The humeral head fracture or humerus head fracture is a fracture (broken bone) that is particularly common in the elderly. It is noticeable through severe pain and limited mobility of the affected arm and is usually caused by falls

Colon cancer is the most common malignant tissue change in Europe. Every year around 66,000 people fall ill in Germany alone. Because the symptoms are often diverse, colon cancer is often diagnosed late. It offers an early

A subdural hematoma is bleeding from the brain and usually occurs as a result of head injuries. A distinction is made between acute and chronic subdural hematoma, with the symptoms being the same in both cases, but different

Ear candles are special candles for medical applications or for cleaning the ears. However, some doctors are skeptical about candle treatment.

The pulmonary valve regulates the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs. Illnesses can significantly impair performance.

Young people are also increasingly affected by noise-related hearing loss. The noise-induced hearing loss caused by long-term exposure to noise is usually not curable.

The large lexicon of viruses, bacteria & fungi: From A for amoeba to Z for Zika virus.

A lack of exercise, excessive strain or inflammation in the shoulder area can trigger chronic shoulder pain. If the person concerned does nothing about it, the underlying causes can lead to irreversible wear and tear. One treatment

Elschnig syndrome is a very rare hereditary disease with congenital malformations of the eyelids. However, the severity of the symptoms is often very different. Treatment is symptomatic and directed

For a woman, it is usually the worst cosmetic problem that can affect her. It is not uncommon for these women to wonder why they in particular are affected by such a lady beard. But this is even more important for the people concerned

Verner-Morrison syndrome is characterized by an extremely rare malignant tumor of the pancreas. The tumor produces an increased amount of a hormone also known as a vasoactive intestinal peptide. Main symptom of

Lice infestation is quite common. Children in kindergarten in particular are often affected by head lice. They are transmitted through close contact between people. However, chemical agents do not always have to be used to eliminate lice