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Can natural disasters be prevented?: 17.11.2009
El Salvador reached a week under the emergency caused by the floods and landslides that came with the strong rains which marked a tragic end to the wet season: 192 dead and 80 still missing. Some people, like epidemiologist Antonio Hernandez, spokesman of FUNDECOM in that country, believes this type of tragedy could be prevented if there was a serious commitment by government to promote educational programs to minimise risk.
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Dental crowns: 17.11.2009
For some people with badly damaged teeth, dental crowns may be an effective option. The procedure of attachment of a dental crown involves the use of covers in the shape of the tooth made from metal, ceramic or porcelain, to restore the resistance and eliminate pain. About this treatment we spoke with Colombian dental surgeon Roberto Corradaine in Salud.
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Quantum Medicine: 10.11.2009
According to this discipline, diseases appear when the body loses the ability to maintain all its functions working harmoniously. Quantum medicine combines different therapies, such as electro acupuncture, RIFE, bio-resonance, music therapy, colour therapy, spinal therapy and bio-feedback to name a few. One of the pioneers of these techniques in Latin America is Colombian doctor Fabio Manrique, who spoke with Salud.
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World Diabetes Day: 10.11.2009
The International Diabetes Federation is the advocacy group for over 250 million people who suffer from diabetes worldwide, their families and health care providers. It represents more than 200 diabetes-related associations in 160 countries. World Diabetes Day is celebrated on the 14 of November and with this date in mind Salud spoke with Susana Feria de Campanella, vicepresident of the International Diabetes Federation in Uruguay.
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Mithomania and kleptomania: 27.10.2009
Mythomania is a psychological disorder in which the person lies continually and pathologically, creating a false reality and making it more believable.
Kleptomania is control disorder, the leads to compulsive theft. A person with this condition feels the need to rob things such as pens and decorations. Usually this person is not aware of the robbery after about an hour.
Carlos Colina speaks with psychiatrist Dr Jose Maria Cifuentes about this psychopathological conditions.
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Mythomania and kleptomania: 27.10.2009
Mythomania and kleptomania. Causes and treatments with Salvadorian psychiatrist Claudia Padilla.
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Varicose: 19.10.2009
Varicose are venous dilations unable to establish a successful blood return to the heart.
Varicose are formed when the venous valves do not close properly, accumulating blood on the veins, and making the swell. The presence of varicose is related with some activities in which the patient remains standing for long hours, but the condition is also closely related to an in hereditary factor to an 80% of the population (world statistic).
About varicose Carlos Colina speaks with phlebologist Dr. Heras Torrejón.
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First part of the Down Syndrome Special: 12.10.2009
New therapies, advances and possibilities
Down Syndrome is a genetic malfunction caused by the presence of an extra copy of the 21 chromosome; the condition is characterised by the presence of a variable level of mental deficiency and some typical features that makes it recognisable.
We speak with Dr Jesus Florez, president of the Fundacion Iberoamericana Down 21 in Spain. Dr Florez is attending the first Central-American Congress of Down Syndrome in El Salvador.
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Down Syndrome therapies: 12.10.2009
The psychologist Emilio Ruiz speaks about the therapies and pedagogical programs for children with down syndrome in Spain.
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Second part of the Down Syndrome Special: 12.10.2009
New therapies, advances and possibilities
Interview with Guatemalean geneticist Dr Julio Abdo, who conducted his studies with the scientific that discovered the trisomy 21, Dr Jerome Lejeune. Dr Abdo speaks about the progress in the development of a cure or treatment for people with down syndrome.
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