Misophonia, selective sensitivity to sound
Misophonia is a disorder characterised by intolerance, and consequent pathological reactions, to sounds that are…
Elder abuse: what is the rescuer's operating protocol in the USA
Elder abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and exploitation are common and are associated with depression,…
Scarlet fever: contagion, symptoms and treatment
Scarlet fever and its younger sister, the fourth disease, are the only two exanthematous diseases to be caused not…
Onychomycosis: why do fingernails and toenails get fungus?
Nail fungus, in medical terms onychomycosis, is an infection that can affect fingernails and toenails, turning them…
Pyelonephritis: causes, symptoms and treatment
Pyelonephritis refers to an infectious process affecting the upper urinary tract, that is, the kidneys. This…
First aid and emergency interventions: syncope
Syncope is defined as a transient loss of consciousness. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out.…
EMS: Pediatric SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia) vs Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a common non-arrest dysrhythmia seen in children, especially during infancy,…
Russia-Ukraine: ICRC ready to visit all prisoners of war but access must be…
Russia-Ukraine war: a team of 11 staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), including one…
Otitis: external, medium and labyrinthitis
Otitis is an inflammatory process affecting the ear. In accordance with the anatomy of the ear, otitis is divided…
Nevi: what they are and how to recognise melanocytic moles
Nevi more commonly called melanocytic moles (or nevocellular nevi) are intracutaneous collections of melanocytes…