By: Juan D. Lacouture, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, and José R. Dangond, Spine Surgeon. The importance of tennis as a sport is reflected in its growing popularity around the world, with approximately 17.9 million players in the United States alone. However, injuries are common during play, and various factors influence...
Obesity is a chronic disease of growing concern worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and therefore requires specialized and effective care. Overweight and obesity can be defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the body resulting from an imbalance between energy intake and...
If you have been experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, stress, weakness, dizziness, disorientation, and nausea in recent months, it is very likely due to heatstroke, which has been occurring in much of the Colombian Caribbean region, given the high temperatures exceeding 32°C (90°F) with a heat index of up to 40°C...
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a procedure that uses highly precise, targeted radiation in large doses to effectively treat a tumor or destroy a lesion. It is considered a non-invasive procedure that has been used as an effective alternative to surgery or conventional standard fractionated radiotherapy for treating...
The start of a new year brings with it expectations, desires, and aspirations. In fact, it's common for many people to take stock of how things went, what's still needed, and to look ahead, aiming for how they want to feel and what they want to achieve. In 1, 2, 3, the counter will reset, and you'll have 365 days full...
