Ketogenic diet: what it is and what it is used for
The ketogenic diet (DK) is a diet high in fatty acids and low in carbohydrates, with an adequate protein content
Haemochrome, what is it? When are red blood cell values normal?
Normal blood values: the CBC is the most common blood test that involves counting the number of red blood cells…
Foot arthrosis: symptoms, causes and treatment
Arthrosis of the feet is a chronic condition responsible for a cartilaginous degenerative process that can affect…
Ultrasound and mammography: what are the differences and purposes of these 2 tests…
Ultrasound and mammography: breast cancer is a neoplasm of great epidemiological importance, being the most…
Electroencephalogram: what is the EEG for?
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is an instrumental test that allows the electrical activity of the brain to be…
Generalised anxiety: symptoms and treatment
The person with Generalised Anxiety Disorder experiences a constant state of anxiety, often concerning small things…
Adenoids: what they are, symptoms and treatment
Adenoids or also called pharyngeal tonsils are lymphoid tissue, located behind the nasopharynx, i.e., in less…
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD Test): how it is performed
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is an instrumental test that allows the doctor to look and investigate inside the…
Reactive arthritis: symptoms, causes and treatment
Reactive arthritis is an acute, non-purulent inflammation of the joints, which is caused by a localised infection…
Fainting, how to manage the emergency related to loss of consciousness
Loss of consciousness and fainting are the sixth most common emergency to which emergency room professionals…