Showcased at MEDICA 2025 Project presented by PLUX at an international medical technology trade fair READ MORE Nov 6, 2025 iPROLEPSIS Newsletter No. 10 Latest News from iPROLEPSIS READ MORE Oct 29, 2025 World Psoriasis Day 2025: Advancing Prevention and Care On World Psoriasis Day, iPROLEPSIS highlights ongoing efforts to improve early detection, prevention, and digital support for people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis READ MORE Oct 2, 2025 iPROLEPSIS at the European Researchers’ Night 2025 Presentation of the iPROLEPSIS Games in Oeiras, Portugal by FMH/IST-ULisboa researchers READ MORE 1 2 3 ... 6 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6

< BACK iPROLEPSIS Newsletter No. 11 Mar 10, 2026 Latest News from iPROLEPSIS Welcome to the eleventh edition of the iPROLEPSIS newsletter, where we share the latest updates and progress from the project. iPROLEPSIS project newsletter Issue No. 11_March 2026 .pdf Download PDF • 3.99MB iPROLEPSIS_Newsletter 11.png iPROLEPSIS_Newsletter 11.png 1/1 PREVIOUS NEXT

The iPROLEPSIS project is where psoriatic arthritis inflammation is explained through multi-source data analysis guiding a novel personalized digital care ecosystem. iPROLEPSIS is a s olution for psoriatic arthritis The iPROLEPSIS project is where psoriatic arthritis inflammation is explained through multi-source data analysis guiding a novel personalised digital care ecosystem. ABOUT CONSORTIUM CONTACT US March 2026 TODAY Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Upcoming events Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic progressive inflammatory disease affecting 1-2% of the general population, while manifesting in up to 30% of people with psoriasis (PsO). Project vision and impact iPROLEPSIS is a Horizon Europe-funded project developing a novel personalised digital care ecosystem for people with PsA. The goal of iPROLEPSIS is to propose a novel ecosystem that involves Real World Data (RWD) collection mechanisms and a powerful decision support system to provide new knowledge for the key actionable factors that affect the health-to-PsA transition, adopting a multiscale/ multifactorial approach, so, with the use of xAI-based models, to offer an efficient, effective, and clinically validated personalised digital care ecosystem for PsA patients. DISCOVER MORE Project objectives and work packages iPROLEPSIS consortium works on 7 ambitious key objectives in the field of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and has 6 Work Packages of the project that will bring together various and complementary expertise from consortium partners. DISCOVER MORE About project 15 Partners 9 Countries 48 m Project duration € 6,4M Total budget The core activity domains Establishment • The foundation for the project’s research activities is laid by means of an extensive exploration of the available literature and data and the design of the clinical data collection and validation studies; • Participatory design supporting the development of a user-oriented ecosystem of solutions will be employed to establish a framework for trustworthy AI-based R&D. Validation • The design and implementation of the clinical studies that will collect research data, validate the inflammatory symptoms digital biomarkers in individuals at risk of PsA and PSO patients, and evaluate the efficacy of the digital care tools with respect to prevention of inflammation exacerbation. Research and development • Research on multimodal data to reveal key PsA inflammation drivers, provide digital biomarkers of PsA inflammatory symptoms, and explore the effect of PsA on the joints and skin microvasculature, as well as the role of mast cells in PsA transition; • Synthesise the outcomes into a multiscale/multifactorial model of the health-to-PsA transition; • Deliver the integrated iPROLEPSIS digital health ecosystem comprising tools for personalised preventive PsA care, to empower patients and HCPs. Learning Hub Explore resources to help you understand and manage psoriatic arthritis. Handbook Handbook 2 Psoriatic Arthritis Key Facts Key Facts Psoriatic Arthritis Handbook Handbook Quizzes about Psoriatic Arthritis Take a Quiz Project news Handbook Handbook 2 iPROLEPSIS Newsletter No. 11 Read More AI-Driven Early Prediction and Personalised Care | iPROLEPSIS, AI-PROGNOSIS & REBECCA Read More Modeling Interphalangeal Joints for Swelling Assessment in Psoriatic Arthritis via Smartphone Photographs Read More DISCOVER MORE Contact us We welcome your comments or questions about iPROLEPSIS project! CONTACT US

