Transferrin: high, low, normal values, significance, treatment
Transferrin is the main iron transport protein in the blood; it is a glycoprotein synthesised mainly in the liver
Acid Reflux: Symptoms, causes, relief
Acid Reflux starts with a burning sensation in your throat or chest after a large meal. Whether you call it…
Medical equipment: How to Read a Vital Signs Monitor
Electronic vital sign monitors have been common in hospitals for more than 40 years. On TV or in movies, they start…
What is an echocolordoppler of the breast?
The echocolordoppler of the breast is a diagnostic technique based on the use of ultrasound that can be used to…
Cutaneous cysts: what they are, types and treatment
Cutaneous cysts are benign formations that can be felt under the skin. They are generally round in shape and are…
Postpartum depression: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Postpartum depression happens during a time when new moms expect to be in a mental happiness high place. Many women…
Ventilators, all you need to know: difference between Turbine Based and Compressor…
Ventilators are medical devices used to assist the breathing of patients in out-of-hospital care, intensive care…
Heart rate alterations: bradycardia
In the medical field, bradycardia is defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute. The heart rhythm is…
Knee cyst: what it is, what the symptoms are and how they are treated
When we talk about knee cysts we generally refer to Baker's cysts, from the name of the doctor who first identified…
Aneurysm Surgery: Traditional Open Surgery
Aneurysm surgery is a treatment for aortic aneurysms. A surgeon removes the damaged part of your aorta and replaces…