Vaccinate Your Child Against Flu for a Healthy and Happy Winter Season There’s no better feeling than seeing your children enjoy life and watching them thrive at school and playing, running with their friends, and chilling with buddies—all the beautiful moments in between! Flu vaccination for children makes this pleasant scenario going throughout the winter […]
Introducing FirstMed’s Senior Pediatrician, Dr. Veronika Boros We are proud of one of our longest team members and most experienced physicians, Dr. Veronika Boros, Pediatrician, for achieving an outstanding career milestone. She received a Gold Diploma from the prestigious Semmelweis University in Budapest, honoring her 50 years in medical practice. On this occasion, we talked […]
Some skin conditions can often seem like a guessing game in the realm of skin disorders. Itchiness here, redness there—could it be eczema or perhaps psoriasis? And where exactly does atopic dermatitis fit into the picture? Understanding these conditions can be challenging when common symptoms like dry, inflamed skin seem to crisscross each disorder. But […]
Many popular diet plans on the market promise weight loss, but how to know whether they are healthy and effective in the long run? In our previous article, we summarized the main characteristics of fad diets. This time we examine closer the most popular weight loss meal plans and discuss their effect on health. Izabella […]
Summer is coming and with it the desire to get a bikini body fast—while we don’t want to deprive ourselves of our favorite foods. Our busy life makes it difficult to plan meals and snacks, which makes sticking to a diet challenging. Then you read in the news or hear from your friend about a […]
Meet Dr. Ina-Andreea Mintas, an English-speaking dermatologist who recently joined our medical team at FirstMed’s Budapest clinic. Dr. Mintas is a dermato-venereology specialist interested in general dermatology, skin cancer, and cosmetic procedures. Further to over six years of experience in general dermatological treatments for children and adults, Andreea is excellent at counseling patients on preventative […]
We’ve all been there: you wake up with a sore throat, headache, and general malaise. You would run to the doctor and wonder if it’s the flu, COVID, or RSV. If you’re wondering how to tell if your illness is caused by CoV (cytomegalovirus), flu (influenza virus), or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), this guide will […]
Did you know that 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in ten of all babies born worldwide? That’s a LOT of babies! And it’s not just the moms who need to care about this—the whole family does. Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under the […]
Prostate cancer is the SECOND most common cause of cancer in men! In November, we draw attention to serious problems affecting men’s health, primarily prostate diseases. Among them, the most dangerous is the malignant tumor of the prostate, which can now be screened and cured if detected in time. The Movember movement started in Australia, […]
October is designated as Pink Month because of its color association with breast cancer awareness, highlighting the importance of timely and effective controls, diagnoses, and treatments. In this article, you can learn about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of regular screening in early treatment so you can act quickly if […]
FirstMed is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Judit Aranyos, a US-qualified pediatrician to the Budapest clinic team. She has over 13 years of experience providing medical care for children from birth through adolescence. Before joining FirstMed in Hungary, Judit worked in the United States at Washington Pediatrics in Washington, NC. As a primary […]
