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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
Continue ReadingRestoring 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
Continue ReadingResolving 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingUp 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
Continue ReadingVitamin 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingTelemedicine – 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
Continue ReadingDra. 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
Continue ReadingTO 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
Continue ReadingExcellence 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
Continue ReadingResistência 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
Continue ReadingIT 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
Continue ReadingAntimicrobial 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
Continue ReadingDisease 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
Continue ReadingTesting, 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
Continue ReadingINFORMATION
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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
Continue ReadingCOVID-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.
Continue ReadingQUARANTINE
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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
Continue ReadingMASK 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.
Continue ReadingWE 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
Continue ReadingUp-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
Continue ReadingDISEASE 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
Continue ReadingMAKING 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
Continue ReadingSPORTING 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
Continue ReadingNEW 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
Continue ReadingMedicine 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
Continue ReadingFLU
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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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingHe 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
Continue ReadingAs 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
Continue ReadingSEX, 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingONCE 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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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
Continue ReadingRestoring 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
Continue ReadingResolving 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingUp 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
Continue ReadingVitamin 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingTelemedicine – 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
Continue ReadingDra. 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
Continue ReadingTO 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
Continue ReadingExcellence 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
Continue ReadingResistência 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
Continue ReadingIMPORTANT NEWS – LUZDOC/MEDILAGOS
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IMPORTANT NEWS – LUZDOC/MEDILAGOS Aesthetic MedicineWE ARE BACK! These are extraordinary times we are living through, but we must adjust to a new “normal” with a new set of behavioral rules and health safety precautions. But we still want to help you to LOOK AND FEEL BETTER in the face of our current reality! With Read More
Continue ReadingIntrinsic Skin Aging
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You can actually see the difference between the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic (caused by external environmental influences) factors on skin aging by simply examining the skin on your own body, seeing the difference between skin exposed to the sun and skin that is sun-protected, which incidentally can be considered representative of the aging Read More
Continue ReadingAcne
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Is defined as a common skin disease which occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria, causing inflammation and infection – i.e. spots/pimples!!! To understand this more we have to know a little bit about normal skin. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to Read More
Continue ReadingNewsletter ME04 – What happens to our skin as we age?
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Nothing good! Skin health and beauty is considered one of the principle factors of overall “well being” and perception of “health” in humans. Watching our skin age can be one of the more distressing facts of aging. Visually we can see the skin aging, becoming drier, rougher and slacker, developing lesions such as benign or Read More
Continue ReadingNewsletter ME03 – How do We Increase Collagen and Elastin
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Before we look into ways of increasing collagen and elastin levels we need to look into one more very important component of skin aging – Hyaluronic Acid!!!! HA, also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate, is a carbohydrate molecule which occurs naturally throughout the body, but more than 50% of it is found in the skin, Read More
Continue ReadingNewsletter ME02 – Collagen and Elastin – What Aesthetics is All About!
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The underlying aim of most aesthetic treatments is to correct the fact that, as we get older, we lose two important components which make up healthy, youthful skin – collagen and elastin!! These are found in the connective tissue, also called the “cellular glue”, which supports, connects and separates the different types of tissues and Read More
Continue ReadingNewsletter ME01 – Aesthetic Medicine – Why do it?
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As we get older all of us begin to see the visible signs of the aging process and nowhere is this more obvious than in our skin and ultimately our face – the part of our body we see first thing in the morning and last thing at night! For the majority of us this Read More
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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
Continue ReadingRestoring 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
Continue ReadingResolving 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingUp 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
Continue ReadingVitamin 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
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingTelemedicine – 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
Continue ReadingDra. 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
Continue ReadingTO 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
Continue ReadingExcellence 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
Continue ReadingResistência 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
Continue ReadingIT 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
Continue ReadingAntimicrobial 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
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 – AND SO, LIFE GOES ON …
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It is now probably fair to say that most of the world is moving beyond the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response. “The world has never been in a better position to end the pandemic. We are not there yet, but the end is in sight,” said the head of the World Health Organisation. Read More
Continue ReadingNew Year, New “Things”???
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After 5 years from the first one, my second book was published… even with the Covid pandemic, the surge of the new variant Omicron, the thousands and thousands of people that are infected, in spite of this and in the middle of all this. The main interest of “writing” is to communicate, to inform, to Read More
Continue ReadingMore than Covid
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It is about time the World realised that life… and health… is more than Covid. And it depends on individual behavior. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world in such a strong unexpected way, that everything will have to be rethought. It has had a severe impact on economy, society, psychology, education and on general health, Read More
Continue ReadingFREEDOM
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I have always believed that one person’s freedom ends where another’s begins. Freedom is not a one meaning word, there are several meanings but two are very important at this moment, political and social freedom: the freedom of the individual in relation to other people and to the state. Personal freedom actually ends where another’s safety begins. Safety Read More
Continue ReadingSCIATICA – WHAT TO DO?
