Health

The finding of worms in the faeces is a rather revolting, but certainly not uncommon occurrence. In fact, it is estimated that helminths (as these parasites are scientifically called) infect about three billion people worldwide

Oxygen saturation (more correctly 'arterial haemoglobin saturation') in medicine refers to the saturation of haemoglobin in arterial blood

To fully understand the differences between type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, we must first start with some simple basics of human physiology

Chest trauma is one of the most frequent first aid and ambulance crew medical intervention situations: it must be known accurately, therefore

Cardiac tamponade is a collection of fluid in the pericardial cavity surrounding the heart that interferes with its pumping functions

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease caused by an elevated blood glucose level, a condition known as 'hyperglycaemia' that appears as a result of a defect in the production or function of insulin normally secreted by the pancreas

Rebound effect: when is it linked to psychotropic drugs? The 'rebound effect' is a phenomenon that occurs after an abrupt withdrawal of a psychopharmaceutical drug and leads to significant negative consequences, including the return and…

When one speaks of neck pain, one refers to a nagging pain at the cervical vertebrae, i.e. the seven short bones that make up the section of the spinal column closest to the head

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Considered one of the most common skin diseases today, there are different types and different symptoms

Aorta surgery treats problems with the largest artery in your body. Surgery can repair a stretched aorta that is in danger of rupturing