Dengue cases have increased 258% over last year
Email this page May 10th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The number of dengue cases in Costa Rica continues to rise. So far this year, the number of cases reported has increased some 258% over the same period last year. According to Roberto Castro of the Bureau of Health Surveillance, 6,153 cases of dengue have been reported […]
After flood of sewage, Hospital Mexico hopes to repair plumbing, electrical – next year
Email this page May 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) After a flood of sewage forced the transfer of those being treated in the surgical intensive care unit, neurology unit, and other patients at Hospital Mexico last week, Hospital Director, Dr. Douglas Montero, said that the hospital hopes to replace the hospital’s plumbing and electrical wiring in 2014. […]
Scientists discover how to grow new blood vessels for those suffering from heart disease
Email this page By Jessica Berman (VOA) Scientists have discovered how heart disease patients with dangerously blocked arteries are able to grow new blood vessels to by-pass the blockage, and keep oxygen-rich blood flowing through their bodies. The discovery is raising the possibility of new treatments for cardiac patients. In people with heart disease, it […]
Study of HIV vaccine cancelled
Email this page May 2nd, 2013 (VOA) The U.S. National Institutes of Health has cancelled a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine because scientists concluded it did not prevent infection or reduce the amount of HIV in the blood. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. The so-called HVTN 505 study began in 2009 and […]
New Documentary Explores Aluminum’s ‘Dark Side’
Email this page By Julie Taboh (VOA) Aluminum is everywhere. From airplanes to cooking pans, this versatile, light-weight metal has been around for generations. And its many benefits have made life easier and more convenient for millions of people. But a new documentary portrays what the filmmaker describes as the “dark side” of aluminum. […]
CCSS pulls two medications off pharmacy shelves
Email this page April 26th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s national health system (CCSS or “Caja”) will finish pulling from its pharmacy shelves this week two medications because of manufacturing defects and adverse side affects. The first drug to be pulled is the injectable Diclofenac, used for the treatment of pain and inflammation, manufactured by […]
AyA on arsenic water problem: “We’ll do what we can” but money is a problem
Email this page April 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Last week, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court (Sala IV) issued a Writ of Amparo against President Laura Chinchilla and various government agencies because they have failed to do anything about the fact that various water supplies in Guanacaste and northern Costa Rica – some twenty communities – contain dangerous levels of […]
Arsenic in Guanacaste water supplies, Constitutional Court puts pressure on Chinchilla to act
Email this page April 19th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court (Sala IV) issued a Writ of Amparo against President Laura Chinchilla and various government agencies because they have failed to do anything about the fact that various water supplies in Guanacaste and northern Costa Rica contain dangerous levels of arsenic, even though the President […]
