49 result(s) for serious illness
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...
'Don't Wait, Vaccinate', By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- specials
Every winter multitudes of people suffer from the flu. It is this chilly season that is best known for frequent outbreaks of influenza, which is also referred to as ‘flu season’. Influenza, or flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory system and is easily spread among people. Symptoms of flu vary by individual. While it can be felt as a relatively mild sickness in vibrant, young ...
’The Benefits Of Receiving A Second Opinion’, By FirstMed Budapest
- 22 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
For many people, not hearing what they expected to hear during a doctor’s appointment can be a source of great frustration and stress. While some serious illnesses and conditions require almost immediate treatment, it’s always good to be able to turn to another medical professional and get a second opinion.
'Signs & Symptoms Of Extreme Heat', By FirstMed Budapest
- 8 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
As the temperatures start to rise, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion What happens to the body as a result of exposure to extreme heat?
'Mosquito Bite', By FirstMed Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mosquito bites are the itchy bumps that appear after female mosquitoes use their mouthparts to puncture your skin and feed on your blood. They need blood for extra protein for producing eggs. As a biting mosquito fills itself with blood, it injects saliva into your skin. Proteins in the saliva trigger a mild immune system reaction that results in the characteristic itching and bump.
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 ...
Pediatrician Or Hospital Care? By FirstMed Budapest
- 8 Jan 2014 1:00 AM
- specials
Even with minor illnesses or injuries, it can be very frightening to experience that your child is unwell, and it is often difficult to decide whether it is sufficient to call your pediatrician or if it is necessary to take your child into urgent care. In cases of common ailments, such as a mild cough or a cold, mild constipation or diarrhea, or sleep problems, medical attention may not be ...
Xpat Opinion: The Risk Of Political Christianity: An Interview With Tamás Fabiny, Lutheran Bishop
- 21 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Gábor Czene of Népszabadság conducted an interview with Tamás Fabiny, bishop of the northern district of the Hungarian Lutheran Church. Fabiny was ordained in Erlangen, Germany in 1982. He also studied in the United States. In addition to his church activities he worked for Duna TV. Since 2010 he has been the vice chairman of the Lutheran World Federation.
Gyula Horn, Leader In Hungary’s Transition From Communism, Dies At 80
- 21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Gyula Horn, a former Hungarian prime minister who helped trigger events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall when he symbolically cut the Iron Curtain in 1989, died June 19 at a hospital in Budapest. He was 80. The government announced the death but did not disclose a cause."
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...
'Don't Wait, Vaccinate', By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- specials
Every winter multitudes of people suffer from the flu. It is this chilly season that is best known for frequent outbreaks of influenza, which is also referred to as ‘flu season’. Influenza, or flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory system and is easily spread among people. Symptoms of flu vary by individual. While it can be felt as a relatively mild sickness in vibrant, young ...
’The Benefits Of Receiving A Second Opinion’, By FirstMed Budapest
- 22 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
For many people, not hearing what they expected to hear during a doctor’s appointment can be a source of great frustration and stress. While some serious illnesses and conditions require almost immediate treatment, it’s always good to be able to turn to another medical professional and get a second opinion.
'Signs & Symptoms Of Extreme Heat', By FirstMed Budapest
- 8 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
As the temperatures start to rise, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion What happens to the body as a result of exposure to extreme heat?
'Mosquito Bite', By FirstMed Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mosquito bites are the itchy bumps that appear after female mosquitoes use their mouthparts to puncture your skin and feed on your blood. They need blood for extra protein for producing eggs. As a biting mosquito fills itself with blood, it injects saliva into your skin. Proteins in the saliva trigger a mild immune system reaction that results in the characteristic itching and bump.
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 ...
Pediatrician Or Hospital Care? By FirstMed Budapest
- 8 Jan 2014 1:00 AM
- specials
Even with minor illnesses or injuries, it can be very frightening to experience that your child is unwell, and it is often difficult to decide whether it is sufficient to call your pediatrician or if it is necessary to take your child into urgent care. In cases of common ailments, such as a mild cough or a cold, mild constipation or diarrhea, or sleep problems, medical attention may not be ...
Xpat Opinion: The Risk Of Political Christianity: An Interview With Tamás Fabiny, Lutheran Bishop
- 21 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Gábor Czene of Népszabadság conducted an interview with Tamás Fabiny, bishop of the northern district of the Hungarian Lutheran Church. Fabiny was ordained in Erlangen, Germany in 1982. He also studied in the United States. In addition to his church activities he worked for Duna TV. Since 2010 he has been the vice chairman of the Lutheran World Federation.
Gyula Horn, Leader In Hungary’s Transition From Communism, Dies At 80
- 21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Gyula Horn, a former Hungarian prime minister who helped trigger events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall when he symbolically cut the Iron Curtain in 1989, died June 19 at a hospital in Budapest. He was 80. The government announced the death but did not disclose a cause."