Acupuncture in small groups: Optimizing time and space in therapy

Acupuncture is an advanced technique promoting balance and self-regulation by acting on the spinal, brainstem, and diencephalic levels of the nervous system.While integrated into Brazil’s public health system since 2006, barriers remain. Limited availability of trained professionals and treatment spaces, combined with the standard requirement of eight sessions per patient, results in long waiting times…

Overview of electric breast pumps prescriptions in France between 2014 and 2024 based on national health insurance open data.

Breastfeeding has proven health benefits for both mothers and children, as well as economic advantages. In France, 77% of mothers initiate breastfeeding after delivery, but the proportion declines rapidly within the first two months. After 10 weeks of paid postnatal leave, many mothers must balance their desire to breastfeed with their working lives. The use…

Decision support tools for lung cancer screening

By 2025, lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. By 2021, only the USA, China and South Korea were offering organized screening for bronchopulmonary cancer using low-dose lung CT. In France, by 2025, a national research program is evaluating the criteria for organized screening (age, frequency, etc.). Participation in screening is based…

From Shipyard to Family Medicine: Mesothelioma as a Critical Occupational Health Alert in Primary Care

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, aggressive malignancy caused by asbestos exposure and often manifests decades after exposure. A 71-year-old retired shipyard worker first presented in 2022 with chronic cough and chest pain. His initial pleural effusion improved, but recurrence in 2024 prompted re-evaluation, raising concern for latent occupational disease.Comprehensive imaging in 2024 revealed…

Advancing liberty, equity and fraternity: practical solutions for European primary care (Workshop 2)

Following the problem analysis completed in Workshop 1, this session focuses on designing practical solutions that improve fairness in patient care and strengthen supportive collaboration within primary care teams and enhance clinicians' ability to practice with autonomy purpose. In partnership between Latvia, Lithuania and United States (USA), this workshop will use/apply design thinking principles, participants…

Acute visual symptoms after exercise: A possible retinal tear in a 33-year-old woman

Retinal tears are vision-threatening conditions that may develop after physical exertion, trauma, or vitreoretinal traction. They require rapid identification to prevent progression to retinal detachment. Primary care physicians frequently serve as the first point of contact when patients present with sudden visual disturbances, making their role in recognizing early warning signs essential.A 33-year-old woman presented…

Beyond borders: A cross-cultural collaboration to enhance mutual learning for allied health professionals in community palliative care

This project highlights the importance of upskilling Allied Health Professionals (AHP’s) in two different countries (UK & India) to enhance community palliative care and reduce pressure on primary care teams. It is an international collaboration by a UK based global health partnership, aiming to improve the scope and utilisation of AHP roles within palliative care in India.The abstract draws on preliminary observations from an August 2025 visit to the…

Severe acute headache with neurological impairment in a young adult: a Primary Care challenge

Acute neurological symptoms often present first in Primary Care, requiring decisions under uncertainty and with limited tools. This case illustrates how careful anamnesis and a focused neurological exam, coupled with an equity-driven referral strategy, enabled early management of a potentially severe central nervous system (CNS) condition.A 24-year-old man attended Primary Care after waking with a…

The Role of Primary Care in Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related death. Early detection in primary care improves outcomes, highlighting the key role of frontline providers in screening.The aim of our study was to emphasize the pivotal role of primary care in breast cancer screening and to assess its impact…

Enhancing equity through patient and public involvement in cardiovascular prevention in primary care

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of preventable morbidity, particularly among vulnerable groups with limited access to preventive services. Real-world primary care settings often face barriers related to social, economic, and organizational factors. Vulnerable patients in this context include individuals with increased risk and restricted access to health services due to social, economic, or health-related…