The era of thermometers that simply took your body temperature and gave you a number is over. Today, a fever can also be measured with a wireless infrared thermometer. These new devices look identical to the classic ones we all know: they can take the temperature from the ear or forehead, so choose the model that best suits you according to your expectations on wireless infrared thermometers. If you don’t know where to start, we are here to help!

You need to buy a blood pressure monitor, but you don't know which one to choose. Here's a guide to the various types, to help you find the right one for your everyday situation: the pros and cons of each one, how accurate and easy to read they are, and whether they're safe.

Did you know that safety measures regarding the collection of biological material for medical testing is more important than ever? From the material the container's made of to the instruments that help make the technicians' work easier, we'll give you advice about making sure that your specimen arrives at the lab safely without compromising the results of the medical tests you're about to do.

We all know that surgical wounds are no joke: that's exactly why you need to know what the rules and solutions are to ensure a quick healing process. First of all, keep the area where you'll be spending most of your time spotless: hygiene is the golden rule. As for treating your wound, you'll need a disinfectant to protect it from bacteria that could cause infection. And be careful not to use any toxic products!

All nebulizers come with a connecting tube, a chamber or cup for holding the medication, and the accessories needed for inhaling it, which can include a mouthpiece, face mask, nosepiece and nasal wash. Let's have a look together at their pros and cons.

Unsure which blood pressure meter to choose from the many options available? The answer is simple: it depends on your needs and lifestyle. It is worth knowing the variety of options available before deciding which digital blood pressure meter to buy: from display size to ease-of-use, from simplicity when testing to size and portability, all the way to the connectivity of the device.

Arrhythmia is a cardiac anomaly that causes irregular sequences of heartbeats; too slow, too fast, or nonlinear. In this case, not all blood pressure monitors will help you, and you should use products purpose built for this type of pathology, such as the latest generation of automatic digital monitors.

It's all thanks to technology: nowadays you can even manage diabetes on your mobile phone. You can download lots of different apps that are all for the same purpose - to help you monitor your diabetes. They're important digital companions that track glucose in the blood, remind you when to take your medication and give you nutritional information about specific foods.

When your doctor prescribes 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure or Holter monitoring, you'll spend a day wearing a recorder the size of a cigarette packet attached to a cuff and worn on your left or right arm. This system monitors your blood pressure day and night for 24 hours.