Month: November 2011

Half of the elderly with diabetes is unknown his illness.

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Half of the elderly with diabetes is unknown his disease.

the Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology warns that, after 70 years, diabetes is triggered so silent.

-Comprehensive geriatric assessment is basic to detect in time

-diabetes is a disease that currently affects about 4 million Spaniards (12 per cent of the population), of which 40 per cent of those newly diagnosed are people older than 65 years, as reported by the Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SEGG)

– in those over 70 years the percentage of prevalence exceeds 15% and it is estimated that, today, still 50 per cent of the elderly who suffer from diabetes are unaware his illness

– from the age of 65, obesity, excess abdominal fat and weight gain that is produced from the 1950s, lead to an increased risk of diabetes

Madrid, November of 2011- the Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SEGG) complaint that fifty percent of the elderly with diabetes is not diagnosed. It is precisely in the older people where diabetes presents atypical demonstrations which hinder their diagnosis. The SEGG, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day which took place on Monday 14 November, warns that the comprehensive geriatric assessment is essential to avoid that the disease can go unnoticed.

Diabetes is a serious disease that occurs when blood glucose levels are very high. Diabetes can cause health problems of high risk (combine, ocular pathologies, cardiovascular problems, kidney damage, and so on) that are compounded in older people. In fact, diabetes is a disease that increases with age and 40 percent of those diagnosed diabetes are over 65. He is expected to by this ailment affects increase greatly in the coming years due to the proliferation of some unhealthy habits such as sedentariness or pathologies such as obesity, reports the Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SEGG).

Elderly people who do not know that they are diabetic

Despite the growing prevalence of diabetes, it is good to know that high levels of blood glucose can be controlled to help counteract the disease and prevent or delay the onset of problems in the future. But this control is not the case in all cases, as at present half of elderly diabetics are unaware that they are, so it not being their illness, and this increases the risk of functional impairment, as reported by the Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Many of these elderly undiagnosed are suffering health problems blamed at age. This may be due to diseases that are not well treated, including diabetes.

In addition, functional impairment that face the elderly with diabetes joined a cognitive impairment due to neurotoxicity caused by hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, insulin, or the products glicosilados, which further complicated if the problem.

Characteristics of elderly diabetic

The elderly patient has some special features that make control worse his illness, as the functional deterioration and the cognitive substantially worsen quality of life and its control of the disease. Some elderly patients with cognitive impairment may not understand the basis for the treatment and not knowing what to do before the appearance of a complication, for example, a hypoglycemia. Also, have higher risk of medication errors (for example, can be administered an excess of insulin).

A poor control of the disease can lead to the emergence of microvascular complications (retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy) and macrovascular (peripheral vascular circulation, deteriorating carotid atherosclerosis or coronary artery).

Other circumstances that may complicate the management of diabetes in more patients may be the deterioration of visual acuity, depression, social problems or the limitation of access to balanced meals.

In addition, diabetic patients used the double of both hospital and hospital resources than non-diabetic patients. More than 75 years patients have higher mortality rates than the same group without diabetes patients.

On the other hand, the prevalence of disability in elderly diabetic patients is of 66 percent compared with 29 percent of non-diabetics, pointing the SEGG.

Recommendations of the SEGG increased diabetes

The Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SEGG), recommends the following actions with regard to the treatment, control and diabetic greater patient monitoring:

– need a continuous education of the family, carers and staff means residential.

-the instructions more diabetic patient should be simple.

-treatment of the elderly should be individualized. We must bear in mind if you suffer from cognitive impairment and deficiencies sensory.

– recommended practice sport: preferably exercises of resistance such as walking or bicycle. Aerobic exercise is beneficial to delay the onset of diabetes and to improve the resistance to insulin in those with the disease established.

– we recommend weight loss, since even slight losses bring benefits.

– reduction of cardiovascular risk factors is recommendedincluding smoking.

-the hanging or home alarm systems can be very useful to control the elderly diabetic.

-is necessary that older diabetics undergo an annual review. In the fragile or very dependent elderly, controls should be asked to make sure that the treatments are appropriate and reactions are adverse.

-the diet should be controlled (especially is necessary to reduce fats), like the rest of drugs to take (polimedicación).

– Watch the weight gain, tension, microalbuminuria (early sign of kidney disease), feet, and glucose regularly.

-urinary glucose tests are less reliable, as this group of patients the renal threshold glycaemic is altered.

