Month: October 2011

Cardiac experts emphasize the effectiveness of prasugrel in the treatment of acute Coronario syndrome, especially in diabetic patients

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cardiac experts emphasize the effectiveness of prasugrel in the treatment of acute Coronario syndrome, especially in diabetic patients

-Prof. Angiolillo, Dr. Worner Diz, Dr. Fernández Ortiz and Dr. López Sendón participate in the Simposio-Beca “ issues oral antiplatelet practices in the treatment of the SCA with new ”.

– Coincide in highlighting the new antiplatelet take over of the until now standard treatment (clopidogrel).

-Organized by the Alliance Daiichi Sankyo – Lilly in the framework of the Congress of the society Spanish of cardiology.

Maspalomas, 2011-October Experts agree: the new oral antiplatelet, as it is the case of prasugrel, are effective for the treatment of patients with acute Coronario syndrome (SCA) to a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), significantly reduce ischemic events the first year. proof of this is that the updating of Cardiology European and American guidelines for the management of patients with SCA without persistent ST segment elevation recommend the use of the new antiplatelet prasugrel and ticagrelor (combined with acetylsalicylic acid), relegating to a second plane clopidogrel, until now the standard therapy.

Thus it been highlighted four renowned cardiologists during the Symposium – scholarship “ questions oral antiplatelet practices in the treatment of the SCA with new ”, sponsored by the Alliance Daiichi Sankyo – Lilly, that has taken place within the framework of the Congress of the 2011 SEC, which was held from 20 to 22 October in Maspalomas (Gran Canaria).

Prof. Dominick Joseph Angiolillo, Director of the programme of research Cardiovascular of the College of Medicine of Jacksonville of the University of Florida and one of the leading world experts on antiagregación, has placed special emphasis on that “ prasugrel is positioned as a beneficial, practical and effective option for patients with diabetes with SCA are treated with PCIin the reduction of ischemic events, but without an increase in the rate of major bleeding ”.

for this reason, and based on his clinical practice, Prof. Angiolillo recommends “ the use of prasugrel as conventional treatment in people with diabetes to SCA under a PKI if they do not have contraindications, as for example, a stroke prior ”.

For his part, Dr. Fernando Worner Diz, Chief of the service of Cardiology of the Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida, has done a review of recent studies concluding that “ prasugrel has shown a very strong effect on the prevention of a dreaded complication as it is the stent thrombosis, as well as one much larger set of events in patients with diabetes reduction ”.

From his point of view, “ these two facts justify the administration of prasugrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome that is revascularizan being percutaneously, essential in diabetic patients. ”

the intervention of Dr. Antonio Fernández Ortiz, cardiologist intrusive and responsible for the coronary unit of the Clinical Hospital of Madrid, has gone on the same line to point to “ you could say that the new European guidelines do justice to equalize the degree and level of recommendation of 2 new inhibitors of receptor P2Y12 in this patient group. For both drugs will have to use caution in patients at risk of bleeding, but the vast majority of patients will be eligible to benefit from the more powerful, faster and more predictable antiplatelet effect these drugs have and therefore, the clinical impact will be very important ”.

Also, Dr. Fernández Ortiz has stressed the importance of facilitating the administration of drugs to achieve a greater adherence to treatment: “ patients with SCA takes on a daily basis a large number of pills, and many of them of life. That is why any initiative that serves to reduce the number of pills to take is important. In this scenario, the administration of any medication only once a day is seen as an advantage that facilitates the correct performance and adherence to treatment ”.

Finally, the Dr. José Luis López-Sendón, Chief of service of Cardiology of the Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid), who has moderated the Symposium pointed out that “ although these new treatments cost more at the same time, achieve greater effectiveness, which is an advantage in the short and long term, to reduce coronary occlusions in patients with SCA with or without ST segment elevation ”.

on the importance on the risk stratification of patients that indicate the new guides, López-Sendón reminded that “ in Spain, this process of stratification of the patient is either protocol for years, forcing measure risk on an ongoing basis (at each visit)(, in the not in the post-operative …). Here the update of the guides of Cardiology will not bring about any change ”.

