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04 Aug 2024252 views
The big, fat cholesterol debate
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This is probably not the most “original” topic I have ever written about, but for the sake of public “health and safety”, it is one that should probably be revisited, especially considering the number of younger patients I have seen with elevated cholesterol levels. The first question that is always asked by these younger patients Read More
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04 Aug 2024356 views
Restoring the true spirit of the family doctor
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In recent years, the mainstream media has portrayed GPs as harassed, harangued and over-worked individuals … often frustrated and tired, with little empathy or initiative to provide the best care for their patients. The bureaucratic, and in many ways restrictive national health systems, also appear to further fuel this growing divide between what patients expect Read More
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04 Aug 2024243 views
Resolving to be resolute
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So here we go once again! 2024 … New year, new resolutions. Let me see a show of hands who made them? And who has managed to stick to them so far? Well, don’t feel alone or discouraged if your planned resolution efforts have significantly reduced by now. According to Medscape, a study of health Read More
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04 Aug 2024252 views
The disease of “a thousand names” …
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Every century has had a name for it. Thomas Sydenham, in the 17th century, called it Muscular Rheumatism; in the 18th century, a new name emerged, Febricula, coined by Sir Richard Manningham; and in the 19th century, a more “medical” name was developed of Neuromyasthenia. In our century, each decade has had a name – M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) Read More
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04 Aug 2024253 views
Up in smoke…
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Smoking. A word, an action and a habit that has in recent years become the pariah of modern society, although smoking tobacco has not always been seen that way. From the millennia-old cultural custom of the sharing of a peace pipe, to the modern-day bleary-eyed, worse-for-wear sharing of a cigarette outside a club or bar, Read More
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04 Aug 2024254 views
Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin
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There has been a question which a large proportion of my patients have been asking with an ever-growing frequency, and that is “How can my vitamin D be low if I am living in such a sunny climate?” A bit of a conundrum, yes? After all, it is the vitamin that we get from the Read More
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04 Aug 2024243 views
The story of life … and lemons
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We all know the phrase “when life throws you lemons, make lemonade”. But what if we don’t feel like making that lemonade? What if all we want to do is take that bag of lemons and beat the living daylights out of “life”, or better still, take that bag and barter it for that one Read More
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04 Aug 2024364 views
Telemedicine – beyond the confinement of the pandemic
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In our current world of instant and endless access to multiple sources of medical information, it is easy to think that we can all self-diagnose our ailments through a simple ‘Dr Google’ search. But can we really? Can we really replace the clinical experience of a physician with a simple algorithm? Can we afford to Read More
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04 Aug 2024260 views
Dra. Lisa Buddrus
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Dra. Lisa Buddrus is a specialist in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, graduated at the University of Hamburg, with 15 years of experience and is part of the Luzdoc – International Medical Service team. Dr Lisas’s clinical activity focuses on “offering a holistic approach to orthopedic medicine with a focus on a thorough diagnosis and different Read More
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20 Mar 20237,782 views
TO TOX OR NOT TO TOX … AND WHICH TOX IS RIGHT FOR ME?
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THE FULL LOWDOWN ON WRINKLE SMOOTHING TOXINS It has recently come to my attention that there is STILL a lot of misinformation regarding Botulinum Toxins being propagated by supposed “experts” in the field of aesthetics. Hence the decision to get the latest and up-to-date scientific-based evidence regarding what has been the most popular non-invasive cosmetic Read More
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27 Feb 202310,382 views
Excellence and innovation in health services for over 40 years
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Luzdoc, in Praia da Luz, has existed for the past 43 years under the leadership and guidance of our founder, Dr Maria Alice, who has overseen the constant growth of this company. They have always strived to diversify and introduce innovative, up-to-date medical services that would be beneficial to their client’s health. With this philosophy Read More
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03 Jan 20237,041 views
Resistência Antimicrobiana… e NATAL!
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Os antimicrobianos que incluem antibióticos, antivirais, antifúngicos e antiparasíticos são medicamentos usados para prevenir e tratar infecções em humanos, outros animais e plantas. A resistência antimicrobiana acontece quando os germes, tais como bactérias e fungos, desenvolvem a capacidade de vencer os medicamentos adequados para os destruir e, como não morrem, continuam a desenvolver-se. A presença Read More
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15 Dec 20226,613 views
IT IS CHRISTMAS… AGAIN
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It has arrived, once more. Unavoidable as always! Even without us noticing, it always comes, every year, every winter, impossible to stop it… but who would want to? To be realistic, even if it would be great, people and reality do not change just because it is Christmas. Christmas is traditionally seen as a magical Read More
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04 Dec 20223,202 views
Antimicrobial resistance
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Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics, are medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants. Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them and, as the germs are not killed, they continue to grow. As a consequence, there Read More
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02 Nov 20225,424 views
Disease prevention … and Covid news
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The phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’ is often attributed to the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus in around 1500. Nothing has changed; it is still a fundamental principle of modern healthcare. We can also say “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”, or “treat cause not symptoms”, or even “better safe Read More
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24 Oct 20215,788 views
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02 Feb 20219,369 views
Testing, Testing, and more Testing!
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Why is COVID-19 testing a key to fight the pandemic? One thing we know for sure, every single person can help to control the COVID-19 pandemic. From wearing a mask, to washing your hands, to maintaining physical distance and avoiding gatherings, each of us can follow proven public health practices that not only reduce our Read More
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28 Oct 20204,427 views
INFORMATION
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INFORMATION provision of health services in suspected or diagnosed cases of infection by covid-19 Luzdoc would like to inform our clients that we are not a Covid-19 REFERRAL unit. However, we have specific protocols in place to guide our decision-making in suspected or positive cases for this infection: • All clients who come to Luzdoc Read More
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18 May 20206,128 views
COVID-19 – Quick Test
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COVID-19 Quick Test COVID-19 IgG/IgM Immunochromatographic Assay Tests Qualitative Antibody Detection Results within 10 minutes Available From the 15th of May For more information, please contact 282 780 700.
