What is chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML)?
Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) is a rare type of blood cancer. In CMML there are too many monocytes in the…
First malaria vaccine effective in more than 75% of cases approved: R-21/Matrix-M
R-21/Matrix-M, the first malaria vaccine to exceed the World Health Organisation's 75% efficacy threshold, has been…
Berilliosis (beryllium poisoning): causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Berylliosis is a type of pneumoconiosis, i.e. a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust, e.g. at work, and in…
Vulvar pain: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Vulvar pain is a specific pain of the female genital apparatus that may be related to a chronic inflammatory…
Cocaine addiction: what it is, how to manage it and treatment
Cocaine addiction is one of the most common forms of substance dependence. Cocaine can be taken by chewing…
Lower limb dysmetria: what does it consist of?
The term dysmetria indicates a bone defect that results in a different length of the limbs: dysmetria can be…
How to treat skin burn victims with CPR and first aid
Skin burns are serious injuries that require immediate attention. The type of burn will determine the actions when…
What is low back pain? An overview of low back pain
Low back pain or lumbago is a pain that mainly affects the lower back, but can radiate to the lower limbs, becoming…
Neonatal CPR: how to perform resuscitation on an infant
Let's talk about neonatal CPR: according to the American Heart Association, infancy includes the neonatal period…
Heroin addiction: causes, treatment and patient management
Heroin addiction is unfortunately still quite widespread. There are different types of heroin that differ in…