Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a heterogeneous syndrome characterized by the progressive damage of frontal and temporal brain regions. These networks largely overlap with those involved in pain and temperature processing. Although the impaired perception of pain and temperature has been previously described to be relatively common in patients with FTD, these symptoms are often not consistently assessed by Neurologists. We present the case of a patient with a probable behavioral variant FTD who died due to scalding with hot water in the shower. Impairments in the perception of pain and temperature might have played a fundamental role in this accident.

Objective: This study investigates the perceptions of Long COVID patients in Spain regarding the healthcare they receive to identify demands and areas for improvement. Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach, the study included 27 participants selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data were collected via online semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The findings reveal three key themes: (i) health status and challenges in healthcare during the initial COVID-19 infection; (ii) perceptions about healthcare as Long COVID patients; and (iii) demand for and aspects of improving quality of healthcare. The participants, predominantly women (66.67%) with a median age of 51 years, experienced symptoms that they generally perceived as severe, although only 14.81% required hospitalization. The participants reported initial self-management of symptoms at home, which was influenced by familial responsibilities and hospital overcrowding, and the persistence of a wide range of Long COVID symptoms that significantly impacted their daily lives. Satisfaction with healthcare services varied, with frustrations over systemic inefficiencies and long waiting times. Conclusions: The study highlights the need for timely access to medical care, comprehensive and empathetic healthcare services, and specialized Long COVID units. The results emphasize the importance of patient-centered approaches and multidisciplinary care to address the complex nature of Long COVID effectively. These findings provide crucial insights for improving healthcare protocols and systems to better support Long COVID patients. This study was prospectively registered with the Ethics Committee for Research on Medicines of the Albacete Integrated Health Care Management System (registry) on 22 February 2022 with registration number 2022/001.

Background/Objectives: More than half of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by family members, who must promptly call the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The aim of this study was to assess the learning outcomes of an interactive school-based training activity focused specifically on the EMS call. Methods: A single-group, post-test-only simulation study was conducted in five Spanish schools. Participating schoolchildren received basic life support (BLS) training from their Physical Education teachers, integrated into the regular school schedule and following the Kids Save Lives recommendations. An innovative didactic resource (the “BLS Endless Book”) was used to support active learning. Children’s performance was evaluated in a simulated scenario using a standardized checklist. Results: A total of 1341 children aged 6 to 14 years participated. In the simulated scenario, more than 90% of participants were able to recognize the emergency and correctly identified and dialed the national emergency number. However, less than 50% were able to activate the hands-free function (with younger children experiencing more difficulty). During the call, 99.0% stated their full name, and 82.0% provided their complete address. Conclusions: A short, focused BLS training led at school by physical education teachers and based on an interactive, easy-to-use, didactic tool is effective in educating 6–14-year-old schoolchildren to correctly perform an immediate EMS call in case of cardiac arrest. Nevertheless, schoolchildren may require reinforcement training focused on hands-free operation and on providing the correct address.

Background/Objectives: Energy drinks (EDs) are widely consumed by adolescents despite increasing evidence of adverse health effects. This study aimed to assess ED consumption patterns, risk perception, and associated factors among adolescents in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between January and March 2025 in a sample of 1250 adolescents aged 13–18 years. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire assessing frequency and age at initiation of ED consumption, motives and contexts of use, perception of adverse effects, and co-occurrence with other risk behaviors. Descriptive analyses and linear regression models were performed to identify predictors of ED consumption. Results: Overall, 29.6% of participants reported occasional or habitual ED consumption. Consumption was significantly higher among upper secondary school students, particularly in social settings and during study-related activities (p < 0.001). ED consumption was significantly associated with other risk behaviors, including alcohol and tobacco use (p < 0.001). Additionally, 8.6% of adolescents reported that EDs have no adverse health effects. Male sex, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use were the main predictors of ED consumption. Conclusions: A substantial proportion of adolescents consume EDs, with early initiation and increasing consumption with age and educational level. Although some adverse effects are recognized, risk perception remains low. These findings underscore the need for preventive, educational, and regulatory strategies to reduce ED consumption and its normalization among adolescents.

Objective: to compare the acquisition of skills to recognize cardiac arrest through training with mixed-level groups versus traditional training. Methods: A quasi-experimental study without pre-testing was conducted with 312 schoolchildren aged between 3 and 12 years. The sample was divided into two groups: the mixed-level group (n=149), which received theoretical and practical training in sessions with students from all grades; and the control group (n=163), which received training in sessions with students from the same grade. After the session, all schoolchildren were assessed with a Laerdal Little Junior manikin and a checklist by qualified personnel. Results: No significant differences were observed between the two groups in the steps of remaining calm when cardiac arrest occurs and calling 112 (European emergency number). Better results were observed in the control group participants in the steps of assessing the victim's response, opening the victim's airway, and assessing the victim's breathing. Conclusion: From the point of view of assimilating skills in the recognition and treatment of cardiac arrest, the interlevel group approach was less effective than a traditional approach.