The massive population displacement caused by the Saharan War, and the establishment of Sahrawi refugee camps 43 years ago, have compromised the quality of life and health levels of the people who have been forced …
The phenomenon of longevity is an unprecedented achievement in human history, gaining not only in years but also in quality of life. However, it is indisputable that diseases and, therefore, dependency and disability (and therefore …
Omphalitis is defined as a periumbilical acute bacterial infection with induration, erythema, bad smell, pain, and presenting or not association with purulent exudate at the base of the navel. It is peculiar at the neonatal …
In industrialized countries, family care of elderly people is an important public health issue because of increasing ageing and dependency, and because the family takes care of most of the care, which can affect the …
Dementia is one of the major health problems affecting older people according to the World Health Organization. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most frequent form of dementia, followed by vascular dementia. Care for people with …
Chronic complex wounds are a health problem, often invisible and underestimated, that has important repercussions at different levels, both for patients and for the health systems, due to the associated high costs. These chronic wounds …
