A psychotechnical test is a medical and psychological examination that evaluates a person’s physical and mental abilities through standardized tests. It is used to certify aptitude for certain activities, such as obtaining or renewing a driver’s license, accessing employment, or owning dangerous dogs.
Dental implantology is the branch of dentistry that deals with replacing missing teeth through the surgical placement of dental implants, which are titanium screws fixed into the maxillary or mandibular bone. It is considered one of the most effective and long-lasting techniques to restore dental function and aesthetics, as the implant serves as an artificial root.
Dentistry, also called stomatology, is a specialty of Medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect any part of the mandibular structure: Teeth.
“A pediatric dentist, also known as a pedodontist, is a dental professional specialized in the oral health of children, from birth to adolescence. Their work includes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental problems during growth stages, using techniques and an approach adapted to children to make them feel comfortable.
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting the position of teeth and the jaw to improve oral health and aesthetics. It uses devices such as braces, wires, and aligners to correct malocclusion, crowding, and other defects.
Dermatology is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of all pathologies or conditions of the skin, the largest organ of the body.
Another essential function of dermatology is disease prevention, in addition to the daily care of the skin (hygiene, protection, and health).
Gynecology (from the Greek γυναίκα gynaika, meaning ‘woman’) literally means ‘the science of women,’ and in medicine refers to the medical and surgical specialty that studies the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries).
Urology is the medical-surgical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of morphological kidney diseases, diseases of the urinary system and retroperitoneum affecting both sexes, as well as diseases of the male genital system, regardless of age.
Cardiology is the medical specialty that studies the functioning of the cardiovascular system, that is, the heart and blood vessels. This medical specialty usually does not include surgery, even though some cardiovascular diseases require surgical procedures.
Ultrasound (echography) is an examination method in which images of the inside of the body are obtained using ultrasound waves. When these waves hit different tissues of the body, they produce echoes that are converted into images. It is a comfortable, safe, and inexpensive technique for the patient.
Pediatrics is the medical specialty that focuses on the health of infants, children, and adolescents, covering the period from birth to adolescence. It emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, as well as monitoring normal growth and development during these stages of life.
Aesthetic medicine is a medical discipline focused on improving a person’s physical appearance through non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments. Aesthetic medicine treatments are safe, effective, and increasingly popular worldwide due to their natural and long-lasting results.
Proctology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the anus, rectum, and colon (large intestine).
Gastroenterology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the digestive system and associated organs, which include: the esophagus, stomach, liver and bile ducts, pancreas, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), colon, and rectum. The doctor who practices this specialty is called a gastroenterologist or a digestive system specialist.
Physiotherapy is a treatment and rehabilitation method aimed at reducing pain, restoring mobility, and improving physical function after injuries, surgeries, or illnesses. It includes therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, massage, stretching, and other recovery procedures.
Podiatry is a profession that trains highly qualified professionals with scientific and multidisciplinary knowledge, with the skills to evaluate, prevent, diagnose, and treat foot conditions and deformities from a medical, surgical, and rehabilitation perspective.
Traumatology is the medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment (surgical and non-surgical) of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Its goal is to correct and restore the functionality of the musculoskeletal system, both in acute traumatic injuries and in degenerative or developmental pathologies.
Orthopedics is the medical specialty that deals with the preservation, restoration, and correction of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
Mastology is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of all breast diseases, both benign and malignant.
The general medicine doctor carries out a type of professional medical practice with a clear doctrinal body, and delimited by a set of knowledge, skills and attitudes. Although family doctors, due to their training, can carry out their work in various fields of work (emergency and emergency services, technical units, etc.), their natural field of action is primary care.
Clinical analyses are laboratory tests of blood, urine, and other biological samples that help assess overall health, detect inflammation, infections, and identify disorders in organ function.
Nursing is a profession dedicated to health, which includes autonomous and collaborative care for individuals, families, and communities at all stages of life and under various health and illness conditions.
Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that extracts hair follicles from a donor area (with abundant hair) and implants them into areas of baldness or hair loss. The goal is to repopulate these areas with hair that will grow naturally and permanently in its new location. The procedure is generally performed under local anesthesia in a medical office.
