Articles by Nurse

Having a cold sore is a very unpleasant feeling. They also call them fever blisters, and they can be triggered from colds and fevers, like the name suggests. They usually come with other symptoms, such as a headache, fever and …

Between maintaining a household, raising children, and staying on top of our job obligations, stress can easily take over, affecting every aspect of our lives. When not dealt with on time, it can turn into a chronic state that can …

Between building a career and forming a family, we tend to neglect the number one priority – our health. As our mind matures, our body does too – it grows, it changes and, naturally, it weakens. Therefore, the necessity for …

Inflammation is most often a temporary thing, but even so, it is one of the most annoying and most nerve-wracking issues that can happen to you. It doesn’t matter what part of the body gets inflamed, we are always counting …

In Germany, up to 2,400 patients are diagnosed with glioblastoma annually. The disease mainly affects adults at the age of 50-70 years. After surgical intervention and radiation therapy, patients typically receive chemotherapy with the medication temozolomide. Currently, this is considered …

Statistics say that nowadays from 15% (in Europe) to 20% (in the USA) of the population go childfree. While some people refuse to sacrifice their independent lives for children, others desperately wish to have a big family. One of the …

Most people breathe in and out every single day without any issues. For people with pulmonary edema; however, instead of air, fluid fills up their lungs, causing all sorts of symptoms. Many different things could cause a wet lung or …

IVF or in vitro fertilization has been used worldwide for almost 40 years. For many couples, this is the only way to have children. IVF or in vitro fertilization has been used worldwide for almost 40 years. For many couples, …

You cannot foresee disasters and the least you can do is to stay prepared. When disasters fall, they hit hard, and they do not exclude the health centers. Whether it is a storm, flood, freezes, droughts, or wildfires, such problems …

As the name suggests, the surgery involves removal of damaged tissue and joint of the knee and replacement by metallic plates which allow easier and smooth movement of the limb. This surgery relieves patient of discomfort caused due to restricted …