Eating disorders: what they are and what causes them
Eating disorders (DCA) are disorders that manifest themselves through dysfunctional eating behaviour and excessive…
Anaphylactic shock: symptoms and what to do in first aid
Anaphylactic shock is a particularly severe and sudden-onset allergic reaction that must be recognised and treated…
Silent Heart Attacks: what do asymptomatic signs of a heart attack mean?
Silent Heart Attacks: nearly half of all heart attacks have no symptoms at all — but that doesn’t mean they’re any…
Alzheimer's disease: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and women account for almost two thirds of those affected
Bigorexia: the obsession with the perfect physique
Bigorexia, or vigorexia, is a psychological disorder that can be classified within the 'new' eating disorders, such…
All You Need To Know About Automated CPR Machine: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator /…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): before going into the details of what a chest compressor is, let's try to…
Implement these 10 simple steps to prevent electric shocks in the workplace
Electrocution can happen at any workplace, however, well-prepared you are. Some incidents may be as small as a…
Diagnostic tests: what is ecoendoscopy?
Ecoendoscopy is an important method for studying diseases of the digestive system, biliary tract and pancreas
Germany, ambulance drivers: nationwide study on ambulance driver training
In Germany, a consortium consisting of the German Road Safety Council (DVR), the Würzburg Institute for Traffic…
Dermatosis and itching in pregnancy: when is it normal and when to worry?
Itching in pregnancy should not be overlooked: in fact, there are some dermatoses frequently associated with the…