Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Diabetes mellitus, or sugar disease, is a disorder characterized by an imbalance in the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This disease occurs when the pancreas completely or partially stops producing the hormone insulin or when the produced insulin is not...
Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Symptoms of hyperglycemia usually develop slowly and include thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening condition that belongs to the acute...
Poisonous fish in the Adriatic

Poisonous fish in the Adriatic

Poisonous fish in the Adriatic, in the Adriatic Sea some fish species have poisonous glands capable of producing certain amounts of poison. Some types of fish such as eels, moray eels and eels, as well as groupers, contain ichthylotoxins in their blood. The poisons in...
Heat stroke

Heat stroke

Exposure to high temperatures can cause a condition known as heat stroke. This condition usually results from prolonged exposure to heat, especially in high humidity, which leads to excessive sweating and loss of fluids and minerals from the body. Physical exertion...
Burn assessment

Burn assessment

The basic elements involved in assessing the severity of a burn are the depth and surface of the affected skin. EPIDERMAL (1st degree) The epidermis is minimally damaged. The skin is red. She is still sensitive. The skin is dry. No bubbles. SURFACE DERMAL (2a degree)...