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
AN ODE TO AGEING
By Dr Joanna Karamon As luck would have it, with not just one but two editorials pending, I hit a writer’s block … a blank … “Why don’t you write
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (also mistakenly referred to as fibrositis) is a musculo-skeletal condition causing pain, stiffness and tenderness of the muscles, tendons and joints. Other symptoms associated with this condition include restless
Fishy time!
by Dr Maria Alice It is always a good time to eat fish. Even if it is winter time. As a matter of fact, in the Algarve the tradition is
High blood pressure in children
One in three obese children in Portugal suffers from high blood pressure; numbers similar to those in the adult population. The study, by paediatrician Carla Rêgo, was carried out over
New Support Group for People affected by Cancer
People who have been diagnosed with cancer often report feeling disorientated, isolated or in shock and in need of support. At a time when patients are trying to come to
Excessive sweating AND FACIAL FLUSHING
by Dr Javier Gallego Perspiration is necessary in order to control body temperature, although when it is excessive it can cause discomfort and embarrassment. Perspiration is controlled by the ‘sympathetic
Cardiovascular drugs cost €1 million a day
Portugal’s National Health Service (SNS) spent more than €1 million a day last year on publicly-funded cardiovascular medicine. A study by the national medicine authority confirmed that the consumption of
Chronic fatigue syndrome
by Elizabeth Hartland Chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis [ME], chronic mononucleosis-like syndrome, or chronic Epstein Barr Virus [EBV]) is the name given to a condition in which