M. Herrera – Pérez; J. L Pais – Brito; J. de Bergua – Domingo; M. Aciego de Mendoza; A. Guerra- Ferraz; P. Cortés – García; B. Déniz – Rodríguez Introduction The ankle joint supports the greatest load per unit area in the whole organism, and is the most often injured. However, symptomatic osteoarthritis of this…
As many might be aware, September is World Alzheimer’s Disease Month. Since 2012 however, the organisation, Alzheimer’s Disease International has extended the commemoration of this Month. Throughout the entire month of September (World Alzheimer’s Month), the aim of multiple campaigns is to inform and raise awareness among the public regarding this challenging disease, which has…
Vaginal dryness occurs mainly as a result of hormonal deficiency during menopause and is one of the so-called genitourinary syndromes. According to a study by the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the prevalence of genitourinary syndrome “is around 50% according to a European survey in postmenopausal women, and this number increases with age”.…
This is one of the most frequent questions today. Many people who suffer from different problems in the anal and perianal area such as hemorrhoids, fistulas and fissures, have doubts about which specialist to consult for appropriate treatment. At THIS we would like to explain the meaning of the term proctology, when you should see…
Currently, a high percent of the population is unaware of the steps that should be taken in the event of an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) suspicion. IMPORTANT – these diseases are transmitted vaginally, anally or orally and may also be transmitted through blood or even from a mother to a child during pregnancy or breastfeeding.…
Stress is one of the mechanisms of the human body that warns us about a danger and allows us to be alert in order to confront that danger. Physical and emotional tension is the body’s natural reaction to a new situation or conditions; however, it may also attack our own wellbeing, compromising our physical and…
Sponsored by World Health Organization (WHO), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC), World Cancer awareness day is celebrated every 4th of February. The aim of this celebration is to raise awareness of the importance of preventive measures and early detection of this disease, which claims the…
Among the objectives taken by the European Alliance for Sexual Health (ESHA) is the initiative to celebrate European Sexual Health Day every February 14th and raise awareness on the importance and need for maintaining healthy and safe sexual habits. In the majority of cases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) have no symptoms. The only way to…
More than 40% of men in Spain suffer from alopecia and more than 95% of those cases are caused by androgenetic or hereditary alopecia. Each person has about a hundred thousand hairs and daily we lose between 100 and 150 strands of hair. However, it should become alarming if a person starts losing more hair…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Since it usually appears in individuals aged 65 and over, it is typically associated with aging though it can certainly develop at an earlier stage as well. It is therefore advisable to consult with a neurologist on the onset of any signs. What is Alzheimer´s and…
