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What is TV series addiction (binge-watching): how many episodes of our 'of the moment' TV series are we able to watch at one time? Have we ever felt 'guilty' about the way we watch these programmes? Did we ever realise that the 'binge'…

When we talk about herpes, we almost always think of herpes of the lips. However, there is also genital herpes, a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Let's talk about valvular insufficiency: heart valves are anatomical structures of the heart, whose main function is to regulate the passage of blood within the heart muscle, guaranteeing the unidirectionality of the blood flow thanks to a…

We speak of skin lesions: skin manifestations such as spots, blisters, swellings, etc., are part of a large group of skin alterations and are commonly grouped under the name of skin lesions

Optic nerve injury - known in medical terms as optic neuritis - is an inflammation that, if left untreated, could lead to partial or total loss of visual ability

Following a healthy lifestyle means not only eating right and exercising regularly, but also keeping a constant check on your vital parameters so that they are always in the normal range and do not cause problems

Kidney disease and nutrition: parents of children with kidney disease must pay particular attention to correct and specific nutrition

Hypercapnia, also known as hypercarbia, is a condition that occurs when a person has too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in their bloodstream. It can cause dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath

The Trendelenburg position is essential in a variety of patient procedures. It is called "anti-shock" because it facilitates the perfusion of vital organs, but in reality it is also used in a whole series of surgical procedures

Urinary infections are known by the acronym UTI. This term is used to define all infections caused by pathogens multiplying in the urinary tract through the urethra

Poisoning occurs when a certain amount of a toxic material (natural or processed) enters the body

Oppositional Defiant Disorder: The child is unable to control emotions and behaviors. It can occur around the age of 6, although manifestations are also possible in the age of less than 5 and can continue until adolescence

Low vision refers to a condition of very limited visual capacity, a tremendously disabling condition for sufferers. Those affected by low vision are generally the elderly between the ages of 65 and 84

Patellar luxation is the dislocation of the kneecap. Different and less serious than knee luxation, it consists of the displacement of the kneecap, which goes out of place

Tricuspid insufficiency is a heart disease characterised by regurgitation of blood within the right atrium during the contraction phase of the heart (systole)

Psychological assistance in cases of epilepsy complements drug treatment and serves to reduce fears and protects the child from social isolation and emotional and behavioral disorders

Italy / a child practices the Heimlich manoeuvre on his grandfather: in an extraordinary display of courage and quick wit, a child managed to save his grandfather from a severe respiratory crisis

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential first aid skill for life-threatening emergencies

Necrotising enterocolitis is a serious intestinal disease related to prematurity. Symptoms appear in the second week of life

A recent study by Cody Harper and David C. Hodgins, published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions , shows that the pathological use of pornographic material (porn addiction) is associated with impaired social functioning (higher levels…

Patellar tendinopathy, commonly referred to as 'jumping knee', is an injury to the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia

A scotoma occurs when a certain area of the visual field can no longer perform its normal function, partially or totally obstructing vision

Atopic dermatitis of children (or infantile eczema) is a benign disease; it is neither infectious nor contagious. The main symptom is itching: it is present at all ages and can be intense and almost constant

Constipation (or constipation) is common and affects people of all ages. You can usually treat it with simple changes to your diet and lifestyle

Hydrocele is a condition that leads to the abnormal accumulation of cytrinous fluid (transparent yellow colour) between the parietal and visceral leaflets of the tunica vaginalis, the serosa that surrounds the testicles

Fractures are a medical condition that occurs due to severe force on bones (such as: falls, car accidents) or bone stress (such as: fractures that affect athletes)

Urinary incontinence is a very common problem: typical of ageing, it is more frequent in women than in men

Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx and the vocal cords in it. The larynx apparatus belongs to the upper respiratory tract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, herniated discs - we have all heard of them, but perhaps without knowing exactly what they are

Having a univentricular heart means having a complex congenital heart disease in which one of the two ventricular pumps will not function, either anatomically or functionally

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of an area of the inner ear known as the auricular labyrinth, which has anatomical structures responsible for maintaining posture and balance

Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder: it is difficult for the sufferer to fall asleep. But that's not all: it is possible that the sufferer not only wakes up frequently during the night but may open his eyes before dawn and never fall…

The Gambia: ARDA International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Medical Research Council and the Gambia Red Cross Society, convened a meeting with stakeholders to discuss the introduction of medical drone…

Gonarthrosis is a particular form of arthrosis affecting the knee. Widespread mainly among the elderly, and among those who are overweight, it is one of the most common forms of arthrosis

