Health and Safety

In medicine, 'hydrocephalus' refers to a condition in which there is an accumulation of cephalorhachid fluid (also called 'CSF') at the level of the cerebral ventricles that dilate

Bystanders and lay rescuers at accidents are greatly concerned with keeping patients with a head injury awake after an accident

A choking baby cannot cry, cough, or make any noises, and it only takes a few minutes before this situation becomes critical

Low vision is a particular condition caused by a central, peripheral or mixed visual impairment that results in a person's inability to carry out normal activities of daily living, limiting their social, private and work sphere

Gastritis is a fairly common disorder that manifests itself mainly as burning and pain in the stomach. The most common causes of gastritis are chronic intake of certain medications (such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), bacterial…

Depression can be triggered by various life events, leading to mental struggle and suicidal thinking. Awareness of these triggers helps you and others be mindful of words and actions and know when it is necessary to get help

More than 30 million people worldwide suffer from Dupuytren's disease (or Dupuytren's disease), a hand condition that mainly affects men, with manifestations usually becoming apparent after the age of 50

Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into the mouth or nose and then into the airway to help move air in and out of the lungs

Preparing for surgery: what the pre-operative phase consists of, and what you need to know

Bacteremia is an infection, caused by bacteria, that enters the bloodstream. It may also be referred to as septicemia, sepsis, septic shock, blood poisoning, or bacteria in the blood