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Autoimmune chronic thyroiditis

What is it about ? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, just below...

Thyroid: symptoms of hypo- and hyperthyroidism

What is it about ? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, just below...

Lazy thyroid (hypothyroidism)

What is it about ? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, just below...

Thyroid: nodules and goiter

What is it about ? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, just below...

Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

What is it about ? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, just below...

Superficial venous thrombosis

What is it about ? We have two types of blood vessels: arteries, which distribute oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, and veins,...

Thrombosis of a vein in the eye (retinal vein occlusion)

What is it about ? In the retina, there are three types of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and optic nerve blood vessels....

Essential thrombocythemia (ET)

What is it about ? A platelet (thrombocyte) is a blood cell that plays a role in blood clotting. When bleeding,...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE): prevention

What is it about ? Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is caused by the presence of a clot (thrombus) in a vein, usually in...

Cognitive-behavioral therapies

What is it about ? Cognitive behavioral therapies are treatment methods derived from psychiatry; they combine cognitive therapy and behavioral therapies....

Thalassemia

What is it about ? Thalassemias are common hereditary diseases in the Mediterranean region. The word is derived from the Greek...

Tetanus

What is it about ? Tetanus is a serious, life-threatening infection caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. This bacterium...

Genetic tests

What is it about ? Every cell in a living organism contains genetic material made up of DNA. This DNA makes...

Lung function tests

What is it about ? Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that is recommended when certain lung conditions are suspected and to...

Undescended testis (cryptorchidism)

What is it about ? An undescended testicle refers to a testicle that stays in the inguinal canal and does not descend...

High blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational or pregnancy hypertension)

What is it about ? During pregnancy, high blood pressure (hypertension) can be a sign of preeclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a dangerous...

High blood pressure (hypertension) in children

What is it about ? Blood pressure in children is lower than in adults. We are talking abouthypertension in...

High blood pressure (hypertension)

What is it about ? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in the large arteries. The heart expels, via these...

High blood pressure due to an underlying condition (secondary hypertension)

What is it about ? In case of increased blood pressure (hypertension), we must distinguish primary hypertension from secondary. Of 100...

Increased tendency to bleed

What is it about ? Our body has 2 mechanisms to stop bleeding. On the one hand, the platelets clump together...
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