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Cancer of the larynx is a tumour that originates in the tissues of the larynx, the organ of the respiratory tract - consisting of a cartilaginous canal about 12 centimetres long - that houses the vocal cords and connects the nasal and oral…

Candida is a fungus, the most common species of which, albicans, usually lives in small concentrations in the oral cavity, in the intestines, on the skin, in the genital mucous membranes, without causing any disturbance, in constant…

Let's talk about autism: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a relatively heterogeneous set of developmental disorders, characterised by impaired communication skills and difficulties in social interaction

The term balanitis refers to an inflammation or infection of the glans. Sometimes the process also extends to the foreskin, giving a classic picture of balanopostitis

The endocavitary electrophysiological study, also known by the acronym SEE, is a diagnostic investigation aimed at examining the electrical properties of the heart in order to establish susceptibility to developing various heart rhythm…

Positive-pressure ventilation (as opposed to negative-pressure ventilation) has been the basic approach to mechanical ventilation since the late 1950s

Gynaecological tumours are neoplasms that affect women and mainly affect the uterus (endometrium and cervix) and ovaries

Dysposophobia: buried at home, this is the image that most characterises people suffering from hoarding disorder, also known as disposofobia

The tilt test is a special diagnostic test that allows the behaviour of the patient's blood pressure and heart rate to be assessed when moving from a horizontal to a semi-vertical position

Let's talk about sciatica: when one has sciatica, the question often arises as to whether absolute rest is better or whether, on the other hand, doing some movement and physical activity would be beneficial