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Among chronic respiratory diseases, it is necessary to draw attention to bronchiectasis, a disease characterised by an abnormal and irreversible dilation of certain portions of the bronchial tree

Lymphatic malformations, also known as lymphangiomas, are a group of diseases characterized by poor or absent development (hypo or aplasia) of lymphatic vessels and alterations in the circulation of lymphatic fluids

There are no known drugs that can cure ulcerative colitis (UC): the only treatment is surgery to remove the entire length of the colon and rectum

DRABC in First Aid: knowing how to react in an emergency and how to give first aid is an important skill that everyone should feel confident in doing

RICE treatment is a first aid acronym that stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Healthcare professionals recommend this treatment for soft tissue injuries involving muscle, tendon, or ligament

Crohn's disease, more commonly referred to as 'Crohn's disease', is an inflammatory bowel disease and can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract

Brain monitoring of the newborn: checking the activity, oxygenation and structure of the brain of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units, who are at increased risk of neurological complications

According to a study recently published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, the use of psychotropic drugs is associated with increased mortality in cardiac patients

Mitral valve prolapse occurs when the flaps (leaflets) of the heart's mitral valve bulge (prolapse) like a parachute into the heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) as the heart contracts

The term self-harm is used to describe the behaviour of harming oneself without any suicidal intent