Folliculitis: definition, causes and treatment
Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, a formation in the dermis consisting of the hair and its…
Pendulous fibroids: what are they and how do they appear?
Pendulous fibroids - also known as 'acrochordons' or 'leeks' - are pedunculated skin growths that originate from…
What is Arthroplasty? An overview of joint replacement surgery
The definition of arthroplasty is surgical joint replacement. During the procedure, the healthcare provider removes…
What is arthrocentesis (joint aspiration)?
Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) is a procedure to remove excess fluid through a needle from a joint (commonly…
Structural heart disease: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Structural heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart valves that escape diagnosis due to symptoms that increase…
Civil Protection alert in 14 regions: Italy in the grip of bad weather
Civil Protection issues weather alert for 14 regions: maximum attention in Emilia-Romagna where the alert is red,…
Gender medicine, the importance of transvaginal ultrasound
Transvaginal ultrasound is a very common non-invasive gynecological diagnostic-instrumental examination. It can be…
Cochlear implant in the child: the bionic ear as a response to severe or profound…
Also called bionic ear, the cochlear implant is a prosthesis indicated in patients with severe or profound…
When To Perform CPR: 6 Situations When to do CPR
Knowing when to perform CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is as important as knowing the basic life saving…
Epistaxis: First Aid Tips for Nosebleeds in Kids
Nosebleeds are common in children, and can be caused by a number of ways. A strong blow to the nose, poking and…