Month: September 2011

The spirits sector signed the first great social pact for the prevention of the consumption of alcohol in children

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spirits sector signed the first great social pact for the prevention of the consumption of alcohol in juvenile

-The Spanish Federation of Espirituosas drinks (PHOEBE) and Alcohol Foundation and society (FAS) have initialled the agreement which aims to fight against the consumption of alcohol in children through institutional and social measures of a preventive nature

-promoted by the Ministry of health, political Social and equality, it is of the a manifesto that, for the first time integrates to all involved, from the various political groups to the producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages, passing by associations of parents and students, young people, doctors and other agencies.

Madrid, September of 2011. The Spanish Federation of Espirituosas drinks (PHOEBE) and Alcohol Foundation and society, created and financed by the sector itself, together with other associations and organizations, have signed an agreement promoted by the Ministry of health, Social Affairs and equality, the National Plan on drugs and Congreso-Senado Joint Commission to work jointly in the eradication of alcohol consumption in childrenfrom the development of strategies and preventive measures which pursue achieving zero consumption in this group.

Aware and involved in the growing concern about alcohol consumption by minors of age and health risks and social partners, the Minister of health, Social Affairs and equality, Leire Pajin, has today presided over the signing of this agreement which has counted with the support and participation of all actors involved in this taskboth parties politicians such as producers and distributors of beverages with alcoholic content, catering associations, organizations and unions.

In addition to the Ministry, the National Plan on drugs and the Congreso-Senado Joint Commission for the study of the drug problem, different associations and organizations have signed this manifesto: the Spanish Federation of spirits (PHOEBE), AESI, the Federation of wine cellars of the Marco de Jerez (Fedejerez), the Spanish Federation of hotel and cateringthe Association of large companies of distribution (ANGED), Proyecto Hombre, Red Cross, the Foundation for aid against the drug addiction (FAD), Fundación Alcohol y Sociedad (FAS), Athena and the Ibero-American network of organisations NGOs that work in drug addictions (RIOD), as well as trade unions.

Also support the agreement, CEAPA and CONCAPA parents associations, the Council of the Spain youth, alcoholics Rehabilitados of Spain Federation, the General Council of schools of social educators, the Spanish Association of Pediatrics in primary care and associations of consumers and of means of communication.

This agreement represents a major step in the prevention and the fight against alcohol consumption in children, both by its reach consensus and support that is born. The objective is to promote social and institutional initiatives that contribute to eradicating this phenomenon.

For Bosco Torremocha, Executive Director of the Spanish Federation of Espirituosas drinks (PHOEBE), “ is one of the great advances in the prevention and the fight against the consumption of alcohol in children in Spain. It is the largest social compact in this area in our country. have the total conviction that education-based preventative measures are the best way to reach out to children and prevent improper consumption ” and adds that “ youth who receive truthful and objective information about the effects on them of alcoholic beverages, they act more responsibly ”.

The Minister of health has pointed out that “ the alarming is not only the age on alcohol consumption, but that increasingly children consume more ”. In this regard has stated that it is important “ fight against a permissibility of society, which has dropped the guard in this area ”.

The spokesman of the PP in the Joint Commission for the study of the problem of drugs, Angel Pintado, yesterday stressed the importance of this agreement for the involvement of sectors such as the producers, distributors and vendors of alcoholic beverages, next to the field of education, among others. “ The PP is not prohibition. We must promote measures so that, in a responsible manner, society as a whole is involved in his set. ”

through the signing of this agreement, PHOEBE is committed to supporting and promoting the Decalogue of objectives of the said, many of which already had been encouraging through its intense work on social responsibility:

1. Avoid any advertising or marketing it directly linked the consumption of alcoholic beverages with social or sexual success with the improvement of physical performance or which specifically induces the consumption of alcohol by minors or gives a negative image of abstinence or sobriety, or stresses quality positive drink its alcohol content.

2 Involve the media, social networks and especially television media, regarding the appropriateness of information on the damage of the consumption of alcohol by a minor and establish control measures to avoid that the advertising and promotion is directed to minorsin the media or spaces aimed at this audience.

3 Provide resources to families and social environments of the child to increase the perception of the risk associated with the consumption of alcohol by minors.

4 Encourage self-regulation in this area between producers, distributors and the issuers of alcoholic beverages.

5. Developing public education and prevention campaigns focused on avoiding the consumption of alcohol by a minor, detecting risk factors and enhancing the factors of protection.

6 Education in health habits and report properly, from all sectors, with special incidence sanitary and educational public authorities, from an early age, on the consequences inherent in the consumption of alcohol in children.

7 Design with agents and social educators social drinking alcohol prevention programmes in children in the school environment.

8. Develop healthy living habits and the practice of sport, as well as creative and artistic activities. Promote and advertise the public offer of leisure activities for minors (mostly sports and cultural) alternatives to the consumption of alcohol in the collective.

9 Cooperation between all the actors involved to promote responsibility and prevent illegal marketing practices to children.

