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What is the medical history of a patient and why it is used for

September 16, 2017September 10, 2017 by admin

At the time when a person comes for the first time to take control of their health or solve an episode of illness, a personal and unique document that all data related to health will appear, either in a hospital, in a primary care center or in a medical office.

If you do not know for sure what the medical history of a patient and why it is used for, read on to get all the information on this important and necessary file related to health.

What is the medical history of a patient

The medical history is an essential document to keep all the information related to the health of a patient and the services and care provided to the same one.

7 signs that you may be experiencing facial paralysis

September 12, 2017September 6, 2017 by admin

What is a facial paralysis? It is an acute syndrome that affects the facial nerve, producing weakness or temporary paralysis in the muscles of the face. It begins in the cerebral cortex, ending in the motor plates of the muscles. When an injury occurs somewhere along the path of the nerve, cerebral palsy occurs.

There are multiple causes that cause an alteration of the facial nerve. Some of them have internal origin, while others are of an external nature. Eighty percent of the cases occur without apparent cause and are best known as Bell’s palsy.

Internal causes include tumors, strokes, or cerebral vascular malformations. These can also cause head trauma, metabolic diseases, viral and bacterial infections.

The challenges of medical translation

September 8, 2017September 2, 2017 by admin

As the world population has almost doubled in 50 years, and the average lifespan is increasing, we are facing new diseases, pushing our biotechnology skills ever further and always going beyond the laws of nature.

Today, it is estimated that more than a third of the global pharmaceutical market is in the hands of ten pharmaceutical companies, six of which are based in the United States and four in Europe. Even if English is becoming a lingua franca in the international scientific community, particularly in the research field, it should not be forgotten that many clinical tests are conducted in non-English-speaking countries and that most medicines commercialized in one country are developed or manufactured in another country.

How to make a prescription correctly

August 10, 2023August 26, 2017 by admin

We all have encountered the need to buy medicine to solve a health problem. Many can be bought directly at any pharmacy, but those more specific needs a prescription to get them.

Difficulties arise when the prescription, is not carried out correctly, which may result in the non-achievement of the product by the patient. It is necessary, therefore, to know how to make a prescription correctly to avoid such situations.

When You Should Consider Assisted Living

July 23, 2022August 23, 2017 by admin

Considering assisted living is nothing to be ashamed of. Making the decision to move a loved one out of their home is a complex and fragile process – after all, home is where the heart is. Visiting a Mobility Showroom or viewing an array of nursing homes might help introduce the idea to both you, and the person you are helping.

Let’s look at the bigger picture – although some situations are more obvious than others, assisted living or alternate living arrangements can potentially save lives. If someone you know has recently suffered a nasty accident or fall or medical scare, consider the reasons why.

10 qualities of a nurse to be a good professional

August 22, 2017August 18, 2017 by admin

The nurse is one of the most comforting professions that exist. What better than working to help people? However, it is an activity not suitable for everyone. According to experts, these are the qualities of a nurse to be a good professional.

Qualities of a Nurse

1. Communication Skills

Strong communication skills are a basic foundation for any career. However, for nurses, it is one of the most important aspects of the job. A great nurse has excellent communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening.

Scientists discover that maca prevents Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2023August 14, 2017 by admin

Science finds that maca prevents Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease that causes loss of memory and memories, among other consequences. Maca, originally from the Peruvian Andes, is a valuable plant for health.

Considered a sacred food by the Incas, today maca is a superfood because of its high content of essential nutrients for the body (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants …). An ally of the first order for the health that adds to its properties plus one, and as important as helping to delay the symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Preventive Mastectomy: Tightens the risk of breast cancer by 95%

December 25, 2023August 11, 2017 by admin

Preventive mastectomy is surgery for the partial or total removal of one or both breasts in order to reduce the risk of breast cancer. A technique that can reduce risk by 95% in cases of genetic predisposition, as has been shown by science.

In our country, Public Health carries out a genetic test in cases where it is detected that there is a genetic risk, although it is only applied in extreme cases and always under medical prescription.

The where, when, why and who of fatherhood

August 9, 2017August 6, 2017 by admin

When the time comes around for you to start your journey as a father, there are several considerations for you and your spouse to keep in mind for the road ahead. As the man in the relationship and the journey, there many things you will need to think about – above, beyond and alongside all the other matters you’ll need to go through, together, as a couple. Help isn’t always immediately at hand, but when it is, should be grabbed and run with – with obvious discernment and time taken to pick through the negatives and the positives in play.

Where

If you are living in Australia, an obstetrician in Melbourne will need to be contacted soon enough, for when the birth finally comes about – and you have to be ready for all the trials, tribulations, joys and other smiles that come with this beautiful way of life. The key is to find one that is close to your place of work or the area within where you live. This kind of convenience is of the utmost importance, as time can be of the essence when push really comes to shove amid a really challenging journey through the suburbs and neighbouring regions for you and your spouse.

Spring Asthenia: What it is and how to overcome it

September 23, 2024August 3, 2017 by admin

Spring asthenia is a transient disorder caused by seasonal changes. It manifests mainly with a feeling of weakness, accompanied by loss of appetite, problems to fall asleep and loss of concentration. The effects of asthenia are usually mild and relapse in less than two weeks.

The arrival of spring, with more hours of daylight, is not always well received by those people most vulnerable to seasonal variations. Experts acknowledge that women are more prone to suffer from spring asthenia, without an explicit cause to determine. Spring is also the season of the year in which there are more allergic processes.