Endotracheal intubation: what is VAP, Ventilator-associated pneumonia
The acronym Vap stands for ventilator-associated pneumonia, a nosocomial infection that occurs approximately 48-72…
When to use the defibrillator? Let's discover the shockable rhythms
A heart attack is an extreme situation that requires preparation and timing. A cornerstone of intervention lies in…
Auscultation in the objective examination: what is it and what is it for?
Auscultation is a diagnostic system that forms part of the objective examination, in which a special instrument is…
Generalised anxiety disorder: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Generalised anxiety disorder, also known as GAD or DAG, according to the English formula, is a clinical form of…
Cardiomyopathies: what they are and what are the treatments
Cardiomyopathies, our heart is a tireless muscle that never stops working: thanks to its beats, blood is pumped…
Gastroenterology: endoscopic treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is the rising up of acid juices from the stomach to the oesophagus, due to a malfunction…
Neurology, difference between epilepsy and syncope
Difference between epilepsy and syncope. Epilepsy is a neurological condition, usually chronic, in others…
Ema: 'Yes to smallpox vaccine to counter monkey vaccine'
The Imvanex vaccine, approved in the European Union since 2013, contains an attenuated form of the smallpox virus…
Hysterical pregnancy in men (Couvade syndrome): causes, symptoms, diagnosis,…
Pseudocyesis' or 'hysterical pregnancy' in medicine and psychology refers to the appearance of clinical or…
24-hour urine citrate: why are these analyses performed?
What is urinary citrate and why is the test to measure its concentration in urine performed? Citrate (or citric…