Diseases
Nearly a thousand deaths in the Congo Ebola outbreak, with a death rate of 39.9%
Médecins du Monde has warned that there is a "very complex" context, marked by the conflict, the displacement of the population and the limited capacity of the health system, which faces "four epidemics at once: Ebola, cholera, measles and mpox."
The Department of Health has launched the Benzogutuna tool to promote the correct use of benzodiazepines
Personalized letters will be sent to about 20,000 patients who use benzodiazepines over a long period of time, in cases where benzodiazepines used to treat insomnia could be progressively reduced or eliminated.
In some municipal facilities in Llodio, high levels of legionella have been detected and water use has been closed as a preventive measure
The incident affects the fronton of Areta, the cultural house of Areta, the sports facilities of Gardea and the football field of Altzarrate. The Laudio City Council has reported that there are no problems in the swimming pools and it is safe to bathe there.
Ebola outbreak kills more than 500 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
According to local authorities, 1,561 cases of Ebola have been confirmed, 253 of which have survived the disease.
The Busti Zaitez initiative has brought hundreds of people together to highlight multiple sclerosis and boost its research
The initiative, organized annually by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, has been carried out this year on five beaches and a dozen municipal swimming pools, with the aim of raising public awareness of this chronic neurological disease and raising funds for patients.
Osakidetza first detected spinal muscle atrophy through heel testing
Thanks to the early diagnosis of this rare neuromuscular disease, the baby has already been referred to Neuropediatrics at Donostia University Hospital, it is receiving gene therapy and its initial development is good. The neonatal screening programme, known as the heel test, makes it possible to detect 24 diseases.
The Basque Government has launched a plan against the tiger mosquito after detecting it in 72 Basque municipalities
Monitoring will begin on 15 June and will continue until the middle of autumn, the period of greatest activity of the tiger mosquito, which has already been detected in at least 72 municipalities covering a large part of the population of the CSC, which has led to increased prevention against this invasive dspezie, especially in cooperation with municipalities.
Listeria bacteria have been detected in some Goya brand cow cheeses distributed in the ACV
The bacteria have been found in two lots and have already been ordered to be removed. Vomiting, diarrhea or fever are the effects of listeria bacteria.
Rafael Bengoa believes that the outbreak of the inflammation is "controlled": "Now we need to track positive cases."
Interviewed on the "Boulevard" programme of Radio Euskadi, Rafael Bengoa, a public health expert, believes that the situation created by the inflammation is "under control" and that the important thing now is to follow up the positive cases directly. On the other hand, he points out that there is no global risk because this virus has low infectious potential.
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A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
A case of tuberculosis has been detected at a school in Bilbao
Osakidetza will contact the families of students who may be at risk.
Creation of HaurSarea, Osakidetza's comprehensive network for complex cronicity and paediatric palliative care
The aim is to provide a more orderly, equitable and effective response to this reality, with "continuous assistance" adapted to the different stages of the disease and the complexity of each minor, for which there will be multidisciplinary teams of paediatricians, paediatric nurses, social workers and psychologists, and 24/7 support.
Vaccines have run out and pharmacies are overflowing in the UK due to an outbreak of meningitis
Concern has spread throughout the United Kingdom. The outbreak began at a discotheque in Anterbury Canterbury where university students meet. Two people have already died and at least 20 have been infected.
The government has again called for vaccination against nodular dermatosis to be extended to Bizkaia and Álava
The Spanish Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Counsellor Amaia Barredo, has sent a letter stating that the distance between the last focus and the CSC has narrowed, increasing the risk of the disease spreading on our land.
A person unrelated to livestock has been infected with swine flu in Catalonia
This virus has not affected the health of this infected person, so it does not endanger public health. The infected person, whose friends suffer from chronic diseases, went to the hospital on 30 January, when the disease was detected, for reasons other than flu symptoms.
Benzene, a volatile liquid in gasoline, is not dangerous, except in "prolonged exposures."
Néstor Etxebarria, professor and researcher at the UPV-EHU Department of Analytical Chemistry, considers the recommendations that have been made to stay in enclosed spaces and keep doors and windows closed to be "appropriate". However, "as long as the focus is controlled and there is no risk of prolonged flight, it is not a worrying situation."
Cancer is not a fight, it's not a war
Cancer is often defined as a struggle, warlike language is used, and the patient is entrusted with the task of winning it. The emphasis is on the patient's attitude and will, but, according to various psychological studies, this thought is inadequate and even makes it difficult to overcome the disease.
Amaia, a breast cancer patient, says, "I'm here now, but it's been very hard and I've tried to show strength."
Every year 16,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the Basque Country , but survival exceeds 57%. Breast or prostate cancer is the most exceeded. Amaia is one of these cases.
Every year 16,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the Basque Country, but survival exceeds 57%
Breast or prostate cancer is the most prevalent, with a survival rate of between 75% and 85% at the age of five. Child cancer survival also improves: children under 15 have survival rates of around 80%, according to Osakidetza data.