iPROLEPSIS project newsletter Mar 10, 2026 Issue No. 11 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 11 Welcome! This is the 11th edition of the iPROLEPSIS newsletter, where we share the latest updates and progress from the project. READ THE NEWSLETTER Nov 6, 2025 Issue No. 10 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 10 Welcome! This is the 10th edition of the iPROLEPSIS newsletter, where we share the latest updates and progress from the project. READ THE NEWSLETTER Jul 1, 2025 Issue No. 9 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 9 Welcome! This is the 9th edition of the iPROLEPSIS newsletter, where we share the latest updates and progress from the project. READ THE NEWSLETTER Apr 28, 2025 Issue No. 8 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 8 Welcome! This is the 8th edition of the iPROLEPSIS newsletter, where we share the latest updates and progress from the project. READ THE NEWSLETTER Jan 28, 2025 Issue No. 7 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 7 Welcome! This is the 7th edition of the Newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project. In this issue, we highlight the insights on the future of digital biomarkers in rheumatology care, offer key information about PsA and practical advice to improve daily life, update about past events. READ THE NEWSLETTER Oct 9, 2024 Issue No. 6 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 6 Welcome! This is the 6th edition of the Newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project. In this issue, we highlight the release of the miPROLEPSIS and miPROLEPSIS Joint Landmarker apps, recent publications, reflections on Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day and Psoriasis Awareness Month, and key takeaways from recent events. READ THE NEWSLETTER Jul 9, 2024 Issue No. 5 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 5 Welcome! This is the 5th edition of the Newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project. In this newsletter issue, we delve into the updates and progress of the project activities, synergies and events. READ THE NEWSLETTER Mar 7, 2024 Issue No. 4 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 4 Welcome! This is the 4th edition of the Newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project. Let's explore the latest developments and advancements in our project activities, collaborations, and upcoming events. READ THE NEWSLETTER Nov 30, 2023 Issue No. 3 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 3 Welcome! This is the 3rd edition of the Newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project. In this newsletter issue, we delve into the updates and progress of the project activities, synergies and events. READ THE NEWSLETTER Sep 5, 2023 Issue No. 2 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 2 Welcome! This is the 2nd edition of the Newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project. In this newsletter issue, we delve into the transformative power of user research and co-creation in the healthcare innovation research process. READ THE NEWSLETTER Jul 3, 2023 Issue No. 1 iPROLEPSIS project newsletter No 1 Welcome! This is the 1st edition of the newsletter series of the iPROLEPSIS project! The 1st newsletter informs you about the iPROLEPSIS project, its vision, pillars and objectives, and the partners involved. READ THE NEWSLETTER

< BACK AI-Driven Early Prediction and Personalised Care | iPROLEPSIS, AI-PROGNOSIS & REBECCA Mar 3, 2026 A joint video highlighting how digital biomarkers and real-world data support patient-centred healthcare across three disease areas What happens when a disease enters someone’s life and changes everything? Millions of people live with chronic conditions that shape their daily routines – often in ways that are invisible to others. Early diagnosis, timely intervention and more effective care can make a profound difference. In a new joint video developed with support from the European Commission’s Booster initiative, the EU-funded projects iPROLEPSIS , AI-PROGNOSIS and REBECCA present a shared vision for patient-centred artificial intelligence in healthcare. The video highlights how AI and digital biomarkers can enable earlier prediction, continuous monitoring and more personalised care across three disease areas: Psoriatic arthritis (iPROLEPSIS) Parkinson’s disease (AI-PROGNOSIS) Breast cancer survivorship (REBECCA) By integrating real-world behavioural data, wearable sensor signals and patient-reported information, the projects demonstrate how complex health data can be transformed into actionable clinical insights. These AI-driven approaches aim to strengthen clinical decision-making while keeping patients at the centre of care. The video reflects the projects’ commitment to developing trustworthy, responsible and co-designed AI solutions that respond to real clinical and patient needs. Watch the video here: To learn more, visit: iPROLEPSIS – https://www.iprolepsis.eu AI-PROGNOSIS – https://www.ai-prognosis.eu REBECCA – https://www.rebeccaproject.eu Screenshot 2026-03-02 115452.png Screenshot 2026-03-02 115452.png 1/1 PREVIOUS NEXT

< BACK European Researchers' Night Sep 30, 2024 Engaging Communities through Science Bárbara Ramalho, Hugo Escobar, and Marta Vicente from FMH/IST-ULisboa presented the iPROLEPSIS Games and the iPROLEPSIS project at the European Researchers' Night in Oeiras, Portugal. This event, part of the "Science for Everyone (SCIEVER) – Inclusion and Sustainability" initiative, aimed to engage the public with scientific advancements. Researchers from various fields participated, sharing their work through interactive presentations, live demonstrations, and diverse activities, fostering a stronger connection between science and the community. The event unerlined the importance of making scientific research accessible to all. 1/4 PREVIOUS NEXT

