Enquadramento: Se as quotas de biossimilares (SBMs) nos hospitais do Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) português fossem equivalentes às mais altas, a poupança anual estimada ascenderia a 13,9 milhões de euros [1]. O processo de switch, contributo indiscutível para a sustentabilidade do SNS, depara-se ainda com obstáculos que terão de ser ultrapassados com vista a uma maior adoção de SBMs em Portugal [2]. Deste mo...
Headache is one of the most common neurological symptoms and one of the most common complaints in the emergency setting. While it is essential to recognize headache red flags and potential secondary headaches, it is equally important to adequately manage primary headaches, often overlooked and under-treated in this sector. This is valid for both the adult and children populations. Acutely, medication such as tr...
Continuous education in headaches is a priority for the Portuguese Headache Society. We present a proposal for a Core Curriculum in Headaches for Neurologists and Neurology-trainees, developed based on the ‘Headache Core Curriculum’ of the International Headache Society (IHS), revised in May 2020. This document is not merely a translation of the original but rather a structured adaptation to the national contex...
The 2024 European Parliament elections took place against a backdrop of overlapping crises, including climate change, migration, and the Russian war against Ukraine, all of which have the potential to drive political polarization. These wedge issues can be strategically used in campaign communication to activate strong emotional and moral responses, exploit societal divisions, and fracture opposing coalitions. ...
The new International Classification of Orofacial Pain (ICOP) (1st Edition), a joint venture of the International Headache Society, American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP), Orofacial and Head Pain Special Interest Group (OFHP SIG) of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology (INfORM), lists all causes of orofacial ...
Continuous education in headaches is a priority for the Portuguese Headache Society. We present a proposal for a Core Curriculum in Headaches for Neurologists and Neurology-trainees, developed based on the ‘Headache Core Curriculum’ of the International Headache Society (IHS), revised in May 2020. This document is not merely a translation of the original but rather a structured adaptation to the national contex...
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy are prevalent among Long-Term Care (LTC) users. Older people, who most use LTC services, are more prone to drug-related problems, which polypharmacy aggravates. Deprescribing is a key intervention to address polypharmacy and inappropriate medication. Evidence shows that pharmacists' expertise in medicines and their growing involvement in clinical-oriented activities have proven t...
Introduction: Cerebrovascular diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although less frequent than ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes have higher mortality rates and have arterial hypertension (AHT) as the main risk factor. Objectives: Analyze the prevalence of AHT in patients hospitalized for hemorrhagic stroke, the demographic characteristics of this populatio...
Introdução: A biotecnologia permitiu o desenvolvimento dos medicamentos biológicos, como os anticorpos monoclonais (mAbs), com enorme potencial para tratar diversas doenças graves, incluindo o cancro [1]. Os medicamentos biossimilares (SBMs) são altamente semelhantes aos medicamentos biológicos de referência e têm sido utilizados com sucesso na Europa há mais de 15 anos, reduzindo custos e aumentando o acesso a...
A biotecnologia permitiu o desenvolvimento dos medicamentos biológicos, como os anticorpos monoclonais (mAbs), com enorme potencial para tratar diversas doenças graves, incluindo o cancro. Os medicamentos biossimilares (SBMs) são altamente semelhantes aos medicamentos biológicos de referência e têm sido utilizados com sucesso na Europa há mais de 15 anos, reduzindo custos e aumentando o acesso a tratamentos com...