Social and exclusion phobia: What is FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)?
FOMO, a term bandied about among young people, is a social phenomenon related to the digitisation of everyday life
Microalbuminuria (MA): what does it indicate?
Microalbuminuria (MA) is a predictive index for the prevention of nephropathy. Albumin is a protein present in…
Rescue operations in car accidents: airbags and the potential for injury
Airbags were mandatorily introduced in all cars and light trucks in the United States in 1998 (Intermodal Surface…
First Aid: Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How to Prevent it
You probably don’t think about common causes of shoulder pain until you suddenly experience it. When something goes…
Ravenna, fire brigade supporting the Ocean Viking landing operations
On 31 December, the NGO Ocean Viking arrived at the port of Ravenna with about 130 migrants on board
Prick tests: what are they for?
Prick tests are used to reveal any allergies (to food or inhalants) and in particular to demonstrate the presence…
Mediterranean diet: getting back in shape relies on anti-ageing foods
The Mediterranean Diet remains a benchmark diet, with 'anti-ageing' foods being the main allies of health and…
Mammography: how to do it and when to do it
Mammography is an X-ray test that allows us to examine the breast tissue inside. Like all X-rays, it involves…
Perimetry or Visual Field Test: How It's Done
Perimetry is an eye test that measures the size of the visual space perceived around the eye by observing a fixed…
Mole mapping, when to do it?
Mole mapping is a dermatological test that should be carried out at least once, if not periodically, to monitor the…