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Introdução Portugal é líder na OCDE no acesso aos serviços de urgência cujos utilizadores exigem um atendimento imediato, eficiente e altamente diferenciado a nível tecnológico e de recursos humanos. Os profiss...

Descriptive Consumer-Reported Outcome Measures (CROM) are self-reported survey outcome measures intended to measure observable characteristics and behaviors in research on tobacco- and nicotine-containing products (TNPs)...

Background: South Africa has made considerable progress in HIV and AIDS management, particularly in vertical transmission prevention (VTP). The 2023 national HIV guidelines, which includes provision for pregnant and bre...

Abstract Background The purpose of this article is to present the Brazilian Physical Activity (PA) During Cancer Treatment Guidelines(PA) during cancer treatment, and discuss the adaptations made to align the recommendat...

Abstract Women with inherited thrombophilia represent more than 15% of the pregnant population. 20–50% of pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with at least one inherited thrombophilia, which in...

Abstract Objectives Determine the proportion of patients with Lynch syndrome who received guideline-concordant care according to NCCN guidelines during the study period (2015–2018). Methods A retrospective cohort study...

Paramedics in the United Kingdom independently assess patients with transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) in community settings. The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence publishes clinical guidelines...

Respiratory tract disease can be associated with primary or secondary bacterial infections in dogs and cats and is a common reason for use and potential misuse, improper use, and overuse of antimicrobials. There is a lac...

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) are both key parameters of intrinsic capacity. To date, the impact of adherence to physical activity guidelines by older adults on these facets is poorly und...

Abstract Background To support countries’ promotion and scale-up of self-care, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Consolidated Guideline on Self-Care Interventions for Health: Sexual and Reproductive Hea...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of global cancer-related morbidity and mortality. The majority of CRC cases arise through two well-established pathways: the conventional adenoma–carcinoma sequence and t...

Abstract Purpose The incidence of breast cancer has increased, and many more cases are being detected with favorable tumor characteristics and in older age. The guidelines for treating early breast cancer have evolved as...

Context and background A typical character of land tenure or property systems in sub-Saharan Africa is that the systems exclude women (implicitly and explicitly) (Chigbu, 2019). Over the past twenty years, several Af...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy are associated with adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, and evidence-based guidelines recommend STI screening during pregnancy by prenatal providers. Guideline...

Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) guideline implementation varies widely across countries as a result of differences in health systems, resources, and HIV priorities. Since 2016, oral PrEP has been available t...

# Background Dry needling (DN) is commonly used to address pain and movement-related impairments, with the goal of improving range of motion, muscle performance, and functional movement. Despite its growing use, techniqu...

Abstract Background Cerumen impaction is a common, preventable cause of hearing loss that affects up to 30% of the global population. Despite its high burden, management practices vary widely, highlighting the need for c...

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The emergence of the generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tool ChatGPT in 2022 marked a turning point in the context of AI developments, but also in the ethical consideration of its use in various contexts, including...

Abstract Background Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) affects approximately 40 million people, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Transthoracic echocardiography is the gold standard for early detection of RHD. Y...

Abstract Background The European Reference Network for rare Inherited and Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA) aims to improve care for patients with rare and complex digestive and gastrointestinal diseases across Europe throug...

Background: Despite significant progress in South Africa in reducing mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, challenges remain. This is evident by the incidence and prevalence of HI...

Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory dermatoses. We present the second part of the diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines on psoriasis. The second part discusses the principles of treatment of plaque p...