Cirrhosis of the liver: this technique developed in Toulouse makes it possible to avoid one of the complications of the disease

the essential An interventional radiology technique has been developed by Toulouse specialists in liver disease. It is now a reference in the management of portal hypertension, the main complication of cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis, a serious liver disease, begins in 80% of cases without symptoms, which makes the complications associated with it more difficult … Read more

FO rings the alarm bell on the hospital

the essential At the call of FO, a national day of action to alert on the catastrophic situation of the public hospital was organized this Tuesday, June 20. In Aude, trade unionists denounce deteriorating working conditions. “The situation? It’s always getting worse and worse!” For Yannick Bonnafous, from the FO Santé Aude department group, the … Read more

Suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Michel Penhard beats the hour record in his category on the Tarbes velodrome

the essential Suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Michel Penhard broke the category hour record on Tuesday at the Tarbes velodrome with just over 115 laps, or 28.95 km. Despite the heat of the sun, Michel Penhard, 70, suffering from Parkinson’s disease and member of the France Parkison association broke the hour record at the Tarbes velodrome, … Read more

The staff of the Gers specialized hospital center invaded the meeting of the supervisory board to denounce the lack of staff

the essential About fifty staff members of the Gers specialized hospital center invaded the meeting of the establishment’s supervisory board to warn of the lack of staff. A new episode of discontent is expressed within the specialized hospital center of Gers (CHS), an establishment which takes care of patients suffering from mental disorders. Nearly fifty … Read more

Glucose sensors for weight loss? A “potentially dangerous” diversion

For the past few months, thanks to a book on the subject, invitations to “make your glucose revolution” have multiplied on social networks. With the high point, the glucose sensor worn continuously, for the purpose of… weight loss! The National Assembly recently looked into the subject of these influencers who promote glucose sensors to measure … Read more

HEALTH. Strike movement: “Red alert at the Decazeville hospital”

the essential New national day of mobilization for caregivers. Medical and non-medical staff gathered yesterday at the Decazeville Hospital Center to warn of the lack of resources in hospitals. At the hospital, “summer will be hot, once again”, assure Stéphanie Ruiz, Sylvie Materkow, co-secretaries of the CGT health union at the Decazeville hospital center and … Read more