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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Latin America’s first molecular biology laboratory is established at Cayetano Heredia University in Peru

May 21st, 2009

biology-laboratoryThanks to the University of California, Peru’s Cayetano Heredia University has been equipped with Latin America’s first molecular biology laboratory.

The lab includes high-tech optical tweezers which use light to manipulate microscopic objects as small as a single atom. The radiation pressure from a focused laser beam is able to trap small particles. This will enable doctors to find treatments for complex health problems such as multi-drug-resistant TB. Continuar…

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El Perú está preparado para afrontar la llegada de la Influenza Porcina

May 5th, 2009

gripe-porcina-andinaLos casos posibles de infectados y de muertes por la gripe AH1N1 o “gripe porcina” en el mundo está aumentando. El Péru no está ajeno a todo esto, pues el Ministerio de Salud y otros organismos del Estado han adoptado todas la medidas necesarias para enfrentar esta epidemia. Continuar…

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