Sun syndrome causes people with neurological and degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, to worsen their symptoms in the late afternoon and at night, with no apparent cause. During this period, there are more episodes of delusions, confusion and difficulty sleeping, especially if the patient is an elderly person

Remdesivir is an antiviral approved for the treatment of COVID-19 that works by preventing the multiplication of the coronavirus in people with severe pneumonia admitted to the hospital. Find out how remdesivir works against COVID-19, possible side effects

The lower bladder occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments can not hold the bladder in place, so it 'slips' from its normal position and can be easily touched through the vagina. This may be called cystocele, bladder prolapse, low bladder, or fallen bladder, and is more common in women over 40 years of age who have become pregnant

Otitis externa is the common ear infection in infants and children, but it also happens after going to the beach or swimming pool, for example. The main symptoms are earache, itching and there may be fever or whitish or yellowish discharge. The treatment can be done with medicines like Dipirone or Ibuprofen, indicated by the doctor

Ewing's sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises in the bones or surrounding soft tissues, especially in children and young people between 10 and 20 years old. See what symptoms can arise, how the diagnosis is made and what the treatment options are

The bladder, or overactive bladder, is a type of urinary incontinence, in which the person has a sudden and urgent urge to urinate, which is often difficult to control. To treat this change, there are techniques of physical therapy and electrostimulation, in addition to medications such as oxybutynin, tolterodine and darifenacin, for example, to help recover contraction of the bladder muscle, which are prescribed by the general practitioner or urologist

Autism, scientifically known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a syndrome characterized by problems in communication, socialization and behavior, usually diagnosed between 2 and 3 years of age. This syndrome causes the child to present some specific characteristics, such as difficulty speaking and expressing ideas and feelings, malaise among others and little visual contact, in addition to repetitive patterns and stereotyped movements, such as sitting for a long time swaying the body forward and backward

Life span for the patient diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is usually short and ranges from 6 months to 5 years. This is because, generally, this type of tumor is only discovered at an advanced stage of the disease, in which the tumor is already very large or has already spread to other organs and tissues

To improve iron absorption in the gut, one should use strategies like eating citrus fruits such as orange, pineapple and acerola along with iron-rich foods and avoid frequent use of antacid medications such as Omeprazole and Pepsamar. Absorption of iron is easier when it is in the heme form, which is that present in foods of animal origin such as meat, liver and egg yolk

Water-rich foods such as radish or watermelon, for example, help to deflate the body and regulate high blood pressure because they are diuretics, they decrease the appetite because they have fibers that keep the stomach smell longer and still relieve constipation because they facilitate the elimination of feces

Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Brucella and is more common in people who work with animals because it is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated undercooked meat and unpasteurized home-made dairy products, inhalation of the bacteria and direct contact with blood, saliva, feces and other secretions from contaminated animals

Casein is the main protein in cow's milk and is rich in essential amino acids, also known as BCAAs, and is widely used to stimulate muscle gain in athletes and physical activity practitioners. In addition to being found in the form of supplements, casein is also naturally present in foods such as milk, cheese, sour cream and yogurts