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Falls are a common health problem among older people and can have serious consequences. The traumatology specialists at Quirónsalud Torrevieja explain how to deal with these incidents with our relatives. Risk Factors for Falls in Older Adults There are multiple factors that contribute to the high frequency of falls, including: >Intrinsic or person-related factors: Older age: The older a person is, the greater the risk of falling. Previous history of falls: Those who […]

Dr. Mirko Alavena, Neurologist at Quirónsalud Torrevieja, answers the most frequently asked questions about the types of dementia in the elderly and offers advice on how to live with it. Types of dementia, what are they? “Dementia is a loss of mental faculties due  to damage to the brain, which results in an inability to live independently,” explains Dr. Alavena. Damage to the brain can have different causes, although in the elderly the most […]

7 Tips for Healthy Teeth This Christmas! -The Smile Clinic Moraira The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delectable treats. However, amidst the merriment, it's crucial not to overlook the importance of maintaining good oral health. Here are some essential tips to ensure your teeth stay healthy and bright during this Christmas period: 1. Mindful Indulgence: Enjoy the festive treats but be mindful of sugary […]

Its increase is closely linked to the increase in obesity in the population Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and lower limb amputation Dr. Giselle Girón, endocrinologist  at the Obesity Unit of the Quirónsalud Valencia Hospital,  warns that  the number of people with diabetes has increased by 42% since 2019, which means it already affects one in seven adults and places us with the second highest rate in […]

Quirónsalud joins the Movember initiative to raise awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health in men November is Men’s Health Month. This initiative, promoted by Movember, aims to address men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The movement began in Australia in 2003, when a group of friends decided to grow their moustaches in the month of November as a way […]

The Health Premium Card includes, among other services, exclusive access to our Premium Lounge and a personal advisor who will offer you preferential treatment This service is offered through the Health Premium Card and has exclusive assistance of excellence from the leading company in Spain and a European benchmark in the provision of health and social health services, Quirónsalud. The new personalised service provides the  patient with an international medical team that includes an […]

Annually, between 110,000-120,000 people suffer a stroke in Spain, of which approximately half are left with disabling sequelae or die, according to data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN). In Spain, it is the leading cause of death in women, the second in men; as well as the first cause of acquired disability in adults and the second of dementia. “These are not encouraging words, although the good news […]

Audi Motor Pacífico has once again had the Audi e-tron Caravan in its facilities, and more specifically in the town of San Juan, located in Alicante. On this occasion, the members of the caravan were there on 10th and 11th October. Audi brought the entire electric range, which it has at the moment. The models are the Q4, Q4 Sportback, Q8, Q8 Sportback, and one of the brand's most striking […]

  Specialists recommend having your first mammogram at age forty Tumours smaller than two centimetres have the highest cure rate On the occasion of International Breast Cancer Day, Dr. Joseba Rebollo, oncologist at the Quirónsalud Torrevieja Oncology Platform,  recommends that women usually perform a breast self-examination and go to the specialist doctor when they notice any abnormality, hardening, visible change, nipple-areola alterations, or axillary thickening. As detailed by Dr. Joseba Rebollo, “the breast does not have […]