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Useful information on glaucoma: the following information will help you understand if you are at risk of developing the disease and how you can possibly reduce the consequences of glaucoma

Twelve First Aid myths debunked! Being confident in your First Aid knowledge is important to know how to help in a medical emergency and to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital

In ophthalmology, the term cycloplegia is used to define a paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder that affects one in three people, mostly women, and is characterised by disturbances referred to the colon (cramps, spasms, diffuse or localised pain in a specific point of the abdomen),…

The term schizophrenia (from the German schizophrenie, from the Greek σχιζο 'to separate/separate' and -phrenie from the Greek ϕρενία meaning 'mind') is a psychic disorder in which cognitive, emotional and behavioural alterations coexist

Shoulder pain is a common problem that can affect people of all ages

Eating disorders (DCA) as signs of discomfort: disorders related to food intake are an important sign of discomfort, both when they appear occasionally - stomach ache, nausea, morning vomiting - and even more so when the disorders are…

Spring sunshine, at altitude the slopes are still open: a day's skiing is in order. But in situations where it is wise to be careful

The pulse oximeter, also known by the term saturation meter, is a kind of clip that is usually placed on a finger (the index finger) to measure the oxygen saturation and heart rate (BPM) in a person

During an emergency, this is well known, one of the basic rules is to use the stairs: the lift is to be avoided in scenarios involving fire, earthquakes or floods