Health

Atherosclerosis is a hardening and loss of elasticity of blood vessels and particularly arteries due to the accumulation of lipids that form hard, rigid plaques that thicken the walls of blood vessels

Let's talk about inception: research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania reveals the possibility of controlling a person's will and behavior through an alternative use of modern neurological diagnostic and therapeutic tools

It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish psoriatic arthritis from other conditions since the occurrence of joint pain is a common symptom of many rheumatologic conditions

Supraventricular tachycardia involves an acceleration of the heart rate in the structures of the heart that lie above the ventricles, giving rise to arrhythmias

Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a rare genetic disease characterized by hypersensitivity to UV radiation. It manifests with symptoms affecting the skin, eyes and nervous system. Protection from ultraviolet radiation is essential

Arthrogryposis is a condition that-right at the origin of the name Marfan Syndrome-was described by Dr. Marfan in the 19th century and named after him Later, the better definition of Marfan Syndrome differentiated the latter (while…

Diabetic retinopathy is the 4th leading cause of blindness worldwide and the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in industrialized countries

Mediterranean anemia is a blood disorder due to a defect in the synthesis of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that has the dual function of transporting oxygen from the lungs to organs and tissues, and expelling carbon dioxide

What is angina pectoris? The term angina denotes a manifestation of Myocardial Ischemia of which it is a member, predominantly a consequence of atherosclerosis, characterized by the formation of atheromatous plaques that result in narrowing…

The spread of occupational allergies originates from the evolution of production technology, and the way to treat them is an achievement of Occupational Medicine in the last 30 years