The main form of transmission of syphilis is through unprotected intimate contact with an infected person, but can also occur through contact with blood or mucosa of people infected with the bacterium Treponema pallidum , which is responsible for the disease. It is important that syphilis be identified and treated quickly, otherwise it may compromise the eyes, bones, heart and even the central nervous system

Premature or premature andropause is caused by decreased levels of the hormone testosterone in men less than 50 years of age, which can lead to problems of infertility or bone problems such as osteopenia and osteoporosis. The gradual decrease in testosterone is part of aging but when it occurs before this age it is called early andropause and can be treated with medications

Mitral valve prolapse, in most women, does not present complications during pregnancy, delivery or the baby. However, when associated with other heart diseases such as major mitral regurgitation, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation and infective endocarditis, more care and follow-up is required by an obstetrician and cardiologist with experience in high-risk pregnancies

Trichuriasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Trichuris trichiura worm , which can usually reach the body through ingestion of water or food contaminated with feces containing the worm. Although infection with this worm is more common in children, playing in places with dirt or dirty sand, it can also occur in adults, generating symptoms such as diarrhea, frequent nausea or abdominal discomfort

The most commonly used treatments for treating Guillain-Barré Syndrome include the use of intravenous immunoglobulin or the holding of therapeutic plasmapheresis sessions, which, although not able to cure the disease, help relieve symptoms and accelerate recovery. These treatments are usually initiated in the Intensive Care Units when the patient is hospitalized and are aimed at reducing the amount of antibodies in the blood, thus preventing them from causing nerve damage and worsening the degree of disease development.

Pressure ulcers are sores that appear on the skin of people who are usually bedridden. Understand what it is, what are its stages of evolution and what are the essential nursing care

Bisoltussin and Notuss are some of the pharmacy remedies indicated to treat dry cough, however echinacea tea with ginger or eucalyptus with honey are also some of the home remedy options for those who do not want to use medications. Coughing is a natural reflex of the body to eliminate any lung irritation and is a symptom that can be caused by different factors like flu and cold, throat inflammation or allergies, for example

Glycerin is a medicine capable of curing a rare genetic disease caused by lipoprotein lipase (LPLD) deficiency that affects the pancreas. The drug alters the individual's genetic load and cures the disease completely and was created by the UniQure lab. Indications of Glybera Treatment of lipoprotein lipase deficiency

Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is a condition in which the pleura, which is the membrane that covers the lungs and the inside of the chest, becomes inflamed, generating symptoms such as pain in the chest and ribs, coughing and difficulty breathing, for example. Pleurisy usually arises due to fluid accumulation between the two layers of the pleura, also known as pleural effusion, and is therefore more common in people with respiratory problems such as influenza, pneumonia, or fungal lung infections

The development of the baby at 11 weeks' gestation, which is 3 months pregnant, can also be observed by parents on an ultrasound examination. There is a greater possibility of seeing the baby if the ultrasound is colored, but the doctor or technician can help identify where the baby's head, nose, arms and legs are

For example, it is possible to adopt some simple strategies, such as ensuring that the body is well rested before the party starts, because there is more possibility of staying awake and with energy for more time. The 7 strategies to stay awake for longer and with good energy to enjoy the party are: 1

Weaver syndrome is a rare genetic condition in which the child grows very fast throughout childhood, but has delays in intellectual development, as well as having characteristic facial features, such as a large forehead and wide eyes, for example. In some cases, some children may also have deformities in the joints and spine, as well as weak muscles and flaccid skin