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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production

Migraine: When a patient has a headache that worsens and becomes frequent, he or she should be referred to a neurologist at an accredited headache centre

The term "miscarriage" refers to a termination of pregnancy that occurs spontaneously within the first 180 days of pregnancy

Picornavirus infections can be contracted through the fecal-oral route or through the air.

CT angiography of the supra-aortic trunks (TSA) and intracranial circulation is an examination that involves performing a CT scan (Computed Axial Tomography) while an intravenous contrast agent is being administered

Dialysis is a kidney function replacement treatment that is performed when the kidneys are no longer able to cleanse the body of the waste produced each day by metabolism and lose their ability to eliminate excess water

In a patient presenting with an acute stroke, the radial pulse and arterial pressure of the 2 arms should be compared to look for a possible painless aortic dissection, which may occlude a carotid artery and cause a stroke

Frozen shoulder, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis: these are all terms that indicate a painful condition of the shoulder that manifests itself with pain, stiffness and difficulty in movement

Heart rate and blood pressure are undoubtedly among the most important parameters to keep under control. If you have any doubts, the first piece of advice is to consult your doctor

Abdominal diastasis affects around 30% of women after childbirth, yet it is still little talked about. Often underestimated or confined to a cosmetic problem, abdominal diastasis is in fact a functional problem in the first place, which is…