Health

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): what is it? The fear of not being able to cope with events and relationships in our lives generates what we commonly call anxiety

What is swimmer's otitis? Swimming is good for you, but beware, if you are a chlorine habitué, your ear may be affected by a curiously named ailment: swimmer's ear

Cor pulmo-what? Cor Pulmonale is defined as an alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle of the heart. It is caused by a primary disorder of the patient's respiratory system

Problematic Internet Use or Internet Addiction Disorder are two ways in which we define behavioural addictions, i.e. not related to a substance but to a habit, i.e. the use of the Web

A modern suction device, also known as an aspirator, is a professional medical device that is mainly used to remove respiratory secretions from the mouth and respiratory tract of a person, such as saliva, sputum, and is also ideal for…

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is chlamydia, an infection of the urogenital apparatus on which it is important to keep an eye on, which affects the female gender to a greater extent and, in particular, young women…

The ABPM or blood pressure monitor is a diagnostic tool that allows the dynamic recording of blood pressure for 24 hours

The Food and Drug Administration on August 16 approved the first online visual acuity test made by the telehealth company Visibly. This clearance will allow adults ages 22 to 40 to evaluate their vision from the convenience of their homes

Congenital pulmonary valve stenosis', or 'congenital pulmonary stenosis', is a congenital (i.e. already present at birth) heart disease characterised by an obstruction of the blood outflow tract from the right ventricle to the pulmonary…

About bandages: elbow and knee injuries such as sprains and strains can be supported by a roller bandage. Find out what to do