About Daiichi Sankyo

The Daiichi Sankyo group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical products that respond to the medical needs of patients both emerging and mature markets. While maintaining its portfolio of medicines for hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and bacterial infections, the group works on the development of treatments for Thrombotic Disorders focusing on the discovery of new oncological and cardiovascular therapies.

About Lilly

Lilly, a company based on innovation, is developing one growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products through the application of research more Cap made both by its own laboratories around the world as well as through collaborations with prestigious scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly provides answers to some of the most urgent medical needs in the world through the supply of medicinal products and information.

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COCEMFE calls for respect for the rights of persons with disabilities

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COCEMFE calls for respect for the rights of persons with disabilities

General elections 20N

– yesterday October 24th is celebrated the day of the UN

-COCEMFE calls for compliance with the UN disability rights Convention

-the adaptation of legislation Spanish to the Convention is already in force

Madrid, 2011-October the Spanish Confederation of people with physical disability and organic (COCEMFE) calls on the political forces who are elected in general elections, which monitored compliance with adaptations of Spanish legislation to the International Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities from United Nationsadopted recently and already in force.

Coinciding with the day of United Nations, which was held yesterday, October 24, the President of COCEMFE, Mario García, ensures that compliance with these adaptations “ are essential to achieve that future regulations, policies and public actions towards persons with disabilities incorporated the inclusive point of view and respect for human rights ”.

“ Approved adaptation is an important step forward in the defence of the rights of persons with disabilities as it picks up all the problems and concerns of the associative movement of disability and reinforces the application of law of equal opportunities, non-discrimination and Universal accessibility ”, notes García.

In the same way, have changed various laws which includes disability as a new cause of non-discrimination of the individual in his relationship with the various public health administrations. As regards housing, it incorporates advances as the increase of 3% to 4% of affordable housing in promotion of official protection, the obligation to carry out more accessibility works in the communities of neighbors, increasing from 3 to 12 the number of monthly payments to as maximum can cost such a reform, and the establishment of helplines for performances and accessibility works to improve the quality of life of the collective.

“ On employment, includes two relevant issues to combat the enormous difference between the activity rate of persons with disabilities and the population in general: expands up to 7% quota reservation of vacancies in public employment offers and orders measures to ensure that companies of more than 50 workers comply with the reserve of 2% of their jobs ”, says the President of COCEMFE.

The Spanish Confederation of people with physical disability and organic (COCEMFE) is a non-governmental non-profit that was founded in 1980. It aims to unite, strengthen and form coordination efforts and activities of entities working in favour of persons with disabilities physical and organic to defend their rights and improve their quality of life. The entity brings together more than 1,600 organizations divided into autonomous confederations, State institutions and provincial federations which in turn, grouped to different local associations.

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Around 1,300 experts come together in the V Edition of the National Congress of clinical laboratory held in Málaga

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around by 1,300 experts gather in the V Edition of the National Congress of clinical laboratory held in Malaga

under the auspices of the three most important scientific societies in the field of the clinical laboratory, the SEQC (Spanish society of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology), the AEFA (Spanish Association pharmaceutical analysts) and AEBM (Biopathology Medical Spanish Association)

-El Prof. Federico Mayor Zaragoza will deliver the keynote address of the Congress under the title “ know to predict, anticipate to prevent ”

Рamong other authorities will attend this event. Mr. Mayor of Malaga, D. Francisco de Torre Prados, and the Managing Director of the SAS (Andalusian health service), excmo. D. Jos̩ Luis Guti̩rrez P̩rez.