On the SEGG

The Spanish society of Geriatrics and Gerontology is a large and active European societies. Currently has more than 2,400 members of multidisciplinary areas: doctors (specialists in geriatrics, primary health care, etc), sociologists, graduates in nursing, social workers, pedagogues, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, geographers, economists, architects, pharmacists …

for the SEGG, older persons are its main raison d ’ être and for this reason his work sets two main lines Action: the universalization of the geriatric care specialist in order to avoid inequalities and monitoring of the law of the “ unit ”.

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The IHP is committed to meet Belarusian children hosted by the brotherhood of the Hill of the Eagle.

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The IHP is committed to meet Belarusian children hosted by the brotherhood of the Cerro del Aguila.

-cooperation project will be continued in the coming years, according to the medical director of the Seville Institute of Pediatrics, Dr. Alfonso Carmona

Seville, November 2011- “ where we ask for help for a child, do ”. So forceful shows the doctor Alfonso Carmona, medical director of the Seville Institute of Pediatrics (IHP), after receiving a letter of thanks from the brother Mayor of the brotherhood of the Hill of the Eagle (José Anca) by the attention given by the IHP to Belarusian children placed by this Corporation.

This summer came to Sevilla 25 Belarusian children affected by the Chernobyl Nuclear power plant disaster. Children were sheltered temporarily by families of the brotherhood of the Hill of the Eagle and the IHP was in charge of your health care.

“ Radioactive elements are absorbed by the body, producing the appearance of a multitude of types of cancer, why, who recommends that these minors leaving his country for a period of one month and a half a year to remove radioactivity accumulated in the body ”, explains Luis Escalonaresponsible for the programme.

“ Once children arrive at Seville, carried out medical activities aimed at preventing the onset of pathologies and also to the treatment of existing ones where appropriate. These medical activities, are carried out with the cooperation of the IHP, which puts to the service of this cause both its facilities and the necessary staff to carry out all the attentions ”, points Escalona.

Institute of Seville of Pediatrics

The IHP is one of the first centres Monográficos Pediatrics at Spain, within private and medicine agreed with the national health system.

Today it has 80 pediatricians and 20 pediatric medical specialties, which offers its patients a personalized assistance in the provinces of Cádiz, Málaga, Huelva and Seville.

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In Spain, some 70,000 people suffering from neuromuscular diseases or some form of Dystonia, according to data from the SEN.

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In Spain, some 70,000 people suffering from neuromuscular diseases or some form of Dystonia, according to SEN.

15 November: European day of Dystonia and day national of the diseases neuromuscular.

Spain, November 2011- Last Tuesday, November 15, he celebrated the European day of Dystonia and the national day of neuromuscular diseases, a date dedicated to two groups of neurological diseases – covered within disease rare-that affect, respectively, 20,000 and 50,000 people in Spain, according to data from the Spanish Neurology Society (SEN).

Because it’s little-known disease, research and outreach efforts are greatly reduced. In addition, there are still shortcomings which hinder diagnosis and treatment, for that reason, the SEN has wanted to use the commemoration of that date to raise awareness of the problem of these diseases.

Neuromuscular diseases

neuromuscular diseases are a set of more than 150 neurological diseases chronic, progressive, usually hereditary (though they can also be acquired), whose main characteristic is an interruption of communication between the nervous system and skeletal muscles causing progressive muscle weakness or intermittent. His appearance can occur at any stage of life and its causes are very diverse. Even in many diseases, still don’t know its origin. The first symptoms often manifest in problems to perform everyday tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, lift objects, etc. While in very young children, the most common symptoms are slow and difficulty running, have frequent falls, walk with an excessive sway of the hips, …

“ but they are considered rare diseases, must be taken into account that, as a whole, is one of the most frequent diseases of neurological pathology groups. Furthermore, in recent years, has increased its prevalence since is has been able to improve the treatment of many of them and, therefore, fortunately, has been raising the survival rate ”, explains Dr. Antonio Guerrero Sola, Coordinator of the study group of diseases neuromuscular of the society Spanish of Neurology. “ notwithstanding, and despite scientific advances, chronic, progressive and generally incurable nature makes patients look shrunken, increasingly, their functional capacity and their personal autonomy. For that reason, it is very important to the early detection of these diseases. Current treatments are able to alleviate and improve the vast majority of the symptoms, allows to reduce and prevent complications, and therefore improve the independence and quality of life of patients ”.

Among adults, the most common neuromuscular disease is the Steinert disease, estimated suffers from one in every 20,000 people. In childhood, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is the most common, with an incidence of 1 in every 3,500 boys live births.

