Dyslexia

What is a dyslexia? The reading and spelling weakness, also known as dyslexia, dyslexia, dyslexicism, and dyslexic disorders, is a highly pronounced, long-lasting disorder of learning the written language or written language. This means that those affected have difficulty writing down spoken language and reading written language aloud. It is assumed that about 4% of … Dyslexia

Pediatric Diseases in Adults

Many once-threatening infectious diseases have been reduced or nearly “eradicated” in industrialized countries thanks to consistent vaccination programs. Smallpox has even been made to disappear completely. Infectious diseases that must be taken seriously also include the so-called childhood diseases: They are highly contagious and therefore usually occur in childhood. However, adults can also become infected … Pediatric Diseases in Adults

Measles: Not Kids’ Stuff

If you think of measles as just a simple childhood disease, you are mistaken. Measles is a very contagious acute viral infection, which is characterized by a disease of the upper respiratory tract and typical skin changes. Measles is a severe disease, often accompanied by high fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis of the eyes and … Measles: Not Kids’ Stuff

The scarlet fever test

Definition – What is a scarlet fever test? The scarlet fever rapid test detects the bacteria that cause scarlet fever. The rapid test is performed by taking a throat swab with a small stick. On this throat swab it can be read within a few minutes whether bacteria have been found or not. Usually this … The scarlet fever test

Braces for Adults: Fixed or Loose?

A bright, beautiful smile is convincing – with or without braces. However, many adults do not dare to smile with their mouth open due to misalignment of their teeth. But healthy and straight teeth are not just a question of aesthetics. Severe misalignment of the teeth can lead to negative consequences for health in the … Braces for Adults: Fixed or Loose?

ADHD in Adults

“He juggles and swings, he traipses and fidgets…”. Heinrich Hoffmann, himself a neurologist, described the fidgety Philipp more aptly than almost anyone else. At that time, he probably did not know the medical term attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity. Only a few of those affected know that this complex disorder does not always … ADHD in Adults