CT, MRI and PET scans: what are they for?
CT, MRI and PET scans are three widely used diagnostic tests. But how do they differ and when should one or the…
Lima syndrome: when kidnappers remain emotionally attached to their captors
The Lima syndrome in medicine and psychology refers to a particular state of emotional attachment that can occur in…
Lateral knee pain? Could be iliotibial band syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome: a continuous pain affecting the side of the knee, particularly during (or after) running…
Coeliac disease: symptoms and causes
Coeliac disease is a chronic, autoimmune eating disorder that develops when people eat gluten and triggers an…
Obstructive sleep apnoea: what it is and how to treat it
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a medical condition characterised by interruptions in breathing during sleep due to…
Bovine aortic arch: risk factor for diseases of the aorta
Increased risk of developing aortic diseases and possible complications after endovascular treatment in case of…
Pneumonia: causes, treatment and prevention
In Italy, the latest ISTAT data in relation to the year 2018, therefore pre-Covid-19, speak of 13,600 deaths from…
Oesophageal spasms, pain behind the sternum the main symptom
Oesophageal spasms: a pain in the chest, which you may feel while doing physical activity, could be interpreted as…
What is hand radiography (hand X-ray)?
Radiography (or X-ray) of the hand: the X-ray examination of the hand is a radiological examination carried out…
The history of voluntary work in emergency and rescue is at Emergency Expo: visit…
The Red Cross is the most famous voluntary organisation in the world. It was born from the battle of Solferino: it…