Sunday, December 29, 2013

GINA's Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention

Asthma is a serious global health problem. People of all ages in countries throughout the world are affected by this chronic airway disorder that, when uncontrolled, can place severe limits on daily life and is sometimes fatal. The prevalence of asthma is increasing in most countries, especially among children. Asthma is a significant burden, not only in terms of health care costs but also of lost productivity and reduced participation in family life.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Go Camilo Go



Who hasn't heard Camilo's story?

     In May of 2012, Camilo's parents were excited to find out that they're expecting a baby. At 6 weeks gestation they went for their first ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy and the surprise was they were able to see the tiny and strong heartbeat on the screen which is
abnormal at this early stage. After a thorough investigations, the cardiologist confirmed that Camilo would be born with heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. 

Middle East Syndrome

- It's also known as Sanjad Sakati Syndrome (SSS) or Hypoparathyroidism-retardation-dysmorphism syndrome (HRD).