What is Bronchitis? The suffix "itis" in medicine indicates a state of inflammation, for which bronchitis is simply the inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the bronchi, the most important airway in the passage of air to the lungs
Bulimia nervosa falls under the category of eating disorders (DCA). The etymology of the word derives from the ancient Greek and means "hunger like an ox", but the definition is much broader
Body Dysmorphism Disorder (known historically as dysmorphia) falls into the broader category of somatoform disorders, which are characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that are not justified by any general medical condition as…
There are many imperfections and vascular pathologies that can be treated with laser equipment. The advantage over other techniques? By emitting a 'coherent' beam of light, the laser is able to selectively, precisely hit a target
Port Alberni, B.C. - Coulson Aviation is excited to announce it has been awarded a four-year firefighting contract with the Western Australia government for a C-130H Hercules Airtanker
Rega, the Swiss Air-Rescue, has ordered a second batch of 12 H145 five-blade helicopters for use at its mountain bases. These will replace the current fleet of AW109SP helicopters
Cancer of the kidney (renal carcinoma) is a tumour that affects the mucous membrane cells of the renal tubules, the apparatuses that filter and purify the blood, stripping it of waste and eliminating it through the urine
Diabetes can also play tricks on eyesight. It happens in the case of diabetic retinopathy, a complication due to high blood sugar that can cause damage to the retina over time