Fabry disease: what it is and what the symptoms are
Fabry disease (also known as Anderson-Fabry disease) is a genetic lysosomal storage disorder, characterised by the…
Celiac disease: how to recognise it and which foods to avoid
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes an immune reaction of the body to the intake of gluten
What it is and how to get out of dermatillomania
It is called dermatillomania and is a compulsive disorder characterised by the habit of constantly pinching and…
Thalassaemia or Mediterranean anaemia: what is it?
The term thalassaemia (Mediterranean anaemia or microcytic anaemia) defines a heterogeneous group of hereditary…
Pain and burning on urination: what causes it and what to do in case of dysuria
The term 'dysuria' refers to pain or burning during urination, i.e. during the emission of urine. What can be the…
Hereditary defects of metabolism: tyrosinaemia
Hereditary tyrosinaemia is a genetic metabolic defect associated with severe liver disease in childhood. For the…
Tumours of endothelial tissues: Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma is a cancer that affects the endothelial tissues beneath the skin and mucous membranes, prevalent…
Angioplasty (PTA) of leg arteries: what the surgery consists of
Angioplasty (PTA - Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty) of the arteries of the lower limbs is a minimally…
Diverticula: what are the symptoms of diverticulitis and how to treat it
Diverticula are extroversions of the mucosa and submucosa comparable to small pockets, which can form in the…
Gynaecological cancers: what to know to prevent them
Gynaecological cancers are malignant diseases that affect the female genital apparatus. Approximately 4 million…