From the start, the profound transformations that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic found expression in a plethora of objects and facilities that dominated our daily lives far beyond the clinical sphere. Supermarkets, hotel receptions, taxis, restaurants, doctors' surgeries and even schools were equipped with plexiglass screens of all sizes and shapes to continue to allow face-to-face encounters. In our paper, we trace these changes and their social impact in our everyday world.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe causes of arterial hypertension are numerous, but the environment can be a contributing factor. Stress is one of these environmental factors that is difficult to assess. We focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is often under-diagnosed and under-recognised in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although nocturnal leg cramps are common, little research is available about their impact on quality of life. This mixed-methods study explored the impact of nocturnal leg cramps on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Methods: The study included primary care patients (>50 years) who reported suffering from nocturnal leg cramps (2016-2017).