Main diseases of the umbilical cord: what they are
Numerous anatomical and functional abnormalities can affect the umbilical cord during foetal life, which can cause…
Percutaneous angioscopy: what is capillaroscopy?
Capillaroscopy is a test of the capillaries that is useful in cases of suspected blood circulation disorders
Managing stress and inner discomfort but psychological counselling remains taboo
Psychological counselling is a service that is increasingly in demand but difficult to access due to the sense of…
Dermatitis: the different types and how to distinguish them
The term dermatitis is used generically to indicate an inflammation of the skin caused by various factors that…
Pulmonological examination, what is it and what is it for? What does the…
The pulmonologist deals with the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies that may affect the structures of the…
In-depth analysis of the heart: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CARDIO - MRI)
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CARDIO - MRI) represents one of the latest and most innovative diagnostic…
Multiple sclerosis, what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating neurodegenerative disease, i.e. one with lesions in the central nervous…
How dangerous is an enlarged prostate?
Approximately half of all men over the age of 50 have an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic…
Melanoma: What is it and how can it be diagnosed?
Melanoma is a malignant tumour of the skin and mucous membranes that originates from melanocytes, cells that…
Heart attack: guidelines for recognising symptoms
Generally, the first of the symptoms that are associated with a heart attack is chest pain, but there are other…