This paper conducts a comparative review of the (curative) health systems' response taken
by Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, Portugal, and Spain during the first six months of the …

Background Decentralization of a health system is a complex and multidimensional
phenomenon that demands thorough investigation of its process logistics, predisposing …

Recent studies raised concerns about the increasing use of gabapentinoids in different
countries. With their potential for misuse and addiction, understanding the global …

This study asks whether bullies have higher social status than their victims. Social status
was measured by social preference, popularity, and physical competence as perceived by …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the population's
mental health. However, its impact on the consumption of anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics …

Health system governance has been receiving increasing attention in health system
research since the 1980s. The contemporary challenges that the German health system is …

Background This study offers a comprehensive approach to precisely analyze the complexly
distributed length of stay among HIV admissions in Portugal. Objective To provide an …

Healthy ageing has become one of the most significant challenges in a society with an
increasing life expectancy. Older adults have a greater prevalence of chronic disease, with …

Geographical accessibility to health care services is widely accepted as relevant to improve
population health. However, measuring it is very complex, mainly when applied at …

Com o intuito de reformar a atenção primária à saúde (APS), o Ministério da Saúde
planejou uma mudança que teve o seu avanço no período entre 2005 e 2006, e que se …