Portugal has 2,800 hospital beds occupied unnecessarily, says health service boss
Around 2,800 hospital beds in Portugal are being occupied unnecessarily, mainly because of social issues or a lack of places in long-term care facilities, according to the executive director of
Blepharoplasty – The powerful smooth youthful gaze – are we able to regain it?
Inevitably, with ageing, the periocular tissues change in appearance and texture; actually, they age earlier than other areas on the face. Factors such as sun exposure, smoking, lifestyle and genetic
Loulé opposes possible closure of INEM Algarve
Loulé council has voiced strong opposition to the potential closure of the INEM Algarve Regional Delegation, warning that such a move would weaken emergency medical response in a region with
Health and civil protection changes worry Algarve mayors
The Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) has formally asked the Portuguese government for clear and detailed explanations about rumoured changes to emergency medical services, the national health system and civil protection
The space between years
Many of us have a complicated relationship with this season. One moment we’re touched by the warmth of it all – the smell of something cooking, familiar music, traditions that
Cutting-edge robotic surgery arrives at Faro Hospital
Faro Hospital carried out its first robotic surgery on November 20 – a moment described by the Algarve’s Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) as a milestone in modernising care for
Portugal “in epidemic phase of flu, with growing tendency”
Very much in line with countries like the UK, flu is back in the headlines, with everyone being exhorted to behave themselves so as not to spread it – and
Artificial Intelligence in the management of chronic disease: opportunities and constraints
Population aging and the rise in sedentary lifestyles have intensified the search for continuous and personalized care. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a promising tool to transform
“Very tough winter” ahead due to new flu strain
Portugal’s Health Minister said on Monday that the national health service (SNS) will be under “enormous pressure” this winter due to a new strain of flu. “We have very, very
Your cardiovascular system
The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is a network made up of your heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and blood. Blood vessels transport blood cells,