Archive for the ‘General’ Category

What is Asthma? What Causes Asthma?

Posted by admin on Junio 19th, 2009 under General Tags: ,  •  No Comments

Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic.
doctor examining a lung x-ray
The inside walls of an asthmatic’s airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations [...]

Why do people become obese?

Posted by admin on Junio 19th, 2009 under General Tags: ,  •  No Comments

Consuming too many calories.
People are eating much more than they used to. This used to be the case just in developed nations - however, the trend has spread worldwide. Despite billions of dollars being spent on public awareness campaigns that attempt to encourage people to eat healthily, the majority of us continue to overeat. In [...]

What is Anxiety? Anxiety Symptoms and Causes

Posted by admin on Junio 19th, 2009 under General Tags: ,  •  No Comments

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and behave, and they can manifest real physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling, while severe anxiety can be extremely debilitating, having a serious impact on daily life.
People often experience a general state [...]

New DVD Helps Doctors Managing Difficult Issues

Posted by admin on Junio 19th, 2009 under General Tags: ,  •  No Comments

To support doctors who are confronted with challenging issues in medical practice, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria have developed a DVD that provides doctors with tips on managing difficult situations while maintaining their legal and ethical obligations.
The DVD Face to Face: Challenging Cases in Medical [...]

Vaccine Maker To Give 100 Million Swine Flu Shots To WHO

Posted by admin on Junio 19th, 2009 under General Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Sanofi-aventis Chief Executive Officer Christopher A Viehbacher told the opening session of the Pacific Health Summit in Seattle, Washington that he wanted to back WHO Director General’s call for common action.
“Exceptional times require exceptional responses. We need to act responsibly and we all have to play our part,” said Viehbacher.
“That is the reason why we [...]

¡Hola, mundo!

Posted by admin on Octubre 17th, 2008 under General  •  1 Comment

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