Papilloma Virus Infection and Prevention
The human papillomavirus (Human Papilloma Virus = HPV) is the most frequent cause of genital infection in women.…
Palpitations: what causes them and what to do
Heart palpitations are a common symptom that can be caused by various health problems. Sometimes, they are the…
Intestinal infections: Isosporiasis
Isosporiasis is an infection localised in the intestine and caused by Isospora belli (a protozoan coccidium)
Breast cancer: oncoplasty and new surgical techniques
Let's talk about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed neoplasm in women: about 1 malignant…
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare hereditary disease that progressively subverts the structure of muscle
Hyperuricemia: causes and symptoms of elevated uric acid
The term hyperuricemia refers to an increase in uric acid values in the blood above the normal range
Shoulder instability and dislocation: symptoms and treatment
Shoulder instability can be post-traumatic (i.e. after an accidental dislocation) or idiopathic in nature (i.e. due…
Helicobacter Pylori infection: what are the symptoms?
Helicobacter Pylori is a spiral-shaped Gram-negative bacterium; its main characteristic is that it produces large…
Ischaemia: what it is and why it causes a stroke
Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that causes permanent neurological damage. In Italy there are about 185,000…
What is psychotherapy and how it works
Psychotherapy: the main objective of psychological support is to help anyone who feels the need, whether they are…