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Victoza, a New Drug against Obesity

November 2nd, 2009

Victoza, a pharmaceutical used for weight loss on those who suffer from obesity, is showing very good results on patients who are using it. Liraglutide is the name of the generic drug, and it has been proven to help people lose over 6 kg in 20 weeks. Continuar…

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Integrated health service would be for all Peruvians

June 30th, 2009
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essalud-02The Peruvian government wants the entire population is part of the health service. It also promotes the construction and operation of medical posts in all areas of the country. Continuar…

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American Society of Hematology and Health Volunteers Overseas begin hematology program in Peru

May 21st, 2009

hematologyThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) and Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) recently joined to launch a new hematology program in Peru, with a special focus on Lima, Arequipa and Cusco areas.

Enrico M. Novelli, MD, who is managing the initiative, stated: “We are enthusiastic to launch this ASH/HVO program in Peru.” Continuar…

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The Peruvian Medical Federation investigates the safety of Herbalife Products

May 21st, 2009

herbal-productWellington Chumbe, a Peruvian government official seems to be erring towards a ban of all Herbalife products in Peru. From the Medical Federation in Lima, Chumbe stated that the investigation into Herbalife has recently intensified.

Herbalife distributors heartily endorse the safety and effectiveness of Herbalife products. Typical products include nutritional shake mixes, multivitamin complexes and cell activators. Herbalife formulas can apparently be used to satisfy the appetite, manage weight and boost the metabolism. Continuar…

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Peru is proud to have been free of measles for the last nine years

May 21st, 2009

infantMeasles is still one of the principal causes of infant death worldwide. It is an extremely contagious and serious illness caused by a virus belonging to the paramyxovirus family. Approximately 197,000 people died from the disease in 2007, mainly children under five years old. Continuar…

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