Medical
Coronavirus disease COVID-19 – virus infection
28th March 2020
COVID-19 is a new disease caused by a virus belonging to the Coronaviruses class, subfamily Orthocoronavirinae, in the family Coronaviridae. Coronaviruses affect mammals and birds and were di [...]
Pneumonia, a common infection of the lungs
27th March 2020
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by bacteria, viruses (for example coronavirus) and fungi. Common symptoms of pneumonia are: cough (wet or dry), difficulty breathing, [...]
Ankylosing Spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease
24th March 2020
Ankylosing spondylitis is part of a group of diseases called seronegative sponsiloarthritis. The blood tests indicate the absence of rheumatoid factor yet the patients still display stron [...]
Atherosclerosis, the silent enemy
16th March 2020
Atherosclerosis is a disease characterised by the deposition of cholesterol-rich granules in monocytes/macrophages in the arterial wall. It can happen inside any artery of the human body. [...]
About TNF inhibitors for ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis from a patient’s point of view
30th December 2019
I am writing this article as a pacient using Enbrel for around 15 years. I was diagnosed with Chronic Juvenile Arthritis around the age of 14 and after I turned 18 it was recorded as Rheum [...]
About Disc herniation and Sciatica in relation with it
6th August 2019
Disc herniation is a common and rapidly increasing 21st century disease. It can cause major back pain and if left untreated, can lead to more serious complications. Next, you will find out wha [...]