Stroke is by far the leading cause of death in women and the second...
Three out of ten people who have a stroke are left with some kind of physical or mental disability
Its onset is closely related to factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol...
How do you prepare for a life as a digital nomad?
With vaccination rates rising rapidly, travelling outside Europe seems to be within reach again. We all know some lucky people who have been abroad since the beginning of the pandemic. Some not by choice,...
12 simple guidelines to avoid extra kilos at Christmas
Christmas usually represents a “danger” when it comes to maintaining and taking care of the waistline, since excess food can mean an unwanted increase in our weight.
The answer lies in the infinity of stimuli...
What is Barrett’s oesophagus? Symptoms and treatments
The specialists of the General Surgery and Digestive System service of Quirónsalud Torrevieja answer the most frequently asked questions about Barrett’s oesophagus (BE).
What is Barrett’s oesophagus?
Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition in which the lining of the distal oesophagus,...
Types of Dementia in Older People: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Mirko Alavena, Neurologist at Quirónsalud Torrevieja, answers the most frequently asked questions about the types of dementia in the elderly and offers advice on how to live with it.
Types of dementia, what are they?
“Dementia is a...
How to detect a stroke
Annually, between 110,000-120,000 people suffer a stroke in Spain, of which approximately half are left with disabling sequelae or die, according to data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN). In Spain, it is...
What neurology services are offered at Quirónsalud to address neurological disorders?
Addressing neurological diseases in a rapid and multidisciplinary manner is already a reality in the Advanced Neurosciences Unit of the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja and the specialty centres of the Alicante province. These centres of...
Night music on Elche beaches
The music on the beaches cycle of concerts returns to Elche from July 19-August 31.
A total of 12 concerts will take place on the beaches of Arenales del Sol, El Altet and La Marina.
Councillor...
Habaneras on the beach
THE 29TH Habaneras on the beach concert takes place at Playa del Cura in Torrevieja on Saturday, July 6 at 22.30.
The traditional event, a precursor for the town’s annual international Habaneras and polyphony contest,...
Sciatica or radicular pain is one of the main causes of consultation in hospital...
This pain can be acute or become chronic becoming very annoying. It consists of an electric shock, numbness or radiating pain that is reflected by different parts of the leg and that can reach the...
The Environmental Factor has Greater Influence on the Obese Patient than Genetics
Valencian Community, January 17, 2020. The existence of environmental factors that favour the ingestion of high-calorie balances has a greater influence on the obese patient than his or her genetic load, according to the...
Amnesty deal reached with Catalan separatists
The Socialist party (PSOE) and Catalan separatists Junts have reached an agreement over the amnesty law following marathon negotiations in Brussels.
The deal is set to allow Pedro Sánchez to return as Prime Minister, with...
Liberty posts a 10.5% first half growth in Expatriates
Liberty Seguros organised a brunch meeting in Málaga with its main brokers engaged in the Expatriates segment along the Costa del Sol, where the excellent results of the first half of the year were...
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Benidorm locks-up again
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Deep snow in Alicante province
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Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
