Portuguese scientists discover cure for ‘broken hearts’
A ground-breaking, blood-resistant surgical glue which allows for easier reparation of cardiovascular anomalies has been created by a group involving two Portuguese scientists – Maria José Pereira and Lino Ferreira.
Good news for hepatitis C sufferers
A pioneering new treatment for people suffering from hepatitis C will be made available in Portugal this month – two years after its use was approved by the EC. Boceprevir
Mouth ulcers
What are they? These are sores that tend to be white in the centre and surrounded by red inflammation. They can range in size from a small pinhead to quite
First stone laid at university’s new medicine wing
A line-up of government officials and academics witnessed the laying of the first stone of the long-awaited new wing at University of the Algarve (UALG) that will house the institution’s
Cross-border health agreement in the making
Health chiefs in the Algarve and Spain are coming up with a ‘Eurocitizen’ discount card, to help people get the specialist care they need at affordable prices. The initiative was
Cross-border health agreement in the making
Health chiefs in the Algarve and Spain are coming up with a ‘Eurocitizen’ discount card, to help people get the specialist care they need at affordable prices. The initiative was
Foundation launches groundbreaking ‘cancerwatch’ programme
The Champalimaud Foundation – dedicated to biomedical research – is launching a groundbreaking programme that will warn people of their risks of contracting cancer before they get it. Presenting the
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
“From now on, our troubles will be miles away” – says the Christmas carol. Sensational indeed, all troubles will vanish when the Christmas feeling starts blowing it all away. It
Venous thromboembolism and air travel
Venous thrombosis is an accumulation of clot in the vein system (deep or superficial), normally in the legs, that in certain instances may dislodge to the lungs giving rise to
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are caused by an accumulation of mineral salts, combined mostly with calcium, which may lodge anywhere along the course of the urinary tract. They are usually comprised of