First aid and epilepsy: how to recognise a seizure and help a patient
Epilepsy is a clinical manifestation characterised by sudden phenomena with generalised seizures due to an abnormal…
Bone callus and pseudoarthrosis, when the fracture does not heal: causes,…
When a bone suffers a fracture, under physiological conditions a biological repair process begins, which over time…
Extrinsic, intrinsic, occupational, stable bronchial asthma: causes, symptoms,…
Bronchial asthma is an obstructive lung disease characterised by the presence of diffuse bronchospasm that, in many…
Catatonia: meaning, definition, causes, synonyms and cures
The word 'catatonia', pronounced with the accent on the I, derives from the Greek κατά 'under' and τόνος 'tone',…
Hydrocephalus: causes, treatment, consequences, life expectancy
In medicine, 'hydrocephalus' refers to a condition in which there is an accumulation of cephalorhachid fluid (also…
Ukraine, Spain delivered 23 ambulances and SUVs to Ukrainian border guards
Spain's generosity led to the purchase of 23 medical cars, ambulances and all-terrain vehicles for the border…
Emergency Room: How Long You Should Stay Awake After a Head Injury
Bystanders and lay rescuers at accidents are greatly concerned with keeping patients with a head injury awake after…
First Aid: How to Treat a Choking Baby
A choking baby cannot cry, cough, or make any noises, and it only takes a few minutes before this situation becomes…
Low vision: what is it and what symptoms should you be aware of?
Low vision is a particular condition caused by a central, peripheral or mixed visual impairment that results in a…
Gastritis: symptoms and nutrition to combat it
Gastritis is a fairly common disorder that manifests itself mainly as burning and pain in the stomach. The most…