Depression is one of the leading causes of disability-causing disease. It can appear at any age from the age of 10, with adolescents being one of the most vulnerable at-risk groups. According to data handled by the World Health Organization, more than 120 million people suffer from it worldwide. WHOContinue Reading
Although its first description dates back to the 17th century and its first formal identification was dated in 1832, lymphoma is still a relatively little-known disease. This disease has an incidence of between three and six people per 100,000 inhabitants, being common among age groups between 15 and 35 andContinue Reading
Our organism is in an almost perfect gear in which each element fulfills a function. The aorta is one of the main arteries of the human body. He goes through it completely carrying the blood where it is needed. Proper functioning is a sign of health. However, the passage ofContinue Reading
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition predominantly affecting males, characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome. This additional chromosome results in a pattern known as XXY, rather than the typical XY usually found in males. Although it’s a common genetic disorder, Klinefelter syndrome often goes undiagnosed until laterContinue Reading
I’m sure on more than one occasion you’ve felt an overwhelming concern, which in many cases limits your ability to react and respond. Especially when faced with situations we understand as difficult for ourselves, as it can be to speak in public. That feeling that dominates your body is calledContinue Reading
The heart is the muscular organ necessary for the proper functioning of the organism. It works by pumping the blood into all organs, but with a certain frequency and pressure; in this vital process the heart consumes a lot of energy, being greater in a state of activity than atContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, the first physician to treat and study in depth the case of one of his patients at Frankfurt Psychiatric Hospital. A woman, Auguste D., admitted in 1901, whose clinical history began with a zelotÃpic delirium, went on to suffer progressive and rapidContinue Reading
Anemia may be the consequence of a blood or hematological disease, or be one of the secondary consequences of other diseases. There are many types of anemia and each of them has a specific cause. This pathology can be temporary or prolonged over time, and be mild, severe, and evenContinue Reading
Chromosomal abnormalities occur when there is a defect in the chromosomes, the structures that carry genetic material. These abnormalities can result from an atypical number of chromosomes or a structural defect in one or more chromosomes. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes, with variations often leading to genetic disorders with varyingContinue Reading
Cystitis or urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections after respiratory infections. An infection with a high prevalence among women, although for men they often have more complications. The age range in which urinary infections are more common is between 15 and 50 years of age, sexualContinue Reading