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07 May 20207,163 views
QUARANTINE
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QUARANTINE On the 30th January 2020, the WHO Director-General declared the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Since this, according to what was reported to WHO, over 1.3 million people have been infected and almost 80,000 have lost their lives. To alleviate suffering and save lives, severe isolation precautions were decided. Read More
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28 Apr 20204,865 views
MASK USE REQUIRED
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MANDATORY MASK USE When you come to Luzdoc – International Medical Service, you must wear a surgical mask. If you don`t have yours, we have a mask available for you, which will be invoiced. Face mask is indispensable to access our services.
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06 Apr 20202,743 views
WE WILL
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The pandemic will change the world for ever and Humanity will learn a new way of life. We are living through a world-disrupting event whose final consequences we are only beginning to imagine. There is no doubt that as this disease has disrupted lives, markets and exposed the competence (or lack of it) of governments, Read More
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28 Mar 20204,906 views
Up-To-Date Health Services A continuous effort!
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Since 1981 Luzdoc has progressed into a tailor-made Family Medicine center, providing a comprehensive 24 Hours Health Care Service to the resident and the tourist populations of the Algarve, where patients are partners in their health care, well-being and health prevention. Luzdoc recognises the emergence of more discerning clients, better informed about their health issues Read More
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03 Mar 20206,765 views
DISEASE OUTBREAKs
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Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic The World is scared of the new coronavirus outbreak. Around 80 thousand confirmed cases, more than 2.500 deaths and numbers keep growing every day. Outbreaks of disease can spread rapidly and kill thousands. A disease Outbreak is declared when more cases of a disease than expected are recorded in one area. The Read More
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03 Feb 202012,057 views
MAKING A DIAGNOSIS
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DIAGNOSIS… can be difficult. It is especially difficult in primary care. Within primary care, conditions will often be seen at an evolutionary stage when the characteristics of symptoms are changing; with time the patient will have had additional time to reflect on his story and the symptoms may have become more clear. Diagnostic uncertainty is Read More
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16 Jan 20209,682 views
SPORTING INJURIES: PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.
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Football is the most practiced sport in the world, and Portugal is no exception. The practice of football brings numerous benefits, whether they are physical, psychological or social in nature. However, as it is a sport in which contact or collision may occur, there is a risk of injury. Given the high participation rates, the Read More
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07 Jan 20208,794 views
NEW YEAR… FRESH START!
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Make a fresh start to your life! The right time could be anytime, any day, but New Year is traditionally considered “the right time”. According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, just 8 percent of people achieve their New Year’s goals, while around 80 percent fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Kerry J. Stewart, a cardiology researcher at Read More
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07 Jan 20207,285 views
Medicine and doctors… do not fly away…
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for Christmas! It is that time of year again and everyone is gathered around the Christmas tree, the holly, the presents… the food and the drinks. As idyllic as this sounds, sometimes the holiday season just does not live up to its expectations of joy, peace, and goodwill. According to the UK’s NHS, over 80,000 Read More
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17 Sep 20194,952 views
FLU
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You must be thinking… the flu again? We have had an article every year about the flu, the flu vaccines and all that there is about flu! Well… the fact is that we must repeat, repeat, repeat, and update, update, update in an attempt to reach as many people as we can. Even if you Read More
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20 Aug 20199,424 views
The silly season… or… The Dog Days of Summer
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The silly season is generally considered to be the period in the late summer months, when the mass media often focus on trivial or frivolous matters, for lack of major news stories. But it is also a period of time, during a holiday season, in which the behaviour of an individual or a group tends Read More
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31 Oct 201811,135 views
He who has fleas…can also have lice
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I have always adored old sayings. They are a poetic expression of generations and generations of “living” experiences and they are usually right …and very wise. The title for this “Prescription” is a very old Portuguese saying that my father, who was a good old fashioned, dedicated family doctor, used to say many times. The Read More
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21 Mar 20187,082 views
As Time Goes By
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As Time Goes By You must remember this The fundamental things apply As time goes by No matter what the future brings As time goes by It’s still the same old story A fight for love and glory A case of do or die As time goes by This is a very personalised excerpt of Read More
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21 Mar 20188,446 views
SEX, DRUGS and… ROCK N ROLL
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SEX, DRUGS and… ROCK N ROLL Do you remember? There was a song and a film. These three things are stereotypically connected, and one cannot be separated from the others as the general idea is that the lives of rock stars are made up of those three things: having sex, using drugs… often illegal ones… and Read More
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24 Nov 20177,041 views
The Treatment of Arthritis and Arthrosis with Acupuncture
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Arthritis, what are the main symptoms? Constant pain in one or more joints? Your mobility, particularly in the morning seems increasingly limited, do you feel your joints are more rigid or even deformed? Increasingly Are you suffering from any of the following? • Difficulty with your daily tasks? • Painful knees as you go down Read More
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28 Feb 20179,540 views
ONCE I HAD A PATIENT…
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ONCE I HAD A PATIENT… This is how doctors always start a conversation when they get together… People comment all the time that doctors are “terrible”… whenever two, or more… get together, they seem not to know how to speak about anything else but work. Well, may be it is true, but… the truth, the Read More
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