10. Design strategies and work plans in order to establish the zero of underage alcohol consumption.

what about PHOEBE?

The Spanish Federation of spirits, created in 1999, brings together more than 120 Spanish manufacturers and distributors of alcohol from the distillation of agricultural raw materials. Represents nearly 100% of the sector in Spain. PHOEBE is the expression of the unity of the sector, immersed in two major challenges:

-commitment to quality and innovation in an increasingly demanding market

-CSR active in the industry, which should combine the legitimate sector development in the fight against drug abuse of products containing alcoholic.

Spirits are alcoholic beverages distilled from agricultural raw materials (grapes, sugarcane, cereals, beet, fruit, etc.). The main spirits which are traditionally produced in Spain are brandy, whisky, rum, Geneva, liqueurs, brandies and Marc.

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The Committee 1 December launches a contest of microfiction and short films to commemorate 30 years of the pandemic

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the Committee 1 December launches a contest of microfiction and short films to commemorate 30 years of the pandemic

it is estimated there are about 150,000 people living with HIV in the Spanish State. In addition, the Committee recalls that in the world, three out of every 10 countries still do not have laws pursuing discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS.

Spain, 2011-September on December 1, 2011 marks 30 years since first diagnosed with HIV. It is estimated that 25 million people worldwide have died since then due to the disease, but there has been progress: today 33 million people living with HIV or AIDS. Behind the figures there are real stories of life and overcoming, and the Committee December 1 wants you tell them.

This is the proposal of the competitions of microfiction and short videos “30 years, 30 lines” and “30 years, 30 seconds”, 1 ° of Diciembre-Plataforma Committee of NGOs of HIV and AIDS in Catalonia, calls on the occasion of this anniversary, with the support of the Health Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the Barcelona City Council.

The literary and audiovisual creations can be sent until the 1 November of this year. A jury composed of persons of the world of culture, NGOs to respond to HIV and AIDS and the own Committee 1 December will choose award-winning works. They will serve to raise awareness and promote solidarity with people living with HIV and may be used as material for the dissemination of the activities of the Committee 1 December.

It is estimated that there are about 45,000 people living with HIV, and in the Spanish State a total of 150,000 in Catalonia. The Committee December 1 is the only platform of NGOs working in responding to HIV and AIDS in Catalonia, performing tasks of prevention, clinical care and social care.

On the other hand, the Committee 1 December recalls that at the global level, three out of every ten countries have no laws pursuing discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. As regards the percentage of women affected by HIV, this amounted to 51 per cent, a percentage which rises up to 60% in sub-Saharan Africa. Not in vain, explains the Committee December 1, “the population young and adolescent affective-sexual education and the promotion of gender equality are essential axes to prevent HIV and AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections”.

Furthermore, the Committee 1 December recalls that the Observatory of rights human of network HIV network community on HIV / AIDS in Spain, in which participates the Committee, has launched a campaign to ensure that the Administration and Government policies to stop discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. (You can sign the petition have prompted Actuable) propose themes for the campaign on Facebook or hang a campaign widget on the sites. (http://actuable.es/peticiones/no-discriminacion-vih-y-sida).

To support the Committee 1-first of December, is possible to participate in activities that are being prepared on the occasion of the international day of HIV and AIDS or collaborate through the realization of a volunteer in one of the 21 entities that are members of the Committee.

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NEAT group participates in the new edition of SIMO Network 2011 to present its new TeleMedCare system

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NEAT group participates in the new edition of SIMO Network 2011 to present its new system TeleMedCare

-The company will be at the 7B13 stand – in the area of health sector invited at the fair this year.

Madrid, September of 2011. Group NEAT, company specializing in solutions for the public health sector will participate in the international fair SIMO Network 2011 to present its new solution TeleMedCare, a system of Telehealth that ends the process of technological convergence within the public health sector.

From the stand 7B13, the company will show everything about TeleMedCare, the most advanced solution on the market in TeleHealth in the field of telemonitoring of patients with chronic diseases.

TeleMedCare includes Telemonitoring device, the platform of service management, maintenance and integration with databases. Measurement devices stand out for its ease of use, its compact and ergonomic design, as well as touch screen of great size that orients the person handling.

It’s a multi-user system and includes the biometric recognition through the fingerprint of the patient. Also has integrated vital signs measurement mechanisms such as: tensometer, thermometer, electrocardiograph, peak flow meter, pulsioxímetro, scale and meter, as well as others that can be added.

According to Adolfo Tamames, President of the NEAT group: “ could not miss the opportunity to attend one of the most important events in the technology sector and specializing in e-health here, even more so when the acquisition of TeleMedCare has helped our company to position itself in the field of telemedicine and to realize technological convergence in the public health sector ”.

In addition, the company will also go with the rest of their solutions for the sector public health as the terminal NEO IP, device for home-based care that uses two-way communication using VoIP, telecare platform, that allows to give service to companies without the need to mount the entire infrastructure of a care centre or Alarm D-TEC Software, for the control of alarms in homes.

