Incisional hernia (IH) is a common complication after abdominal surgery. After a laparotomy – opening the abdomen in an operating room – the chances of developing this type of hernia in the first year are 5 to 15%. This percentage is biased, since 35% of them are diagnosed up to 5 years after the operation. … Read more
Thalassophobia is an inordinate and irrational fear of the ocean and vast bodies of water. In a more concrete way, it is not concentration that is feared as such, but its breadth, its darkness and what it may contain. It is obvious that anyone will feel intimidated by the ocean or similar concentrations of water, … Read more
Birth control pills are a very effective method of pregnancy prevention. It is estimated that with proper use, the effectiveness to avoid a pregnancy is 98-99%. That correct use is not difficult, but implies respecting certain routines, as well as taking into account the measures to be taken if unforeseen events occur. One of the … Read more
Having an unbalanced vaginal pH is one of the reasons why infections can be triggered. These cause itching, burning, unpleasant odors and inflammation. To avoid all this, today we will discover 4 home remedies to balance the vaginal pH that will help us prevent infections. Some of the causes that can unbalance vaginal pH are … Read more