Health

Addiction to hallucinogens (LSD) seems to be a relic of the past, in reality it is one of the addictions a rescuer has to deal with on his or her ambulance shift and in the emergency room

Pinguecula and pterygium are excrescences of the conjunctiva, the transparent lining of the sclera, or white part of the eye

Anxiety is a form of mental health condition. It draws feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry that affect the person’s ability to lead a healthy life

The finding of worms in the faeces is a rather revolting, but certainly not uncommon occurrence. In fact, it is estimated that helminths (as these parasites are scientifically called) infect about three billion people worldwide

Oxygen saturation (more correctly 'arterial haemoglobin saturation') in medicine refers to the saturation of haemoglobin in arterial blood

To fully understand the differences between type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, we must first start with some simple basics of human physiology

Chest trauma is one of the most frequent first aid and ambulance crew medical intervention situations: it must be known accurately, therefore

Cardiac tamponade is a collection of fluid in the pericardial cavity surrounding the heart that interferes with its pumping functions

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease caused by an elevated blood glucose level, a condition known as 'hyperglycaemia' that appears as a result of a defect in the production or function of insulin normally secreted by the pancreas

Rebound effect: when is it linked to psychotropic drugs? The 'rebound effect' is a phenomenon that occurs after an abrupt withdrawal of a psychopharmaceutical drug and leads to significant negative consequences, including the return and…