Pustular psoriasis: symptoms, causes and remedies
Pustular psoriasis is a skin disorder that can present in heterogeneous ways and is characterised by sterile…
White blood cells: what are the standard values
White blood cells (or leucocytes) are spheroidal, nucleated elements that defend the body against infection. White…
Hydrogen breath test: what it is used for and how it is performed
The H2-breath test is a quick and painless test useful for diagnosing the presence of Helicobacter Pylori, the…
Gynaecological laparoscopy: what is it and when should it be performed?
Laparoscopy is a technique that allows you to 'see' inside the abdomen, through an instrument called a laparoscope
Emergency interventions with diabetic patients: the US rescuers' protocol
Diabetic symptoms (hypoglycaemia) are among the 10 most common emergencies that emergency professionals respond to,…
Amaxophobia, how to overcome the fear of driving?
Amaxophobia, or the fear of driving, is an extremely widespread and also very disabling phobia. It manifests itself…
Russia, first case of the new Covid 'Kraken' variant: infected woman is fine
Russia, like the rest of the world, is confronted with new variants of Covid, in this case the one called 'Kraken'
Epicondylitis or tennis elbow: how to treat it?
Epicondylitis, also known as humeral epicondylalgia, or, more commonly, tennis elbow, is a particular tendinopathy…
Vitamin C: what it is used for and what foods ascorbic acid is found in
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is contained in many fresh foods and although it is commonly associated with citrus…
Gastro-oesophageal reflux: causes and remedies
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a very common disorder, occasional or chronic, that occurs when stomach acid backs up…