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Preparación para cirugía: claves para una intervención segura y eficaz

Una cirugía —sea programada o necesaria por una condición médica— puede generar dudas o inquietudes. Tener una preparación adecuada no solo reduce el riesgo de complicaciones, sino que también contribuye a que el proceso sea más seguro y tranquilo, tanto para el paciente como para el equipo médico. Seguridad del paciente: una prioridad desde el...

World Cancer Day: Prevention that saves lives

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 to go to the emergency room and when to go to an outpatient clinic? A practical guide for patients

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...

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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.

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Dengue

August 16, 20230

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.

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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.