< BACK Patient Voices in Research: Elaine’s Das Cheppo Journey with iPROLEPSIS Mar 4, 2025 A Patient’s Perspective: Elaine’s Journey with iPROLEPSIS Elaine Das Cheppo has been living with psoriatic arthritis for 25 years . Like many others, her diagnosis was delayed, making treatment more challenging in the early years. When her rheumatologist asked if she would like to take part in the iPROLEPSIS project , she did not hesitate. "I struggled in the beginning to understand why I was experiencing so much joint pain. By participating in this study, I hope to help future generations get a diagnosis faster than I did." The Role of Patient Partners in iPROLEPSIS Elaine is a patient partner in iPROLEPSIS, working alongside researchers to improve psoriatic arthritis care. She finds the co-creation sessions particularly insightful, offering her a behind-the-scenes look at how digital health solutions are developed. "It’s interesting to see how new technology is being used to improve diagnosis and treatment. These innovations could help people avoid unnecessary doctor visits and manage their condition more effectively." A Renewed Sense of Purpose For Elaine, being part of iPROLEPSIS is not just about contributing to research—it’s also about personal fulfillment . "For someone who has been retired for quite some time, it’s rewarding to have a new goal and interest in life. Being part of this project gives me a way to make a difference." Watch Elaine’s full story here: 1/1 PREVIOUS NEXT

< BACK Patty de Groot Discusses Digital Biomarkers in Rheumatology Podcast Jan 10, 2025 Exploring the Future of Digital Biomarkers in Rheumatology Patty de Groot from Erasmus MC recently appeared on the Digital Rheumatology Network podcast on Spotify, where she shared her insights on the role of digital biomarkers in rheumatology care. In this engaging conversation, Patty discusses the potential of digital tools, including findings from the iPROLEPSIS project, to improve early diagnosis, personalise treatment, and enhance patient care. She also talks about the use of design-thinking approaches to optimise healthcare workflows and the challenges of integrating digital innovations in clinical practice. Listen to the full podcast episode to learn more about how digital biomarkers are transforming rheumatology care and the future of healthcare innovation. 🎧 Listen here 1/1 PREVIOUS NEXT

< BACK iPROLEPSIS Presented at EIT Health Morning Health Talk in Athens Jun 5, 2025 Co-Creating Health Innovation Ecosystems: Empowering Providers and Citizens Beyond Financial Incentives On June 2, 2025, the iPROLEPSIS project was presented at the 1st Morning Health Talk – Greece , part of the EIT Health Morning Health Talks series. The event, titled “Co-Creating Health Innovation Ecosystems: Empowering Providers and Citizens Beyond Financial Incentives” , was organised by EIT Health Greece and hosted at the National Documentation Centre in Athens. Vasileios Charisis from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) presented an overview of iPROLEPSIS, developing a novel personalised digital care ecosystem for people with Psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The session brought together a diverse group of participants from across the health innovation landscape, including: EIT and EIT Health Greece representatives European Digital Innovation Hubs – Health Hub European Network of Living Labs Digital health consultants from the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance Public and private hospitals Private health insurance companies, homecare providers, and telemedicine companies The event offered valuable opportunities for sharing perspectives, building connections, and exploring collaborative strategies for the future of healthcare innovation. IMG_4494_edited.jpg 20250602_111815.jpg IMG_4499.jpg IMG_4494_edited.jpg 1/4 PREVIOUS NEXT

Learning Hub Explore resources to help you understand and manage psoriatic arthritis. Learning hub Key Facts Handbook News Feed Quizzes Search Psoriatic Arthritis Key Facts keyfacts 1 Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis Learn what psoriatic arthritis is, how it’s connected to psoriasis, what symptoms to look out for, how it’s diagnosed, and how to recognise a flare. f1.1 f1.2 See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section f1.3 f1.5 F1.4 keyfacts 2 Managing Psoriatic Arthritis: Treatments and Lifestyle Learn how psoriatic arthritis is treated through medications, non-pharmacological treatments, and everyday lifestyle choices that support health and wellbeing. See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section f2.1 f2.2 f2.3 f2.4 f2.5 keyfacts 3 Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Everyday tips for balancing work, improving sleep, managing fatigue, and supporting mental wellbeing. f3.1 See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section f3.2 f3.3 f3.4 key facts 4 Intimacy, Reproductive Health and Family Life Understanding how psoriatic arthritis may affect relationships, sexual and reproductive health, and family planning decisions. See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section See related Handbook section f4.1 f4.2 f4.3 f4.4

