When is a second opinion advisable? 2024-05-02 19:39:33
Heart surgery is not a minor procedure. If you are unsure about a planned operation, you can get a second opinion. When does it make sense and who can I contact?
One thing is clear: a second opinion is only considered if there is no time crunch. This is pointed out by Professor Thomas Meinertz from the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Heart Foundation. In the event of a heart attack, for example, you need to act quickly.
But above all, the how of some treatments can definitely be weighed up. Is a surgical procedure necessary, is an operation using a cardiac catheter possible or maybe even medication is enough? Different doctors can assess this differently.
Special procedure for certain surgeries
There is a special second opinion procedure for certain operations, such as the insertion of a pacemaker or a sclerotherapy of the heart. In such a case, the treating doctor must point out at least ten days before the operation that consultation with an appropriately qualified doctor is possible. The NRW consumer advice center explains this on its website.
You can then accept this advice or not. The corresponding second experts must be particularly qualified and independent and need approval from the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
Republican Lawmakers Address Avian Flu in Cows and the Dairy Industry: Calming Concerns and Urging Caution
Title: Avian Flu Outbreak in Dairy Farms: Calming Concerns Amidst Potential Risks and Implications
Washington — As the avian flu outbreak spreads to dairy farms across multiple states, lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties are seeking clear information on the risks associated with the H5N1 strain for dairy cows and potentially humans. Amidst new tests revealing the safety of pasteurized milk and the implementation of testing regimens for interstate cattle movements, Republicans express concerns that excessive alarm may have negative consequences for the dairy industry.
Republican party members recall the swine flu outbreak in 2009, which, despite not being connected to hogs, had significantly detrimental effects on the hog industry. With the H5N1 strain transmitting to a farm worker in Texas and the potential threat posed by raw milk, Republicans worry that the Biden administration’s response to the avian flu may escalate unnecessary fear.
Though Republicans emphasize their support for initiatives enhancing infectious disease resources for livestock, they stress the need for adequate measures and funding to back up these efforts. The House Agriculture Committee, chaired by Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.), has released an outline for the renewal of the Farm Bill, which aims to include support for agricultural programs,
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The juniper herb, known by the scientific name Juniperus communis L., is one of the aromatic herbs taken from an evergreen tree. It also grows in temperate regions in northern Europe, Asia, and North America. Juniper berries form the female seed cone, which, along with the herb itself, is used as a potential treatment for various medical conditions. Benefits of Juniper Herb
Juniper is a rich source of nutrients and powerful plant compounds that promote overall health. Its many and varied benefits are what make it potential for use in the treatment and prevention of many disease conditions. However, you should consult a specialist doctor before starting to take it for medical purposes. Benefits of juniper herb for the urinary system
Juniper herb increases the rate of urine output, which enhances the process of eliminating toxins and waste from the body. It also helps reduce symptoms of edema and lower blood pressure, which contributes to improving the health of the urinary system in general. Benefits of anti-inflammatory juniper herb
Juniper herb contains anti-inflammatory properties, which helps reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Chances of surviving cancer are increasing enormously also thanks to Corona
Every year almost half a million people in Germany suffer from cancer. More than 220,000 patients still die from it every year. But mortality has been falling for decades. For fewer and fewer people, a cancer diagnosis is also a death sentence. This is thanks to great advances in medicine, which were driven forward, among other things, by the pandemic.
FOCUS online spoke about this with Dirk Jäger, director of the Department of Medical Oncology at the National Center for Tumor Diseases in Heidelberg. He explains why in the future every cancer patient could receive a medication that is specially made for them and therefore particularly effective, and what that has to do with Corona.
Fight cancer with tailored treatment
First of all, for comparison: “In the past, many patients were included in a study. If it was then determined that therapy A worked better than therapy B, all patients were treated with therapy A,” explains Jäger. Today we know that “no two patients are completely comparable molecularly.” Therapy must therefore be much more individualized – tailored to the specific requirements of the individual patient and their tumor.
Once produced, such a drug can then be administered in the form of a vaccination.
Addressing Gender Bias in Medical Research: An Interview with Dr. Stacy Sims
As reproductive health takes center stage in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, President Joe Biden’s recent executive order to enhance women’s health research has sparked widespread discussion. Signed on March 18, this directive aims to integrate women’s health across federal agencies and promote new research. The timing couldn’t be more appropriate.
