632 result(s) for infection
'Infectious Diseases', By FirstMed Budapest
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. They’re normally harmless or even helpful, but some may cause disease.
'Traveling The World Safely', By FirstMed Budapest
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
I feel lucky because I have traveled a lot since my childhood. At that time I traveled to many European countries with my family without much bother. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I was finally able to realize one of my long-time dreams when I had the opportunity to travel to Southeast Asia.
WHO’s First Global Report On Antibiotic Resistance Reveals Serious, Worldwide Threat To Public Health
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A new report by WHO–its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally–reveals that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future, it is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance–when bacteria change so antibiotics no longer work in people who need ...
'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.
'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.
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.
Anthrax Found On Sheep Farm In Hungary
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Animal Health Institute has detected anthrax among a flock of 210 sheep in Jászladány, Jász county, Regional Development state secretary Endre Kardeván told reporters on Monday. He said government authorities are in full control of the situation, stressing that anthrax has not been detected in any humans and the farm has been placed under quarantine.
Closing Premature Infant Ward In Miskolc, Hungary “Not Necessary”
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The closing of the premature infant ward of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital is not necessary, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska stated at a press conference in Miskolc. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a special inquiry into the recent deaths of eight premature babies at the hospital. The incidents occurred between August 5 and 10.
Cases Of Hepatitis A Rocket In Budapest
- 14 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hepatitis A is spreading in Budapest, and compared with previous years registered cases have risen ninefold, according to the national epidemiology centre (OEK). Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by infection and can be mild, lasting a few weeks, or severe, lasting several months.
'Infectious Diseases', By FirstMed Budapest
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. They’re normally harmless or even helpful, but some may cause disease.
'Traveling The World Safely', By FirstMed Budapest
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
I feel lucky because I have traveled a lot since my childhood. At that time I traveled to many European countries with my family without much bother. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I was finally able to realize one of my long-time dreams when I had the opportunity to travel to Southeast Asia.
WHO’s First Global Report On Antibiotic Resistance Reveals Serious, Worldwide Threat To Public Health
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A new report by WHO–its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally–reveals that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future, it is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance–when bacteria change so antibiotics no longer work in people who need ...
'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.
'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.
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.
Anthrax Found On Sheep Farm In Hungary
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Animal Health Institute has detected anthrax among a flock of 210 sheep in Jászladány, Jász county, Regional Development state secretary Endre Kardeván told reporters on Monday. He said government authorities are in full control of the situation, stressing that anthrax has not been detected in any humans and the farm has been placed under quarantine.
Closing Premature Infant Ward In Miskolc, Hungary “Not Necessary”
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The closing of the premature infant ward of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital is not necessary, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska stated at a press conference in Miskolc. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a special inquiry into the recent deaths of eight premature babies at the hospital. The incidents occurred between August 5 and 10.
Cases Of Hepatitis A Rocket In Budapest
- 14 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hepatitis A is spreading in Budapest, and compared with previous years registered cases have risen ninefold, according to the national epidemiology centre (OEK). Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by infection and can be mild, lasting a few weeks, or severe, lasting several months.