Artículos sobre medicina
What is myasthenia gravis? The disease that Monica Seles suffers
Discover the story of Monica Seles, her brilliant career, the stroke that changed her life, and her recent battle with myasthenia gravis, explained with rigor and insight.
What is myasthenia gravis? The disease that Monica Seles suffers
Discover the story of Monica Seles, her brilliant career, the stroke that changed her life, and her recent battle with myasthenia gravis, explained with rigor and insight.
Microorganisms: The world's invisible heroes and villains
Discover viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, archaea, algae, toxins, and parasites. A clear, thorough, and enjoyable overview of the fascinating world of microorganisms.
Microorganisms: The world's invisible heroes and villains
Discover viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, archaea, algae, toxins, and parasites. A clear, thorough, and enjoyable overview of the fascinating world of microorganisms.
Did you know that Monday morning is when there are the most heart attacks?
Discover how cortisol, stress, and weekend overindulgence increase your risk of heart attacks and accidents... and what you can do to prevent them.
Did you know that Monday morning is when there are the most heart attacks?
Discover how cortisol, stress, and weekend overindulgence increase your risk of heart attacks and accidents... and what you can do to prevent them.
Thursday of anger, fury and destruction
Why does Thursday bring out the worst in us? Science explains the most irritable day of the week.
Thursday of anger, fury and destruction
Why does Thursday bring out the worst in us? Science explains the most irritable day of the week.
Why does fentanyl make you look like a zombie?
Discover why fentanyl causes these "zombie-like" postures, its effects on the body, how to respond to an overdose, and the social impact of this drug.
Why does fentanyl make you look like a zombie?
Discover why fentanyl causes these "zombie-like" postures, its effects on the body, how to respond to an overdose, and the social impact of this drug.
The Wednesday curse: Why do we feel the midweek blues?
Discover why Wednesdays bring us down and what science says about surviving hump day
The Wednesday curse: Why do we feel the midweek blues?
Discover why Wednesdays bring us down and what science says about surviving hump day
Debunking Myths #5: There is no good or bad cholesterol
How many times have you heard about good and bad cholesterol? Discover the most common lie about cholesterol.
Debunking Myths #5: There is no good or bad cholesterol
How many times have you heard about good and bad cholesterol? Discover the most common lie about cholesterol.
Why you shouldn't mix antibiotics with alcohol?
Your doctor has probably told you many times that you can't drink alcohol if you need to take medication. Find out why they're right and what the consequences of this...
Why you shouldn't mix antibiotics with alcohol?
Your doctor has probably told you many times that you can't drink alcohol if you need to take medication. Find out why they're right and what the consequences of this...
The future of radiologists with the arrival of AI
The arrival of Artificial Intelligence calls into question the future of radiology. We share our strategic vision.
The future of radiologists with the arrival of AI
The arrival of Artificial Intelligence calls into question the future of radiology. We share our strategic vision.
Pathognomonic signs (II): The 13 strangest signs
After the success of the first part of pathognomonic signs, discover the strangest and most shocking ones.
Pathognomonic signs (II): The 13 strangest signs
After the success of the first part of pathognomonic signs, discover the strangest and most shocking ones.
The triangle of death: How to lose your life by popping a pimple
If you've seen influencers talking about how you can die from popping a pimple on an area of your face, it's true, the risk is real .
The triangle of death: How to lose your life by popping a pimple
If you've seen influencers talking about how you can die from popping a pimple on an area of your face, it's true, the risk is real .
Nano-machines that heal our body: Nab-paclitaxel
The term nano-machine sounds like science fiction and futuristic inventions, but the reality is that they have been healing our bodies for a long time.
Nano-machines that heal our body: Nab-paclitaxel
The term nano-machine sounds like science fiction and futuristic inventions, but the reality is that they have been healing our bodies for a long time.
Why you shouldn't watch TV with the lights off?
Many people enjoy watching TV with the lights off, but this innocent practice carries a significant health risk.
Why you shouldn't watch TV with the lights off?
Many people enjoy watching TV with the lights off, but this innocent practice carries a significant health risk.
What is a CPAP and how can it change your life?
Find out what a CPAP is, how it works and how it can improve your quality of sleep and life. Ideal for those who suffer from sleep apnea and are...
What is a CPAP and how can it change your life?
Find out what a CPAP is, how it works and how it can improve your quality of sleep and life. Ideal for those who suffer from sleep apnea and are...
The fentanyl crisis: Why are people dying?
Watching the news from 2022, it seems that something complex is happening with fentanyl, as many people are dying, although the explanation is quite simple.
The fentanyl crisis: Why are people dying?
Watching the news from 2022, it seems that something complex is happening with fentanyl, as many people are dying, although the explanation is quite simple.
