Surgery—whether planned or necessary due to a medical condition—can raise questions and concerns. Proper preparation not only reduces the risk of complications but also contributes to a safer and more peaceful experience for both the patient and the medical team. Patient safety: a priority from the very beginning...
Cada 4 de febrero se conmemora el Día Mundial Contra el Cáncer, una fecha para reflexionarsobre la importancia de la prevención, la detección temprana y el acceso oportuno a atención médica especializada. El cáncer puede manifestarse de muchas formas, pero cuando se detecta atiempo, las probabilidades de tratamiento exitoso y mejor calidad de vida aumentan...
When faced with a health problem, it's common to wonder: Should I go to the emergency room or can I wait for a doctor's appointment? Knowing how to differentiate between these situations helps you receive the right care at the right time. What is a medical emergency? A medical emergency is a condition that requires immediate attention, as it can be life-threatening...
El inicio de un nuevo año suele venir acompañado de propósitos: organizar mejor el tiempo, mejorar la alimentación o retomar el ejercicio. Sin embargo, uno de los compromisos más importantes —y a menudo postergado— es cuidar la salud de manera preventiva. Los chequeos médicos anuales cumplen un rol clave para lograrlo. ¿Qué es un chequeo...
We invite you to participate in the XII National Congress of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy and the V National Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
Cerebral infarctions or strokes are also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). These occur when there is a lack of blood supply to the brain. In other words, it is when blood does not reach the necessary tissues, in this case the brain, to nourish them.
Even in the midst of a pandemic, we cannot forget that there are other infectious diseases that can afflict us. In this rainy season, the circulation of seasonal viruses such as influenza or the presentation of cases of Dengue fever transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito is common.
Given the advance of vaccination against covid-19 in Panama, we cannot let our guard down and even less so with risk factors such as hypertension. In this article we will explain the relationship between covid-19 and hypertension, regional figures and recommendations so that high blood pressure does not become a risk factor in patients with covid-19.
Clínica Hospital San Fernando is the first private hospital in the Republic of Panama.