Mount Etna erupting again – major health dangers Mount Etna is erupting all the time. What are the major health dangers? And how can AKI be prevented? Mount Etna is a very active volcano. Mount Etna’s latest eruption, on 14th February, 2025: Mount Etna has previously erupted many times, including December 6th 2023, following an […]
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10 facts about farting In this article we will describe 10 facts about farting. No matter your gender, age, or nationality, we all have one thing in common. We fart. And burp [“and why not?!” MyHSN Ed. Let it out!”.] 1. Frequency and volume of farts The average person farts between 5 and 15 times […]
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10 OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) facts In this article we will describe 10 revision medical notes about OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Key Points Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition. It causes a person to have obsessive thoughts and carry out compulsive activity. It is characterised by recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, […]
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10 obesity facts In this article we will describe medical revision notes about obesity. Key Points Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial, relapsing disorder characterised by excess body weight and defined as a body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 30 kg/m2 Complications include cardiovascular disorders (particularly in people with excess abdominal fat), diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, […]
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10 psychosis facts In this article we will describe 10 medical revision notes about psychosis; focusing on its symptoms, causes, and treatment. Key Points Psychosis is when people lose contact with reality This often involves seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true […]
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10 pneumonia facts In this article we will describe 10 in depth facts about pneumonia, focusing on its symptoms, causes, and treatment. Key Points Pneumonia: is an acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) with new radiological consolidation Diagnosis: is based on chest x-ray and clinical findings Causes, symptoms, treatment and prognosis: differ widely depending on: […]
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10 Long COVID facts We will now describe 10 in depth facts about Long COVID. Key Points Recovery: most people recover from coronavirus (COVID-19) in 1-2 weeks. In a few people symptoms last longer than 12 weeks – not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Symptoms: vary widely and can affect multiple organ systems, making diagnosis […]
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10 sunburn facts In this article we will describe our top 10 sunburn facts and give you some useful tips on preventing it. 1. Definition Reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. 2. How common is it? Sunburn is very […]
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10 fungal infection facts Key Points Classification Primary fungal infections: Occur in immunocompetent individuals Opportunistic fungal infections: Primarily affect immunocompromised individuals. Types of Fungal Infections Local (Superficial): Involves skin, mouth, and/or vagina (e.g. candidal vaginitis) and can occur in both healthy and immunocompromised hosts Systemic (Deep): Affects internal organs such as the lungs, eyes, liver, […]
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10 acne facts In this article we will describe 10 medical revision notes about acne. Key Points Acne vulgaris is characterised by comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, nodules, and/or cysts It primarily affects the face and upper trunk Most common in adolescents, though it can occur at any age Diagnosis is clinical, made through […]
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