Allergic rhinitis: understand, prevent and control symptoms
It is considered a chronic inflammatory disease that, in some cases, presents with genetic predisposition.As we age, our immune system changes, and our bodies may respond differently to allergies. Additionally, many older adults
When the power went out
When the recent power outage swept across parts of Portugal and Spain, something unexpected happened. For a few precious hours, our devices went dark. No WhatsApp pings. No blinking notifications.
ULS Algarve refutes accusations of inaction over new Family Health Unit in PortimĂŁo
Health authority says it is “completely false” that the council or ULS Algarve have been “inactive or disinterested” The Algarve’s Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has denied claims of “inaction
Algarve nurses begin strike as hospital administration accuses them of “lying”
Strike runs until midnight Nurses across the Algarve’s public hospitals and health centres began a strike today, demanding back pay dating back to 2018, as well as compensation for holidays
“Imminent health crisis” in Portimão could see 12,500 lose family doctor
Health professionals are at their wits’ end over “delays in the launch of a new Family Health Unit (USF)”; Portimão council was “completely taken by surprise”, says “these things take
Algarve public health services avoid major disruption during Monday’s blackout
No critical incidents were reported, said ULS Algarve The Algarve’s public health system withstood Monday’s blackout with no critical incidents reported, according to an official statement released by the Local
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Lydia Patino brings over 20 years of experience, compassion, and professionalism to those in need of high-quality, private-duty caregiving. Trained as an Emergency Medical Technician with hands-on experience in ambulances
To skinny or not to skinny… one jab at a time…
Considering the amount of sometimes conflicting articles in the popular press recently, I thought I’d weigh in (pun intended) on the subject of the skinny jabs… what exactly are they,
Portugal must cut down on ambulance births, minister says
Around 50 babies were born in ambulances in 2024 Portugal’s health minister has admitted the need to cut down on the number of babies born in ambulances on the way
Portuguese consortium develops bacteria/ antibiotic resistance test
Simple test will “almost immediately identify” what patient needs A device to quickly detect bacteria and antibiotic resistance is being developed by a consortium of Portuguese public and private entities.