Hyperbaric Chamber: what it is, what it is for, how it works and contraindications
Resulting to be a traceable environment within hospital centers, during which it is probable to breathe more oxygen…
Bronchoscopy: what is it and how is it performed?
Bronchoscopy is the analysis of the bronchi by visualising the bronchial tree: it allows direct observation of the…
Alopecia: symptoms and treatment of hair follicle loss
The term Alopecia refers to the "lack of hair or hair in all body districts", secondary to the various mechanisms…
Cyclothymia: symptoms and treatment of cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymia (or cyclothymic disorder) belongs to the group of bipolar disorders. It is characterised by alternating…
Abdominal pain: 'Should I go to the emergency room?
When is abdominal pain severe enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room? Very often patients come to the…
High blood pressure and heart disease in the mountains: how to behave?
Everyone can go to the mountains, if the pressure is well controlled, but those suffering from a heart condition…
Biopsy: what it is and when it is performed
A biopsy consists of taking and analysing a patient's biological tissue and is therefore to be considered a medical…
Electrocardiography: what it is and how to do it
Electrocardiography, how important is it? Routine checks for our health are really very important
First aid, when is it an emergency? Some information for citizens
Knowing when to treat a medical situation as an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. While the…
Bipolar disorder (bipolarism): symptoms and treatment
What is bipolarism? Bipolar disorder (or bipolar depression or bipolarism), although not particularly frequent, is…