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1. How can I evaluate the hardness of my water? Waters are usually classified according to their degree of hardness, as follows: […]

1. If I have a well at home, should I drink its water? The good quality of drinking water is essential to […]

1. Which decree-law ensures the quality of water for human consumption? Decree-Law no. 306/2007 August 27th.

1. Can I do the PANORAMA test like any normal analysis? No, the PANORAMA test is a specific test that requires advance […]

1. What is HPV? HPV (human papillomavirus) belongs to a group of viruses that infect the cervix. An HPV infection that does […]

1. What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver inflammation caused by a virus (hepatitis C virus or HCV), that when […]

1. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. This disease causes the liver to become […]

1. What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a wound in the stomach lining, or duodenum, which is the beginning […]

1. Should I be fasting before the analysis? In general, the patient should be fasting for at least 8 hours for their […]

1. When was HIV discovered? The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was discovered in 1981 by American doctors, who documented the appearance of […]

1. What is Vitamin D and how does it operate in our body? Vitamin D is a general name given to a […]

1. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that, depending on the agent causing it, can be cured simply […]

1. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by increased levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Blood glucose is […]

1. What is the thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland, about five centimetres in diameter, located in the neck underneath the […]

1. Causes of urinary tract infections Urinary infections are caused by bacteria normally found in the vagina and intestine. They are more […]