Organ transplants bounce back
Organ transplants in Portugal are back on the increase. Between January and November 2013, doctors performed 684 transplants – as opposed to 634 in 2012. Data quoted by Lusa news
Showdown debate scheduled over Algarve health service controversy
It promises to be a showdown. On Wednesday evening (January 22) at 9pm leading figures in the Algarve’s ongoing state hospital shake-up will debate face-to-face problems that have been hitting
Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints, tendons and kidneys causing pain and inflammation. Uric acid is normally cleared from the
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
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
New doctors
The health ministry has announced it will be offering up to 1,479 new jobs to doctors next year – almost 1,000 of which will be going to doctors with specialties.