December 5th: Become the Protagonist of the International Volunteer Day
December 5th will be the International Volunteer Day: celebrate the great social value of this role through…
Bronchiolitis in paediatric age: the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (VRS)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (VRS) is the main cause of bronchiolitis, a lung infection that can be severe in the…
Chronic pain, causes and remedies
Chronic pain is continuous or recurrent pain at intervals of months or years. Unlike acute pain, which is merely a…
Salpingitis: causes and complications of this fallopian tube inflammation
Salpingitis is a fairly rare disorder, but one that should not be underestimated: it is the inflammation of one or…
Specific Immunotherapy: what it is and what it is used for
The principles on which the practice of Specific Immunotherapy (ITS) is based were born out of empiricism, but have…
Rare Diseases: Septo-optic Dysplasia
Septoptic Dysplasia is a brain malformation that causes deficits in optic nerve development, defective brain…
Pityriasis Alba: what it is, how it manifests itself and what is the treatment
Pityriasis Alba is a common skin manifestation in prepubertal age characterised by dry patches that are lighter in…
Neonatal hepatitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Neonatal hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver whose cause often remains unknown. The most common signs and…
Pulmonary embolism: symptoms and treatment
Pulmonary embolism is in most cases the complication of a deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs; it occurs when…
What is the AED and where to find it: some information for the citizen
The AED is an important part of the chain of survival, as it can restore normal heart rhythm in victims of sudden…