Childhood epilepsy: with a few simple safety measures, the child with epilepsy is able to live a completely normal life and carry out the same activities as his or her peers, such as playing, playing sports and in general engaging in all…
A pressure ulcer is also commonly referred to as a pressure sore or decubitus sore. In children, this term refers to a localised area of tissue destruction due to compression, even for a short period of time, of the soft tissue between a…
During the summer months, temperatures rise and people tend to change their habits during the holidays. For those who suffer from diabetes, however, the heat and changes in routine can be dangerous, and it is important to be aware of one's…
Kewatec: a year ago, an agreement was signed with the Icelandic Search and Rescue Association (ICE-SAR, Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg) on three deliveries of Search- and Rescue boats
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease affecting the cerebral cortex. It is characterised by the repetition of epileptic seizures over time: a single seizure, e.g. caused by a very high fever, is not sufficient to diagnose the disease
Bell's palsy, an overview: the facial (or 'facial') nerve is the seventh cranial nerve and comprises two distinct nerves: the facial nerve proper, which contains somatic motor fibres for the innervation of the mimic muscles and other…
Under normal conditions, the colour of stools varies from light to dark brown. This characteristic pigmentation is imparted by bile residues that have escaped intestinal reabsorption and are metabolised by the local flora (bile is produced…