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Atrial fibrillation consists of an alteration in heart rhythm. The pathology does not allow effective contraction of the atrial cavities and, as a result, this affects the proper functioning of the ventricles and, therefore, the progression…

Chylothorax manifests with difficulty breathing and originates from an interruption of the thoracic duct resulting in an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space

Torsion of the hydatid of Morgagni causes sudden and intense pain in boys, especially between 3 and 11 years of age

Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body is called iridocyclitis. It is an eye disorder that can cause a lot of pain in those affected and that requires urgent treatment if symptoms begin to appear

Pain in rheumatological diseases: manifestations and treatments. Rheumatic diseases, in Italy, affect more than 5 million people (especially women over 65 years of age) and manifest themselves in most cases with pains in the locomotor…

Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin) is a disorder characterised by increased blood levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in various functions in the body and, in particular, responsible for the development of the mammary glands and the…

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in our country and worldwide. These diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as acute myocardial infarction, chronic ischaemic heart disease and heart failure, can…

One of the most common reasons for people to consult a specialist and undergo a urological examination is a urinary tract infection, a disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors and, if not treated properly, can impair normal…

Severe asthma: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

Inflammation of the patellar tendon - also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendonitis - can be defined as a disorder involving the small portion of fibrous connective tissue called the patellar tendon, which connects the lower part…

Dacryocystitis (pronounced “dak-ree-oh-sis-ty-tus”) is the medical term for the inflammation and infection of your tear sac. The sac is also called the lacrimal sac and leads to your tear duct (nasolacrimal duct)

Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and it is therefore essential to follow proper prevention, especially by individuals in the most at-risk categories

On 12 May 1820 Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing science, was born. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this date by celebrating International Nurses Day all over the world

Inflammation of the rotator cuff: the shoulder is a very complicated area of the human body that, with its set of five joints, driven by numerous muscle groups, forms the most mobile 'joint' in our body

Gardnerella vaginalis is a gram-positive bacterium often responsible for vaginal infections (vaginosis). It is a potential pathogen that can cause serious damage to the vaginal mucosa if the normal vaginal pH (a safety and control factor…

When there is a partial or complete loss of hearing in one or both ears (unilateral or bilateral), we speak of 'hearing loss'

Lip herpes – also known as labial herpes, herpes labialis or cold sores – consists of an easily recognizable and widespread herpetic infection, which consists of the appearance of numerous small whitish or reddish vesicles in the lip area,…

The vector of further development of occupational health and safety will be discussed by experts at KIOSH 2023: On May 24-26, the 11th Kazakhstan International Conference and Exhibition on Occupational Safety and Industrial Safety - KIOSH…

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for infants (Infant CPR) or as we may say babies below 1 year age requires special consideration since they carry the risk of being infected by contagious diseases

Fever is a rise in body temperature above the normal temperature, usually caused by infection. Normal body temperature is around 37°C (give or take a degree, but this can vary from person to person)

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is an emotional response to the belief that other people are living better, more satisfying lives or that important opportunities are being missed

Hip dysplasia is a condition that is seen more often in women and occurs when the acetabulum (the socket in the pelvis into which the femoral head fits) is too shallow to support the femoral head (the ball-shaped bone at the top of the…

Traveller's diarrhea, as it is commonly referred to, is the most common illness that can strike while travelling. It affects between 20 and 30 percent of international travelers each year, i.e. something like 10 million people

Firefighters at work for a serious fire in Milan: a van, apparently loaded with cylinders, exploded causing the chain fire of other cars and neighboring buildings

The story of Doctor Diego Olivari photographs the precariousness and scarce possibilities of doctors in Italy, especially in the Emergency

Sufferers generally speak of 'X-legs'. In reality, its medical name is valgus knee

Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori is a spiral-shaped (i.e. spiral-shaped) bacterium that very frequently colonizes the gastric mucosa

Coronary ischemia, a pathology also known by the medical term of "ischemic heart disease", involves an important state of suffering of the heart muscle caused - as the term itself suggests - by a reduced supply of oxygenated blood induced,…

Although already described by Hippocrates, Celsus and Galen, gout is a disease that still exists today

Tension-type headaches are a common headache often causing mild-to-moderate pain, which some describe as feeling like a tight band around their head

If you are an ordinary citizen, knowing how to handle the First Aid emergencies that you may occasionally encounter can make the difference between life and death for a person

