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Huntington's chorea, an overview: extrapyramidal syndromes are neurological disorders involving structures of the central nervous system involved in the control of motor functions

The death of a patient is an event that the ambulance crew must take into account, and when it occurs they must determine procedures for cleaning, bioremediation and sterilisation of the sanitary compartment and medical equipment used

When you have a wound, you should always cover it with a dressing as this can help to prevent infection. Find out what to do

Myringotomy is a surgical procedure that consists of incising the eardrum membrane

Parinaud's syndrome (pronounced 'Parinò syndrome') is a neurological disorder caused by a lesion in the roof of the midbrain, resulting in the inability to move the eyes up and down

The secondary survey is a methodical check to assess a responsive casualty for any other injuries or illnesses

Lactose is a sugar found mainly in milk and dairy products. The small intestine, the organ where one of the basic steps of food digestion and nutrient absorption takes place, is capable of producing an enzyme called lactase

Anti-inflammatories and Covid: Treatment with NSAIDs (non-steroidal drugs) at the onset of symptoms significantly lowers hospitalisation risk

First case of Australian flu sequenced in Italy by the San Martino Hospital Hygiene Laboratory in Genoa

The monoclonal antibody Nimotuzumab has demonstrated, during several years of clinical trials, its efficacy in the treatment of patients with cancer, and more recently in the use for the therapy of severe forms of COVID-19