Health service managers in uproar after being told to return 5% of salaries received since 2020
“It’s the latest controversy between the government and SNS health professionals – this time with those who work in hospital administrations”, writes Expresso today. “Managers have been notified to return
Hospitals (and schools) worst affected in new ‘Friday strike’
Public sector workers criticised for ‘always striking on a Friday’ Schools and hospitals appear to be the worst affected sectors (yet again) due to today’s 24-hour strike by public sector
Family hypercholesterolemia: early diagnosis is essential
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most common causes of coronary heart disease. It is estimated that there will be 35 million people with familial FH worldwide. This condition
Bed-blockers – the perennial health service ‘nightmare’ without answers
At the end of November, more than 700 elderly people were in hospital waiting for a place in a care home. The figures from the SNS executive board were revealed
Hepatitis A outbreak in Algarve: 25 cases reported
First case was detected in August A hepatitis A outbreak has resulted in 25 confirmed cases in the Algarve since August, the regional health authority has announced, with most cases
Free dental care for over-60s who need it but cannot afford it
Over-60s “who need oral health care” will be given it free of charge in 2025 according to a new measure to be included in municipal plans for ‘healthy and active
Baixo Alentejo Public Health Unit warns of hepatitis A outbreak in region
The Baixo Alentejo Public Health Unit (USP) has reported an outbreak of hepatitis A – originating in the Algarve, with six cases having been confirmed in the Bairro das Pedreiras
Graça Freitas nominated as IPO Lisbon’s (oncology) Ombudsman
Graça Freitas, Portugal’s former long-standing director of health – one of the best known ‘official faces’ during the pandemic, and herself a cancer survivor – has been named as the
The most common sports injuries
We all want to stay healthy and fit and exercising regularly is certainly a good way to achieve this goal. We noticed that more and more people get into some
Happy hormones and neurotransmitters: Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a naturally recurring hormone that also functions as a neurotransmitter. It’s called the “love and cuddles” drug because it drives your attachment behaviours and relationships, especially your intimate