Health and Safety

The term bradyarrhythmia is used to define heart rate disorders characterized by a reduction in heart rate

Amniotomy or artificial rupture of the membranes (AROM) is when a healthcare provider intentionally breaks a pregnant person’s amniotic sac

Diabetes warning signs should be taken seriously as soon as you notice them. Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to future life-threatening health problems if left untreated

A collapse—your legs suddenly give way and you fall to the ground—is called by many names: fainting, passing out, losing consciousness. The medical term for fainting is syncope (SINK-a-pee)

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing

The Karpman triangle (or drama triangle) is a theoretical model of dysfunctional interaction that is used in power and responsibility relationships in conflicts

The resting cardiac echocolordoppler (or echocardiogram) is a test through which the doctor can visualise the heart on a special computer, called an echocardiograph, thanks to the ultrasound transmitted by the probe that is placed on the…

What is constipation? We may know it by another name: constipation, the term used to refer to an extremely common intestinal problem, associated with risk factors such as an unbalanced diet lacking in foods that promote good bowel motility,…

Cholangitis is a severe inflammation (also known as inflammation) of the bile ducts that occurs when there is a mechanical blockage of the bile ducts

Amputation is surgery to remove all or part of a limb or extremity. You may need an amputation if you’ve undergone a severe injury or infection or have a health condition like peripheral arterial disease (PAD)