“ While there has been progress in the knowledge of the genetics of neuromuscular diseases, much still remained to be done when it comes to finding a cure for these diseases ”, says Dr. Antonio Guerrero Solá. “ however, hope that certain investigations, which are already underway, they can change this situation. Furthermore, recently, there has been some progress. For example, in relation to the Steinert myotonic dystrophy, a recent clinical trial with IGF1 human recombinant has shown improvements in muscle mass, although gain in strength and functional scales has not been shown. In the case of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, has consolidated the benefit of treatment with steroids and still underway several trials to try and repair of the code of reading of the gene. Also has been tested in phase I, a viral vector which serves as a carrier of genetic information ”.

Dystonia

The term dystonia is the generic name of a set of neurological diseases, causing contractions sustained muscle of one or more parts of the body, causing abnormal postures and movements. These diseases are usually classified in agreement the region or regions of the body are affected (focal segmental or generalized) or to the cause that produces: primary, in the case of genetic diseases; or secondary, when it occurs as a result of brain, toxic injuries, drugs or other neurological diseases, in general, degenerative. It is estimated that in Spain might exist up to 20,000 people affected by some type of Dystonia, and about half of these cases, they would be genetic in origin.

“ Dystonia generates abnormal postures one apart from the body and is not uncommon that coincide with other types of abnormal tremor movement. In cases of primary Dystonia, there is no cognitive deficit or involvement of other brain functions such as coordination or sensitive functions ”, explains the DRA. Rosario Luquin Piudo, Coordinator of the Group of study of disorders of the movement of the SEN.

In the earliest cases, symptoms usually appear around 5-10 years and it is initiated by difficulty walking or by abnormal postures of the foot during the March. In cases of appearance in adulthood, the home is focal (vertebrae, face, hand), and “ usually does not progress unless there is a neurological pathology associated as a stroke or brain tumor, trauma, degenerative diseases, etc. ”, says Dr. Rosario Luquin Puido.

There is currently no commonly effective treatment for all disorders of Dystonia, but different therapies that, individually, manage to stop or reduce muscle spasms and headaches that may be associated. “ Dystonia response to oral drug therapy is very low but many patients show a significant improvement after the implementation, in the affected muscle of botulinum toxin. This is the treatment of choice for focal dystonia and, in some cases resistant to botulinum toxin or in patients with generalized Dystonia DBS has proven to be a valid and effective therapy ”, points out Dr. Rosario Luquin Puido.

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Group NEAT, present in 24 countries, is positioned as a reference of the public health sector.

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NEAT group, present in 24 countries, is positioned as a reference in the sector sociosanitario.

-NEAT group has subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Chile and is present in 24 countries, including Australia, United Kingdom, United States and Canada

-The recent acquisition of Australian company TeleMedCare will involve an investment of between 3 and 4 million euros in the next six months

Madrid, November 2011- NEAT group, group of companies specializing in technology applied to health care environments and private security, is positioned as a reference of the public health sector both in Spain, as in the international arena thanks to its strong presence in 24 countries.

The purchase of the Australian company TeleMedCare means entering Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States, although the company already has branches in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Chile. “ We define ourselves as a Spanish company with an international vocation. Our commitment to the socio-sanitary field – so far from the traditional Spain such as construction and tourism sectors – is not allowing to position ourselves both within our country, and outside experts in one sector of wide expansion by the cost savings associated with current such as telemedicine and Telecare concepts ”, explains Adolfo Tamames, Group President, NEAT.

With the recent acquisition, NEAT Group expected check-in 2011 around EUR 16 million, by summing the incomes of all its divisions, but provides for the Division of health report you income from 12 million in the next three years and it is estimated will mean that for the next 5 years of TeleHealth products insured more than 50% of the facturació(n) of the group. In United Kingdom, United States and Canada already is being carried out projects in telemedicine, both in the public administration and private companies. “ TeleMedCare acquisition fits into the company’s strategy to integrate with its platform of geriatric care and puts us in the world of telemedicine to count with the most advanced market TeleHealth solution ”.

In addition, NEAT Group highlights an increase in its workforce by 20%, exceeding 100 persons.

NEAT group is a technology company that offers complete solutions for the social sectors and security. Founded in 1988 its corporate purpose of offering 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 its customers.

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

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The Foundation against the pulmonary hypertension celebrates its anniversary accompanied by members of Honor, and numerous medical specialists.

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The Foundation against the pulmonary hypertension celebrates its anniversary with its Honor and numerous medical specialists partners.

