Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and sexual health: Is there a link?

7 Aug 2023 • 1 Like

The relationship between diabetes and sexual health can be very tricky. This condition can cause many additional issues, yet sexual problems are often overlooked or simply not discussed openly....

Complementary (alternative) medicine: everything there is to know!

5 Aug 2023 • 2 Likes • 3 comments

The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used by the NHS to designate practices that can be used in addition to so-called conventional, or mainstream, healthcare, with the aim of...

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome: everything there is to know!

4 Aug 2023 • 1 Like

Carpal tunnel syndrome (or CTS) is a common hand disorder, caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It is a painful pinch that can be quite disabling in everyday life. What are the...

What is Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE)?

31 Jul 2023 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

To enable people to actively manage their medical illnesses and enhance their general well-being, therapeutic patient education (TPE) is essential. TPE goes above and beyond standard medical care by...

Multiple sclerosis

Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

30 Jul 2023

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It affects the myelin - the sheath that surrounds and protects nerve fibres - whose progressive...

Cardiovascular diseases

The different heart surgery techniques: everything there is to know!

28 Jul 2023 • 1 Like

Heart disease is a major health problem worldwide, and is the leading cause of medical consultations. It is the 1st cause of death worldwide, and the 1st cause of death among males in the UK.  There...

Colorectal cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Urinary disorders

Everything you need to know about digestive and urinary stomas!

24 Jul 2023

The gastrointestinal tract is another name for the digestive system. It is the area of the body that breaks down meals and creates waste. In some cases, in order to ensure correct work of the...

What are the health benefits of ashwagandha?

23 Jul 2023 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Little known in Europe, ashwagandha is a plant with a lot of health benefits. Native to India, it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. So what are the health benefits of ashwagandha?...

Big Data and AI: a revolution in the medical field

21 Jul 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

In the medical field, Big Data refers to all the data available on health, collected from different sources. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to support healthcare, it offers new...

Schizophrenia

Cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What are the benefits?

17 Jul 2023

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder characterized by a range of symptoms, including cognitive impairments. These cognitive deficits can significantly impact individuals' ability to function in...

Lariam® (mefloquine): everything there is to know about this antimalarial

14 Jul 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Malaria is a potentially fatal, but nevertheless preventable and curable disease transmitted to humans by the bites of certain types of mosquitos. It is mainly found in tropical countries. There...

Contraception methods: benefits and risks of different contraceptives

11 Jul 2023 • 1 Like

Contraception methods are important for many reasons: they can protect you from unwanted pregnancy and save you from a lot of stress. However, with more than 12 different contraceptives out there, it...