PREGNANCY
hCG – Blood pregnancy test
The acronym Beta hCG, or BhCG, refers to the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin. Its blood dosage is widely used as a pregnancy test, as this is a hormone produced by the embryo’s cells.
DERMATOLOGY
Gynecology
Breast Pain: Causes, Treatment and the Risk of Cancer
Breast pain is an extremely common symptom. About 60% of women experience some degree of mastalgia, but few consider this symptom important enough to seek medical help.
Nephrology
Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) With Antibiotics
Urinary tract infections should always be treated with antibiotics. The length of treatment and type of medication depends on the severity of the infection and the patient’s medical history.
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Pictures: Syphilis – All stages [Warning: Strong Images]
Images of syphilis manifestations: early (chancre) and late (skin lesions, ulcerations, gummas, and deformities).
Photos of shingles (herpes zoster)
See real images of shingles (herpes zoster) on different parts of the body. Identify the visual signs of varicella-zoster virus infection and understand how it manifests itself on the skin in a clear and educational way.
Photos of Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris or Groin Ringworm)
Photos of jock itch (tinea cruris) help identify typical skin lesions, such as reddish patches with rounded edges. The images are useful for educational purposes and to support the clinical diagnosis of fungal infection.
Terbinafine Hydrochloride: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Terbinafine is an antifungal medication used to treat nail fungus, athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal infections. Learn how it is used, typical doses, side effects, precautions, and important drug interactions.
Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) With Antibiotics
Urinary tract infections should always be treated with antibiotics. The length of treatment and type of medication depends on the severity of the infection and the patient’s medical history.
DERMATOLOGY
AUTHORS & REVIEWERS
Dr. Pedro Pinheiro
GP and Nephrologist
Dr. Renata Campos
GP and Nephrologist
Dr. Renato Oliveira
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Fernanda Campos
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Joana Bracks
Dermatologist
Dr. Claudia Miliauskas
Psychiatrist
Dr. Miguel Pinheiro
Radiologist
Dr. Joana Pinheiro
Dermatologist
Dr. Leandro Basto
General surgeon
Dr. Daniel Setta
Cardiologist
