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Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer: Increased Migration Presents Epidemic Risk
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
So far there have been no reports of disease among migrants posing a danger to public health, the chief medical officer said, and warning however that risk of an epidemic would increase as the number of migrants mounted. Judit Paller told public news channel M1 that the areas used by migrants are not generally equipped with proper infrastructure, and when such areas are used for everyday living ...
No Threat Of Epidemic Caused By Migrants, Says Hungarian Health Authority
- 24 Aug 2015 4:00 AM
- health & wellness
No threat of an epidemic in Hungary connected with the influx of migrants has arisen and there is no evidence they are spreading pathogens, said Hungary’s health authority (ÁNTSZ). There is nevertheless an epidemiological issue, given that the health status of the migrants is unknown and different health regulations apply in their country of origin, ÁNTSZ told public news channel M1, adding that ...
Synthetic Drugs: Hungary Is Sitting On A Ticking Time Bomb
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The recent disturbing rise in the consumption of cheap and unregulated substances known as “designer drugs”, which have recetly resulted in several deaths across the country, could mean that Hungary is sitting on a ticking time bomb and the country is on the edge of a new type of public health crisis, journalist Csaba Lukács writes in the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
New Designer Drugs Banned In Hungary
- 31 Jul 2014 9:30 AM
- health & wellness
Beginning this week, four new psychoactive substances are being included the so-called C list as designer drugs; consequently, the police may initiate the respective proceedings following their confiscation.
'Travel Pharmacy Pack', By FirstMed Budapest
- 9 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
“What should I take?” is a common question we ask ourselves while planning a trip abroad. The contents of the travel health kit depend on which country we’re traveling to and the state of our health. To preserve our health it is important to pack remedies that will help us handle minor medical issues, simple accidents, and illness symptoms that are easy to treat.
Hungarian Baby Born From Dead Mother To Celebrate First Birthday
- 1 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
The baby who was delivered by Cesarean section by a medical team of the University of Debrecen three months after the mother became brain-dead following a brain hemorrhage, and weighed only 1420 grams (somewhat over three pounds) will soon celebrate its first birthday. Doctors maintained the woman's bodily functions for 92 days, which saved not only the baby's life, but also kept some of the ...
Police Warn Of New Drug Danger In Hungary
- 15 May 2014 12:35 PM
- health & wellness
A new drug which is popular among youth and extremely damaging to health has arrived in Hungary -- it is thought from China - a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The white powder contains a psychoactive synthetic cannabinoid substance, and since April ten youngsters have ended up in hospital with breathing problems and falling unconscious after using the drug, said Viktória Kovács of the ...
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer: Increased Migration Presents Epidemic Risk
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
So far there have been no reports of disease among migrants posing a danger to public health, the chief medical officer said, and warning however that risk of an epidemic would increase as the number of migrants mounted. Judit Paller told public news channel M1 that the areas used by migrants are not generally equipped with proper infrastructure, and when such areas are used for everyday living ...
No Threat Of Epidemic Caused By Migrants, Says Hungarian Health Authority
- 24 Aug 2015 4:00 AM
- health & wellness
No threat of an epidemic in Hungary connected with the influx of migrants has arisen and there is no evidence they are spreading pathogens, said Hungary’s health authority (ÁNTSZ). There is nevertheless an epidemiological issue, given that the health status of the migrants is unknown and different health regulations apply in their country of origin, ÁNTSZ told public news channel M1, adding that ...
Synthetic Drugs: Hungary Is Sitting On A Ticking Time Bomb
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The recent disturbing rise in the consumption of cheap and unregulated substances known as “designer drugs”, which have recetly resulted in several deaths across the country, could mean that Hungary is sitting on a ticking time bomb and the country is on the edge of a new type of public health crisis, journalist Csaba Lukács writes in the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
New Designer Drugs Banned In Hungary
- 31 Jul 2014 9:30 AM
- health & wellness
Beginning this week, four new psychoactive substances are being included the so-called C list as designer drugs; consequently, the police may initiate the respective proceedings following their confiscation.
'Travel Pharmacy Pack', By FirstMed Budapest
- 9 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
“What should I take?” is a common question we ask ourselves while planning a trip abroad. The contents of the travel health kit depend on which country we’re traveling to and the state of our health. To preserve our health it is important to pack remedies that will help us handle minor medical issues, simple accidents, and illness symptoms that are easy to treat.
Hungarian Baby Born From Dead Mother To Celebrate First Birthday
- 1 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
The baby who was delivered by Cesarean section by a medical team of the University of Debrecen three months after the mother became brain-dead following a brain hemorrhage, and weighed only 1420 grams (somewhat over three pounds) will soon celebrate its first birthday. Doctors maintained the woman's bodily functions for 92 days, which saved not only the baby's life, but also kept some of the ...
Police Warn Of New Drug Danger In Hungary
- 15 May 2014 12:35 PM
- health & wellness
A new drug which is popular among youth and extremely damaging to health has arrived in Hungary -- it is thought from China - a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The white powder contains a psychoactive synthetic cannabinoid substance, and since April ten youngsters have ended up in hospital with breathing problems and falling unconscious after using the drug, said Viktória Kovács of the ...
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.