Tag: sickness
Contact case: what is it?
A contact case is an individual who has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19 – in this case, there is a risk of catching…
Asymptomatic: what is it?
A pathology is defined as asymptomatic when it does not cause the symptoms that are associated with it. If we consider the example of Covid-19, the asymptomatic patient is indeed…
Cushing’s disease: what is it?
Cushing’s disease is one form of syndrome by Cushing. It is due to a adenoma of the’pituitary which induces an excessive production ofhormones corticosteroids by adrenal glands. It’s a very…
Extrapyramidal syndrome: what is it?
the extrapyramidal syndrome (different from pyramidal syndrome) is characterized by three symptoms main: Symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome a akinesia : movements slow and sparse, frozen face with few blinking of…
In dogs, inbreeding takes its toll
Short legs. Big ears. A spotted coat. The breed of a dog can be recognized by a few characteristic traits. The result of crosses that researchers are now pointing to.…
Genetics: what are the hereditary characteristics?
The color of the eyes, that of the hair or the shape of the face are hereditary characteristics but others are not, such as fingerprints for example. Enter the fascinating…
Advance directives: how to write them?
In the event that you are unable to communicate at the end of your life, you can write advance directives. What is it exactly? How to write them? You will…
All about the history of the Telethon counter
True emblem of this annual charity event, the Telethon counter establishes in real time the amount of donations collected during these days of mobilization. But how does it work? You…
How to make your own homemade hydroalcoholic gel?
Hydroalcoholic solutions are recommended to eliminate bacteria and viruses, especially during epidemics such as influenza or Covid-19. Here is the recipe for making your own hydroalcoholic solution, to be used…
Living with nasal polyposis: an invisible handicap in everyday life
Nasal polyposis is an invisible disease, and when it shows up it is first with mild symptoms, such as constant obstruction of the nose or heavy mucus secretion. Between the…