Vulvodynia: what are the symptoms and how to treat it
Vulvodynia is a disorder experienced as discomfort, often described as a painful and burning sensation in the…
Intestinal malrotation in the newborn: symptoms and treatment
The term 'intestinal malrotation' refers to a congenital abnormality in the newborn child, affecting the small…
Tuberculosis, symptoms and transmission
Tuberculosis is a lung infection caused by a bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacterium that causes…
Bariatric surgeries: which are the main ones and how they work
Bariatric surgeries: which are performed laparoscopically through 4 small incisions
Thyroid cancers: types, symptoms, diagnosis
Thyroid cancers represent the most frequent neoplasms of the endocrine system, and among these, medullary thyroid…
Extrasystole: from diagnosis to therapy
Extrasystole is an often benign alteration of the heart rhythm. It is an early pulsating contraction of the heart,…
Ulceration of the lower limbs: causes and consequences
The causes of a lower limb ulceration can be many: venous insufficiency, arteriopathies, connective tissue…
About Osteoporosis: What is a bone mineral density test?
A bone mineral density test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals — namely calcium — in your bones. This…
Differences between mechanical and paralytic ileus: causes, symptoms and treatment
In medicine, ileus or intestinal obstruction refers to a pathological condition characterised by the partial or…
Italy, Flood in Marche: 9 dead, analysis by Fabrizio Curcio (Civil Protection)
Italy, the tremendous water bomb that hit the Marche region brought death and devastation, but now the figures from…