Medical Tourism – The Algarve as a destination of choice
Medical tourism has been a growing field of interest worldwide. Since the Roman occupation, patients have been known to travel to other countries looking for medical advice and assistance. Nowadays
Tep Inguinal Hernia Repair
By Dr. Paulo Vieira de Sousa Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical problems in both men and women and appears at all ages. Although it’s considered by
Nanoparticle against breast cancer
A nanoparticle (particle on an atomic, molecular scale) used to treat breast cancer, preventing chemotherapy side effects and enhancing therapeutic efficiency, was patented in the USA by a team of
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
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
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
Portuguese National Health Service charges to double
Health minister Paulo Macedo admitted on Monday that users of the Portuguese National Health Service would face a doubling in moderate charges. Speaking on a special edition of the RTP1
Health minister rules out changes to abortion law
Minister of Health Paulo Macedo has ruled out the possibility of changing the law on the Voluntary Termination of Pregnancies. Speaking at the American Club, the minister, who has come
Health Minister clarifies transplant statements
The Portuguese Government has cut by half the budget for transplants, citing economic reasons. Health Minister Paulo Macedo, in an interview with the Portuguese television channel TVI, said: “We need