The specialists of the ophthalmology service at Quirónsalud Torrevieja answer the most frequently asked questions about cataracts and presbyopia.What are cataracts and presbyopia? Cataracts and presbyopia are nowadays considered to be the most common pathologies linked to the ageing of the crystalline lens. The crystalline lens can be defined as the eye’s natural lens located between the iris and the vitreous body. …
Dr. Paula Muñoz Muñoz, assistant of the General Surgery, digestive and Oncological Surgery Service of the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja, explains what this disease consists of, what symptoms it presents and the solutions that exist. What is retroperitoneal sarcoma? Two groups are divided: bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas. The former originates in the bones; the second, in tissues such …
If you need to get a Digital Signature, you can obtain one in Torrevieja. Torrevieja´s Councillor for International Residents, Gitte Lund Thomsen, explained that one of the easiest places to get a Digital Signate is in one of the SUMA offices around the town. Generally speaking, you need to book an appointment. This can be done via their website, https://www.suma.es/?idioma=en, …
The Casa de Andalucía “Rafael Alberti” in Torrevieja has organised a series of events to celebrate the XVIII Cultural Week dedicated to Jaén, which will take place from February 25 to March 5, 2023. There will be cultural days, wine, art, a book presentation, mass, gastronomy, and even a castanets masterclass, as well as shows and theatre to give everyone …
The Councillor for Local Police, Mobility and Traffic in Torrevieja, Federico Alarcón, has announced that intelligent road signs have been installed in various parts of the town, all in a bid to improve road safety. They are interactive, illuminated road signs that are activated through sensors, which send a signal when they detect the passage of a vehicle, either numerically …
The Councillor for Commerce and Hospitality in Torrevieja, Rosario Martínez and the president of the APYMECO small business association, Jorge Almarcha, presented morning the seventh edition of the local shopping voucher scheme, “Bono Consumo”, for which the town hall will invest another 500,000 euro of public money to encourage us all to shop more in the local establishments, with the …
When is it advisable to start checking our health? What are the essential tests? Quirónsalud Torrevieja can answer all of our questions about medical check-ups. We all know how important it is to be aware of our health, but sometimes it is difficult to find the time or motivation to make an appointment and have a medical check-up. …
For the third time, Brilla Torrevieja will bring popular musicians to Torrevieja in summer 2023, for the latest festival that will start on 30 July 2023. Brilla Torrevieja will take place on various dates from 30 July to 20 August 2023, with national artists such as India Martínez (Sunday, July 30), Melendi (Thursday, August 4) and Loquillo (Saturday, August 12), …
On Saturday 3 December, continuing into Sunday, the 10th Dog and Other Pet Show, EXPOMASCOTAS, will open its doors at the IFA Exhibition Centre near to Alicante-Elche Airport. EXPOMASCOTAS is designed to be a single space where a whole range of articles, products, services and information related to pets and companion animals can be found. Specialised store stands, education and …
Dr. Sven Petry, head of the urology service at Quirónsalud Torrevieja, explains what factors we should take into account regarding prostate cancer. What is the prostate and what is its function? The prostate is one of the internal sexual organs of men, it is located between the urinary bladder and the pelvic floor and surrounds the beginning of the urethra. …
