Does ultrasound detect joint and intestinal changes in psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis after immunobiological treatment: A case report.

Background: Ultrasound (US) can be a valuable tool for assessing arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially in cases of psoriatic disease. The clinical case reviewed in this article addresses an exploratory finding that evaluates the effects of immunobiological treatments on dactylitis and IBD with the use of US techniques.

Case Summary: A 40-year-old Caucasian woman with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and ulcerative colitis (UC) reported experiencing finger pain, knee arthritis, and bloody diarrhea.

Digital Platforms and Educational Tools for Enhancing Menstrual Health: A Scoping Review.

Background: Menstruating individuals have the right to access proper menstrual health education and hygiene practices. However, many of these individuals experience period poverty, which is defined as the lack of access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, basic sanitation services, adequate waste disposal systems, and menstrual hygiene education. Although the negative effects of period poverty on the physical, social, and mental well-being of menstruating adolescents have been emphasized and reported as a major public health issue, there remains a gap in research exploring the impact of evidence-based digital menstrual health educational tools on improving overall health outcomes and mental well-being of menstruating individuals.

Ultrasound and CT Agreement for Non-Invasive ONSD Measurement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: The measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is an established non-invasive technique for diagnosing and monitoring elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) across various imaging modalities. However, the agreement between ONSD measurements obtained using ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the concordance between these modalities for ONSD measurement in the diagnosis of elevated ICP, exploring whether they yield equivalent results and can be used interchangeably in clinical practice.

Motivational Interviewing to Address Vaccine Hesitancy: Insights from an Intervention in Portugal.

Research, to date, suggests the need for healthcare professionals to adapt their communication style to the needs and characteristics of parents when discussing childhood vaccination. Motivational interviewing (MI) has been recognized as an important communication style, based on a patient-centred model of care, leading to the responsibility and motivation to change in cases of vaccine hesitancy. The current study intended to assess the attainment of MI competencies by healthcare professionals in Portugal who may interact with vaccine-hesitant parents.

Policy recommendations for healthcare authorities, organizations and professionals on vaccine hesitancy in Europe: From evidence to practice.

Vaccine hesitancy presents significant challenges to public health, exacerbated by a lack of cohesive policies in Europe. Recognized as a complex social phenomenon influenced by various factors, vaccine hesitancy threatens health systems and public trust. This paper analyses the political background and current gaps in policies addressing vaccine hesitancy, with a specific focus on the role of healthcare authorities, organizations and professionals in shaping effective responses.