NEAT group is a technology company that offers complete solutions for the social sectors and security. Founded in 1988 its purpose of providing products and professional services of high quality in the technological area.

NEAT products are characterised by offering high quality, innovation, high-tech, security and easy handling to comply with high technical expectations and knowledge demanded by their customers.

Within the line of business of the public health Sector, they develop systems of fixed and mobile Teleassistance, residences and help at home. Within this sector is a leader in Spain.

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The cardiac physical therapy improves quality of life of people affected by cardiovascular disease

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la physiotherapy Cardiaca improves the quality of life of people affected by cardiovascular disease

on the occasion of the world heart day

-the goal of the cardiac physiotherapy is reducing morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease, increasing the quality of life of those affected

Madrid, September 2011.- the Member of the General Council of physiotherapists schools of Spain (CGCFE)Iban Arrien Celaya, on the occasion of the celebration of world heart day, he has stressed that thanks to the progress of the cardiac physiotherapy a large number of people affected by cardiovascular disease have managed to improve their quality of life.

As he has assured Arrien Celaya, the treatment of cardiovascular disease through physical therapy has been significant progress since its inception. At present, is a comprehensive approach to the cardiópata patient, acting on the physical, psychological, social, and vocational, aspects through cardiac rehabilitation programmes.

These programs operate at different levels, leading to physical and psychological training of patients and control of factors of risk through a multidisciplinary intervention.

In this line, the vocal of the Council has stressed that a physical therapist, as a member of the team that develops these programs, “ must participate in common to all professional actions and take responsibility for those under him on the basis of their field of competence and level of knowledge ”. In this way, “ must ensure a proper functioning of the program, appropriate coordination between the different activities and the implementation of the proposed objectives ”, said.

The cardiac physiotherapy aims, therefore, as it has been stated Arrien Celaya, “ try to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease, improving the quality of life of those affected ”.

Physical therapy is very present in each of the phases through which passes the patient. Thus, the physiotherapeutic intervention takes place on three points “ very important ” in intervention programmes: health education; advice on monitoring, design and coordination of the physical training program; and emotional support.

CGCFE

The General Council of physiotherapists schools of Spain (CGCFE) is the body that represents more than 40,000 physiotherapists, in Spain, dealing with the common goal of promoting the health of citizens. In addition, orders the profession, guardianship the interests of physiotherapy, as well as its optimal implementation and universalization.

Physiotherapists are health professionals, as foreseen in existing legislation, accredited with the University degree in physical therapy, taught at 43 universities and holders of knowledge and skills designed to benefit the health of the population. Furthermore, there is a greater number of doctorates and masters, to ensure their high qualification.

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The public health consortium of Aljarafe surgeons published his advances in Surgical Endoscopy journal

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Surgeons of the Consortium health public del Aljarafe published his advances in Surgical Endoscopy journal

this prestigious publication has echoed the phase of learning in minimally invasive surgery without abdominal incision by this centre hospital.

Bormujos, 2011-September members of the service of surgery of the Consortium health public of the Aljarafe (Hospital San Juan from Dios of the Aljarafe) have just published in Surgical Endoscopy magazine an article about the pilot study carried out as implementation prior to the first surgery of Columbus type NOTES (that takes advantage of the natural orifices of the body) without abdominal incision made in July 2010.

Such intervention that removed cancer of the colon in a patient through the vagina without any abdominal incision, pioneered at the global level.

Surgery NOTES (natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) is intended to minimize the damage produced by classical surgery or laparoscopy, by not producing injury in the abdominal wall, thus reducing the pain and the risk of surgical wound infection.

The study object of this publication took place in the center of surgery of minimal invasion (misc) in Cáceres. It describes technical NOTES of use of the holes natural colon surgery, as well as the results obtained in animal product of the study. After the completion of the same, this team of surgeons applied finally successfully technique in patients.

In this study involving three members of the service of surgery of the Hospital San Juan from Dios of the Aljarafe, turn scientific advisors of the Misc, the doctors Francisco Alba, Antonio Amaya and José Manuel Romero, as well as the Coordinator of surgery laparoscopic and Manager of the Centre of minimum invasion of Cáceres surgery.

To date, a total of 26 speeches of resection of colon using assisted hands, through natural orifices has been in the hospital but assisted laparoscopic abdominal via, which shows the degree of implementation of these techniques in this Center.

Del Aljarafe Dios Hospital San Juan is a Center belonging to the hospitaller order of St. John of God, that with 500 years of history, is present in five continents of the world carried out various social projects, attending different intervention areas ranging from surgical medical hospitalsattention to disability, mental health, social exclusion, the comprehensive care for the elderly.

Always on the cutting edge adapted to new needs and demands, being the hospitality the main value and focused on the dignity of persons, which characterized the work provided in the centres have the hospitaller order.

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Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips

Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips