Kategori: Healty
Examinations of the functioning of the nervous system
What is it about ? Stimulations (stimuli) in the muscles and the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and nerves) are caused by small electrical currents. This electrical activity can…
Eye and vision exams in young children
What is it about ? The sight of young children is systematically evaluated during each examination, whether at the pediatrician or during the ONE consultation. Good eyesight is of paramount…
Eye exams
What is it about ? Sight is the work of the eyes, the brain and the nerves that connect them. Our eyes allow us to distinguish light, dark, colors and…
Reviews in skin diseases
What is it about ? It can be difficult to make the correct diagnosis in skin diseases. Most often, the doctor bases his diagnosis on the discussion (the history) and…
Brain and spinal cord imaging tests
Imaging provides useful information about processes that take place in the human body. Neuroradiology makes it possible to visualize the nervous system, in particular the central nervous system (brain and…
Physical examination of a newborn baby
What is it about ? After birth, each child undergoes several careful examinations by a doctor. The first exam is done right after birth in the delivery room. It is…
Examination of the nervous system (neurological examination)
What is it about ? The nervous system is made up of a central part (brain and spinal cord) and a peripheral part (peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system). The…
Examination of the synovial fluid
What is it about ? Synovial fluid is the fluid that is in the joint. A buildup of fluid in the joint usually causes the joint to swell. The causes…
Breast examination (lump, pain, minor changes)
What is it about ? It is common for women to experience pain in one or both breasts. They, or their partner, sometimes feel a small lump or lump in…
Examining the coronary arteries (diagnostic coronary angiography)
What is it about ? A diagnostic coronary angiogram is a test that can detect narrowed or blocked areas in the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries are small blood vessels that…
Bone marrow exam
What is it about ? The bone marrow is located in the center of certain bones (canal or medullary cavity). The bone marrow is made up of stem cells: these…
Examination of the mobility of the eardrum (tympanometry)
What is it about ? The “tympanum” is the Latin word for the middle ear or what is also called the “eardrum”. It is closed by the eardrum. In the…
Examination of renal function (glomerular filtration rate, GFR)
What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. Filters permanently clean the blood: they rid…
Examination of liver function
What is it about ? A doctor can take a blood test during a check-up, check-up or when symptoms are present. In most cases, this blood test will also assess…
Shoulder joint examination
What is it about ? The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. This mobility is ensured by the joint work of 3 joints and a whole series…
Examining a Sexual Assault Victim
What is it about ? Sexual assault is referred to as soon as a sexual act is committed without the consent of the victim. It can therefore be any form…
Examination of a child with a joint infection
What is it about ? Arthritis is inflammation in a joint. The main features of inflammation are: swelling, redness, heat, pain, and limitation of movement. There are many causes that…
Fainting (syncope)
What is it about ? Fainting is a sudden, brief, and spontaneous transient loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain. The medical term used to refer…
Preoperative assessment and examinations
What is it about ? An operation is often one of the possible treatments for a given disease. Deciding whether or not to have an operation depends on a large…
Assessment of the physical and mental capacities of the elderly
What is it about ? Our bodies and brains degrade with age. This can manifest itself at some point in physical and mental deterioration, usually in old age. There are…