Diarrhea of microbial origin
What is it about ? A large number of different germs can trigger diarrhea in humans. It is mainly bacteria, viruses and parasites. Most of these infections are harmless, short-lived,…
Clostridium difficile diarrhea
What is it about ? Diarrhea caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile Usually occurs during or after treatment with antibiotics. The bacteria are found in the intestines of healthy people.…
Renal dialysis
What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. These filters permanently clean the blood: they…
Diabetes: too little sugar in the blood (hypoglycemia)
What is it about ? Diabetes is a chronic disease of the metabolism characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, this is called hyperglycemia. In some circumstances,…
Type 2 diabetes: treatment with hypoglycemic drugs
In the management of type 2 diabetes, we usually start by changing our lifestyle towards a healthier lifestyle : change in eating habits, weight loss, regular physical activity and smoking…
Type 2 diabetes: treatment with insulin
What is it about ? Diabetes is a chronic disease of the metabolism characterized by a high level of sugar (blood sugar) in the blood, called hyperglycemia. Insulin is the…
Type 2 diabetes: follow-up
Type 2 diabetes: and after the diagnosis? Diabetes is characterized by too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia), which can lead to problems with the cardiovascular system, eyes, kidneys, nervous…
Type 2 diabetes
What is it about ? Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, called hyperglycemia. Diabetes can lead to a large number of…
Type 1 diabetes: follow-up
What is it about ? Diabetes is characterized by having too much sugar (glucose) in the blood (blood sugar). Insulin plays an important role in the development of diabetes. Insulin…
Type 1 diabetes in children: diagnosis
How to recognize it? Small children cannot yet (clearly) voice their complaints. But you will often notice that they are sick at their behavior. In addition, the nature of the…
Type 1 diabetes
What is it about ? Diabetes is characterized by having too much sugar (glucose) in the blood (blood sugar). Insulin plays an important role in the development of diabetes. Insulin…
Diabetes: eye damage (diabetic retinopathy)
What is it about ? Diabetes can damage all the blood vessels in the body, including the retina (the thin membrane that lines the eyeball). This damage is called retinopathy…
Diabetes: kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy)
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…
Diabetes: damage to the nerves (diabetic neuropathy)
What is it about ? The nerves in our body carry messages between the brain and the muscles or skin so that we can move and feel. These messages also…
Child’s psychological development
What is it about ? Pediatric consultations at the doctor’s office and with ONE’s services go well beyond simple physical checks and vaccinations. They are also used to monitor the…
Development of breasts in men (gynecomastia)
What is it about ? Excessive breast development in boys and men is called “gynecomastia”. An imbalance between the female hormone (estrogen) and the male hormone (testosterone) causes swelling of…
Speech and language development in children
What is it about ? Some children experience slower speech and language development than the norm for their age. This slowness can come from a problem in speaking, articulating (speech…
Respiratory distress or asthma attack in children: treatment
What is it about ? When a child, with or without asthma, suddenly has difficulty breathing (acute dyspnea), the seriousness of the situation must be quickly assessed and the problem…
Detection of domestic violence
What is it about ? Domestic violence refers to all the behaviors, acts or attitudes of one of the partners within an intimate relationship with a view to controlling and…
Desensitization (allergen specific immunotherapy)
What is it about ? Many people suffer from one form or another of allergy from an early age. Substances that you may be allergic to are called allergens. For…