Stroke is estimated to affect more males than females, although it has a higher mortality rate in females

Prostate hypertrophy (often referred to as benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH) is a condition caused by an increase in prostate volume

Laryngospasm refers to an involuntary contraction of the muscles of the larynx, the duct through which air passes to reach the lungs

Breast engorgement is a condition that affects mothers struggling with breastfeeding, especially in the first few months after giving birth

Which foods to prefer and which to avoid when one is at risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones? It is difficult to find non-contradictory data on the oxalate content of certain foods, which sometimes also contain a fair amount of calcium…

When to go to the emergency room? Pregnancy can be a joyful and exciting time. But it can also seem overwhelming and even frightening

Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone caused by acute purulent otitis media. Antibiotic and surgical therapy usually resolve the problem

Conjunctival hyperemia - a medical term for the state of 'redness of the eye' - consists precisely of frequent reddening, affecting one or both eyes, due to vasodilation and a consequent increase in the amount of blood circulating

Many people suffer from various diseases that cause life-threatening problems: BLS and ACLS are treatments adopted by emergency responders

When we speak of pulmonary hypertension, we mean a rare, generally progressive respiratory disease characterised by increased blood pressure within the pulmonary arterial vessels

Let's talk about mammography with contrast medium: the method known as CESM (Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography) allows contrastographic assessment of the breast, effectively detecting the presence of neoplasms

Sexual addiction (or sex addiction), also called hypersexuality, comprises a set of psychopathological conditions characterised by intrusive sexual thoughts and fantasies associated with a loss of control over sexual behaviour

Cysts and lateral fistulas of the neck (branchial cyst) are congenital malformations and depend on anomalies in the development of the organs of the fetus from which the head and neck derive

Let's talk about nomophobia: cell phones (or smartphones, if you prefer) have become almost indispensable in our daily lives but unfortunately many of us have now developed a cell phone addiction

Hypertonia, also called muscular hypertonia or muscle hypertonus, indicates an increase in muscle tone. It can occur both when the muscle is at rest and during physical activity

Arterial hypotension can be defined as a condition in which the arterial blood pressure is lower than normal

The bad weather hasn't loosened its grip: floods and overflowing are hitting Emilia-Romagna hard. The Italian Red Cross has been engaged since the first hours of the emergency in rescue and evacuation operations, working to help the…

The medical term 'hydronephrosis' denotes dilatation of the renal pelvis (or pelvis) - which is often combined with dilatation of the renal calyces - due to chronic stagnation of urine, often caused by an obstruction downstream that does…

Coronary angiography (or Coronarography)is a test used to find out how much narrowing there is in your arteries. Learn what to expect and when you might get a stent

Chlamydia infections can be caused by three different germs that cause various symptoms including conjunctivitis and pneumonia

It is called vitamin D, but we cannot consider it a vitamin in the strict sense. The term vitamin, in fact, identifies organic substances that are indispensable for life and that must necessarily be introduced through the diet as the body…

Included microvilli disease is a rare disease that manifests itself in newborns with abundant watery diarrhoea

Bicuspidia aortica is among the most frequently diagnosed congenital heart diseases; it will cause valve dysfunction, associated with insufficiency and stenosis

Intestinal polyps are protuberances of the tissues of the intestinal wall that protrude into the bowel cavity

Pulmonary arterial hypertension refers to a pathological condition characterised by rather high blood pressure within the pulmonary arteries and - consequently - also within the right heart muscle cavities

Bad weather in Romagna: uninterrupted interventions by Cnsas Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps technicians in Emilia-Romagna that, since Tuesday night, have been taking place in the areas worst hit by the bad weather

Bad weather, it is red alert in Emilia-Romagna: the scare for 19 May is above all possible landslides and river flooding

Compulsive shopping disorder, generally associated with impulse control disorders or other behavioural addictions, is characterised by the repetition of episodes in which the person experiences an uncontrollable urge to make purchases that,…

Skin blemishes are called discolorations. These skin color alterations can be darker, i.e. hyperchromia, or lighter, i.e. hypochromia

An ischaemic stroke happens when a blockage cuts off the blood supply to part of your brain, killing brain cells. Damage to brain cells can affect how the body works. It can also change how you think and feel

Rheumatic fever is a condition that can inflame or make the heart, joints, brain, and skin swell. Rheumatic fever is thought to be an immune response to an earlier infection

There is a strong link between blood pressure and the kidney, which travels in both directions: it is good to know it and know the consequences

Fires are a major cause of injury, death and economic damage. Every year, between 15 and 25 million fires occur in the United States, resulting in approximately 25,000 injuries, 5,000 deaths and $7 to $9 billion in economic damages

