Vaginal Candida: symptoms, cause and treatment
Vaginal candida (or candidiasis) is an infection generated by mycetes (i.e. fungi) that is very common in women of…
Orthorexia: the obsession with healthy eating
The focus on eating well and a healthy lifestyle has become an integral part of our society
Ovarian cyst: symptoms, cause and treatment
An ovarian cyst is a cavity or sac filled with liquid or solid material, which may affect one or both ovaries
Infant CPR: How to treat a choking infant with CPR
No one wants to be in the situation of having to save an infant’s life, but it could happen. Infants can and do…
Heart Valve Alteration: Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
Mitral valve prolapse syndrome is a condition characterised by the alteration of one of the heart valves, the…
Safety at work: types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to use them
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is addressed in specific standards for many industries. When appropriately…
Paediatric respiratory tract diseases: streptococcal infections
Streptococcal infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and…
Rebound effect: when it is linked to psychotropic drugs
'Rebound effect': this is a phenomenon that occurs following the abrupt discontinuation of a psychotropic drug and…
Cartilage injuries: chondropathy
'Chondropathy' is a generic term for any cartilage lesion. Frequently, these are inflammatory or post-traumatic…
Symptoms of appendicitis: when to seek Emergency Care
The appendix is a pouch-like organ that sits in the lower right side of your belly. Appendicitis describes an…