Jairo Mateo
Journalist dedicated to Medical Travel.
Five Dominican health media publishers sign editorial alliance
Five digital health newspapers of the Dominican Republic have signed an alliance to broadcast medical, pharmaceutical, and health sector information. The agreement includes the sharing of content as well as the promotion of mutual advertising. The...
What is type 2 diabetes and its causes
Diabetes is a lifelong disease that affects the way your body handles glucose, a type of sugar, in your blood. Most people with the condition have type 2. In fact, more than 30 million people in...
What is hypoglycemia, its symptoms, and your diet’s impact
People with diabetes get hypoglycemia, a low blood sugar level when their bodies do not have enough sugar for fuel. It can happen for several reasons, including diet, some medications and conditions, and exercise. According to...
ADTS and Banco LAFISE sign medical travel agreement
The Dominican Association of Health Tourism -ADTS- and Banco LAFISE signed an inter-institutional agreement to strengthen the scope of medical travel in the Dominican Republic. The understanding aims to encourage international patients from the cities...
IMG Punta Cana appoints Dr. Josue Hernandez as medical director
The International Medical Group Punta Cana appointed Dr. Josue Hernandez as its new medical director, after serving as emergency director at the Plaza de la Salud. Dr. Hernandez is an emergency and disasters specialist graduated...
What is wellness tourism
Wellness tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and the main reason is that it puts your wellbeing and overall health at the center of your travel experience. According to the...
What do high levels of hemoglobin mean
According to the World Health Organization in the U.S., high levels of hemoglobin is common in individuals who smoke as well as those living in high altitude regions. Having high levels of hemoglobin occurs due...