– will cover such current topics as emerging in urological cancer markers, new approaches to the clinical laboratory in paediatric care, the impact of biomarkers in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or applications of microarrays and mass in the clinical laboratory. sequencing

– The clinical laboratory professionals perform a crucial activity for clinical decision-making. More than two-thirds of the clinical decisions are based on the information that provides the laboratory.

Málaga, 2011-October Under the auspices of the three most important scientific societies in the field of clinical laboratory as SEQC, AEFA and AEBM, born in 2007 the National Congress of clinical laboratory, which this year celebrates its 5th Edition in Malaga from 9 to 11 November.

Around of 1,300 experts will gather at this event which will address the scientific aspects most relevant and current in this field.

The opening Conference shall be borne by the Professor of Biochemistry and molecular biology Federico Mayor Zaragoza and will be assisted by the excmo. Mr. Mayor of Malaga, D. Francisco de Torre Prados, and the Managing Director of the SAS (Andalusian health service), excmo. Mr. José Luis Gutiérrez Pérez.

The clinical laboratory is one of the areas of health that has most evolved in recent decades, so it professionals require constantly in training process, especially in fields like Molecular Biology and cytogenetics, aimed at facilitating solutions in the field of emerging diseases. Also the clinical laboratory has also changed to the extent that its management has become more professional and had taken steps of co-responsibility with clinicians in the management of the demand.

“ Congress offers an opportunity to establish contacts between all practitioners and disseminate the scientific work carried out, as well as share and exchange ideas and knowledge. It is a suitable framework to facilitate the personal and professional exchange of all actors in the clinical laboratory in Spain ”, explains the DRA. IMMA Caballé, Vice-President of the SEQC and Treasurer of the Organizing Committee of the Congress of the clinical laboratory.

Proof of the interest of the Congress is the number of communications and posters that have been tabled, a total of 1,100.

The Scientific Committee of the Congress has prepared an ambitious and balanced program of activities composed of four courses pre-Congress, two conferences and ten Symposium.

Will be treated as current issues such as emerging bookmarks in urological cancer, new approaches to the clinical laboratory in paediatric care, the impact of biomarkers in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, applications of microarrays and mass sequencing in the clinical laboratory, the adequacy of laboratory tests: the tools and experiences of management of demand, or the corporate strategies for public laboratories (plans).

And to this end, there will be – with experts of first level and prestige of Spain – with contributions from three international avant-garde figures, such as Stephan Carsten, Universitätsmedizin (Berlin, Germany); Prasad Devarajan, Cincinnati Children’s ’ s Hospital Medical Center (Ohio, United States); and Armand Perret – Liaudet, Groupement Hospitalier Est. Hôpitaux Universitaires de Lyon (France).

Also this year the Congress presented various developments. On the one hand, with the intention of bringing new technologies to the Congress, have been launched the digital posters. To this end, there will be a crew of 12 electronic panels with touch screens, which will be available by subject, author, title, number etc. All posters will be incorporated in the interactive screens every day of the Congress. Also this year, certificates of posters and attendance to the Congress will be in electronic format.

On the other hand, shall be carried survey attendees on various topics of interest to develop one Congress still more in line with the expectations of the participants in the future.

In addition, this year will be held for the first time an act of closure, which will be delivered 10 prizes for the best posters, also promote the venue of the next Congress (Barcelona), ending with a Conference of the Mr. D. Luis of Lezama, on “ change in times of crisis management ”.

Clinical laboratory: crucial activity for medical decision-making

The clinical laboratory professionals perform a crucial activity for clinical decision-making. More than two-thirds of the clinical decisions are based on the information that provides the laboratory.

While the value it provides is very high, its cost is low, represents little more than 3%.

“ Laboratories must offer quality services at a manageable cost ”, pointing the DRA. Caballé. “ In this sense – adds-, we must take advantage of existing technologies which in recent times provide opportunities to produce at a lower unit cost result of a greater volume ”.

In this regard, the importance of the proper use of laboratory tests will be growing and professionals must contribute to this. And the planning of supply will play a growing role to the extent that health authorities are willing to do so.

