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The two most common dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease, are caused by bacterial infection. But they are different diseases. You can have cavities without periodontal disease, or vice versa. If not properly treated, they can lead to compl
Heart failure is when the heart becomes incapable of providing the body, i.e. the organs and cells, with the quantity of blood necessary for their proper functioning. It is the difficulty for the heart pump, and more broadly for the cardio-circulator
Drinking enough water is also good for the heart, according to a study presented at the last European Society of Cardiology Congress in Sophia-Antipolis. Each 1 mmol/litre increase in serum sodium concentration at mid-life is associated with a 1.11 t
Childhood visual impairment is a refractive defect of the eyes, which affects children aged 0-15 years. It is one of the most common eye conditions. One of the most common eye conditions in children is myopia. This is a vision anomaly that results in
A complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy affected approximately 103 million diabetic patients in 2020, according to the International Diabetes Federation. When diabetes is not properly treated, it causes damage to the vessels of the eye, lead
Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a phenomenon of dehydration of the oral cavity. It is explained by an absence or reduction in the secretion of saliva.
La drépanocytose est caractérisée par une extrême sensibilité aux infections par les bactéries encapsulées, spécifiquement les pneumocoques et aussi le Salmonella typhi en Afrique. Elles peuvent
Mal connue au Togo, la bronchiolite touche beaucoup d'enfants de moins de 2 ans. C’est une maladie bénigne qu'il est possible de traiter. Dans certains cas, des complications sont redoutées, en particulier une élévation importante de la température e
Are antibiotics necessary for a cold, sore throat or other respiratory infection? When are they recommended and when should they be avoided? How do you tell the difference?
Biomedical analyses are medical examinations that require biological knowledge. They are carried out by laboratory technicians. They are carried out on biological fluids. These include blood, urine, semen and vaginal secretions....
What are the warning signs of heart disease? Heart attack, heart failure, palpitations, angina. Whether they occur in the heart, lungs or even legs, these symptoms should not be taken lightly.
Brisk walking is recommended in cases of high blood pressure in order to lower it. But a scientific study published in January 2021 in the « Journal of Physical Activity and Health » shows that stretching is as good as or