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Most of us have experienced some form of back pain, and everyone will, at least once in their lifetime. Keeping active and mobile will allow for such symptoms to resolve naturally, over the course of a few weeks or months. But what if they don’t? For example, sciatica is pain, or an altered sensation, starting Read More
Continue ReadingARE WE NEAR TO THE END???
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At this point, the pandemic is far from being over. Trying to understand how the Covid-19 pandemic ends, scientists look to the past, trying to see the future. We are approaching one and a half years of the World’s actual pandemic and people, all over the world, are asking themselves the same questions: How will Read More
Continue ReadingBETTER SAFE THAN SORRY
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BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has forced Governments around the world to implement severe restrictions on human activity in order to control the spread of the virus. Even so, more than three million people have died. The pandemic has impacted almost every little corner of life, severely affecting global economies, Read More
Continue ReadingTimes have changed… but Luzdoc goes on!
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Times have changed… but Luzdoc goes on! By Business Focus Luzdoc have always recognised that the ‘art’ of medicine is forever changing. Since their inception they’ve constantly strive to deliver the best up-to-date medical care available, living up to the team philosophy, and thus helping clients to attain, through good general health, the best quality Read More
Continue ReadingFLU VACCINATION in the times of Covid-19 Pandemic
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The prospect of a flu season during the coronavirus pandemic is frightening to health experts. What disease are you most concerned about catching this Autumn? Probably not the flu! More likely, COVID-19 is the worry on your mind. But the flu season is coming soon. In the northern and southern hemispheres, influenza outbreaks occur mainly Read More
Continue ReadingAfter this, therefore because of this
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Most patients, confronted with an illness, ask the question, “Why?” “Why now?” Or… even more anxiously… “Why me?” Despite these questions, they may already have arrived at their own theory of causation, very often involving temporal sequence. When something especially beneficial or harmful occurs, we want to know what caused it. There is the idea that Read More
Continue ReadingIMPORTANT NEWS – LUZDOC/MEDILAGOS
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IMPORTANT NEWS – LUZDOC/MEDILAGOS Aesthetic MedicineWE ARE BACK! These are extraordinary times we are living through, but we must adjust to a new “normal” with a new set of behavioral rules and health safety precautions. But we still want to help you to LOOK AND FEEL BETTER in the face of our current reality! With Read More
Continue ReadingNew Year
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New Year… New Health??? Every new year we set about making New Year’s resolutions. Usually they are related to our physical health, going on a diet, joining a gym or drinking less. But what about our mental health? Stop silly resolutions A lot of people make strict and prohibitive New Year’s plans to lose weight, Read More
Continue ReadingEarwax!
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This is a very “popular” health issue amongst our clients and we generally have to reassure them that excess earwax is not as a result of poor hygiene!!! Also known as cerumen, it is a yellowish waxy material 60% of which is keratin, a protein from shed layers of cells from the skin lining. The Read More
Continue ReadingThe Digestive System: Pharynx and Oesophagus
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So you have chewed your food into a bolus – what next? The pharynx (throat), a funnel shaped tube connected to the back of the mouth, receives the bolus and is responsible for passing it onto the oesophagus. When we swallow various mechanisms come in to play! Food is squeezed into the pharynx by the Read More
Continue ReadingThe Truth About… Statins
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I have recently read, in a very well-known Portuguese newspaper, an article on the use of Statins, by a Portuguese Cardiology Professor, Dr. Fausto Pinto, who was the President of the European Society of Cardiology. Today, as I was thinking about a subject to write about, pop into my mind. As the Professor says… why Read More
Continue ReadingThe Art of Ageing (dis)gracefully
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INTRODUCTORY NOTE: Aesthetic Medicine, including the relevant aspect of Skin Agin, is becoming, each day, more important as HEALTH is considered as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. All of us, at Luzdoc, would like to to congratulate Dr. Joanna Karamon for having recently Read More
Continue ReadingThe Denial… of Science!
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Do you believe in science? When you have people who do not know much about science and stand in denial of science that is a recipe for the dismantling of an informed society. Neil de Grasse Tyson, an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator, said that when he grew up, people relied on science to Read More
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Occupational Health.
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Since Luzdoc came into being, more than 30 years ago, we have provided our clients with a personalised medical service of quality. In this context our Occupational Health services answer the needs and specificity of the business sector. Regardless of the obligatory nature of occupational health which our laws impose, the benefits of investing in Read More
Continue ReadingIs Prevention better than Cure?
