Let's talk about fractures: what is meant by a splint
A splint is a support device used to hold any suspected arm or leg fracture in place. If you hear the term…
Elbow dislocation: evaluation of different degrees, patient treatment and…
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm – the radius and ulna – move out of place with respect to…
TV series addiction: what is binge-watching?
What is TV series addiction (binge-watching): how many episodes of our 'of the moment' TV series are we able to…
Genital herpes: definition, symptoms, causes and treatment
When we talk about herpes, we almost always think of herpes of the lips. However, there is also genital herpes, a…
Heart disease related to valvular insufficiency, what consequences for the…
Let's talk about valvular insufficiency: heart valves are anatomical structures of the heart, whose main function…
Classification of skin lesions
We speak of skin lesions: skin manifestations such as spots, blisters, swellings, etc., are part of a large group…
Optic nerve injury: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of optic neuritis
Optic nerve injury - known in medical terms as optic neuritis - is an inflammation that, if left untreated, could…
Do you suffer from low blood pressure? Here's how to deal with hypotension
Following a healthy lifestyle means not only eating right and exercising regularly, but also keeping a constant…
Nephropathy: feeding the child with kidney disease
Kidney disease and nutrition: parents of children with kidney disease must pay particular attention to correct and…
Hypercapnia: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Hypercapnia, also known as hypercarbia, is a condition that occurs when a person has too much carbon dioxide (CO2)…