Ocular herpes: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Ocular herpes or more commonly known as eye herpes is an infection caused by the action of the Herpes Simplex virus
5 Types of First Aid Shocks (Symptoms and Treatment for Shock)
Most people define “shock” as emotional distress or sudden fright in response to a traumatic event. But in medical…
Sexually transmitted diseases: gonorrhea
When we hear about STDs, gonorrhea is one of the most mentioned and well known
HIV: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and transmission
HIV is a virus that attacks and destroys, in particular, a type of white blood cell, the CD4 lymphocytes,…
Know the symptoms of heart attack and 5 ways to prevent it
A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency that most people worry about in their lifetime. It can be…
Barrett's Esophagus: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Barrett's esophagus means that some cells in the lining of the food pipe have started to change. In a small number…
Let's talk about saphenous incontinence: when and how do you opt for…
Saphenectomy literally means the removal of the saphenous vein. The internal and external saphenous are important…
Eye diseases: the macular hole
When we speak of a macular hole, we are referring to an actual hole, a hole, within the macula: the central vision…
Glaucoma: what it is and why it occurs
Glaucoma – also known as “the silent thief of sight” – is a chronic disease that affects the optic nerve
Varus knee: what is it and how is it treated?
Varus knee is a deformity of the lower limbs. Also known as 'bracketed knees', 'bowed knees' and 'O-knees', due to…