Nocturnal enuresis: why does your child pee in bed?
Widespread especially among children, nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary loss of urine during sleep (so much so…
Golfer's elbow, an overview of epitrocleitis
Epitrocleitis, golfer's elbow: what is it? The tendon complex that connects the medial epicondyle of the humerus to…
Hepatitis A: symptoms, causes and treatment of HAV
Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus, HAV. It is a very contagious disease that…
Ulcerative colitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, MICI or Inflammatory Bowel Disease) that can cause…
What to have in the first aid kit at home, at work and in the vehicle
The first aid kit contains a range of medical supplies and other equipment used to administer first aid to an…
Burn Shock: Definition, Causes, Treatment in First Aid and Emergency
Burn shock is defined as non-haemorrhagic hypovolaemic shock (shock from decreased circulating blood volume NOT…
Gambling addiction: symptoms and treatment
Gambling addiction ('gambling') is placed in the Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in the area of pathological…
Bloodborne pathogens: Risks associated with tattoos and piercings
Tattoos and piercings are now widespread, and appreciated. But you need to be aware of the difference between a…
Escherichia coli in urine: reasons, symptoms, causes and treatment
Escherichia coli in urine: under normal conditions, urine contains no bacteria. In certain situations, however, it…
Exophthalmos: definition, symptoms, causes and treatment
Exophthalmos refers to a protrusion of the eyeball, which exits the orbits beyond the eyelid rima. It is also known…