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  • Polypill use for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a position paper
    Publication . Araújo, F; Caldeira, D; Aguiar, C; Antunes, JP; Cardim, N; Cunha, V; Fonseca, L; Moura, JP; Paixão-Dias, VM; Ribeiro, H; Cruz, VT; Gavina, C
    Cardiovascular (CV) guidelines stress the need for global intervention to manage risk factors and reduce the risk of major vascular events. Growing evidence supports the use of polypill as a strategy to prevent cerebral and cardiovascular disease, however it is still underused in clinical practice. This paper presents an expert consensus aimed to summarize the data regarding polypill use. The authors consider the benefits of polypill and the significant claims for clinical applicability. Potential advantages and disadvantages, data regarding several populations in primary and secondary prevention, and pharmacoeconomic data are also addressed.
    2023Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Recommendations for the implementation of a national lung cancer screening program in Portugal—A consensus statement
    Publication . Fernandes, MG; Dias, M; Santos, R; Ravara, S; Fernandes, P; Firmino-Machado, J; Antunes, JP; Fernandes, O; Madureira, A; Hespanhol, V; Rodrigues, C; Vicente, CA; Alves, S; Mendes, G; Ilgenfritz, R; Pinto, BS; Alves, J; Saraiva, I; Bárbara, C; Cipriano, MA; Figueiredo, A; Uva, MS; Jacinto, N; Curvo-Semedo, L; Morais, A
    Lung cancer (LC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programs that use low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) have been shown to reduce LC mortality by up to 25 % and are considered cost-effective. The European Health Union has encouraged its Member States to explore the feasibility of LCS implementation in their respective countries. The task force conducted a comprehensive literature review and engaged in extensive discussions to provide recommendations. These recommendations encompass the essential components required to initiate pilot LCS programs following the guidelines established by the World Health Organization. They were tailored to align with the specific context of the Portuguese healthcare system. The document addresses critical aspects, including the eligible population, methods for issuing invitations, radiological prerequisites, procedures for reporting results, referral processes, diagnostic strategies, program implementation, and ongoing monitoring. Furthermore, the task force emphasized that pairing LCS with evidence-based smoking cessation should be the standard of care for a high-quality screening program. This document also identifies areas for further research. These recommendations aim to guarantee that the implementation of a Portuguese LCS program ensures high-quality standards, consistency, and uniformity across centres.
    2024Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais