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The case for simplifying and using absolute targets for viral hepatitis elimination goals

ABSTRACT The 69th World Health Assembly endorsed the Global Health Sector Strategy for Viral Hepatitis, embracing a goal to eliminate hepatitis infection as a public health threat by 2030. This was followed by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global targets for the care and management of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) […]
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The 2019 Health Basic Law in Portugal: Political arguments from the left and right

ABSTRACT The Portuguese National Health Service (NHS) was established in 1979. Since its inception, the relationship of the NHS with private-for-profit and private-non-profit organisations has been controversially discussed between left and right-wing political parties, and this has also led also to academic debate. In 1990, a Health Basic Law was approved by right-wing parties, which […]
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Telemedicine to deliver diabetes care in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ To determine the effectiveness of telemedicine in the delivery of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. ‘Methods:’ We searched seven databases up to July 2020 for randomized controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of telemedicine in the delivery of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. We extracted data on the study characteristics, […]
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Skindex-29 cutoffs in an atopic dermatitis sample

CORRESPONDENCE Dear Editor, The Skindex-29 instrument has been widely studied and can be used comfortably in clinical and research settings that need to measure changes in quality of life (QoL) impact. In addition, Skindex-29 has a broad emotional component and can be used to further characterize the emotional impact of skin disease. It is one […]
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HIV and Tuberculosis Co-Infection Among Migrants in Portugal: A Brief Study on Their Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Genomic Characteristics

SHORT COMMUNICATION ABSTRACT HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are among the global deadliest diseases. Migrant populations are particularly vulnerable to these infections. Yet, literature is still scarce on the epidemiology of HIV–TB co-infection among migrants. In this study, we characterized native and migrant HIV patients followed in Portuguese hospitals, who were diagnosed with TB, regarding their […]
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About GHTM

GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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