The Conference organisers

For the Organization of the event, the Organizing Committee (COC), the Scientific Committee (CCC) and the Local Committee (CL) is needed. Much of the Organizing Committee as the Scientific Committee, are formed by representatives of the three companies who bring their knowledge so that Congress is of high quality. The chairs of the committees are rotating and the Congress of Malaga, is distributed in the following way:

COC President: Dr. Antonio Casas.AEFA.
CCC Chairman: Dr. Antonio Buño. SEQC.
CL Chairman: Dr. Vidal Perez

For more information: www.labclin2011.es

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Elders hydrate less than young adults, both in Europe and in the United States.UU.

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elders hydrate less than young adults, both in Europe and in the United States.UU.

the next Congress of the European Federation of societies of nutrition (FENS) addressed in Madrid in monographic form Symposium “ hydration: a key aspect of nutrition ”

-En EE.UU. the population is more than hydrates in Europe

-lack of hydration can cause alterations in energy efficiency work, degree of attention and performance of the worker

-experts recommend rehydrated every hour during the working day with water and non-alcoholic beverages

Madrid, and October of 2011- the eleventh Conference of the European Federation of societies of nutritionwhich will take place in Madrid from 26 to 29 October, it will address in a monographic manner at the Symposium “ hydration: a key aspect of nutrition ”, novel aspects about the importance of hydration, as the guidelines and recommendations of fluids according to the type of work performed and the environment in which to develop, or the status of Spain fluids of the population relative to other countries.

According to Patricia Padrao, belonging to the Faculty of food science and nutrition from the University of Porto (Portugal), and one of the speakers will participate in the Symposium, the Americans are the population more total water consumption makes on a daily basis (between 2.84 L/day and 3.91 L per day average)followed by Canadians (2.41 L every 3.04 L/day), while in Europe the values are considerably lower (between the 1.98 L/day in France to the 2.62 L/day in Holland), while complying with general recommendations. According to the specialist, men do a greater total water consumption than women, both in the countries of the continent and in the United States.UU.

In Europe, and according to the data relating to “ total intake of drinks ” there are apparently large differences with regard to the consumption of liquids from a village to another, together with methodological variations among national opinion polls. In particular, Italy seems to be the country with one lesser intake (about 1 l day) while Spain presents values higher (up to almost 2 liters/day) in adults, theoretically superior to United Kingdom, Belgium and Portugal.

In the third age, the average daily intake is lower for young adults, both in North America (2.14 L/day to 2.99 L/day) and in Europe (of 1.61 L every 2.24 L/day), being the stage of life with higher percentage of people do not reach the values of reference (in some countries)(, until the half of the population within that stage).

Hydration in the workplace and their patterns

Another key element that has not received sufficient attention so far is the need to maintain adequate hydration in the workplace, which must adapt to the needs of individual, characteristic of labour and environment where it takes place. A work of media physical intensity and a little warm environment, recommends drinking at least one glass of water or liquid every hour. According to Prof. Dr. Lluis Serra Majem, Chairman of the foundation of research of nutrition (FIN) and another of the speakers who will participate in the Conference, “ for a same temperature of 35 ° C, a sedentary job can cause a loss of fluids through sweating of approximately five litres while one intense could get to about 16 liters a day ”.

For this expert, the lack of hydration can cause alterations in the efficiency at work, degree of attention and, above all, on the health of the worker. Dehydration increases the effort cardiovascular increasing 4 beats to the minute per each percent of body weight lost, which leads to an increase in the perception of fatigue, and in a dehydrated worker, can alter their labor productivity. Various studies have shown that when dehydration exceeds 2% of body weight, performance and working capacity decrease and even more if you are working with heat.

