Spontaneous pneumothorax: discussing the collapse of the lungs
Collapse of the lungs due to air entering the space enclosed by the pleurae. If it is not enough to administer…
Rare diseases: congenital hyperinsulinism
Congenital hyperinsulinism is a rare disease. It is the most frequent cause of recurrent hypoglycaemia and may…
My eye dances: learning about nystagmus
Nystagmus is defined as the abnormal and rhythmic oscillation of one or both eyes. It is often associated with…
Hepatitis D (Delta): symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hepatitis D (Hdv, of which three genotypes have been identified) is an infectious liver disease caused by a…
Pathologies of the left ventricle: dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart in which the left ventricle, which pumps blood into the…
Raynaud's phenomenon: cause, manifestation, diagnosis and treatment
Raynaud's phenomenon is characterised by spasm (transient narrowing) of blood vessels in certain peripheral areas…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): symptoms, diagnosis, patient prognosis
The most frequent symptoms are weight loss, joint swelling and stiffness, hair loss, fever, fatigue, malaise and…
5 Tips to Ease Migraine Pain
When a migraine attack or episode occurs, you will do almost anything to make symptoms go away. While most migraine…
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in childhood: what it is and how it is…
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an obstruction of the vessels that carry blood from the brain to the…
Fibromyoma: the uterine fibroma
Fibromyoma, more frequently known as uterine fibroma, is the most frequent benign tumour of the uterus. Synonyms…