Cape Verdean women researchers investigate cancer diagnosis and antibiotic use with support from the Gulbenkian Foundation
Two Cape Verdean researchers aim to strengthen the diagnosis of blood cancer and the “rational use” of antibiotics in Cape Verde through projects funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with the goal of improving healthcare in the country.
Study strengthens suspicion that Epstein–Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
A new study from the Karolinska Institute strengthens evidence that Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), the common cause of glandular fever, can trigger an immune response that damages the brain and may contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). The research supports the hypothesis that EBV infection is a key environmental driver of MS, a chronic inflammatory neurological disease affecting nearly three million people worldwide, in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system.
Medical societies launch national study on diabetes and cardiovascular risk
The aim is to create a scientific database to improve understanding of risk factors.
Scientists develop blood test that can predict Crohn's disease before symptoms
Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear, paving the way for early diagnosis and potentially for prevention through a vaccine, it was announced today.
There will be no vaccine for cancer, but it can be controlled
Two-thirds of people with cancer no longer die from the disease. Screening, prevention, management and public information should be the focus.
Teacher assaulted by pupil in Coimbra
The teacher was reportedly pushed and required hospital treatment.
Portuguese Parliament rejects bills but approves recommendations to integrate medical internship into the medical career
Bills from PCP, Chega and Livre were rejected due to votes against by PSD and CDS-PP and abstentions by PS and IL.
A drop of blood from the fingertip may detect Alzheimer's
Researchers have shown that a dried drop of fingertip blood—collected via a simple finger-prick—can reveal biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a less invasive, more accessible route to early diagnosis. Improving and validating blood-based tests remains a key research challenge to ensure sensitivity, specificity and clinical applicability compared with current invasive or costly methods.
Six-year-old child hospitalised with burns after school raised the alarm in Loures
The boy had several visible burns when he arrived at the school, which immediately called emergency services.
The evolving orthopaedic field in HPA
Home Health The evolving orthopaedic field in HPA The evolving orthopaedic field in HPA An example of innovation, training and research.
App analyses chemotherapy-induced hearing loss
Patients will be able to perform audiometric tests at home using a system developed by researchers at the University of Coimbra. Oncological treatments with cisplatin are associated with irreversible hearing loss.
The particle count that could change the fight against cancer
At the Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics in Lisbon, Pedro Assis’s team is developing a system capable of delivering radiotherapy more effectively.
Controversy in the Medicine master's programme — court rules in favour of the rector of the University of Porto
The Porto Administrative and Tax Court has ruled in favour of the university's rector. Thirty students had been admitted to the Medicine master's by exceptional admission and with marks below the minimum required.
Flu peak expected between Christmas and New Year
The flu peak is expected in Portugal between the end of this year and the start of the new year. Pneumologist Filipe Froes says, however, that a new wave could follow when children and young people return to school at the beginning of the year.
Innovative project with simulators supports surgical techniques
Presented as an innovative, one-of-a-kind project worldwide, it uses simulators to support surgical techniques. The event was held in Braga, with 50 doctors taking part.
SNS Executive Director: training should not be used as an incentive in the interior
Although there is a shortage of these professionals, Álvaro Almeida, SNS executive director, says that “training must be designed to attract as many doctors as possible to the specialties.”
How 3D Printing is Revolutionising the Healthcare Sector
With partnerships established with “almost all” public hospitals in Lisbon and surrounding areas, the 3D Printing Centre for Health at NOVA FCT already has over 200 different prototypes in operation.
After having fingers amputated at school, Brazilian student fears returning to classes in Portugal
The child is undergoing medical treatment and it is still unknown how long he will be away from school. His mother, who is seven weeks pregnant, reports experiencing xenophobic attacks on social media.
