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Anuncian protocolo para la detección oportuna de cáncer de pulmón

México, 3 ago (EFE).- El Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias de México (INER) anunció hoy que diseñó un protocolo para fortalecer la detección oportuna de cáncer de pulmón. Mediante un comunicado, el organismo apuntó que cerca del 75 % de los pacientes son diagnosticados tardíamente y que este protocolo permitirá medir la incidencia de esta …

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La intimidad de las luciérnagas al descubierto en el bosque Santa Clara

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México, 3 ago (EFE).- En el bosque Santa Clara del estado mexicano de Tlaxcala se esconde el único santuario de luciérnagas del país; allí, incontables parpadeos de luz irrumpen en la oscuridad para llevar a cabo el ritual de apareamiento de la especie, espectáculo que seduce a los amantes de la naturaleza. Antes de que …

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New study says pollen may shine a light on ancient environments, conditions

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Mexico City, Aug 2 (EFE).- A study published by Mexico’s National Science and Technology Council (CONACyT) on Thursday shows that pollen may help scientists learn about past ecosystems and olden climate conditions. Researcher Gabriela Dominguez – who led the study – said that analyzing fossilized pollen specks may be instrumental in helping determine everything from …

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Ecuadorian ice skater chases 4th international title inspired by tango

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Quito, Aug 2 (EFE).- An Ecuadorian figure skating champion who has won three South American competitions in a row practicing a sport that does not even have a federation in her country is now preparing to obtain her fourth title in Brazil. Gabriela Palomeque – who brought home three gold medals from the championships disputed …

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Experts: Ruling on endangered porpoise could create new snag in NAFTA talks

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Los Angeles, Aug 1 (EFE).- A court order that restricts seafood imports from Mexico with the aim of saving a critically endangered cetacean could further complicate efforts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to experts consulted by EFE. Judge Gary Katzmann of the New York City-based United States Court of International …

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Cuidar niveles de glucosa y peso evita disfunción eréctil en diabéticos

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México, 1 ago (EFE).- Cuidar los niveles de glucosa y mantener el peso adecuado es importante para evitar consecuencias como la disfunción eréctil en diabéticos, una condición que afecta a la mitad de los pacientes a nivel mundial, dijo hoy en un comunicado el urólogo Omar Valdés Lares. El especialista del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro …

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Uruguay’s president, teachers join forces against school violence

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Montevideo, Aug 1 (EFE).- The Ademu union representing teachers in this capital met Wednesday with Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez to discuss violence in public schools, and they agreed to create a sensitivity campaign to promote co-existence. Vazquez welcomed the idea of launching “a media campaign emphasizing positive inter-personal relations and helping to identify and reject …

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Peruvian museum exhibits biggest silver trove in the Andes

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Lima, Aug 1 (EFE).- An exposition showcasing an invaluable collection of more than 350 silver pieces looks back at five centuries of Andean silverwork, featuring everything from ancient pre-Inca ceremonial items to crafts by 20th century Indian artisans. The exhibition, titled “Plata de los Andes” (Silver of the Andes), will be open until Oct. 28 …

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Drought, pests affect Bolivia’s main food-producing region

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Cuatro Cañadas, Bolivia, Jul 31 (EFE).- Drought and pests have wreaked havoc on crops in the Bolivian province of Santa Cruz, producer of as much as 70 percent of the country’s food. Of Santa Cruz’s two food-producing regions in the north and east, the latter has been hit by the worst drought in recent years. …

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Blind man traverses world’s largest salt desert amid snow storms, winds

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La Paz, Jul 30 (EFE).- Albar Tessier, a blind teacher from France, on Monday spoke to reporters about the obstacles he had to surmount during his 140-kilometer (87-mile) journey on foot across Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats. In a press conference at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tessier recounted his week-long excursion traversing the world’s …

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Anuncian protocolo para la detección oportuna de cáncer de pulmón

La intimidad de las luciérnagas al descubierto en el bosque Santa Clara

New study says pollen may shine a light on ancient environments, conditions

Ecuadorian ice skater chases 4th international title inspired by tango

Experts: Ruling on endangered porpoise could create new snag in NAFTA talks

Cuidar niveles de glucosa y peso evita disfunción eréctil en diabéticos

Uruguay’s president, teachers join forces against school violence

Peruvian museum exhibits biggest silver trove in the Andes

Drought, pests affect Bolivia’s main food-producing region

Blind man traverses world’s largest salt desert amid snow storms, winds

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