Although its anatomical description dates back to the beginning of the 16th century and there are reports of appendectomies since 1736, the decrease in mortality from appendicitis was not considerable until well into the 20th century. An optimization in the process of diagnosis, treatment, techniques, and surgical procedures has increasedContinue Reading
Parkinson’s is a disease that affects both men and women, regardless of race. Its development is associated with age, as it usually occurs from the age of 50, although the onset of symptoms is around 60 years. However, the number of early Parkinson’s cases has increased for some years inContinue Reading
Astigmatism refers to an abnormality, usually congenital, originating in the curvature of the cornea, which is why blurred images are perceived. People who suffer from it often wear glasses, but it is possible to correct this alteration through surgery. What Is Astigmatism? As we mentioned, astigmatism is a defect producedContinue Reading
The first cases diagnosed as AIDS in the world date back to 1981, when the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the presence of several cases of pneumonia by Pneumocystis Carinii, in addition to several cases that also had Kaposi sarcoma, a type of skin cancer.Continue Reading
Cystic fibrosis is a fairly complex pathology that has improved in recent years. Currently, it has a survival of about 40 years (in some cases even up to 50 years). However, there is still a long way to go and specialists in this type of multisystem disease have high hopesContinue Reading
Thanks to the therapeutic advances we have today, survival in patients with leukemia is greater than in the past, although everything depends on the type of leukemia in question. Both symptoms of the disease and treatment can cause nausea, vomiting, or general discomfort. These uncomfortable feelings may be accompanied byContinue Reading
Anyone, regardless of their age or physical condition, can get meningitis. Either way, it appears more often in people with a poor immune system. The most dangerous thing about this disease is that it can develop quickly, hence it is important to have an immediate medical response as soon asContinue Reading
Mumps or parotitis is a highly contagious disease that usually particularly affects children and young people, with a lower incidence in adults. The contagion occurs through droplets of saliva or aerosols or by direct contact with areas contaminated by the infected person. Currently, there is a vaccine for mumps, beingContinue Reading
In the past, scarlet fever was a more common disease that mainly affected younger people. The so-called scarlet fever is an infection caused by a specific bacteria, a group A streptococcus. A century ago it was more serious, but it now appears less frequently, thanks to advances in medicine andContinue Reading
Sitting down, going to the bathroom, and not being able to wear tighter clothes… are some of the limitations that suffer from hemorrhoids in your daily life. Also popularly known as lunch, they are very annoying inflammations that are located and developed in the anal area. This is a muchContinue Reading