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The article highlights the importance of maintaining a long-term doctor-patient relationship, known as longitudinality, in medical care. According to Norwegian researchers, having the same family doctor for more than 15 years reduces emergency visits, hospital admissions, and mortality by 30%, 28%, and 25% respectively. Longitudinality is associated with lower mortality, fewer hospital admissions, and higher patient satisfaction. It is suggested to promote and prioritize job stability and patient visits to their reference professional to encourage longitudinality in medical care. [Extracted from the article]

The article analyzes the effectiveness of mask use in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific evidence shows that the use of medical or surgical masks does not reduce the number of people with acute respiratory infection or confirmed flu. Studies on the use of masks to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 are observational and inconclusive. Several studies evaluated the effectiveness of mask use in the community, but the results were mixed. Some studies showed an increase in mask use and social distancing, but no significant differences were observed in the incidence of acute respiratory symptoms. Other studies did not find significant differences in the use of cloth masks compared to the control group. More research is needed on the effectiveness of mask use in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. [Extracted from the article]