the essential Effective in reducing the risk of radiation to the rectum during external radiotherapy treatment of prostate cancer, the synthetic resorbable SpaceOAR spacer is now reimbursed by National Health Insurance. Progress for patients. With 48,400 new cases per year, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It is also the third cause … Read more
the essential How can the symptoms of Covid-19 be expressed so long after the acute phase? According to Inserm researchers, the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in the mucous membranes would be a good explanation. And a possible way of diagnosis. When patients with Covid-19 still show symptoms in the three months following the acute phase, we … Read more
the essential Lily of the valley is a highly toxic plant for humans and their four-legged friends. Its ingestion causes oral, digestive and cardiac disorders. Although poisoning is rare, cases of heart attack have been recorded, poison control health centers recommend to remain vigilant. At this time of year lily of the valley is very … Read more
the essential The lamps used to dry nail polish emit UVA rays classified as carcinogenic while the nail industry is booming with the proliferation of nail bars. The frequent and repeated exposure of often young people worries the National Academy of Medicine. The nail salon is a booming sector which represents 15% of the beauty … Read more
the essential For the Gersois who have difficulty finding a dentist, a dental bus equipped by the Red Cross will crisscross the department to fill the medical deserts. In a few days, the Gers Red Cross dental bus will hit the road. This unprecedented initiative was born of the partnership between the Gers branch of … Read more
the essential The National Assembly adopted Thursday, May 4 in first reading a text to repeal the anti-Covid vaccination obligation for caregivers. The National Assembly adopted Thursday at first reading a text to repeal the anti-Covid vaccination obligation for caregivers, rather than simply suspending this obligation, as planned by the government. Jean-Victor Castor (Guyana) MP … Read more
the essential In Mexico, a 40-year-old woman performed an autocaesarean section to save her baby. Futura-sciences tells an incredible story. In Mexico, a 40-year-old woman, who was 80 kilometers from the first hospital, was forced to give birth alone to her seventh child. After 12 hours of painful contractions, the baby was not showing up … Read more
the essential With the aim of raising awareness of the benefits of regular sports practice, the 2023 edition of the “Parcours du cœur” will take place on May 14 in Lasséran. The Lasséranaise association of voluntary blood donors, the rural home and the municipality of Lasséran invite as many people as possible to participate in … Read more
the essential At 85, the Saint-Affricain completed the 10 km from Albi in 1:01 on Sunday. Winner of the 100 Kilometers of Millau more than 50 years ago, Serge Cottereau recounts his still intact motivation and the reasons for his longevity. How was your race in Albi? At my age, it’s more difficult to run … Read more
Today or tomorrow, we are or will be helping a fragile person, an elderly parent, a sick relative. Being listened to, heard, understood, but also receiving sound advice allows you to feel supported and to continue to move forward while feeling supported. The support and respite platform for caregivers, funded by the Regional Health Agency … Read more