Cardiac catheterisation, what is this examination?
Cardiac catheterisation is defined as a particular technique that involves passing a catheter (flexible probe)…
Rare diseases: 5p deletion syndrome ('Cri-du Chat' syndrome)
The 5p deletion syndrome ('Cri-du Chat' syndrome) is a rare disease. The name of this genetic disorder originates…
Syncope: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Syncope consists of a transient loss of consciousness, often related to conditions of no concern. It is essential…
Epilepsy surgery: routes to remove or isolate brain areas responsible for seizures
Surgical therapy can help in epilepsy to remove or isolate brain areas responsible for seizures
Nickel allergy: what objects and foods to avoid?
Symptoms of nickel allergy: nickel is an almost ubiquitous heavy metal because it is present, albeit to varying…
Soft tissue tumours: leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a soft tissue tumour that mainly affects women and rarely children. Resistant to chemotherapy,…
Rare genetic diseases: Long QT Syndrome
Long QT syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can cause malignant arrhythmias. Treatment is based on the use of…
Kherson, Russia fires on Red Cross: a young volunteer and a 39-year-old paramedic…
The Russian army is shelling Kherson at an unsustainable pace and indiscriminately: aid workers are being targeted,…
Firecrackers and New Year's Eve bangers: how to protect your hands
Unfortunately, as every year, as the holidays and especially New Year's Eve approach, accidents to the fingers and…
Pediatric malignancies: medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a pediatric malignant tumor involving the central nervous system. It is one of the most curable…