Vancomycin-sensitive Staphylococcus infections: symptoms and treatment
Vancomycin-sensitive staphylococcal infections (VISA) are infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which are…
Patient complains of umbilical pain: what are the possible diagnoses?
Umbilical pain is a feeling of discomfort in the area inside the abdomen behind the navel. In most cases, the cause…
Lazy eye: how to recognise and treat amblyopia?
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a condition that appears as early as 3-4 years of age and involves a…
Spencer "The Force of Will": last days to vote!
The Force of Will", the contest to award the students of the IED of Florence promoted by the company of Sala…
Holter monitor: how does it work and when is it needed?
Let's talk about the holter monitor. Palpitations, tachycardia or the feeling as if the heart doesn't beat. In…
Anti-Covid vaccines, Valneva's turn: the European Commission gives the go-ahead
French-Austrian company Valneva is developing an inactivated virus vaccine: a traditional technology used in many…
Sierra Leone, oil tank explodes: around 100 dead, Red Cross intervention
Sierra Leone Red Cross teams are providing ambulance services; first aid and psychosocial support following a fire…
Post-arrest temperature management in children
Statement on post cardiac arrest temperature management in children. November 2021. ILCOR Pediatric Life Support…
Covid in Europe, Ema evaluates Moderna's Spikevax in children aged 6-11 years
EMA has started evaluating an application to extend the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, to children…
Blepharoptosis: getting to know eyelid drooping
Blepharoptosis (or "eyelid ptosis") is a medical condition consisting of partial or total drooping of the upper…