Health boost
Three European countries have signed a protocol to benefit Portugal with €58 million – €10 million of which will be used in the health sector. Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein are
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
Free colon cancer screenings
Due to high demand, Hospital Particular do Algarve is again holding free colon cancer screenings. Last month, the hospital group held two days of screenings for colon cancer and due
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
Anxiety and depression on the up
News that the crisis has left many families in psychological tatters comes from consumer watchdog DECO this week. Almost half those queried suffer anxiety in one form or another. The
Prevention is vital
|| The comprehensive premium health check When did you last have a full health check? Have you ever had a thorough health screen? Preventive medicine is a way to avoid
Drinking water is essential to your spinal health
Beautiful, hot summer time has arrived in the Algarve and everyone is enjoying the beach and a good swim to cool down. Bringing sun screen in your beach bag is
I can’t remember…
By Dr. Mario Romero Blanco Alzheimer’s disease causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour, and is a type of dementia. Symptoms get worse over time and usually develop slowly; eventually
Urinary stress incontinence in women
By Dr. Mário Apolinário Urinary stress incontinence in women definition, characterization and treatment Urinary stress incontinence in women is characterised as involuntary urine loss caused by compromised bladder storage capacity,