Tag: definition
Discopathy: definition, pattern, types, is it serious?
Lumbar, cervical, degenerative… Discopathy is a disease affecting the spinal discs. Explanations and advice with Dr. Jacques Amselem, general practitioner. Summary Discopathies include diseases affecting the intervertebral discs. We distinguish…
Clinical signs of a disease: definition, examples
The clinical signs of a disease include symptoms and physical signs (objective signs presented by the patient and found by examining him). These will make it possible to make a…
Brain death: definition, causes, can we wake up?
Brain death is the cessation of brain activity. What are the signs of brain death? What is the time limit for disconnecting the patient? Summary The term brain death or…
Nanomaterials: ANSES calls for a clearer and more protective definition
News Published on 05/17/2023 at 3:48 p.m. Updated 05/17/2023 at 3:48 p.m. Reading 1 min. What are nanomaterials made of? And what are their real effects on health and the…
The corona nightmare is finally officially over – WHO changed its definition
The coronavirus no longer causes a global health emergency, announced the World Health Organization WHO. It lasted more than three years. Corona pandemic. Friday’s announcement by the World Health Organization…
Schizophrenia: definition, symptoms, what causes?
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness characterized by severe personality splitting and loss of contact with reality. Discovery with our psychiatrists. Summary Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder which evolves in a…
Cardiac decompensation: definition, signs and treatments
Cardiac decompensation is a complication of heart failure that may require emergency hospitalization. We take stock of the causes, signs and treatments. Summary Cardiac decompensation is the complication of heart…
Abortion pill: definition, disadvantage, in pharmacy?
Authorized in France, the abortion pill is not a contraceptive but a drug (mifepristone or RU 486) intended to induce an abortion in the event of an ongoing pregnancy. It…
Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 breast cancer: definition, management
The stage of breast cancer depends on the size of the tumour, its location, its infiltration, whether it has metastasized… Depending on the stage (0, 1, 2, 3 or 4),…
Calcified ganglion: definition, why, dangerous?
A ganglion can calcify. In the majority of cases, a calcified lymph node is benign and just the after-effect of an infection or treatment. Explanations. Summary Definition: what is a…