Health and Safety

Endometriosis is a chronic benign condition caused by the development of endometrial cells in an ectopic location, i.e. outside the uterus, where they would normally reside

Fibromyalgia is a long-term, or chronic, condition

The universal recipient blood type is AB positive (also written as AB+). This means that an AB+ person can safely receive a blood transfusion with any of the other blood types

Tourniquets are tight bands used to control bleeding by completely stopping the blood flow to a wound

Gastroenteritis is a fairly common infectious disease, also known as 'stomach flu', caused by certain bacteria or viruses

Knee injuries are very common, particularly among those who play sports, even if they are not necessarily competitive. The structures that make up the knee are easily put under stress, from the bones to the cartilage and ligaments

Colorectal cancer: 50 years of age is considered by many to be "the turning point", a significant moment in life when we look back on our achievements and list new goals

They eliminate pain and lower fever. In reality, however, NSAIDs can also damage the gastric mucosa through two mechanisms

Coccygodynia is an intense pain in the coccyx and at the end of the lumbar spine. The pain that radiates in the lower back and sometimes makes it difficult even to sit down or perform mundane activities, such as tying one's shoes, could be…

Pasc syndrome: chest pain, palpitations and heartbeat changes, but also fatigue and breathing difficulties affect 10-30% of infected patients, even 4 months or more after the infection has resolved