Although some antihypertensives, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor agonists, share a common receptor with SARS-Cov 2, there is currently no medical evidence to support discontinuing them. What has been confirmed is that when patients suspend the use of these medications, the result is poor pressure control and therefore, potential complications if the […]
Both the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the United Kingdom and the World Health Organization concur that 100% of pediatric patients with COVID-19 present with a fever of 24 hours or more. If your child has a fever during this time of pandemic, it is best to get him or her tested […]
In a region in France patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were asked to fill out a questionnaire with reported symptoms. 32% of them confirmed that hypogeusia and anosmia were new symptoms. In the paper the authors assert that these symptoms are caused because SAR-CoV2 has the ability to invade the olfactory nerves.
This publication highlights a system that allows for tracking and analysis of work-related accidents Hospital went from 60 work-related accidents annually five years ago, to just three in 2020 Karla Barquero karlabarquero.asesora@larepublica.net Monday 06 July 2020 “Recognition is intangible but it instills pride and encourages us to move forward in communicating to staff so that […]
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Do you know the benefits of CIMA ACCESS? CIMA ACCESS is the business partner program of the CIMA Hospital, which allows partners to get a 10 discount off their bill. How does it work? Present the card of a business partner mentioned above.
CIMA San José Hospital offers you our Emergency Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Additionally, we always have a general physician, an emergency physician or internist, a pediatrician, as well as specialists available 24 hours a day. All of them are highly trained and sensitized to ensure adequate […]
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The Coronavirus is a topic of worldwide interest. By now, we have all heard about it in news, conversations with colleagues or in social networks. But do you really know what it is? Here are 10 summary points that will make you more aware of it. What is the Coronavirus? Coronaviruses belong to a wide […]
The common cold is a mild or moderately mild upper-respiratory tract infection cause by approximately 200 different viruses. These viruses are members of the Rhinovirus family and are responsible for 30-50% of all common colds, of which coronaviruses are responsible for 10-15% of the total. Coronavirus 2019-nCoV was first isolated in pneumonia patients in China […]
Hospital CIMA San Jose is the only hospital in the region that belongs to the LifeMiles miles program (a Star Alliance affiliate). The program is designed to reward the preference of its members, maximizing the use of their miles, through exclusive use of products or services of partners (airlines, businesses and financial institutions). LifeMiles allows […]
Did you know that cases of digestive bleeding in our hospital increased in 2019? Our guidelines for the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding have already been updated, based on international standards, and we recommend early endoscopic hemostasis and gastroscopy.
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