Ankylosing spondylitis, what are the symptoms?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that predominantly affects the spine at the dorso-lumbar…
Schema Therapy applied to autism spectrum disorders
Autism spectrum disorders: Schema Therapy (Young, 1990; Young et al., 2003) constitutes an integrated therapeutic…
First aid: when is a fall an emergency?
A fall that results in injury can cost lives. Alarming statistics tell us that, globally, an estimated 646,000…
Stye, an eye inflammation that affects young and old alike
Have you ever felt an almost stinging discomfort in your eyelids and woken up the next morning with a swollen and…
Transport of disabled persons: Wheelchair Transportation Safety Checklist
Know Before You Go: every wheelchair user is entitled to the freedoms and benefits of travel. Safe wheelchair…
Coronary artery bypass surgery: what it is and when to use it
The purpose of coronary artery bypass surgery is to bypass narrowings (stenosis), i.e. occlusions resulting from…
Pancreatic cysts: what are they and what are the symptoms?
Pancreatic cysts are abnormal fluid-filled structures that can form in the pancreas. These cysts are generally…
Infantile Pompe disease: treating it before birth
Infantile Pompe disease, enzyme replacement therapy can also be administered in utero. In this way, the heart…
Pharmacological treatment of anxiety: the flip side of benzodiazepines
Let's talk benzodiazepines: anxiety is one of the most widespread psychological problems in modern society, given…
What is coronary angiography?
Coronary angiography is a radiological examination that allows you to view images of the coronary arteries, the…