Month: April 2012

more than 90% of maternal deaths that occur in Colombia could be avoided -Between 2010 and 2011, the number of deaths increased by 23% – the largest number of cases occurred in Bogotá, Córdoba, Antioquia and Cauca -the Colombian Federation of obstetrics and Gynecology proposed to increase the number of doctors and specialists in health centres -the decrease in the maternal mortality rate is one of the priorities of the World Health Organization and one of the parameters used to measure a country’s development Bogota, April 2012.- in 2011, according to figures published by the National Institute of health, 495 Colombian lost their lives due to complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. The figure represents an increase of 23% over the previous year (2010), were killed when 403 women and is one of the highest recorded since 2005, period in which died 456 mothers. The situation is of concern to the representatives of the Colombian Federation of obstetrics and gynaecology (Fecolsog), who warn that more than 90% of the deaths could be prevented if you take measures to improve women’s access to health services and increase the security of care. Dr. Jimmy Castañeda, attached to that body, gynecologist says that despite the fact that maternal mortality is a parameter to measure the development of the countries and is one of the health priorities of the World Health Organization, Colombia...

the International Journal Nutrition Reviews publishes a study of the ULPGC on bread and overweight is one of the 10 most important publications in the world on nutrition and dietetics Madrid, April 2012.- the journal Nutrition Reviews has published a scientific study conducted by two researchers from the Department of clinical sciences of the University of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaImmaculate Baptist and Lluís Serra, which analyzes the relationship between consumption of bread with body weight and abdominal fat and concludes that you there is an association positive with overweight and obesity. The research, entitled relationship between consumption of bread, body weight and abdominal fat distribution: evidence from epidemiological studies (Relationship between bread consumption, body weight and abdominal fat distribution: evidence from epidemiological studies), evaluates whether the feeding patterns which includes bread is associated with general obesity or excess abdominal adiposity. Therefore researchers have analyzed the scientific articles published during the last 30 years which focused on dietary patterns that include pan (refined or whole grain) and its association with obesity. A total of 38 analyzed epidemiological studies met the inclusion criteria of this food, the results determined that dietary patterns that included whole grain bread do not positively influence weight gain and can be beneficial for weight status. Regarding eating habits which include refined bread, most cross-sectional studies suggest beneficial effects, while the majority of the cohort studies...

a simple urological review is sufficient to alert the possible presence of a prostate cancer prostate tumor does not present symptoms until it is very advanced -A blood test determines levels of specific antigen of the prostate (PSA)a substance that appears in high concentrations when the gland is damaged. -A diagnostic time increases 90% healing chances. Madrid, April 2012.- Diagnose prostate cancer when it is still in its early stages increases the chances of cure 90%, given that various treatment alternatives appropriate to each patient’s condition may apply. Since this type of tumor don’t have symptoms until it is very advanced, is vitally important to men over 50 years (45, if there is a family history) annually to attend the urologist to undergo a simple review to determine the status of the gland. Through a blood test will measure levels of specific antigen of the prostate (PSA, acronym in English), a protein produced by the gland that has abundant presence in blood when it has some kind of problem. A high rate of PSA can be caused both by the presence of a tumor, as by other different pathologies, which in these cases is necessary to carry out other complementary tests, such as a digital rectal exam or a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Digital rectal examination, also known as digital rectal exam, is a very quick and painless...

The departments of health of Torrevieja and the Vinalopó nominated for prizes health 2000 -The Department of health of Torrevieja is one of the four nominees along with the departments of La Plana, Valencia Department and Department of Xátiva-Ontinyent, in the Department of health 2011 category. -the Hospital of the Vinalopó is nominated in two categories: Public Hospital and nurse action, the latter by the project new roles of nursing: Ginecológicas-Obstétricas er ” -the project ICT as a tool key in the model hospital shared services of the departments of Torrevieja and Vinalopó multi ” is a candidate in the category of technological and research contribution. Torrevieja, April 2012.- The departments of health of Torrevieja and the Vinalopó managed by Bank health and Asisa and integrated in the public network of the Generalitat Valenciana, have been nominated in the third edition of the health 2000 Awards, which are held in the Valencian Community. The Department of health of Torrevieja is one of the four nominees along with the departments of La Plana, Valencia Department and Department of Xátiva-Ontinyent, in the Department of health 2011 category. For its part, the Hospital of the Vinalopó is nominated in the category of public Hospital with the Hospital of Manises. The vinalopo Valley Health Department is also nominated in the category action nurse by the project new roles of Nursing: emergency Ginecológicas-Obstétricas ”....

half of humans are exposed to malaria 25 April: World malaria day – Although Spain in 1964 received the official certificate of eradication of Malaria, disease is still diagnosed in the Spanish health system due to both immigration and the comprehensive development of the global tourism. Madrid, April 2012.- In 2010, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (who), about 3.3 billion people, approximately 50% of the world’s population was exposed to malaria or malaria, especially those living in the poorest countries. Dr. Javier Montero Jiménez, internista hospital USP San Camilo, ensures that this disease caused by parasites of the genus ‘ Plasmodium ’ presents a chilling statistics ” and, on the occasion of the World malaria day that is celebrated today, April 25, gives a series of tips for controlling the disease, among which are: the generalization of the use of mosquito nets impregnated with insecticide or avoid the exits to the evening as it is that the mosquito is more active. Few diseases are as old and as well known as malaria. We know who produces, how is transmitted, how prevents, how to treat it and malaria, however, presents some chilling figures because of the approximately 3 billion people living in some of the 103 endemic countries, 243 million annually develop symptomatic malaria, and of these, 860,000 will die, 80% children in sub-Saharan Africa...