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Carmen Martín

Medical student.

A medical student at the University of Granada. She also has bilingual training at the Nazarí Institute of Salobreña. She currently collaborates with various digital media as a creative and scientific writer and as a volunteer at Cruz Roja Juventud.

About the author

She is a medical student at the University of Granada and has bilingual training at the Nazarí Institute of Salobreña. Her internships have been carried out at the Salobreña Health Center and in various hospitals in Granada.

She has worked as a translator for various entities and has worked on the Mejor Con Salud platform as an editor of articles related to well-being and health.

She has participated in national conferences on medicine and surgery such as the CEIBS and the Ramón y Cajal Congress. In addition, she has actively participated in experiments related to psychology, specifically neuropsychology. She currently collaborates with various digital media companies as a creative and scientific writer.

Last articles

High-functioning Autism: Characteristics and Symptoms
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"High-functioning autism" is an informal term that isn't technically found in official psychiatric manuals. This concept refers to cases in…

What Is Conjunctival Chemosis and How Does It Affect The Eyes?
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Conjunctival chemosis is a sign of ocular irritation. It's a benign inflammatory process that affects the conjunctiva, an almost transparent&hellip...

A Lump in the Throat: Why Does It Occur?
IllnessesA Lump in the Throat: Why Does It Occur?

The sensation of a lump in the throat is a very annoying and frequent perception. Most people who experience it…

Joint Prostheses Infection: Why Does It Occur?
IllnessesJoint Prostheses Infection: Why Does It Occur?

Infection of joint prostheses is a relatively frequent complication following joint replacements. Prosthesis placement is a very widespread surgery...

Mild Brachial Plexus Injury: The Causes
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A mild brachial plexus injury is quite common. Some people refer to this injury as 'burning', since it manifests with…

Neurodermatitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Neurodermatitis is a condition also known as "lichen simplex chronicus". It's a condition that compromises your skin health. Even though…

The Lung Microbiome: Are The Lungs Sterile?
Anatomy and physiologyThe Lung Microbiome: Are The Lungs Sterile?

The pulmonary microbiome tends to be confused with the pulmonary microbiota, but there are nuances between the two concepts. The…

Teratoma Tumors: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
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Teratoma is a type of tumor that develops from pluripotent stem cells. The term comes from the Greek, where teratos…

Nail Melanonychia: Causes and Treatments
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'Nail melanonychia' is a term used to refer to dark pigmentation of the nails, both fingernails, and toenails. In certain…

What Is an Ependymoma and How Is It Treated?
IllnessesWhat Is an Ependymoma and How Is It Treated?

Ependymoma is a type of tumor that forms in the central nervous system. It can develop in both the brain…

Why Do the Sounds of Nature Benefit Health?
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Throughout the centuries and millennia, humans have enjoyed the sounds of nature. However, these have been largely overshadowed by the…

What is Mandibular Retrognathia and How Is It Treated?
IllnessesWhat is Mandibular Retrognathia and How Is It Treated?

Mandibular retrognathia is a common dental and facial deformity. The word retrognathia comes from the Latin retro, which means 'backward';…

Griseofulvin: What Is It and What Is It Used For?
MedicationGriseofulvin: What Is It and What Is It Used For?

Griseofulvin is a drug that was developed in 1939 in Oxford. It's used to treat fungal infections, especially in the…

What Is Fuchs' Dystrophy and Why Does It Appear?
IllnessesWhat Is Fuchs' Dystrophy and Why Does It Appear?

Fuchs' dystrophy is a disease that affects the cornea. This is a kind of lens, located in the anterior area…

What Is Long QT Syndrome?
IllnessesWhat Is Long QT Syndrome?

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart condition. It consists of an alteration of the heart's electrical system, which causes its rhythm to become fast...

How Does the Basal Temperature Birth Control Method Work?
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The basal temperature birth control method is a form of family planning that estimates the time of peak fertility in…

What Is Cystoscopy? Risks and Benefits
TreatmentsWhat Is Cystoscopy? Risks and Benefits

Cystoscopy is a very frequently used procedure in urology. It allows both diagnosis and treatment of certain pathologies affecting the…

Chorea: What Is It and Why Does It Occur?
IllnessesChorea: What Is It and Why Does It Occur?

The word 'chorea' is used to describe a neurological symptom that accompanies certain diseases. This term comes from the Greek…

Vaginal Gas: Why Does it Occur?
Human bodyVaginal Gas: Why Does it Occur?

Vaginal gas is also known as queefing, cupping, or vaginal flatulence. The vast majority of women have experienced it at…

How to Protect Your Eyes from the Cold
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Most people only worry about their eyes in summer, when the sun's rays are so intense that they can barely…

Is It Possible to Live Without a Thyroid?
Anatomy and physiologyIs It Possible to Live Without a Thyroid?

The thyroid is one of the most important glands in the body. It's located at the base of the neck…