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A new publication gathers more than 400 diagnostic tests for nursing. has been presented at the La Paz University Hospital. Madrid, March of 2013- the University Hospital La Paz in Madrid has hosted the presentation of a paper on diagnostic tests aimed at nurses. The publication in two volumes and more than 800 pages in full color with over 400 descriptions of procedures, is a groundbreaking work, because there is no other publication nursing summarising all diagnostic tests in a single work. cover. The publication, which aims to become a reference book for both nurses and students during their training, has been coordinated by María Soledad Neria Agujetas, Deputy Director of nursing of the La Paz University Hospital and Agustina Ciudad Jiménez, nurse of the primary attention of the Paseo Imperial Health Center team. It’s a groundbreaking work that brings together in a single work procedures to diagnose patients and their health problems. The work is the result of extensive work that contains more than 400 descriptions of diagnostic tests, both which are carried out by own nurses as those that lend their collaboration to medical personnel. Thus, described the tests and procedures that are performed more frequently in the hospital setting, primary care nursing consultation or the patient’s own home. Continuous learning of nurse The book is structured in alphabetical order, which facilitates access to each procedure which...

A study of the Hospital Infanta Cristina of Badajoz shows a high percentage of under-diagnosis of COPD among lung cancer patients. -the under-diagnosis of COPD among patients with pulmonary neoplasm reached nearly seven of every ten patients -patients with COPD and cancer were older age, higher level of smoking and more associated cormobilidades Badajoz, March of 2013- a study conducted by the service of Pneumology of the Hospital Infanta Cristina of Badajoz has revealed a high percentage of under-diagnosis of COPD among patients of calung cancer. After examining a total of 486 patients, found that the under-diagnosis of COPD among patients with pulmonary neoplasm was very high, namely 68.3%. Tests developed between July 2006 and February pulled out also that the typical profile of a patient with COPD and cancer was the person of advanced age, high level of smoking and other co-morbidities associated, although which were more underdiagnosed. about 30% of 486 COPD patients included in the study, with an average age of 67 years, had developed some neoplasia associated with this respiratory pathology, half of pulmonary origin. Of the extrapulmonary, the most frequent locations were: bladder (26.6%), larynx (13.3%), colon (10%); stomach (8%); and prostate (8%). This study is presented in the thirty-ninth Congress of Neumosur, which takes place between 14 and 16 March in Badajoz. This meeting brings together more than 300 experts in respiratory diseases...

Enjoy, without excesses, parties of the community of Valencia. Spain, March of 2013– comes the month of March and the Valencian Community shines at its best. Not only by the light flashing the gaiatas of Castellón and the irony and the flames of the spectacular failures of Valencia, but because residents and visitors enjoy its varied and rich gastronomy. Paella is par excellence the emblem of the gastronomy of our region. Their combination and variety of ingredients make it comply with the characteristics of the Mediterranean diet: made from grains such as rice, fish or meat, vegetables, legumes (garrofón) and olive oil. The rice contains carbohydrate complexes, rabbit and chicken, they provide proteins of high biological value and low amounts of fat. The meat is also an important source of minerals such as iron and vitamins B3 and B12. And vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. If food is also completed with a salad variety, prepared with products from the Valencian orchard and we chose to end a fresh fruits such as orange, we get a full and balanced menu. But if there is something noteworthy of the Valencian gastronomy during the festivities of la Magdalena and faults, they are churros and pumpkin fritters. To prepare them are fried in plenty of oil, resulting in an energy input of a 450Kcal / 100 g, so must compensate the intake...