Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Scorpion Envenomation in the Emergency Department of Ibn Jazzar Kairouan

Scorpion envenomation is a major public health problem and a frequent reason for emergency consultation, particularly during the summer season. In Tunisia, the Primary Health Care Directorate (DSSB) reports approximately 30,000 scorpion stings per year, of which 1–2% evolve into severe forms.The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of…

Evaluation of The Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Disorders and Related factors in the Elderly in Southeast of Iran: A Mixed Method study

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is intensely increasing particularly in developing countries. The burden of cardiometabolic disorders will increase in elderly.The southeast of Iran is bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan which suffers from the effects of low economic- social issues.The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia)…

Performance in the management of respiratory disease in PHC: an analysis of the organizational characteristics of health units in Portugal

Primary Health Care (PHC) is the main point of contact between users and the healthcare system, making the assessment of the quality and performance of its Functional Units (FUs) essential. As respiratory disease management is part of their routine activity, it is relevant to examine how organisational characteristics influence this practice.To assess how the different…

Practical implementation of lifestyle medicine in primary care consultations

Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is strongly recommended by leading international organisations, including WHO, ADA, and AHA, for the prevention and management of chronic diseases.  Despite robust evidence, many family doctors report difficulties integrating structured lifestyle interventions into routine consultations. These challenges stem from time constraints, limited practical tools, uncertainty about how to initiate interventions, and insufficient…

Blind and Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapy in Contemporary General Practice

Injection therapy is a widely adopted intervention in the management of musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders within primary care. Traditionally performed using blind techniques based on anatomical landmarks, these procedures are increasingly supported by point-of-care ultrasound. The growing availability of portable ultrasound devices has expanded their potential role in General Practice, offering new opportunities to improve…

Determining the Risk of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease Based on Multiple Clinical Variables in Men Aged 40-65 Years Using Machine Learning Methods

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a major cause of death in Türkiye and worldwide. Because it progresses silently, early risk prediction is critical. Current risk scoring systems are based on standard factors and may overlook metabolic problems and insulin resistance. New data suggest that novel metabolic markers and machine learning, particularly in primary care settings,…

Diabetes control and mortality in Community-Dwelling frail older adults

Managing diabetes in frail patients is complex due to varying clinical factors. The optimal HbA1c target for each level of frailty remains unclear. Existing thresholds are based on expert opinion, but evidence guiding individualized targets by frailty severity is limited.1. What is the association between diabetes control and mortality among community-dwelling frail older adults. 2.…

Unnecessary access to the Emergency Room: role of General Practice

In last few years Italy has faced ad increase in Emergency Department (ED) admissions, mostly for non-urgent conditions: although institutions often attribute this trend to perceived General Practice's (GP) inefficiency, evidence remains scarce.This study analyses inappropriate ED visits, quantifying the proportion of patients bypassing GP consultation and evaluating the GP’s effectiveness as a gatekeeper for…