Miscarriage: medical and psychological aspects in the approach to the patient
Early miscarriage occurs within the first three months of gestation and is unfortunately a frequent occurrence,…
Gastro-cardiac syndrome (or Roemheld syndrome): symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Gastro-cardiac syndrome, also known as 'Roemheld-Techlenburg-Ceconi syndrome' or 'gastric fundus hyperdistension…
Enlarged lymph nodes: what to do?
Enlarged lymph nodes are an immune defence reaction against external attacks by pathogens such as viruses,…
What is the prick-test and what is it for?
The prick test is used to identify possible allergies (to food allergens or inhalants) and in particular to…
Abnormal electrical activity of the heart: ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation is characterised by disorganised and chaotic electrical activity of the heart starting in…
Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology
In oncology, CT and MRI are the two most widely used digital imaging methods in the approach to the neoplastic…
Liver cirrhosis: pathophysiology, causes and treatment
Liver cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterised by widespread destruction and fibrotic regeneration of…
Chest pain, when is it angina pectoris?
Angina pectoris is a chronic condition characterized by chest pain in the retrosternal region, sometimes radiating…
Blood glucose curve: what it is, when it is important and why this test is…
The glycaemic curve (or rather oral glucose load curve, also known by its acronym OGTT) is a test used to diagnose…
Adverse reactions to contrast medium: what are they and what incidence do they…
Contrast medium is a substance used during radiological tests to improve the visibility of body structures by…