Hepatitis is a liver inflammation caused by a virus. Since 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) brings awareness to this disease every 28th of July. The motto for this year is: “to eliminate hepatitis.” There are five hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D…
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World Hepatitis Day 2017
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Healthy living, News, Portugal
Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Healthy living, News, Portugal
Getting a Medical Second Opinion
Looking for a medical second opinion isn’t about mistrusting your doctor, it is about being aware about your health status and alternatives and making informed decisions when faced with a complex diagnosis. A second opinion can be used to confirm…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Medical Tourism, News, News, Uncategorized
31st May: World No Tobacco Day
Tobacco contributes to 16% of non-communicable diseases and tobacco-related diseases kill more than 7 million every year. Today commemorates the World No Tobacco Day, a date that aims to raise awareness of the hazardous effects of tobacco, not only for…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Healthy living, Medical Tourism, News, Uncategorized
World Immunization Week 2017 – Vaccines are successful
During the “World Immunization Week” the World Health Organization (WHO) raises awareness to the use of vaccines as an effective tool protect against diseases. Vaccines are seen as one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to prevent diseases and…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Healthy living, Medical Tourism, News, Portugal
Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Healthy living, Medical Tourism, News, Portugal
World Immunization Week 2017 – Vaccines Work
Every year, the last week of April aims to raise awareness for immunization. This year topic is “Vaccines Work”. Vaccines work by acting as “fake” pathogens that carry diseases, prompting a response from the immune system. This way, the body will be…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Healthy living, Medical Tourism, News
International Childhood Cancer Day – 15 February
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that around 200 000 children and teenagers are diagnosed with cancer, though many cases may be unreported. It is one of the leading causes of death among children. Childhood cancer is commonly used to…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Medical Tourism, News, Portugal
Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Medical Tourism, News, Portugal
29th September – World Heart Day
World Heart Day is celebrated on the 29th of September. Throughout the world, millions of deaths are linked to heart problems, and many could be avoided with an healthier lifestyle and early prevention mechanisms. According to the world Health Organization…
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Posted in Check-up & Diagnosis, Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Health news, Healthcare, Portugal
Better safe than sorry: you may want to consider an STD screening
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), usually known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that spread mostly through sexual contact. The most common are chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis, but there are many more, like HIV and Hepatitis B. Holidays mean…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Health Prevention, Healthy living, Medical Tourism, News, Stay healthy
July 28 celebrates World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis is the seventh leading cause of death and disability in the world according to a recently released report from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Over 90% of deaths are linked to hepatitis B and C. Early diagnosis…
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Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Health news
Posted in Diagnosis & Check-Ups, Health news
Foods to lower the risk of certain types of cancer
Recent studies show that some foods can help lower cancer risk. New research is helping scientists’ every day to find ways to cure and prevent cancer, yet new variants of cancer continue to appear. While we can’t prevent all types…
