Introduction: The metabolic syndrome consists of a set of factors that, when associated, are associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascula...

Over the last few years, several cases of statin-induced necrotizing myopathy have been described. This myopathy is characterized by the necrosis of muscle fibers and ...

Introduction: The impact of air pollution on respiratory diseases, particularly in asthma, has been the subject of several studies. The impact of poll...

Introduction: The Portuguese experience in microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck after oncological surgery is scantly described. The prima...

Doente do sexo masculino de 49 anos, foi referenciado ao Serviço de Dermatologia por lesões no pénis e escroto, assintomáticas, de crescime...

A 52-year-old homeless man, having a medical history of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and drug abuse, presented with a 10-year history of hair loss and rec...

Introduction: Septic arthritis of a native joint represents a medical emergency. Drainage and effective antibiotic treatment are critical to avoid joi...

Introduction: It is unclear if research published in primary care journals aligns with the broad spectrum of problems managed in primary care practice...

The Portuguese Family Medicine residency program lasts four years and consists in a number of both mandatory and elective internships, of variable duration. The electi...