Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Objective To review literature and provide a pooled effect for the association between
multimorbidity and mortality in older adults. Methods A systematic review was performed of …

Background The management of people with multiple chronic conditions challenges health-
care systems designed around single conditions. There is international consensus that care …

Effective and resource-efficient long-term management of multimorbidity is one of the
greatest health-related challenges facing patients, health professionals, and society more …

Introduction Multimorbidity is a major concern in primary care. Nevertheless, evidence of
prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity, and their determinants, are scarce. The aim of this …

Health systems have a crucial role in a multisector response to violence against women.
Some countries have guidelines or protocols articulating this role and health-care workers …

Background The aim of this study was to describe barriers and facilitators for shared
decision making (SDM) as experienced by older patients with multiple chronic conditions …

The immune system is the central regulator of tissue homeostasis, ensuring tissue
regeneration and protection against both pathogens and the neoformation of cancer cells. Its …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute major comorbidities in type
2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), contributing substantially to treatment costs for T2DM. An …

In simple terms polypharmacy is the prescribing of multiple items to one individual. Usually
this relates to medication use, but in the United Kingdom NHS prescriptions are also used …