Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body is called iridocyclitis. It is an eye disorder that can cause a lot of pain in those affected and that requires urgent treatment if symptoms begin to appear
Pain in rheumatological diseases: manifestations and treatments. Rheumatic diseases, in Italy, affect more than 5 million people (especially women over 65 years of age) and manifest themselves in most cases with pains in the locomotor…
Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin) is a disorder characterised by increased blood levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in various functions in the body and, in particular, responsible for the development of the mammary glands and the…
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in our country and worldwide. These diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as acute myocardial infarction, chronic ischaemic heart disease and heart failure, can…
One of the most common reasons for people to consult a specialist and undergo a urological examination is a urinary tract infection, a disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors and, if not treated properly, can impair normal…
Inflammation of the patellar tendon - also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendonitis - can be defined as a disorder involving the small portion of fibrous connective tissue called the patellar tendon, which connects the lower part…
Dacryocystitis (pronounced “dak-ree-oh-sis-ty-tus”) is the medical term for the inflammation and infection of your tear sac. The sac is also called the lacrimal sac and leads to your tear duct (nasolacrimal duct)
Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and it is therefore essential to follow proper prevention, especially by individuals in the most at-risk categories
On 12 May 1820 Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing science, was born. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this date by celebrating International Nurses Day all over the world