The month of September is set aside to mark the existence of Alzheimer's disease, but September 21st is the world day to mark and raise awareness of this disease. Alzheimer's disease is a disease that progressively and irreversibly destroys neurons, vital brain cells. 1906 Dr Alois Alzheimer, a German neurologist and psychiatrist, was the first to describe it, performing brain autopsies. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease: memory loss which may be of speech, face, style or daily activities, as well as personality and behavior changes...

The respiratory system is the organ that transports air and essential elements to the body. The structure of the respiratory system: nose, mouth, throat, larynx, lungs. Diseases that can affect the respiratory system: there is acute respiratory infection, transient diseases that can be treated, there are also chronic diseases; flu, covid-19, tuberculosis, asthma, destruction of cells in the lungs, mucus, water in the lungs are some of the most common. The causes of the disease: attacks by viruses and bacteria, fine dust in the house, air pollution in the environment that may contain chemical elements, cigarette smoke and many others...

The location of the kidney: behind the abdomen, to the left and right of the spine. A human being generally has two kidneys, but there are those who have only one, but this organ functions well. The function of the kidneys: filter the elements transported by the blood, balance the water needs, preserve the minerals necessary for the organism, balance the acid necessary for the organism, produce hormones. Symptoms of kidney disease: bloody urine, micturition, feeling tired, abdominal or back pain, joint pain, frequent urination

The liver and pancreas are closely related organs and their functions complement each other. Cutaneous manifestations are not necessarily linked to diseases affecting these organs. The location of these organs: the liver is close to the stomach on the rather high right side; the pancreas is located below the stomach. The cases to identify that there is a disease affecting these organs: The skin turns yellow or has red spots, itching all over the body, bad breath, constipation or diarrhea, Fatigue, feeling of heaviness on the right side if the liver is diseased and on the left side if there is a problem with the pancreas.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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