To promote a greater awareness in this field in the health professionals, responsible for companies and authorities, has developed a guide that presents the latest knowledge in the field of hydration and occupational health that will be addressed during the Symposium. “ Is highly recommended to promote breaks during the work, although in many cases companies think that it is a waste of time and productivity. In fact more likely that maintaining hydration maintained enough productivity to compensate for the breaks, especially in hot environments, with air conditioning or a large burden of work both physical and intellectual ”, points out Serra Majem.

Strategies in fluids for higher sports performance

In specific situations such as the practice of sports, the importance of adequate hydration is if it can be even greater. For Prof. Dr. Ron Maughan of the school of sport, exercise and Sciences of the health of Loughborough University in United Kingdom and one of the experts that will also pass through the Symposium on hydration, a few simple tips can help the athlete to assess its state of hydration and develop a strategy customized according to the Office to carry outthe environment and individual needs. “ An appropriate strategy will consider hydration status prior to the exercise as well as the need for fluids, electrolytes and energy before, during and after the ”. The needs of carbohydrates will also vary and drinks should contain variety of sugars to maximize absorption and oxidation.

Finally, the assistance of Maxime e. Buyckx, Health and Wellness Programmes is planned. Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. Coca-Cola. Atlanta (USA).(UU.), which will feature the work being carried out by the ILSI International Institute created in 2001 to provide scientific knowledge on hydration, addressing the conclusions of some of his work more relevant.

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Spain and South Africa promote cooperation through the joint development of technology projects between the entities of the two countries

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Spain and South Africa promote cooperation through the joint development of technology projects between the entities of the two countries

-Director General of the Center for the technological Industrial Development (CDTI), Arturo Azcorra, and Simphiwe Duma, Executive Director of the Agency of innovation of the Republic of South Africa – Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) -, have held a meeting for the joint development of technological projects between entities of both countries, within the framework of the Bilateral technological cooperation program, “ South Africa & Spain Innovating ” (SASI), signed with South Africa in 2010.

– this meeting fits within the axis of internationalization that includes the State strategy of innovation (e2i)promoted by the Ministry of science and innovation (MICINN), and will facilitate the establishment of new partnerships of a technological nature between Spain and South Africa.

-East Bilateral technological cooperation programme is the 6th CDTI starts up with a counterpart agency, and 1 that is established with an African country.

Spain, 2011-October The General Director of the Centre for technological Industrial Development (CDTI), Arturo Azcorra, and Simphiwe Duma, Director Executive of the Agency of innovation of the Republic of South Africa – Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), have maintained a meeting for the joint development of technological projects between the entities of the two countriesin the framework of the Bilateral programme of technical cooperation signed last year with South Africa, called “ South Africa & Spain Innovating ” (SASI). This meeting is part of the axis of internationalization that includes the State strategy of innovation (E2i), promoted by the Ministry of science and innovation, which has among its objectives facilitate innovative companies to incorporate the international in its development strategy and put value on international markets of technological and innovative products that have been developed andMoreover, to increase the number of companies that have the knowledge of its source of sustainable competitive advantage in a globalized environment.

In the meeting held yesterday the work Plan has been signed for the next two years and the rest of operating documents necessary for the implementation has been adopted in motion of the Bilateral technological cooperation programme “ South Africa & Spain Innovating ” which will facilitate the establishment of strategic alliances of a technological nature through joint initiatives in the field the transfer of technology, industrial research, development and technological innovation, with the objective that companies can gain access to international markets through products, processes and innovative services developed in collaboration between the entities of the two countries. At the meeting of yesterday have been analysed technological strengths of the two countries, both identifying the complementarities as a potential collaboration in areas such as renewable energy, ICT, agro-industry and biotechnology, among others.

Products, processes and services that are developed will be with a “ quality label ”, in addition to grant official recognition to technological cooperation carried out, allowing Spanish companies access to preferred financing of CDTI, i.e., up to 85% of the eligible budget zero-interest creditover 10 years, with up to three qualifying and a non-refundable associated stretch up to 33% for SMEs on the CDTI for having an international partner contribution.

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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