Medical

Coronavirus disease COVID-19 – virus infection

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]