• Digestive System,  Endocrine and Metabolism

    Rett syndrome

    The Rett syndrome is a complex developmental disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system and has a significant impact on children’s development. The consequences of this condition include delayed motor development and intellectual disability, which affect the child’s quality of life and future. The most characteristic feature of Rett syndrome is that it occurs almost exclusively in girls, as the inheritance is linked to the X chromosome. In boys, the disease rarely develops because a defect in the X chromosome can have severe consequences for the developing fetus. The genetic defect that causes Rett syndrome usually appears as a new mutation and is not inherited from the parents. As…

  • Exercise and Sports,  First Aid and Emergency

    The rights of people living with a stoma

    A patient’s rights during healthcare are extremely important, as they ensure that everyone receives proper information and can make independent decisions regarding their health status. Healthcare is not only about maintaining physical health but also about respecting patients’ rights. The healthcare system aims to support patients in accessing necessary treatments in an informed and responsible manner, as well as providing the appropriate tools. The Right to Information Enforcing the right to information is essential for patients to have knowledge about the alternatives and options that concern them. Information plays a key role in medical aids and medications, as doctors have a duty to inform patients about the choices available among…

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