The diagnosis is based on a simple measurement procedure, although in some cases other tests like the holter of blood pressure are necessary. It is imperative to complete the study with a laboratory test (blood and urine) and an electrocardiogram. [Continue Reading]
It is the elevation of blood pressure levels in a continuous or sustained way. The heart puts pressure on the arteries so that they lead the blood to the different organs of the human body. This action is known as blood pressure. The maximum or systolic pressure is obtained in each contraction of the heart and the minimum or diastolic, with each relaxation. [Continue Reading]
Today, April 7, is World Health Day, an initiative promoted by the World Health Organization since 1950 and in 2017 devotes it to depression, a disease more frequent than we can imagine, that Affects more than 300 million people in the world. [Continue Reading]
Nowadays there is particular enthusiasm for “alternative diets.” They have been attributed with helping prolong the life expectancy of oncology patients who adhere to them strictly. However, a systematic review (1) of research carried out on the effects of these diets, identified that not one of the many diet regimes has convincingly demonstrated that it helps to cure cancer or significantly prolong the life of oncology patients.. [Continue Reading]
Each year, the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases (FEDER), in coordination with the European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS) and the Iberia-American Alliance of Rare Diseases (ALIBER), hold an Awareness Campaign on the occasion of World Day of Rare Diseases, which takes place on February 28. [Continue Reading]
We hear the word menopause and something inside us trembles, we do not want to hear about it but we know it will come each person experiences the menopause in their own way. It is a natural process, with obvious physical symptoms such as menstruation arrest. This symptom can be followed by other psychological ones such as mood changes, anxiety, etc. This results in a decrease in the quality of life, so it is advisable to consult with your doctor so that he can help you cope with the situation that many try to carry alone. [Continue Reading]
Hospital food needs to be rich in nutrients since it is prepared for convalescent and sick people. Appropriate nutrition is vital for every patient. At our hospital HC Marbella, we not only strive to reach high nutritional standards by selecting quality ingredients, but we also try to adapt to the individual needs of each patient, taking into account their health status. [Continue Reading]
Stevia is a sweetener obtained from the leaves of a plant of the same name. Although it has a natural origin, it is a commercial product that requires an industrial processing, which according to many authors is comparable to other sweeteners.
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Al Jefe de la Unidad de Oncología de HC Hospitales, el Dr. Hernán Cortés-Funes, le ha sido concedido el Top Doctors Awards 2016, en la especialidad de Oncología Médica; considerándolo uno de los 50 mejores doctores de España.
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