Where does it hurt? (16) - Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is a broad specialty of internal medicine that encompasses the entire digestive tract as well as related organs such as the liver and pancreas.

Where does it hurt? (15) - Vascular surgery

Vascular surgery is the treatment of the patient's arteries and veins.

Vascular surgery is the treatment of the patient's arteries and veins. 
 
The Luxembourgish word 'Oderen' refers to both arteries and veins, which we try to treat in vascular surgery if there's something wrong with them. This can mean: they are clogged or too large, in which case we will intervene to mend these arteries and veins…

The Luxembourgish word 'Oderen' refers to both arteries and veins, which we try to treat in vascular surgery if there's something wrong with them. This can mean: they are clogged or too large, in which case we will intervene to mend these arteries and veins…

Where does it hurt? (14) - pharmacists

As pharmacists, we have two main responsibilities. One task is more logistical in nature, while the other is more clinical.

As pharmacists, we have two main responsibilities. One task is more logistical in nature, while the other is more clinical. 
 
We are responsible for the entire journey of the pharmaceutical, from the time it arrives at the hospital, is stored in the pharmacy, is brought up to the ward, right up until the moment it is given to the patient. As for the clinical side, this requires a much closer cooperation with nurses and doctors. We advise them about the medication, how it should be administered, we keep an eye on any interactions, dose adjustments… So, we really have an important role to play.

We are responsible for the entire journey of the pharmaceutical, from the time it arrives at the hospital, is stored in the pharmacy, is brought up to the ward, right up until the moment it is given to the patient. As for the clinical side, this requires a much closer cooperation with nurses and doctors. We advise them about the medication, how it should be administered, we keep an eye on any interactions, dose adjustments… So, we really have an important role to play.

Where does it hurt? (13) - Dermatology

What exactly is dermatology? Dermatology deals with diseases of the skin, nails, and hair.

What exactly is dermatology? Dermatology deals with diseases of the skin, nails, and hair. 
 
Dermatology is a rather broad medical specialty in which we encounter a wide range of pathologies. We treat patients from the moment they are born as well as adults of all ages. What we encounter and do most often during consultations are screenings for skin cancer. Inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis and dermatitis, are also common.

Dermatology is a rather broad medical specialty in which we encounter a wide range of pathologies. We treat patients from the moment they are born as well as adults of all ages. What we encounter and do most often during consultations are screenings for skin cancer. Inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis and dermatitis, are also common.

Where does it hurt? (12) - Nephrology

Nephrology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the kidney. Normally, we have two kidneys.

Nephrology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the kidney. Normally, we have two kidneys. 
 
They are relatively small organs that are bean-shaped, and they are located just below the costal arch. The kidney takes care of both the drainage of the body and detoxification. But it also regulates our blood pressure, is responsible for the production of red blood cells, and regulates our mineral balance and bone metabolism.

They are relatively small organs that are bean-shaped, and they are located just below the costal arch. The kidney takes care of both the drainage of the body and detoxification. But it also regulates our blood pressure, is responsible for the production of red blood cells, and regulates our mineral balance and bone metabolism.

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Where does it hurt? (16) - Gastroenterology

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Where does it hurt? (12) - Nephrology