“The term ostomy is used to designate the opening built for externalization to the skin of a hollow viscera, through a surgical intervention, with the aim of creating a path”, explains Isabel Morais, president of the Portuguese Association of Nurses in Stomatherapy Care (APECE), in...

The “Salva Vidas” campaign aims to warn of the lack of recognition for the symptoms of bowel cancer. To combat this situation, the bowel cancer screening campaign will take place during the months of September and October, in 63 Holon Pharmacies and Europacolon Portugal, with...

Biotest participates in the intersectoral initiative of the pharmaceutical industry with the aim of producing life-saving drugs derived from the plasma of cured COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 is also developing a therapy for patients with severe disease with Trimodulin. ...

Published: March 25, 2020 Tags: Coronavirus / stoma Categories: News We are continuing to monitor the coronavirus situation closely and take all necessary precautions to keep our employees, customers and partners safe. The UK Government has now issued more stringent instructions for anyone who is...

The current situation surrounding COVID-19 is evolving on a daily basis. The Health, Safety and… Published: March 16, 2020 Tags: Coronavirus / COVID-19 / Manufacturing Categories: News The current situation surrounding COVID-19 is evolving on a daily basis. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing of...

https://www.aptferidas.com/geral/paginas.aspx?cod=224&Redirect%20=%20true In response to the numerous appeals and concerns expressed by health professionals regarding skin lesions caused by the frequent and continuous use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and after listening to several international experts, the Portuguese Wound Treatment Association (APTFeridas) prepared the document "PREPI RECOMMENDATION...

Maria José da Silveira Núncio And for older people, how to help deal with the pandemic? Adequate communication will allow us to fulfill three essential dimensions in the relationship with our parents or with the older people in our family: protection, care and love. In my very...

 Following the recent government decisions, SPCare Lda. will transfer and ensure its operations through web-based services. As such, all SPCare employees will be available via the usual numbers and emails during standard working hours (8:30 am to 6:30 pm). Furthermore, our tollfree line is fully...

Although risk factors do not mean that you suffer from overactive bladder syndrome, their presence favors the development of the disease, as well as its manifestation more aggressively. Know the main risk factors for overactive bladder according to doctor José Santos Dias, urologist and director...