First published in 1835, JSCMED is now open access.

About the Journal

The Journal of the Society of Medical Sciences of Lisbon is the true reinvention of a classic. Published since 1835, the Journal of the Society of Medical Sciences of Lisbon (JSCMed) is the official organ of the Society of Medical Sciences of Lisbon, one of the oldest medical-scientific associations in the world, today more than 200 years old. True to its original purpose, JSCMed still undertakes today the mission of constituting one of the main dissemination forums in the biomedical area in Portugal.

Announcements

Call for submissions

2024-05-06

We are immensely pleased to bring to reality the revitalization of one of the world’s oldest medical journals. We invite all healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, engineers, and students to contribute their work and visions, sharing knowledge that can inspire and transform people’s health.

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Current Issue

Vol. 169 No. 3 (2025)
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Medicine in Transition: From Molecules to Minds, from Innovation to Care

This issue of the Jornal da Sociedade das Ciências Médicas de Lisboa explores the intersection of medical science, emerging technologies, and public health. The editorial highlights molecular medicine and personalized care, while the viewpoint discusses large language models in clinical practice, education, and patient communication. Original research articles address clinical challenges, including in-hospital falls in older adults and the emergence of Oropouche virus in Latin America, emphasizing patient safety and public health. This issue reinforces JSCMed’s commitment to fostering multidisciplinary dialogue and advancing knowledge that bridges innovation, clinical practice, and global health.

Published: 2025-10-31

Full Issue

Viewpoint

Research Article

Clinical and Basic Science Reviews

Letters to the Editors

Image in Clinical Medicine

Personalities – One Life in Medicine

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Instituto Bento Rocha