Echo-Doppler of vessels: characteristics and limitations of the method
Echo-Doppler of the vessels is a non-invasive diagnostic method, which is used to analyse arteries and veins. It is…
Osteoporosis: definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, such that a fall or even slight stress, such as bending or…
Giardiasis, the infection caused by the protozoan Giarda intestinalis
Giardiasis is a major diarrheal disease found throughout the world
Anaphylactic shock: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
What is Anaphylactic Shock? Anaphylactic shock occurs rapidly and is life-threatening
Amblyopia: what lazy eye syndrome consists of
Amblyopia, also known as 'lazy eye syndrome', is a visual disorder that is very common in early childhood
Cardiac amyloidosis: what it is, what the symptoms are and how to treat it
Cardiac amyloidosis is one of a group of diseases known as amyloidosis. These are rare diseases characterised by…
Major depressive disorder: clinical features
Major depressive disorder: the use of the term 'depressed' is often used out of context with respect to a framework…
Urinary incontinence: which treatments are most effective
What is urinary incontinence? Women today are dynamic and busy on many fronts: from work to family, from 1,000…
What is the breath test?
The breath test or breath test is a diagnostic test that is carried out by analysing samples of exhaled air
Body Mass Index, what is BMI and how it is assessed
The acronym BMI designates the body mass index. It is designed to assess the risks of overweight and obesity in…