El Hospital CIMA San José ofrece a sus estimables pacientes y pasajeros de aerolíneas, la prueba de detección para COVID-19, la cual actualmente es requisito para ingresar a varios paises alrededor del mundo, incluyendo los Estados Unidos. Ponemos a disposición la prueba de PCR, la cual es necesaria para poder ingresar a paises como Canadá, […]
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Feb
Feb
Hospital CIMA is pleased to offer Covid-19 tests for airline passengers as required by many governments around the world, including the United States. We offer the PCR test which is required for travel to Canada and parts of Europe and South America and is one of the two testing options required for air travel to […]
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Feb
Feb
Hospital CIMA San Jose is pleased to announce that it has earned, for the fifth consecutive time, Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval®, Seventh Edition for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its internationally recognized standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe […]
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Jan
Jan
It was with great joy and hope that we received the news on December 24, 2020 in Costa Rica from the Health Authorities that the Covid-19 vaccination program would initiate. Without a doubt, vaccination is the most effective measure to reduce the number of cases and deaths arising from SARS Cov-2 infection. However, to ensure […]
Scaring is affected by smoking. Scientific literature shows that smoking has been associated with increased risk of wound infection, major operative complications, readmission, and hernia recurrence. The American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons released 2020 guidelines and recommends avoiding elective surgery until a patient ceases smoking.
Costa Rica´s National Tumor Registry documented 10 cases of male breast cancer per year. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) release treatment guidelines for male breast cancer during 2020.
The 2020 Diet and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Prevention, the American Cancer Association, insists on the importance of consuming a vegetable, legumes and fruits with different colors every day. Other recommendations include whole grain products and reducing the consumption of red and processed meat.
The American Cancer Society released 2020 guidelines of diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. For Adults, they recommend 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity or 150-350 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. Children should have at least 1 hour of activity daily. Other strategies include limiting electronic entertainment and avoiding a sedentary […]
Given the advances in research and technology corresponding to the field of health, in conjunction with the continual search for excellence and innovation on the part of Hospital CIMA San Jose to remain the best Hospital in the Region, CIMA has managed to integrate both science and the organization’s mission to adopt new technology in […]
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 […]
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