Provocation tests in medicine: what are they, what are they for, how do they take…
The provocation test (or 'challenge test') is a diagnostic test used in medicine that consists of administering a…
Mitral insufficiency: what it is and how to treat it
Mitral insufficiency is a heart disease affecting the mitral valve, one of the 4 valves of the heart
Vomiting blood: haemorrhaging of the upper gastrointestinal tract
Vomiting blood: haemorrhage of the initial tract of the digestive tract results in haematemesis, i.e. vomiting of…
Wounds and pressure ulcers: the importance of 'difficult wound' prevention
The term 'wound' in medicine refers to a particular type of wound, characterised by the interruption of one or more…
Pulmonary emphysema: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, tests, treatment
Pulmonary emphysema (a term originating from the Greek empbysan, meaning 'to swell') is an obstructive lung disease…
UK, London Fire Brigade: London Fire Electrifies Fleet
London Fire Brigade is investing in the development of an electric-hybrid fire engine as part of its commitment to…
Non-medical emergency relief: Unicef's multidisciplinary mobile teams have already…
Ukraine, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) together with the IBF "Ukrainian Public Health Foundation" set…
Is correcting scoliosis possible? Early diagnosis makes all the difference
Scoliosis is a structural pathology (dysmorphism) that leads to the formation of a curve in the spinal column. It…
What Is Hashimoto's Encephalopathy?
Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is a rare disease that involves impaired brain function (encephalopathy). The…
Dyspepsia: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Dyspepsia is an alteration in the digestive functions of the stomach, commonly described as 'poor digestion',…