Pericarditis is an inflammation of the heart's lining sheets, causing chest pain, often intense. It is almost always resolved by administering anti-inflammatory drugs
In the over 60s, the main disease that puts eye health at risk is exudative age-related macular degeneration, which in its most severe form can rapidly cause irreversible vision loss
Q fever is a disease caused by the infection of a bacterium, Coxiella burnetii. It is present all over the world, especially where there is an abundance of livestock
Many patients with musculoskeletal injuries get confused about the difference between a strain and sprain. Your physical therapist can show you the difference between what a sprain and a strain is and how to properly treat each of these…
Fractures of the calcaneus (heel bone) often result from great force. The diagnosis is made by X-ray and, if necessary, CT scan. Treatment requires orthopaedic advice and includes plaster casts and sometimes surgery