Drug addiction, a growing problem

Drug addiction is an ever-increasing public health problem, even though it is increasingly camouflaged among other everyday issues. There are a number of legal drugs, such as alcohol, which are taken for the purpose of having a good time and socializing. The problem with these drugs appears when they are taken to avoid problems, which … Read more

Thyroid Testing and Diagnosis

What is a thyroid ultrasound? It consists of an ultrasound imaging test in which the patient lies face up on the table with the neck in hyperextension. It is important not to wear any type of pendant and to clear clothing from the neck. During the test a transmitting gel is used, similar to a … Read more

How to avoid a herniated disc

The spine has more than 20 vertebrae among which we find white discs that are responsible for cushioning the vertebrae and keep them in place. However, with the passage of time, the discs lose their capacity and may even rupture, allowing the gelatinous substance inside them to escape, and irritating the nerves in the area. … Read more

How are smoking and COVID-19 related?

People who smoke and those who are exposed to secondhand smoke suffer more frequently and more severely from respiratory infections because tobacco smoke impairs several components of the respiratory defense mechanisms; therefore, they are at greater risk not only of contracting COVID-19 but also of having a worse prognosis if they become infected. In the … Read more

Post COVID-19 checkup, what is it?

With the aim of offering peace of mind about the current status of the patient who has suffered from coronavirus, as well as to detect possible complications and offer recommendations, the Internal and Family Medicine service of ClĂ­nica Mi Tres Torres, led by doctors Jorge Huerta and Jonathan Franco, have launched the Post COVID-19 Checkup, … Read more

Liraglutide in obesity

Liraglutide is a human glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) analog that is used for the control of type 2 diabetes and also for weight reduction in patients who are overweight, obese and also for those who have obesity and type II diabetes simultaneously (diabesity). What changes are the doses of the drug for each pathology (1). … Read more