522 result(s) for disease
'Tick Season', By FirstMed Budapest
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ticks are small spider-like insects that feed by inserting their mouths into the skin of a host and slowly taking in blood. During the feeding process they can transmit infections through their saliva. The tick´s saliva also has a numbing effect and so the bite can go unnoticed. In Central Europe the two most common diseases transmitted by ticks are Tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme Disease.
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
'Tired Of Lacking Vitamin D?', By FirstMed Budapest
- 13 Mar 2014 12:00 AM
- specials
The term vitamin D is a bit of misnomer as it’s not really a vitamin; a scientist in the 1920’s mistakenly linked cod liver oil with the prevention of rickets in dogs. Little did they surmise that in fact vitamin D comes from sunshine by interacting with our skin, then circulating through the body. It acts beneficially on tissue and organs, not only assisting with maintenance but also repair.
National Brain Research Project Starts In Hungary
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary is launching a 12 billion forint (EUR 39m) national brain research programme to promote research, prevention, innovation, health-care and drug development. The related agreement was signed on Wednesday by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Academy of Sciences (MTA) President József Pálinkás and the project’s director, Tamás Freund, head of MTA’s Institute of Experimental Medicine.
Rare Disease Day In Hungary, Budapest, 22 February
- 19 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Patient organisations in Hungary have engaged in Rare Disease Day since its launch in 2008, aiming to use the day for advocacy purposes as well as for raising awareness amongst the general public. This has been achieved over the years by workshops, letter-writing campaigns, art contests and consultations with government officials to discuss rare diseases policies. The First Lady of Hungary and a ...
'Protect Your Heart', By FirstMed Budapest
- 16 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The American Heart Association efficiently brings to our attention the importance of the seven pillars of cardiovascular health. The best thing about these good habits is that they all compliment one another, and there is plenty of overlap in their beneficial effects. On a very basic level, getting sufficient exercise, eating right and quitting unhealthy habits can go a long way to benefit your ...
Premium Plan From FirstMed Budapest With 15 % Off
- 12 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- specials
This February FirstMed celebrates 15 years of providing outstanding medical care with a patient-centric approach to all the people who have come through our doors. We can't begin to tell you how pleased we are to reach this milestone and would like like to extend this very special offer to everyone looking to enjoy the benefits of having a FirstMed Premium Plan.
Brain-Dead Woman Delivers Healthy Baby In Hungary
- 27 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The body of a brain-dead woman (31) was kept alive at the University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center so that a healthy infant could be born.
Photo Article: Marumoto, Authentic Japanese Teahouse In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Green tea originates from China, however, most people tend to associate this wintertime beverage with Japan. It spread not only throughout Asia, but conquered quite a few western shelves, too. Green took its place next to black, and seems to stay. Marumoto was established in 2010 in the heart of Budapest with the ...
'Tick Season', By FirstMed Budapest
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ticks are small spider-like insects that feed by inserting their mouths into the skin of a host and slowly taking in blood. During the feeding process they can transmit infections through their saliva. The tick´s saliva also has a numbing effect and so the bite can go unnoticed. In Central Europe the two most common diseases transmitted by ticks are Tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme Disease.
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
'Tired Of Lacking Vitamin D?', By FirstMed Budapest
- 13 Mar 2014 12:00 AM
- specials
The term vitamin D is a bit of misnomer as it’s not really a vitamin; a scientist in the 1920’s mistakenly linked cod liver oil with the prevention of rickets in dogs. Little did they surmise that in fact vitamin D comes from sunshine by interacting with our skin, then circulating through the body. It acts beneficially on tissue and organs, not only assisting with maintenance but also repair.
National Brain Research Project Starts In Hungary
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary is launching a 12 billion forint (EUR 39m) national brain research programme to promote research, prevention, innovation, health-care and drug development. The related agreement was signed on Wednesday by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Academy of Sciences (MTA) President József Pálinkás and the project’s director, Tamás Freund, head of MTA’s Institute of Experimental Medicine.
Rare Disease Day In Hungary, Budapest, 22 February
- 19 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Patient organisations in Hungary have engaged in Rare Disease Day since its launch in 2008, aiming to use the day for advocacy purposes as well as for raising awareness amongst the general public. This has been achieved over the years by workshops, letter-writing campaigns, art contests and consultations with government officials to discuss rare diseases policies. The First Lady of Hungary and a ...
'Protect Your Heart', By FirstMed Budapest
- 16 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The American Heart Association efficiently brings to our attention the importance of the seven pillars of cardiovascular health. The best thing about these good habits is that they all compliment one another, and there is plenty of overlap in their beneficial effects. On a very basic level, getting sufficient exercise, eating right and quitting unhealthy habits can go a long way to benefit your ...
Premium Plan From FirstMed Budapest With 15 % Off
- 12 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- specials
This February FirstMed celebrates 15 years of providing outstanding medical care with a patient-centric approach to all the people who have come through our doors. We can't begin to tell you how pleased we are to reach this milestone and would like like to extend this very special offer to everyone looking to enjoy the benefits of having a FirstMed Premium Plan.
Brain-Dead Woman Delivers Healthy Baby In Hungary
- 27 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The body of a brain-dead woman (31) was kept alive at the University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center so that a healthy infant could be born.
Photo Article: Marumoto, Authentic Japanese Teahouse In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Green tea originates from China, however, most people tend to associate this wintertime beverage with Japan. It spread not only throughout Asia, but conquered quite a few western shelves, too. Green took its place next to black, and seems to stay. Marumoto was established in 2010 in the heart of Budapest with the ...