The company Sylvania Costa Rica made the first concert for the deaf in the country, based on vibration and light effects. The musical arrangement was in charge of the band Do Not, who prepared a musical set that intensified the bass, to generate a perceptible sound record for those who have a low hearing and […]
Archives for December 19, 2016
The Costa Rican commodities for consumption are in danger due to their low productivity
The Costa Rican commodities for consumption, such as rice, beans, dairy products, pork, chicken and beef are in check due to their low productivity. This is shown through two studies conducted by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), at the request of Helio Fallas, vice president of […]
FDA warns about use of anesthesia in these people
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States, issued a warning about the use of anesthesia for pregnant women and children under 3 years old. According to the agency, and being sedated for long or being sedated several times could pose a health risk for them. The warning explains that the use of […]
The Board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons made a controversial decision
A statement issued by the Board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons informed that doctors can suspend the care of a patient if the person decides to take pictures or record video of what is happening. This applies if the doctors have not given their consent, either in a private or public institution. This […]
Ash from Turrialba Volcano arrived to the northeast of San José
On Saturday night and Sunday morning, the residents of Tibás, Moravia, Goicoechea and Coronado reported ashfall and a strong sulfur smell, according to information from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). The entity explained that the seismic record shows very small increases in the amplitude of the tremor. When it has been […]
The four police officers, who were dismissed after a traffic accident, must be reinstated
According to a missive sent by the legal department of the Ministry of Public Security to the human resources department, the four police officers who were dismissed after a traffic accident must be reinstated to their jobs. The four policemen were accused of Involuntary manslaughter due to a traffic accident. However, court documents determined that […]