Did you walk for 30 minutes? Local hospital develops and manages diabetes-blood pressure care plan
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Post-corona, war against chronic diseases
Ministry of Health and Welfare, chronic disease management pilot project… Medical treatment at a local hospital – lifestyle care
Encouraging goal achievement by paying points… The public health center also operates a walking club for residents.
On the 3rd, at the Dongdong Family Medicine Clinic in Dobong-gu, Seoul, Director Baek Jae-wook (right) is providing diabetes management education to Kim Eung-soo (61). Mr. Kim is receiving not only treatment and medication prescriptions, but also systematic management of his overall lifestyle habits at this hospital through a primary care chronic disease management pilot project. Reporter Jeon Young-han scoopjyh@donga.com
“The glycated hemoglobin level is 7.0%. In the last inspection, it was around 6%… .”
Dongdong Family Medicine Clinic, Banghak-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on the 3rd. Director Baek Jae-wook, who was sitting in the treatment room, spoke to Kim Eung-soo (61) with a worried expression. The monitor showed Kim’s blood sugar and blood pressure test results over the past year. Mr. Kim sheepishly confessed, “I ate a hot dog an hour ago.”
Mr. Kim, who is participating in the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s ‘Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Pilot Project’,
Long waiting lists? The law (little applied) that makes the local health authority pay for treatment
Waiting lists are patients’ number one enemy, so much so that around 3 million Italians of the total 4.5 million who gave up on treatment in 2023 did so precisely because of too long waits for treatment. A national emergency against which the Government also wants to try to take action with a legislative decree will soon be heard by the Council of Ministers. Few people know, however, that for over 20 years there has been a rule that “defends” patients forced to wait beyond the maximum expected times and that allows those who wait too long for a visit or examination ask the local health authority to pay for the service intramurally (freelance profession within the hospital). For the citizen who at most will only have to pay the ticket, it is not easy to activate this procedure also because the CUP and the local health authorities do not warn them of this possibility, which is why patient associations have multiplied ready to assist them by making available ad hoc modules.
What does the standard approved over 20 years ago provide?
As mentioned, the regulatory measure dates back to over 20 years ago and in particular to Dlgs 124 del 1998 which without too many mincing words provides that if the wait for a healthcare service exceeds the expected deadlines (based on the urgency there are codes and maximum waiting days) then the patient can ask «that the service is rendered in the context of the intramural freelance professional activity,
There are four categories of sleepers and you better know which one is yours
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You make insomnia repeat? Naps that are way too long? Are you waiting for the weekend to rest? Bad news, you are one of those who could well see their health suffer in the long term.
A recent study published by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania analyzes the consequences of our sleep on our health. By studying that of more than 3,000 adults over ten years, they managed to determine four different types of sleepers:
“Good sleepers”, in other words good sleepers, those who have good sleeping habits sleep. The “weekend catch-up sleepers”, which can be translated as “weekend sleepers”. They have irregular sleep, have short nights and wait for rest days to make up for lost hours of sleep. Nappers are those who sleep well but take naps often, even too often. Finally, “insomnia sleepers” are those who sleep little, are tired during the day and struggle to fall asleep in the evening.
According to this study,
Napoli immediately on the pitch after Udine: personalized for Kvara. Zielinski only in the gym
Napoli Report: Injured Players Update
Napoli, after securing a dramatic last-gasp equalizer against Udinese yesterday, wasted no time in returning to the pitch at Castel Volturno. The Italian club has provided an update on the various injured players within the team.
“After the match in Udine, Napoli resumed training at the SSCN Konami Training Center in the afternoon. The Azzurri are preparing for the upcoming match against Bologna scheduled for Saturday at the Maradona Stadium,” stated the club.
The training session began with activation in the gym, with those who played from the first minute against Udinese continuing their training indoors. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad conducted technical exercises and aerobic power work on pitch 1.
Among the injured players, Kvaratskhelia did custom work on the pitch, while Raspadori and Dendoncker underwent therapies and personalized work in the gym. Gollini trained with the group, whereas Zielinski worked on personalized training in the gym.
Fans will be hoping for a quick recovery for these players as Napoli gears up for their upcoming fixture in Serie A. Stay tuned for more updates on the team’s progress.
Devastating Spread of Bluetongue Virus Threatens Livestock Farms in England
Midges and Livestock: A Looming Threat
A new strain of bluetongue virus is poised to wreak havoc on livestock farms across England, posing significant challenges for farmers and authorities alike. Experts warn that infected midges blown over from northern Europe are the primary carrier of the disease, increasing the likelihood of widespread transmission within England.
