Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

  • January 12, 2025
  • drsfurtimann
A number of viruses cause respiratory infections including HMPV. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is usually causes symptoms similar to a cold and flu.You might cough, have a runny nose or...

Eosinophilia

  • November 14, 2024
  • drsfurtimann
Eosinophilia is an unusually high number of eosinophils in your blood (greater than or equal to 500 eosinophils per microliter). Eosinophils are one type of white blood cells in...

Vitamins and Diabetes

  • November 13, 2024
  • drsfurtimann
Contrary to popular belief, popping multiple supplements does not improve health and might even harm.However, selected vitamins and minerals are necessary in patients with diabetes, especially if patients are...

Diabetes and Alcohol

What Happens to the Body When You Drink Alcohol? When you drink alcohol, it moves quickly into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolised by theliver and liver metabolises it like...