Mitral regurgitation (or mitral regurgitation) is a heart disease that affects the mitral valve. This alteration implies that, during the ventricular contraction phase, the mitral valve, which should close hermetically to prevent blood from…

Hyperkyphosis is a pathological accentuation of the physiological thoracic curvature of the spine

It is a hot topic in our society today: addiction to social networks and the internet in general

The lumbar spine (lower back) consists of five vertebrae in the lower part of the spine. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, compressing the nerves traveling through the lower back into the legs

Pustular psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that causes pus-filled blisters on plaques, which are patches of scaly skin

Although shrouded in a halo of perplexity, in reality meteoropathy (or weather pains)is a medical condition with the oldest descriptions

The "Acute respiratory distress syndrome" (abbreviated with the acronym ARDS) according to the definition of the WHO (World Health Organization) is a "diffuse damage of the alveolar capillaries causing severe respiratory failure with…

Cervical (or cervix) cancer develops in the lower part of the uterus, the organ of the female apparatus where the embryo is received and develops during pregnancy

Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It is used to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys

When should I be concerned about toxoplasmosis? Generally, if you were infected with Toxoplasma before becoming pregnant your baby is protected by your immunity

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatic adenoma, is an increase in the volume of the prostate gland

Ocular herpes or more commonly known as eye herpes is an infection caused by the action of the Herpes Simplex virus

Most people define “shock” as emotional distress or sudden fright in response to a traumatic event. But in medical terms, first aid shock is a life-threatening medical condition where the victim does not have enough blood circulating the…

When we hear about STDs, gonorrhea is one of the most mentioned and well known

HIV is a virus that attacks and destroys, in particular, a type of white blood cell, the CD4 lymphocytes, responsible for the body's immune response

A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency that most people worry about in their lifetime. It can be fatal if not treated right away

Barrett's esophagus means that some cells in the lining of the food pipe have started to change. In a small number of people these cells can develop into cancer of the esophagus over a long period of time

Saphenectomy literally means the removal of the saphenous vein. The internal and external saphenous are important collectors of the superficial venous system of the lower limbs

When we speak of a macular hole, we are referring to an actual hole, a hole, within the macula: the central vision area of the retina

Glaucoma – also known as “the silent thief of sight” – is a chronic disease that affects the optic nerve

Varus knee is a deformity of the lower limbs. Also known as 'bracketed knees', 'bowed knees' and 'O-knees', due to the position of the knees that tend to 'point' in the opposite direction, varus knee is characterised by a misalignment…

When the stomach is affected by intense, prolonged and recurrent inflammation of the gastric walls (inflammation), we speak of gastritis

In jargon called "tennis elbow", epicondylitis consists of a degenerative process affecting the tendons of the elbow

In Africa devastating floods hit neighbouring countries Rwanda and Congo, which suffered heavy losses among the civilian population

8 May, the Russian Red Cross also celebrates World Red Cross Day and does so with heartfelt thanks to its volunteers and by opening its own museum in Moscow

As a result of the bombing, warehouses with Ukrainian Red Cross humanitarian aid were burnt down in Odessa and a mobile hospital was damaged in Mykolaiv

Today, 8 May, the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal Societies celebrate World Red Cross Day

To mark 8 May, the Italian Red Cross has organised events and initiatives throughout Italy that will last until 14 May

Pathological gaming addiction has been included in the most recent version of the DSM-5 in 'Section 3', dedicated to conditions requiring further study and investigation

Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by HEV that, similar to the aetiological agent of hepatitis A, is mainly transmitted via the faeco-oral route, i.e. through the consumption of water and food contaminated with infected faeces

Compound fracture: what does it mean? A bone fracture is an injury of traumatic or pathological origin, which can affect any part of the skeleton

What are “detoxes” and “cleanses”? We have been hearing about detox for some time, and it is therefore appropriate to deepen this topic

Health emergencies involving injuries such as chest and chest injury may cause hemorrhage or severe bleeding. This can be life-threatening, and it requires medical attention

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver, sometimes triggering severe damage to this organ

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common pathologies causing annoying heel and sole pain

Gastroenteritis is a widespread illness that can be triggered by many different agents. It is an infection of the stomach and intestines that can affect people of all ages, but is particularly common in children