The outbreak has already seen 126 cases reported on cattle and sheep farms in England. Bluetongue virus does not harm humans or affect food safety, but it can have a devastating impact on livestock. As a result, farmers are calling for an urgently developed vaccine to combat the new strain.
Infected culicoides midges blown over from northern Europe can infect livestock with one bite
The Netherlands recently granted emergency approval for a vaccine targeting bluetongue. However, any vaccine used in the UK must obtain full market authorization from regulators before it can be made available.
Farmers face significant losses if their herds contract bluetongue—up to 30% loss for sheep herds—but cattle have a lower mortality rate. The disease manifests as tongue and mucous membrane lesions in animals, leading to problems with swallowing, lameness, stiffness, reduced milk yields, and overall diminished animal welfare.
Research at UMCG: Mini Intestine-on-a-Chip Holds Key to Disease Study
Research at UMCG involves working with miniature versions of an organ. For example, during an intestinal examination. The so-called ‘darm-on-a-chip’ It’s actually a small intestine and it works just like a piece of intestine in humans. However, this is a small device that is no bigger than a USB stick. In the womb on a chip, researchers can study different diseases and try medicine, without patients being affected.
Minor organs
The activity of the organs on the chip is accurately simulated. Researchers Joram Mooiweer and Hanna Simpson from the Department of Genetics explain how this research method works: “On the chip we grow human cells and tissues that live, grow and respond to their environment. For example, you get a small piece of intestine or a small liver. The little organs are in little tubes in the chip.”
The micro-organs are kept in a pump that provides the same pressure as in the human body, such as during bowel movements. The small intestines are placed in a heated cabinet at 37 degrees Celsius, body temperature. In this way, the cells understand how to behave in a natural way. Fluids can also flow through the organs in these tubes.
sport, a simple prescription for sleeping better
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To be in Olympic shape, moving is a necessity. But it is also necessary to sleep well. So much so that in strategies to optimize athlete performance, sleep is an integral part of preparation.
For ordinary people who are not aiming for an Olympic medal but trying to stay healthy as long as possible, the alliance between regular physical activity and quality of sleep is also necessary.
This issue of the health magazine “Take care of yourself!” », animated with education and a touch of humor by Michel Cymes, looks at the most effective methods to overcome sleep disorders.
A general public problem, since it is estimated that 30% of French people suffer from these inconveniences. Beyond debilitating daily fatigue, they can promote worrying phenomena such as hypertension, the risk of stroke or depression.
Digital curfew
For half a century, the French have lost an hour and a half of daily sleep. According to recent studies, we sleep on average 6 hours 41 minutes per night, while an adult needs a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep.
Navigating the Causes and Treatments of Dizziness: A Comprehensive Guide
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The number of patients going to hospital with unbearable dizziness is increasing rapidly every year. Frequency increases with age, becoming a major problem in an aging society. In particular, dizziness is considered a disease to pay attention to as it causes a decline in social life and prevents physical exercise. There are four main types of dizziness. △’Vertigo’, a dizziness that makes you feel as if your surroundings are spinning even if you are standing still △Syncopal vertigo that makes you feel like you are about to lose consciousness and fall △Lack of balance that causes you to lose your balance or stumble when walking △Dizziness and sensation that the ground is collapsing. This is general dizziness.
◆ Sensation of spinning around
Dizziness can be divided into peripheral and central. It appears as an abnormality in the balance function of the ears or central organs. Syncopal dizziness, which gives the sensation of losing consciousness and fainting, is caused primarily by cardiovascular abnormalities and is commonly caused by orthostatic hypotension and arrhythmias. Paradoxically, dizziness that makes you stumble when walking while maintaining your balance is caused by prolonged use of tranquilizers or sleeping pills taken to prevent dizziness.
Ester Hayut was appointed chairman of the judging committee for the Sapir Prize for Literature
Retired President of the Supreme Court, Judge Ester Hayut, has been appointed the chairman of the Judging Committee for the Lottery’s Sapir Prize for Literature. Hayut will replace Oren Nahari, who served in the position for the past two years.
Hayut said in response to her appointment: “It was with great excitement and joy that I took it upon myself to serve this year as the chairman of the Sapir Literature Prize Committee of the Lottery. I did so out of the love of books and out of a belief in the power of culture to preserve the human spirit, always and in times of trouble and distress in particular, or as Alterman wrote, ‘Ancestor is the power of books and there is no one who embraces them.’” Hayut added, “I am looking forward to a fascinating and enjoyable literary harvest.”
The chairman of the outgoing judging committee, Oren Nahari, congratulated Judge Hayut and added: “Literature is a central pillar in the State of Israel and its writers continue to create for us the world s of imagination – and reality – that are our lives. We are in a difficult time, full of sadness, anger, which are also finding their way into books that have been written,