Tag: definition
Apathy: definition, what to do when you want nothing?
The apathetic person is insensitive to motivation or passion, and may feel very tired. Discovery of this disorder with Dina Karoubi-Pecon, psychoanalyst and psychotherapist. Summary What is apathy? “apathy means…
Diphtheria: definition, symptom, vaccine
France is experiencing a wave of diphtheria in 2023. This disease, which had disappeared in the country, is a very contagious angina which can be fatal in the event of…
Iatrogenic effects: definition, which drugs?
An iatrogenic effect (or drug iatrogenesis) is an adverse event induced by taking a drug, after a medical procedure or the fitting of a medical device, for example. With which…
Pneumothorax: definition, sequel, can you die?
Pain, difficulty in breathing… A pneumothorax leads to a detachment of the pleura, which covers the lung. Causes, complications, treatment, recurrence: the point with our pulmonologist. Summary What is a…
Schizophrenia: definition, what is a schizophrenic?
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness characterized by a severe personality split. Causes, symptoms, evolution, treatment: the explanations of our psychiatrists. Summary Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder which evolves in a…
Muscle spasticity: definition, can it disappear?
Spasticity is a muscular phenomenon sometimes resulting from multiple sclerosis or stroke. What are the causes? Symptoms ? The treatment ? Answers with Dr. Laura Terrier, neurosurgeon. Summary Definition: what…
Lactic acid: definition, sport, cramp, eliminate it
Naturally produced by the body, especially during sport, lactic acid facilitates the use of glucose. But in excessive quantity, it can be harmful to the organism. Effects, dosage… Understand. Summary…
Commotio cordis: definition, risks, athletic, deadly?
Commotio cordis is a rare cause of sudden death that can occur in the event of a violent shock to the chest. Athletes are the most affected, like American football…
Proprioception: definition, test, work on it
Proprioception is a term corresponding to the deep sensitivity of each person. It makes it possible to perceive and feel the position of one’s body in space as a whole…
Nosocomial infection: definition, how to protect yourself?
In France, one out of 18 hospitalized patients would present at least one nosocomial infection according to figures from May 2023. Symptoms, bacteria in question, time to onset… Prevention advice.…