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Assessment of a memory impairment

What is it about ?One of the roles of the brain is to provide so-called “cognitive” functions, ie memory, language, the ability...

Estimated time of death

What is it about ? Death must always be certified by a doctor. The cause of death is, if possible, determined....

Shortness of breath (dyspnea)

What is it about ? Shortness of breath or dyspnea is a subjective feeling of difficulty in breathing or suffocation. This...

Bedsores: treatment

What is it about ? A pressure sore is a localized lesion of the skin and / or underlying tissues (dermis, fat,...

Pressure sores: prevention

What is it about ? A pressure sore is a localized lesion of the skin and / or underlying tissues (dermis, fat,...

Erythema multiforme

What is it about ? Erythema multiforme is a reaction of the skin to a trigger. It is therefore not a...

Erythema nodosum

De what is it? Erythema nodosum is an inflammation of the fat cells located under the skin, which is caused by stimulation...

Erysipelas

What is it about ? Erysipelas is a skin infection caused by a bacteria called streptococcus. This bacteria is present in...

Skin rash

What is it about ? A rash (exanthema) is a sudden, temporary, and extensive onset of skin damage, most often caused by...

Corneal erosion and ulcer

What is it about ? The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that is in front of the iris...

Epilepsy in children

What is it about ? Epilepsy is a condition of the brain accompanied by seizures. Epilepsy is when a...

Epilepsy in adults

What is it about ? Epilepsy is a condition of the brain accompanied by seizures. Epilepsy is when a person has...

Epiglottitis and supraglottitis

What is it about ? Epiglottitis and supraglottitis are inflammations of part of the respiratory tract (the larynx). The cause is...

Outbreaks due to contaminated drinking water

What is it about ? The tap water you drink, the water you use for your coffee or tea, the water you...

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

What is it about ? A frozen shoulder is called adhesive capsulitis or adhesive capsulitis in medical parlance. In English, we...

Pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the pleura) and pleural puncture

What is it about ? The pleura is a double membrane that covers the lung. One membrane lines the rib cage...

Collection of blood on the white of the eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage)

What is it about ? An effusion of blood on the white of the eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage) is bleeding under the conjunctiva...

Congenital thickening of the muscle of the heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)

What is it about ? Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMH) is an inherited heart disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the muscle of the...

Eosinophilia

What is it about ? Blood is made up of a liquid part, plasma. Plasma is responsible for transporting nutrients and...

Enuresis (involuntary loss of urine) in children

What is it about ? The involuntary loss of urine in a child is called “bedwetting”. Until the age of about...
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