Sleep disorders: what are they?
When we talk about sleep disorders, we do not mean mild insomnia or a restless night. Those who suffer from sleep…
Keratoconus: what is it?
Keratoconus – from the Greek keratos: “cornea” and konos: “cone”, often abbreviated in the medical field as KC – is…
Occupational asthma: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Occupational asthma is a disease characterised by diffuse, intermittent and reversible airway obstruction caused by…
Degenerative disc disease: definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Degenerative disc disease is a pathology involving the spinal column. Associated, due to some common features, with…
Alterations in acid-base balance: respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
Let's talk about alterations in acid-base balance: the pH of arterial blood is maintained within normal limits…
Candida: definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vaginal infection
Candida is a vaginal infection that affects many women but is easy to detect and treat
Workaholism: how to deal with it
The term workaholism (work addiction) was introduced by Oates in 1971 by combining the word 'work' and the word…
Ankle sprain: definition, symptoms and treatment
One misstep is enough to end up with a sprained or sprained ankle! In fact, it is one of the most common…
Acute, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, causes, symptoms and therapies
Pulmonary edema is a condition characterized by an increase in fluid in the extravascular space (interstitium and…
Campfires and barbecues: how to avoid injuries and fires? Some information for…
Festivities such as Easter Monday bring with them the joy of barbecues in the open air. But every year there are…