Learning Hub Explore resources to help you understand and manage psoriatic arthritis. Learning hub Key Facts Handbook News Feed Quizzes Search Psoriatic Arthritis Handbook Intimacy, Reproductive Health and Family Life Handbook How will psoriatic arthritis affect me? RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX Psoriatic arthritis can present a number of challenges in a relationship, namely: reduce your enjoyment of sex and other activities you share with your partner; affect your mood and self-esteem; impact your ability to contribute to household and family related duties; lead to financial worries if your condition affects your ability to work. Although your relationship may change because of psoriatic arthritis, you should remember that most couples go through phases in their relationship that are more or less positive, depending on a number of factors such as stress, work-life balance, or other health conditions. See related Key Facts section h4.1 h4.3 Talking to your partner about any changes or challenges you may be facing is a great way to improve communication in the relationship and arrive at solutions to please both of you. If you are not in a relationship and worry about how your condition may affect your prospects of finding a romantic partner, especially if you have visible signs of the condition, keep in mind that most relationships develop gradually and that shared interests are more important than physical considerations. While sex will not make your psoriatic arthritis worse, it can sometimes be painful when you move an affected joint. Besides the physical aspect, psoriatic arthritis may decrease your sex drive, affect your self- confidence, or make you feel less attractive. Psoriatic arthritis can sometimes lead to a dry vagina, and thus to uncomfortable sex. If this is the case, water-based lubricants can help you and/or your partner. Oil-based lubricants may irritate your skin or damage condoms. To help you overcome difficulties with sex, you should: talk openly with your partner about your physical and/or emotional concerns; keep active as physical exercise can help you strengthen your muscles and support your joints; take painkillers approximately one hour before having sex to minimise pain; try different positions and use cushions, pillows, or furniture to support your body; remember that there are multiple ways to achieve sexual satisfactions, such as kissing, caressing, mutual masturbation, oral stimulation, or even sex aids such as vibrators. See related Key Facts section FERTILITY, PREGNANCY, AND BREASTFEEDING If you are planning to start a family, you should discuss your treatment plan with your rheumatologist, as some medications are not safe in pregnancy. It is completely normal to feel concerned about the effect of your condition on your ability to start a family. People with arthritis may take slightly longer to become pregnant. It is best to try for a baby when your condition is not very active. There is a genetic contribution to psoriatic arthritis, that is, the presence of certain genes makes a person more likely to develop the condition. However, this is not a strictly hereditary condition. There are many factors involved in the development of psoriatic arthritis, not just the genes inherited from parents. Therefore, in the vast majority of cases the chances of passing it on to your children are relatively low. FERTILITY In women, there is no evidence to support that psoriatic arthritis affects fertility (51). However, a recent study indicated that untreated inflammatory arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis, may decrease male fertility (52). In both women and men, fertility does decrease with age or may be affected by other health conditions. h4.2 Therefore, some people living with psoriatic arthritis will need fertility treatments. If your psoriatic arthritis is under control, there should be no problem to initiate fertility treatments. Discuss any plans for fertility treatments with your rheumatologist. They can offer specific advice, review your treatment plan, and liaise with the medical team responsible for your fertility treatment. See related Key Facts section PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING Discuss your plans to start a family with your rheumatologist so that your treatment plan can be adjusted. If you become pregnant unexpectedly, talk to your rheumatologist as soon as possible. All women get aches and pains during pregnancy. As the baby grows, you may feel additional strain on some of your joints, especially on your hips and knees. While there is not a lot of information on the effects of pregnancy in psoriatic arthritis, studies have shown that the majority of women living with rheumatoid arthritis experience some form of symptom improvement during pregnancy. However, some women will have a flare after giving birth. Psoriatic arthritis usually does not affect delivery and you can still give birth through your vagina. If you are considering a caesarean, you should discuss this with your doctors (rheumatologist and obstetrician). It may be necessary to stop some of your medications before the surgery. You should continue anti-rheumatic drugs that are safe in pregnancy during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This will reduce your chances of any complications during pregnancy and will make flares less likely after giving birth. Many mothers feel sad, tearful, or anxious in the first two weeks after having a baby. However, if these symptoms last for longer or start later on, you may have post-natal depression, which affects 1 in 10 women after giving birth. It is important to seek medical help if you feel this way. See related Key Facts section h4.4 Remember that you are not alone. If you need extra support, please speak to your GP or Health Visitor. More information can be found below: NHS Mental Health Services https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ NHS Postnatal Depression https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ conditions/post-natal-depression/overview/ Be kind to your joints and your mind. See related Key Facts Previous page Next page

< BACK Can ChatGPT provide appropriate meal plans for NCD patients? May 30, 2024 Assessing ChatGPT's Capability to Generate Personalised Meal Plans for Managing Non-Communicable Diseases Dietary habits significantly affect health conditions and are closely related to the onset and progression of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Consequently, a well-balanced diet plays an important role in lessening the effects of various disorders, including NCDs. Several artificial intelligence recommendation systems have been developed to propose healthy and nutritious diets. Most of these systems use expert knowledge and guidelines to provide tailored diets and encourage healthier eating habits. However, new advances in large language models such as ChatGPT, with their ability to produce human-like responses, have led individuals to search for advice in several tasks, including diet recommendations. This study aimed to determine the ability of ChatGPT models to generate appropriate personalized meal plans for patients with obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes. Read the full publication: https://zenodo.org/records/13143043 1/1 PREVIOUS NEXT