Italy / Rescue operations have been going on for forty-eight hours following the wave of bad weather affecting Emilia Romagna and the Marches, the major criticalities remain between the provinces of Forlì Cesena and Ravenna

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can occur as a consequence of exposure to a traumatic event

Over 250 landslides identified, at the moment the provisional toll of the umpteenth wave of bad weather that hit Emilia-Romagna is nine dead, the third in a few days

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a rare autoinflammatory disease that is genetically transmitted and manifests itself with recurrent episodes of fever and inflammation

Oncohaematological children and infections: in paediatric patients with oncohaematological diseases the immune defences are impaired, thus increasing the risk of infections

The rhythms associated with cardiac arrest are divided into defibrillatable and non-defibrillatable: in the case of defibrillatable rhythms, it will be possible to beat cardiac arrest

Genodermatosis is a skin disorder with a genetic transmission mode. Therefore, this term is used to refer to certain skin diseases that have a hereditary component

Drowning or 'drowning syndrome' in medicine refers to a form of acute asphyxia from an external mechanical cause caused by the occupation of the pulmonary alveolar space by water or other liquid introduced through the upper airways, which…

A mobile exhibition of fire-fighting equipment 'Through Time' was held in Ufa (Central Russia): residents and guests of the capital of Bashkortostan were able to take a closer look at fire-fighting equipment from different eras

Scarlet fever? Don't panic: if treated with the right antibiotics, children are no longer infectious after 48 hours

Landslides and debris flow warning signs, what to do before, during, and after. Warning signs of landslides and debris flows, what to do before, during and after: the basic rules to stay safe while waiting for help

Drowning' or 'drowning syndrome' in medicine refers to a form of acute asphyxia due to an external mechanical cause caused by the occupation of the pulmonary alveolar space by water or other liquid introduced through the upper airways,…

Bad weather in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), the mayor of Forlì: "It's the end of the world"; Priolo (Civil Protection): "The situation is very complex and the emergency has not yet ended"

Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath

People who are older, immobile or bedridden are most at risk for bedsores. These pressure ulcers occur when there’s prolonged pressure on your skin. Friction, moisture and traction (pulling on skin) also lead to bedsores

Bad weather in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), in Romagna the alert is at its highest, amidst strong wind and rain. There have been two landslides, protective barriers are being created with sandbags

Migrants in Lampedusa (Italy), Memorandum of Understanding: "An important challenge begins for us as the Italian Republic"

A guide has been published by the European Commission providing practical examples to reduce workers' exposure to dangerous medicines at all stages of their cycle: production, transport and storage, preparation, administration to patients…

People in Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince are caught in a spiral of ongoing violence and insecurity, living under the threat of stray bullets and kidnappings as well as economic precarity

Heart disease is a general term for a set of heart problems. The heart is a vital organ in the body, and any illness affecting it is life-changing

This was announced by Wingcopter itself. The development of drone technology has an easily imaginable positive impact, also on the rescue front

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, a formation in the dermis consisting of the hair and its sheaths

Pendulous fibroids - also known as 'acrochordons' or 'leeks' - are pedunculated skin growths that originate from the dermis - the layer that lies beneath the epidermis - and that, as they grow, extend outwards

The definition of arthroplasty is surgical joint replacement. During the procedure, the healthcare provider removes a damaged joint and replaces it with an artificial joint

Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) is a procedure to remove excess fluid through a needle from a joint (commonly knee, ankle, elbow or hip)

Structural heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart valves that escape diagnosis due to symptoms that increase with age such as fatigue, breathlessness and difficulty climbing stairs

Civil Protection issues weather alert for 14 regions: maximum attention in Emilia-Romagna where the alert is red, orange on Marche, Campania and Sicily

Transvaginal ultrasound is a very common non-invasive gynecological diagnostic-instrumental examination. It can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, it is usually associated with the gynecological visit and allows to evaluate the…

Also called bionic ear, the cochlear implant is a prosthesis indicated in patients with severe or profound bilateral deafness who do not benefit from traditional hearing aids

Knowing when to perform CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is as important as knowing the basic life saving skills to give high-quality CPR

Nosebleeds are common in children, and can be caused by a number of ways. A strong blow to the nose, poking and picking nostrils, and blowing too hard can all trigger a epistaxis

The abuse of technology can reduce a child's reflective abilities and lead to an attention deficit. Moderate use of digital devices is required

With spring, many people begin to experience allergy symptoms that can be bothersome and affect their quality of life