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Concussion is an alteration of brain function caused by trauma to the head. It can be caused by a violent or repeated blow to the head, such as in a car accident, a fall, during sporting activity, or even by shaking the person, e.g. an…

The term eyelid ptosis denotes a situation characterised by a drooping of the upper eyelid that, under normal conditions, laps at the upper edge of the cornea

Among the most common types of vertigo, there is positional vertigo, which, unlike other types, does not require the use of drugs, but of liberating manoeuvres to get rid of the sensation that the world is spinning, performed by the ENT…

Atherosclerosis (more often known in the lay world as arteriosclerosis) is a pathological condition characterised by changes in the wall of the arteries, which lose their elasticity due to the accumulation of calcium, cholesterol,…

When talking about dermatological allergies, one cannot forget to consider nickel allergy, one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis

Cardiac arrest is a serious cardiovascular event, which involves the cessation of cardiac electrical activity and requires prompt intervention

Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is a blood test that measures the concentration of haemoglobin bound to glucose. It reflects the average glucose concentration (blood glucose) during the last three months and is useful for the diagnosis of…

SanFilippo Syndrome is also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type 3A, and consists of an alteration in the functioning of certain cells called lysosomes: these are responsible for the breakdown and disposal of various substances

Intra-articular injections are used to treat inflammatory processes affecting the joints. To limit pain they are always performed under sedation

Acute liver failure is a dangerous disease that causes liver malfunction. It may heal or require, in cases with a more severe course, a liver transplant