What is an allergy blood test?
An allergy blood test checks your blood for increased levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. The test can…
Does smoking increase or reduce anxiety? The real effects of smoking on stress
Smoking and anxiety: How many smokers are convinced that lighting up a cigarette reduces anxiety and stress? And…
Causes and remedies for cystic acne
Acne is a dermatological condition that is very common among the world's population and affects approximately…
Blepharitis: what is it and what does chronic inflammation of the eyelid entail?
Blepharitis - from the Greek blepharon: 'eyelid' and -ite: suffix indicating inflammation - consists of chronic…
First Aid for Scalding: How to Treat Hot Water Burn Injury
Have you ever experienced drinking a hot cup of coffee and accidentally spilling it? You might have experienced…
Colitis: symptoms, treatment and what to eat
Colitis, also called irritable bowel syndrome, is a disorder related to alterations in the peristaltic movement of…
Common illnesses in spring: Signs, Symptoms and When to Seek Emergency Care
Common illnesses in spring: most of us recognize spring as allergy season. There’s more at play than just…
Step-by-step guide to intubation
Intubation can make the difference between life and death. Doctors and nurses perform this procedure on patients…
Choking with obstruction from food, liquids, saliva in children and adults: what…
In case of choking with airway obstruction, first of all it is advisable to recognise the symptoms of partial or…
Estonia first country for LifeSaver, the emergency medical response programme of…
Airbus Helicopters and International SOS join forces to launch a programme to improve next-generation emergency…