Cholesterol, an old friend that is good to keep at bay
Cholesterol is a fat present in the human body: there are two types, the 'bad' LDL and the 'good' HDL. Why is it…
What is lumbar stenosis and how to treat it
Lumbar stenosis, along with herniated discs, is one of the pathologies that most frequently affects the lumbar…
Abdominal distension (distended abdomen): what it is and what it is caused by
A distended abdomen is abnormally swollen outward. You can see and measure the difference, and sometimes you can…
Radiography: the role of X-ray in bone and soft tissue diagnosis
An X-ray is an imaging study that takes pictures of bones and soft tissues. X-rays use safe amounts of radiation to…
Antiretroviral drugs: what Abacavir oral solution is and what it does
ABACAVIR is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV
What is Zoophobia (fear of animals)?
Zoophobia is the fear of animals. Some people with zoophobia fear all animals, while others are afraid of a…
Emergency Live, the browsable magazine with December's top news is now online
The best news of December collected in this browsable edition of Emergency Live: the magazine is online
Medicines in Italy, pharmacists' alarm: 'Anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and even…
Medicines at risk in Italy too? After initiatives in France and the UK, the Belpaese too is confronted with an…
Patient intervention: poisoning and overdose emergencies
Poisoning and overdose are among the 10 most common emergencies responded to by emergency room professionals,…
Winter, beware of Vitamin D deficiency
In winter, the limited number of hours in the sun can lead to some health problems, often related to a vitamin D…