What is acne?
Acne is a very common skin disease that usually appears during adolescence or youth in 85% of cases. It is characterized by the appearance of pimples (grains). These pimples are formed because …
Health Guide Notes
health guide study notes are available. These notes are related to mind, body, and basic good health practices build the foundation for healing
What is acidosis?
It is a pathology defined as an abnormal state produced by an excess of acids in the blood tissues. There are two types of acidosis: Diabetic acidosis: which occurs when …
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the body. It acts as a cushioning agent, generally present in the fluids around the eyes and in the joints, and gives the …
What is achalasia?
Achalasia is a rare disease that affects the esophagus (digestive tract) and makes it very difficult to swallow and pass food and drinks through the stomach. Occurs when the muscle ring …
Miscarriage
Miscarriage abortion or natural abortion is the loss of the embryo or fetus due to natural or unintended causes. Usually occurs within the 20th week of pregnancy. If it is later, …
What is repeated abortion?
Repeated abortion is the loss of a pregnancy naturally during the first 20 weeks of gestation. The repeated abortion rate is estimated to be around 15%, a probability that increases to …
Arrhythmia: ablation of atrial fibrillation
What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent form of sustained arrhythmia, found in 1-2% of the population. It is the most frequent cause of access to the emergency …