Health and Safety

The term 'rectocele' refers to the herniation of the anterior wall of the last tract of the intestine - the rectum, which leads to the anal sphincter - in the posterior wall of the vagina, due to a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles

As technology evolved, the leadless pacemaker was introduced in 2015; a real revolution in cardiac electrostimulation

When we talk about 'pediculosis' we are referring to a rather common infestation of lice, small parasites recognisable by their white-grey colour that live in human hair and hairs, feeding on blood

A herniated disc is a very common condition that occurs when the nucleus pulposus leaks from the intervertebral space and compresses the spinal nerves

Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner membrane of the heart, the endocardium. The inflammation is caused by bacteria or, in some cases, fungi

The obstruction or narrowing of the urethra, the channel that allows urine to flow outwards, is called urethral stricture

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a disorder characterised by severe burning in the sternum due to regurgitation of stomach acid from the stomach

Personality disorders are not characterised by specific symptoms or syndromes, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression or panic attacks, but by the exaggerated and rigid presence of certain personality traits

Cervical stenosis consists of a narrowing of the dimensions of the vertebral canal at the height of the neck

Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head. It is the most common but least serious type of brain injury