– during the event were planned, chats from Víctor Valdés, Fonsi Nieto, Alberto Contador and Juanjo Martín, among other personalities from sports and music

-Henry Carazo, President of the Organization, has presented three research grants promoted by the Foundation for a total of 36,000 euro

Madrid, November of 2011- the Foundation against pulmonary hypertension (FCHP) has held the pasadojueves in the Hotel NH Principe de Vergara in Madrid its second anniversary in a meeting who have flocked to affected by the disease, featured characters from the world of entertainment and medical specialists in cardiology, respiratory and pulmonary hypertension.

The quotation have attended some of the members of Honor of the entity, such as Sofia of Bourbon, the musical group Melocos or Ruben of the network and José Zahínos athletes. Other figures have not been able to attend due to different work commitments, but wanted to record its support to the FCHP and the Spanish society for Pneumology and thoracic surgery (Separ), entity that has endorsed the meeting. In this way, a video has been planned with messages mood by Víctor Valdés, Alberto Contador and Fonsi Nieto athletes, as well as the DJ Juanjo Martín.

This meeting has also benefited from the presence of Elena Juarez, general director of care to the patient of Madrid; José Jerónimo Navas, director of the Carlos III Institute of research; José María Fraile, Mayor of Parla; and Eusebi Chiner, Secretary general of SEPAR, as well as other doctors specializing in cardiology, respiratory and pulmonary hypertension of different autonomous communities.

During the ceremony, outlined the FCHP efforts to raise awareness in society about this disease and improve the quality of life of those affected. In this sense, there have been three research grants promoted by the Foundation in collaboration with various pharmaceutical laboratories, worth a total of 36,000 euros.

In his speech, Henry Carazo, President of the FCHP, wanted to highlight that this has been “ a very productive year, with significant advances for the Foundation and those affected. Above all, greater knowledge that exists about this disease by society, the medical community and public institutions highlight ”. Also, wanted to highlight the commitment of the members of the entity, which has been defined as “ a United family struggling with force against a disease that is very hard but that will not be able to defeat us ”. Finally, Carazo has thanked “ the support of the honorary members, doctors, businesses and institutions that collaborate with the Foundation ”.

For its part, Elena Juárez, José Jerónimo Navas, Dimpna Albert and Miguel Ángel Gómez Sánchez tried on the developed research about pulmonary hypertension, their possible treatments and the progress achieved, as well as the various strategies that are carried out with rare diseases. Finally, Eusebi Chiner has presented the year Separ 2012 of the minority respiratory diseases include pulmonary hypertension, and has delivered to the foundation of the Separ certificate attesting to the importance that the event is in the field of health and social interest.

This year the FCHP has developed a comprehensive programme of activities in order to understand the disease and raise funds to promote progress in this area. These include research grants that the entity will be launched in collaboration with medical laboratories; meetings with pharmaceuticals such as Lilly, Sandoz-Novartis and Actelion, among others; encounters with medical specialists to project strategies to be followed in the study of the ailment; presence in round tables and specialized symposia, such as the ‘ round table on research ’ CIBERES, and the eighth ‘ International Symposium on stem cell and innovations cardiovascular therapies ’; or the transfer of a property by the City Council of Parla used as residence of affected by pulmonary hypertension.

On the Pulmonary Arterial hypertension

Pulmonary Arterial hypertension is a rare disease without cure of unknown origin in most cases. It has a prevalence of 17 cases per million inhabitants. It is caused by high and continuous pressure of the blood from the pulmonary artery. This makes it comes with more difficulty to the lungs and the heart must work more. due to this circumstance, the right side of the heart slowly increases in size, which leads to its effectiveness will be diminished and consequently increasingly be able to pump less blood to the rest of the body.

The symptoms of this condition include chest pain, difficulty breathing, excessive tiredness in carrying out daily activities, dizziness, swollen ankles, etc. Therefore, a person who simple view is perfectly healthy, can find great difficulty just to climb a ladder, dressing or even laugh.

The pulmonary hypertension may be idiopathic when it arises without a known cause that produces. On the other hand, the pulmonary hypertension can be associated with other diseases such as infections with HIV, connectivopathies, congenital heart diseases, drugs and toxic oil syndrome anorectics or medications to decrease appetite.

The present this disease has no cure and the treatments available are able to alleviate her symptoms and the quality of life to improve. The expectancy of life for those affected was three years after the diagnosis, which occasionally is compounded by an incorrect initial treatment. However, thanks to scientific advances and progressive knowledge of this disease, some patients live with her over 20 years, although the main objective of the scientific community and the own FCHP is finding a definitive cure for this disease.

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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