Dermatosis: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
The term Dermatosis generically refers to a pathology of the integumentary system including skin, nails and hair
Aortic valve surgery: an overview
Aortic valve surgery is performed by cardiac surgeons to treat bicuspid valve, other congenital aortic valve…
Arterial haemogas analysis: procedure and data interpretation
Haemogasanalysis, often abbreviated to 'haemogas', is a diagnostic blood test that consists of measuring the amount…
Cystic acne: causes, symptoms and treatment
People with cystic acne develop pus-filled acne cysts (pimples) deep under the skin. The acne cysts are often…
Acute and chronic illnesses from irritant gases and other chemicals
Exposure to gases and other chemical irritants may be acute or chronic. The resulting illness varies depending on…
Cardiac pathologies linked to the atrioventricular canal
We talk about the atrioventricular canal: venous blood from the systemic circulation reaches the heart via the…
Hallucinogen (LSD) addiction: definition, symptoms and treatment
Addiction to hallucinogens (LSD) seems to be a relic of the past, in reality it is one of the addictions a rescuer…
Diseases of the ocular conjunctiva: what are pinguecula and pterygium and how to…
Pinguecula and pterygium are excrescences of the conjunctiva, the transparent lining of the sclera, or white part…
Depression and Anxiety: How To Treat Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety is a form of mental health condition. It draws feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry that affect the…
Parasites and worms in the faeces: symptoms and how to eliminate them with drugs…
The finding of worms in the faeces is a rather revolting, but certainly not uncommon occurrence. In fact, it is…