The scarlet pimpe(rne)l
Aesthetic Medicine is becoming, each day, more effective and new less invasive procedures for treating several conditions are now used. Dr. Joanna Karamon gives us her views on a new
Dermatology at the Alvor hospital rated top of the list – nationally
The dermatology consultation at the Hospital Particular do Alvor has been given a top rating nationally, as the most differentiated consultation in the area of cutaneous oncology. In fact, the
Lower back pain – find it, fix it, and leave it alone
Lower back pain is one of the main causes of pain in the world. Although it is more frequent in the elderly, it has been increasingly affecting the younger population,
The vagus nerve: harnessing the gut-brain connection
Before reading this article, close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths. Feel a little calmer? You’ve just tapped into your vagus nerve. The vagus or ‘wandering’ nerve
A warm sunny summer day
Climate change promises to bring with it longer, hotter summers to many places on the planet. This June has been very, very hot, more than usual, and a real heat
Children’s special day
This month of June is one of celebrations. On the first, it was International Children’s Day and on the second it was the eighth anniversary of the opening of our
Calling all divers
A specialist consultation for testing diving practice aptitude, the Potential Diver Assessment, is now available at the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit of the Hospital Particular in Alvor. This consultation is aimed
Balloon dilation – chronic sinusitis treatment
What is balloon sinus dilation? Balloon sinus dilation (BSD) is a cutting-edge surgical procedure indicated for the treatment of chronic sinusitis non-responsive to medical treatment. The procedure has its foundations
What is a memory consultation?
The memory consultation consists of an appointment with a neuropsychologist where a short interview and a set of neuropsychological tests are performed all associated with memory loss. People mention memory
Stomach acid, immunity and healthy digestion
Lately I’ve been thinking about stomach acid. And chances are, if you deal with heartburn, indigestion or other digestive issues, you have too. Heartburn or acid reflux – the burning