Introduction. Water is the most important constituent of all living organisms. Normally, the human body needs a daily intake of 1.5-2 L of water (recommended intake), but sometimes this need can increase. The individual ...

Introduction. Influenza affects 5-10% of the human population each year and spreads to all geographical areas. The loss of life and economic costs become considerable during the annual flu epidemics and can be enormous ...

Introduction. A qualified and skilled medical graduate is required for a healthy nation. A medical graduate is expected to have the knowledge and clinical abilities to treat a patient in the community after years of education ...

Introduction. In the 21st century, the world is very passionate about information technology: social networks, computers and television have become a part of our lives. An increasing number of people use these means for ...

Introduction. The quality of life is an interdisciplinary subject, it involves a series of dimensions which determine an integral evaluation. A general overview about the quality of life of a hepatic patient requires an ...

Introduction. With the complex interaction between rapid scientific development and social values changing, the essential goal of bioethics is to analyse the facts in relation to the changing values in contemporary ...

Introduction. Vaccination is often considered the most economical and effective strategy for preventing and controlling most infectious diseases. However, any vaccine as well as any medicine may, in some circumstances, ...

Introduction. The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) presents significant social, economic and political challenges worldwide. The severity of coronavirus infections depends on ...

Introduction. Paget's disease of bone (PDB) accounts for 2-4% of adults over 57, and is more frequent in males than females. PDB is the most common metabolic bone disease after osteoporosis. The most likely etiology is a ...

Introduction. Oxidative stress is a common pathogenic mechanism in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The role of oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with CAP and concomitant heart failure (HF) have ...