For centuries, medical researchers have primarily focused on studying men while downplaying or disregarding sex differences in their findings. Ignoring the fact that women have distinct physiological characteristics, such as menstruation and two X chromosomes, they often provided incomplete and even harmful medical advice to women.
This long-standing lack of female-based research driven by sex and gender bias prompted Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist based in New Zealand, to dedicate her career to understanding how women should approach diet and exercise for optimal health. In a TED talk given in 2019, she emphasized the potential positive impacts of aligning healthcare practices with women’s unique physiology.
“We need to work with our physiology, acknowledging that men are men and women are not small versions of men,” said Dr. Sims during her talk.
Cardiac arrest serves as an illustrative example of this disparity between genders’ healthcare experiences.
Al Rajhi Takaful Insurance Hospitals 2024: Services and Provider Names
Al Rajhi Takaful Insurance is keen to deliver the services it provides to all Saudi citizens in an easy and convenient way, and it makes great efforts to make the services provided possible and put them in the hands of the citizen, and we will show you through them. this report
Learn about the services provided by Al Rajhi Takaful Insurance and the names of Al Rajhi Takaful Insurance 2024 hospitals.
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Al Rajhi Insurance also adopts an approach to providing health care services, and for this purpose it contracts with several hospitals throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and these hospitals are classified as according to sectors to meet the needs of different citizens.
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There are many hospitals where citizens can get Al Rajhi Takaful insurance,
Upsurge in whooping cough in Europe, call for increased vigilance in France
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection whose transmission occurs mainly within the family or in communities through contact with a sick person with a cough. Even though the number of cases of whooping cough has decreased significantly since the introduction of the vaccine, the bacteria continues to circulate. Infants too young to be vaccinated and adolescents and adults who have lost vaccine protection are the most affected populations. Outside our borders, Europe is currently experiencing an upsurge in cases of whooping cough with significant epidemics in Croatia, Denmark and the United Kingdom and significant increases in Belgium, Spain and Germany. In France, since the start of 2024, around twenty grouped cases (or clusters) have been reported to Public Health France in 8 French regions versus 2 grouped cases in a single region (Ile-de-France) for throughout 2023. Given this clear increase in the number of cluster cases reported, Public Health France remains vigilant and recalls the importance of vaccination to protect people at risk of serious forms.
A resumption of the circulation of whooping cough begins in France
Whooping cough progresses in cycles of recrudescence every 3 to 5 years. In France, surveillance data from the RENACOQ network (the hospital pertussis surveillance network) have shown six epidemic peaks in recent years: 1997,
The Truth About Weight Loss: Building Muscle and Burning Fat
The goal of good weight loss is to reduce excess fat and replace it with muscle. The more muscle mass you have, the more your metabolic processes will burn nutrients, especially fat, more than people with less muscle mass. The food eaten will not accumulate and turn into excess fat. Losing weight therefore does not mean going on a diet to lose weight as many people understand.
And, of course, the number on the scale is not an accurate indicator of weight loss. It’s just an aid to help us understand the change in weight of the total mass.
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The correct way to lose weight (fat) Eat on time
Principle: “Strong in the morning, light at noon, avoid evening, avoid late night.” Breakfast must be the main meal because it is the starting point for energy expenditure throughout the day. When you eat a full breakfast you will be less hungry at lunch. But you should eat half of your breakfast. And dinner must be eaten by 6pm, favoring vegetables and lean meats.
GesGuK calls for more support for pain patients | Society for Pain Management of Health 2024-05-02 16:29:04
Undersupply in Austria’s care facilities
Perg (OTS) – The Society for Pain Management in Health and Nursing Austria (GesGuK) is sounding the alarm: In many care facilities in Austria, pain patients remain inadequately cared for. This undersupply has a serious impact on the quality of life of those affected and urgently requires measures to improve the situation.
The latest findings of the National Prevention Mechanism, carried out by the Ombudsman and its commissions, show that a significant proportion of residents in old people’s and nursing homes suffer from pain that is not adequately treated. These deficiencies in pain manageme nt are alarming and require immediate response.
“There are almost 700 trained pain nurses in Austria (as of April 20, 2024), qualified health and nursing assistants (DGKP) with special training in pain management in nursing. However, these are spread across around 900 nursing homes and approx. 280 hospitals. That is very little in relation to the needs of the patients,” explains DGKP Geyrhofer Svetlana, chairwoman of the GesGuK.
A major challenge for these professional nurses is to implement their knowledge due to the hindering prevailing structures such as outdated hierarchies in hospitals and nursing homes.