The Amadora-Sintra Hospital is experiencing wait times far exceeding recommended standards, with urgent patients waiting up to 14 hours as of the morning of Wednesday, 2026-10-07.
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Research originating at the University of Aveiro has led to the development of a new medication used to treat excess potassium (hyperkalemia), which is now available in 44 countries.
Representatives from the Order of Nurses testified before the parliamentary health committee, arguing that nurses should handle all emergency calls (CODU) at the national medical emergency institute (INEM). They criticized the government's recent agreement with pre-hospital emergency technicians (TEPH), which allows those technicians to continue performing triage, and advocated for the universal adoption of the Manchester triage system to ensure consistency between emergency services and hospitals.
Throughout October, the Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) promotes awareness campaigns and activities related to breast cancer screening, early diagnosis, and support for patients and families. The initiative emphasizes that early detection significantly improves survival rates, noting that breast cancer is the most common cancer in Portugal.