Debunking myths #4: NO, sunlight does not give you vitamin D
We have always thought that vitamin D is obtained from the sun, since when we are deficient in this vitamin, we are prescribed sun exposure, but this is not true.
Debunking myths #4: NO, sunlight does not give you vitamin D
We have always thought that vitamin D is obtained from the sun, since when we are deficient in this vitamin, we are prescribed sun exposure, but this is not true.
Medical robotics: Automated machines that can help you eat or amputate your leg
Decades ago, we imagined a future with robots and advanced transportation. Today, although we don't have teleportation, we have achieved amazing inventions that save our lives, or at least improve...
Medical robotics: Automated machines that can help you eat or amputate your leg
Decades ago, we imagined a future with robots and advanced transportation. Today, although we don't have teleportation, we have achieved amazing inventions that save our lives, or at least improve...
What are blood types and how do they affect blood donation?
As soon as we are born, our blood type is determined and will remain the same for life, but we rarely know what it means or how it affects other...
What are blood types and how do they affect blood donation?
As soon as we are born, our blood type is determined and will remain the same for life, but we rarely know what it means or how it affects other...
Debunking myths #3: A generic drug is NOT the same as a brand name drug
Generic drugs have emerged as a low-cost and equally effective alternative, but although they may seem exactly the same, they are not.
Debunking myths #3: A generic drug is NOT the same as a brand name drug
Generic drugs have emerged as a low-cost and equally effective alternative, but although they may seem exactly the same, they are not.
Debunking myths #2: YES, you can get pregnant during a pregnancy
We often ignore many aspects of how wonderful the human body is, such as its ability to generate exceptional situations, such as generating two simultaneous pregnancies of different ages.
Debunking myths #2: YES, you can get pregnant during a pregnancy
We often ignore many aspects of how wonderful the human body is, such as its ability to generate exceptional situations, such as generating two simultaneous pregnancies of different ages.
Why the best ideas come to you in the shower, the famous "Deadline Mode" and the lie of brainstorming
Your brain generates electromagnetic waves whose wavelength is 7 times the circumference of the Earth. Understand what they are used for.
Why the best ideas come to you in the shower, the famous "Deadline Mode" and the lie of brainstorming
Your brain generates electromagnetic waves whose wavelength is 7 times the circumference of the Earth. Understand what they are used for.
What are the different diagnostic imaging techniques and when are they used?
What types of imaging diagnostics are there? What are they used for and when? Which ones are harmful to health? What drawbacks do they have? Here we tell you.
What are the different diagnostic imaging techniques and when are they used?
What types of imaging diagnostics are there? What are they used for and when? Which ones are harmful to health? What drawbacks do they have? Here we tell you.
Debunking Myths #1: You are not the fastest sperm
Debunking Myths #1: The idea that sperm compete in a frantic speed race to fertilize the egg is false.
Debunking Myths #1: You are not the fastest sperm
Debunking Myths #1: The idea that sperm compete in a frantic speed race to fertilize the egg is false.
High-risk problems: Infectious cellulitis
Infectious cellulitis is a concerning bacterial skin infection, usually caused by streptococci or staphylococci. It may seem like a mild disorder but can become very serious.
High-risk problems: Infectious cellulitis
Infectious cellulitis is a concerning bacterial skin infection, usually caused by streptococci or staphylococci. It may seem like a mild disorder but can become very serious.
What is a bacterial translocation?
We explore the intriguing world of bacteria and focus on bacterial translocation, a phenomenon where bacteria move from their natural habitat, causing serious infections.
What is a bacterial translocation?
We explore the intriguing world of bacteria and focus on bacterial translocation, a phenomenon where bacteria move from their natural habitat, causing serious infections.
5 uses of radiotherapy that you didn't know about
Although its best-known application is for the treatment of cancer, we tell you 5 alternative uses of radiotherapy for other types of ailments.
5 uses of radiotherapy that you didn't know about
Although its best-known application is for the treatment of cancer, we tell you 5 alternative uses of radiotherapy for other types of ailments.
Acute compartment syndrome, Lost TV series and Viagra
Compartment syndrome is a serious and life-threatening condition, especially when it results from an accident or severe trauma.
Acute compartment syndrome, Lost TV series and Viagra
Compartment syndrome is a serious and life-threatening condition, especially when it results from an accident or severe trauma.
Why do we sleep less as we get older?
Why do we sleep less as we age, if when we age, we are more tired?
Why do we sleep less as we get older?
Why do we sleep less as we age, if when we age, we are more tired?
Pathognomonic signs: Definition and 13 examples
A pathognomonic sign is enough to diagnose a disease: if it appears, there is no doubt about the disorder the patient suffers from.
Pathognomonic signs: Definition and 13 examples
A pathognomonic sign is enough to diagnose a disease: if it appears, there is no doubt about the disorder the patient suffers from.