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Please do not start thinking that you have heard enough about this prevention “thing”. So many times, that you do not need to read anything else about it, you know it all. Right, but definitely wrong. Wrong because most people might have heard all about prevention but, knowing is not enough, one needs to put Read More
Continue ReadingBlood Sucking
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BLOOD SUCKING, BLOOD LETTING … AND THE QUEST FOR THE ELIXIR OF ETERNAL YOUTH Seems like all things vampire are all the rage at the moment; what with books and films like the “Twilight” series, TV programmes like “The Vampire Dairies” and “Trueblood” and now the latest catch phrase … the Vampire Facelift … but Read More
Continue ReadingThe 10 Commandements of a Family Doctor
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It took me 10 years to realize that I actually enjoyed being a GP, or rather I finally recognized myself as having become a true Family Doctor. It was not an easy, believe me, it took a long time to get over the “inferiority complex” of having all of your Medical School friends getting their Read More
Continue ReadingMan’s Best FrenemyMan’s Best Frenemy
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MAN’S BEST “FRENEMY”?? One of our members of staff just recently became the proud owner of a brand new puppy, courtesy of a now much loved other half. And the very next day, that same member of staff came in wailing and complaining about being cover in flea bites! Now we all know by now Read More
Continue ReadingTravel Medicine
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There are many things that you can do to prepare yourself and your family for travel. By being as prepared as you can be, you are setting yourself up for a great getaway that will minimize any unpleasant circumstances that sometimes arise with travel. The very first thing you must do is RESEARCH. You want to Read More
Continue ReadingNutritional Questions and Answers for Optimal Health
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Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition and health science to enable individuals to maximise their health potential. It can also help alleviate a wide range of conditions and assist in the recovery from many ill-health situations. SOME questions which may be apparent but previously people have not felt inclined to enquire about not realising Read More
Continue ReadingNot Enough Time!
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Rush, rush, rush, rushing trough life is everybody’s problem (well, almost everybody). Even those who are not working seem to find a way of packing their days with “things to do” creating their own stress timetable as if they cannot resist being contaminated by the “rush virus”. It is pretty rare to hear someone say they Read More
Continue ReadingArchitecture, Urbanism and Health
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The World Health Day was celebrated on the 7th of April 2010 This year the World Health Organization has chosen as its theme “The influence of architecture and urbanism in health”. It could not be more pertinent. The habitation space is a very important health factor, both to promote it or to destroy it. It Read More
Continue ReadingHealth Concerns of a High Protein
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Protein is digested by enzymes situated in the upper part of the digestive tract only. If there is an overload to these enzymes, undigested protein molecules reach the colon causing dysbiosis (A state of altered bacterial flora in the gut). This putrefactive state can contribute to degenerative diseases later in life furthermore the undigested molecules Read More
Continue ReadingA Life with a Purpose
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A Meaningful Life Protects Your Brain… And your Health A new study finds that having a higher purpose in life could protect against Alzheimer’s disease. A sense of higher purpose in life was found to be the most important psychosocial factor associated not only with less cognitive impairment and better psychological well-being, but also in Read More
Continue ReadingDr. Maria Alice
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Dr Maria Alice, the Managing Director of Luzdoc, was invited by Dr João Bacalhau, President of the Administration of the Hospital Particular do Algarve Group, to become one of the tree Directors in the Clinical Direction of the Group, which she has accepted with pleasure, as it is a return to a “friendly family” that, Read More
Continue ReadingInfluenza Virus
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1. INFLUENZA VIRUS: “THE FACTS OF LIFE” Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a viral illness that infects the respiratory tract of many animals, birds, and humans. It is divided into three types, namely A, B, and C. Furthermore, the differences between two specific proteins in the capsular wall of the influenza A virus provide Read More
Continue ReadingAging
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When I’ll get older, losing my hair… many years from now! What does it mean to grow older? During childhood, adolescence and young adulthood the typical “ambience” inside the mind is one of immortality and aging means nothing… it is not “your own thing”. Even though it’s a lifelong process it is not until the Read More
Continue ReadingSilent Night
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Silent Night… Holy Night… Santa Claus is coming… to town… December is here again and, with it, all the usual joys of Christmas… There is a lot of confusion and controversy in people’s minds over the meaning of Christmas, in our personal lives and in the world. Yet only a few, if any, are willing Read More
Continue ReadingPatient or Client?
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What do you prefer?…To be a patient… or a client? The word patient originally meant ‘one who suffers’, who has the “patience” to suffer. A patient is anyone who is ill or injured and in need of receiving medical attention, care, or treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person. Wrongly, there is the habit of Read More
Continue ReadingThe Editorial – Travel Clinic
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With Dr Maria Alice Serrano e Silva at the helm since 1983, Luzdoc has continued to strive, on their clients’ behalf, to offer the best, most up to date services possible. One of these services is our new, dedicated Travel Medicine clinic, where we go through your whole itinerary, discuss relevant disease risks and advise Read More
Continue ReadingTreatment vs Cure
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TREATMENT vs CURE I am quite sure that I am not the first, last or the only doctor around who often gets very frustrated when they hear their patients saying “…but I felt better so I stopped taking them!”. Successful treatment of disease with prescription medicines requires consistent use of the medicines as prescribed. Yet Read More
Continue ReadingTo Sue or not to Sue?
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TO SUE OR NOT TO SUE… the internet and liability A few days ago, a very interesting and rather thought-provoking article popped into my email inbox with the following title: “Chilling New Ways Patients are Suing Doctors”… hhhmm. The article was written in the context of the American malpractice/liability landscape but it brought a couple Read More
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