Family doctor’s clinical schedule: evolutionary analysis of the last decade.

During 2023, the Government  will promote the increase in in-person visits in primary care consultations, with the idea of ​​recovering pre-pandemic levels.To analyze how the family doctor's schedule has evolved from 2017 to 2025.A multicenter cross-sectional descriptive study with the participation of 130 family doctors from 35 primary care centers serving a population of approximately…

Goal oriented care : a paradigma shift in complex situations

Complex situations are increasing in a GP Practice. But the application of clinical practice guidelines faces specific challenges in complex or multi-morbid situa­tions. In Belgium, several primary care practices experienced the Goal Oriented care to face these situations. It’s about shifting form a problem-solving based practice (“What is the matter with the patient?”) to an…

Prevalence of Prostate Cancer and Adherence to Preventive Measures in Brazil: A Literature Review

Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumor among men in Brazil, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. National estimates project 82,630 new cases annually for 2023–2025, with higher incidence in the Southeast and South regions. Early detection relies on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and digital rectal examination (DRE); however, universal screening is not recommended. In Brazil,…

Empowering clinicians to design real-time AI chatbots for enhanced diagnostic communication in primary care

Primary-care clinicians frequently use structured assessments across multiple domains, including mental health, pain, frailty, and medication reviews, as well as core Lifestyle Medicine domains such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and health behavior change. Many patients experience difficulty understanding technical wording or expressing concerns directly, especially when linguistic or cultural differences shape communication.…

Associations Between Global Cancer and Screening Test Search Behaviors, Epidemiological Indicators, and the Human Development Index: An Ecological Study Using Google Trends

Digital information-seeking behavior has emerged as a potential proxy for awareness and engagement with health services. Google Trends provides anonymized, real-time data that may reflect public interest in diseases and preventive services. However, how these digital signals relate to cancer burden across different socioeconomic contexts remains insufficiently explored.To assess the ecological association between online search…

Beyond Self-Reported Health: High Rates of Incidental Glycaemic Abnormalities Identified through Community Screening in a Public Rental Housing Population

Diabetes and prediabetes are prevalent chronic conditions that remain substantially underdiagnosed, particularly among populations with limited preventive healthcare engagement. Reliance on self-reported health status and previously known diagnoses therefore underestimates the true burden of glycaemic abnormalities within communities. Socioeconomically-vulnerable groups, including residents of public rental-housing, are at higher risk of missed screening and delayed linkage…

Atypical non–ST elevation myocardial infarction presenting with dizziness and severe hypertension

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) most commonly presents with chest pain; however, in elderly patients with comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia, ACS may present with atypical symptoms including dizziness, fatigue, and headache. These presentations may result in delayed diagnosis and increased mortality.A 67-year-old male presented to a family medicine clinic for prescription refills.…

Effect of Interventional Diet and Exercise Program in Obese Recruits Undergoing National Service Military Training

Obesity is a significant global health concern with widespread implications for overall health.The UAE has a high obesity prevalence, with 43.0% of the population overweight and 32.3% obese, posing challenges to military fitness. Several studied showed high-intensity weight-loss interventions, incorporating structured dietary management and physical training have shown moderate efficacy in improving BMI in military…