Atrial flutter is a cardiac arrhythmia that can occur in the atria, characterised by frequent contractions, irregular heartbeat and sudden onset. Depending on the mode of onset, two forms of atrial flutter can be distinguished: a paroxysmal…

One of the most common injuries, especially in children, is burns. Unfortunately, it’s a global public health problem, accounting for an estimated 180 000 deaths annually, mostly occurring at home and the workplace

The term 'photodermatosis' - also known as 'photosensitivity' or 'sun allergy' - refers to a rather abnormal reaction of the skin to exposure to sunlight

"Hypocapnia" (also called "acapnia") in medicine refers to the decrease in the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood

Patent foramen ovale is a genetic malformation that affects the heart muscle. Commonly this condition is also known as "hole in the heart", as patients suffering from this condition have an unusual opening at the level of the atria, which…

The concept of addiction, although traditionally used to describe a physical dependence on a substance, has recently been applied to excessive use of the Internet

Cervical hernia is a disease that affects the vertebrae. In particular, this problem affects the first 7 vertebrae of the column and can lead to various symptoms, first of all pain

World Hand Hygiene Day, who: Accelerate action together. SAVE LIVES – Clean Your Hands

Eczema, more commonly known as simple dermatitis, is one of the most common skin diseases: it manifests itself as an inflammation of the skin, characterized by skin rashes, itching sensation, redness and possible formation of blisters or…

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem thought to affect millions of people

Bloodborne pathogens are amongst one of the hardest to control from spreading, even in healthcare facilities. It is estimated that 20 million people globally acquire HBV infections from medical injections deemed unsafe

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition that occurs when one or more tumors — called gastrinomas NIH external link, which are located mainly in your pancreas or duodenum—cause your stomach to make too much acid

What is commonly referred to as 'nail fungus' is scientifically referred to as onychomycosis or nail mycosis: a common infection affecting the nails

Fibroscopy is a diagnostic test that takes its name from the instrument with which it is performed, the fiberscope, i.e. an endoscope with the appearance of a thin tube, formed by very flexible optical fibers and equipped with a video…

The terms "acidosis" and "alkalosis", in physiology and pathology, mean a condition characterized by the alteration of the pH of the blood plasma, due to an excess of acidity or basicity

Angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) drug is a new treatment for heart failure

Epiphysiolysis is a condition characterised by the loss of continuity of the femur. In fact, in its upper portion, there is a discontinuity between the head and neck of the bone

Ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid margin is turned outwards causing symptoms related to exposure of the ocular surface

Lifesaving skills are essential: You never know when you can find yourself faced with an emergency situation

When ventricular fibrillation occurs, the contraction movements of the ventricles become so rapid and irregular that the muscle cannot perform its function, with consequences that include cardiac compromise, cardiac arrest and death

The term 'anoxia' refers to a marked decrease or complete absence of oxygen at the tissue and cellular level, i.e. a severe form of hypoxia

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused, as its name suggests, by the hepatitis B virus, HBV

A bone fracture is a medical condition that involves disruption of the integrity of a bone. It can be caused by external trauma, or it can be due to underlying diseases

The presence of blood in urinary fluids is referred to in medical parlance as haematuria. It is a condition that can occur in different stages of severity and can be caused by bleeding from any component of the urinary tract (kidneys,…

Pharyngitis is a typical disorder of the coldest months of the year or months with sudden changes in temperature and concerns inflammation of the pharynx, i.e. the back of the throat between the tonsils and the larynx

Italy, Civil Protection engaged in a maxi water emergency: after the Sillaro torrent the Lamone river is overflowed

Hypothyroidism, also called hypoactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's needs

Cartilage injuries: patellar chondropathy is the disease or injury of the articular cartilage of the patella that manifests itself with localised pain at the front of the knee

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease involving a rather well-known and widespread food intolerance related to gluten

For Morton's Neuroma we mean a suffering of the III common digital nerve, an exclusively sensory nerve that innervates the 3rd and 4th toe caused by chronic microtraumas at the point of transition between the heads of the III and IV…

Let's talk about infective endocarditis: Endocarditis is a life-threatening inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves

Tomosynthesis or “3D” mammography is a new type of digital x-ray mammogram which creates 2D and 3D-like pictures of the breasts

The term "photophobia" derives from the Greek language, in particular it is a name composed of "photo", which means "light" and "phobia", that is "fear", "aversion"