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The purpose of coronary artery bypass surgery is to bypass narrowings (stenosis), i.e. occlusions resulting from atherosclerosis, of the coronary arteries, which are the vessels responsible for maintaining a constant blood supply to the…

Pancreatic cysts are abnormal fluid-filled structures that can form in the pancreas. These cysts are generally benign, but their asymptomatic nature often makes diagnosis difficult

Infantile Pompe disease, enzyme replacement therapy can also be administered in utero. In this way, the heart damage typical of the disease can be avoided. A world first reported in the New England Journal of Medicine

Let's talk benzodiazepines: anxiety is one of the most widespread psychological problems in modern society, given the numerous demands to which we are called upon to respond every day

Coronary angiography is a radiological examination that allows you to view images of the coronary arteries, the arterial vessels that surround the heart and carry blood to the heart muscle

At midnight on Thursday, a Russian missile struck a five-story residential building in Zaporizhzhia city, in Zaporizhzhia oblast (province), southeastern Ukraine. The building housed approximately 300 people in 70 apartments

Alcohol septal ablation (ASA) is a minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

It’s now one year since the Russian Federation’s 24 February invasion of Ukraine. That’s one year of unimaginable suffering, loss and destruction

Children often come down with sore throats commonly caused by colds, viruses and, environmental factors such as smoke, dust in the air, and plant allergens

Anorectal manometry is a safe and painless test that can be useful in cases of faecal incontinence, constipation and rectal prolapse in order to recognise the cause more accurately and to implement personalised treatment strategies. But…

Renal hydronephrosis is a very common condition and in most cases benign in origin

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious and debilitating disease, but many individuals live full lives after diagnosis. Symptoms can appear suddenly and be extremely frightening

Aldosterone antagonists block the action of aldosterone, which is a hormone your adrenal glands make

The World Health Organisation has crowned panic attack disorder the most important one in existence, as more than 20 per cent of people suffer from it and the numbers are constantly growing

Mammography with tomosynthesis is a key test for breast cancer prevention, thanks to a more precise diagnosis than 'classic' mammography

With regard to obesity, when we talk about bariatric surgery we mean a set of interventions that are essential for obese people, both to eliminate excess fatty tissue and to prevent or treat the pathologies associated with obesity

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) consists of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation

The Trendelenburg position (TP) is a clinical technique in which the body is tilted into a supine position so that the head is lower than the body and legs

Morton's neuroma is a neuralgia localised in the front sole of the foot: it is a diffuse neuropathy (nerve pathology) due to inflammation and thickening of the interdigital nerve that innervates the toes

The radial capitellum fracture is the most common fracture of the elbow bones. This type of fracture is almost always the result of trauma, perhaps due to a fall; the radial capitulum is in fact the most proximal part of the radius that…

Peptic ulcer is an erosion of the mucous membrane that affects the upper digestive tract and affects about 4 million people every year

Let's talk about tumours: the testicles are the organs responsible for the production of spermatozoa and hormones essential for reproduction

Aortic regurgitation consists of a reflux of blood through the aortic valve that occurs as a result of left ventricular relaxation

Let's talk about cold urticaria. When temperatures drop significantly, in the colder winter months, in addition to dry skin and redness, more severe reactions can develop, such as hives, also commonly - but erroneously - known as 'cold…

Among allergic persons, anxiety disorders are significantly more present than in the rest of the population, with a ratio of 1:1.41

Colonoscopy is a diagnostic test that allows you to examine the surface of the colon and rectum by inserting, through the anus, a thin and flexible tube that is slowly advanced while introducing air to stretch the walls of the intestine

The Heimlich manoeuvre is a first aid technique used to quickly and easily remove an airway obstruction that, in some cases, could lead to even fatal suffocation

Let's talk about cardiac holter: when you have heart problems, whatever their nature, in order to diagnose them you undergo an electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG

Greece, the accident occurred during the night between a goods train and a passenger train

Arthrosis is one of the best known diseases of the musculoskeletal system and one of the most widespread: arthrosis is a chronic disease that affects a large percentage of the population and is characterised by the degeneration of joint…

Let's talk about post-partum depression: in many cultures, including Western ones, the birth of a child is always welcomed and seen as a happy event, an occasion for celebration

About palpitations: ideally, many people barely notice their hearts beating, which is natural. However, any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning, be it slow or fast

On 28 February 2023, Falck’s first electric ambulance will leave the station in Copenhagen, Denmark

Suffocation (also called 'asphyxia') in medicine, and particularly in forensic medicine, refers to the dreaded and potentially fatal condition in which normal breathing is impeded due to various direct or indirect factors that prevent the…

Angiography is the most precise test for assessing the shape and calibre of arteries. It is a technique of radiological visualisation of an artery determined by the introduction of a radiopaque contrast agent

Hypercapnia is an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood. It affects people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Intubation is a procedure that can help save a life when someone can’t breathe

The vacuum splint is a device which resembles a vacuum mattress of reduced dimensions, it is used in emergency medicine for the immobilisation of traumatised limbs and as a temporary splint

Our blood has a very important task. It seamlessly transports throughout the body the things we need to stay alive: oxygen, disease-fighting white blood cells, nutrition and more

Faecal microbiota transplantation (also known as 'faecal transplantation') in medicine refers to the process by which faecal bacteria and other microbes are transferred from one healthy individual to another

Anxiety sufferers often choose to hide what is happening to them from others. For those suffering from an anxiety disorder, it can be very difficult to open up and tell others about their experiences of anxiety

Taking proton pump inhibitors increases the risk of myocardial infarction: omeprazole and antacid medications are a commonly prescribed class of drugs that are very effective, especially in the long-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux…

Tragedies in the daily news, the drowning of dozens of human beings being among them, see rescuers on the front line and committed to saving lives. We have thought of explaining in detail some medical aspects of what happens, in the hope…

Diabetes is a common chronic medical condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It occurs when there is an excess of glucose (sugar) in your body

Poisoning in the home environment: many poisonings occur in the home and office and it is essential to adopt simple methods to prevent them

ECO fusion, or ultrasound with fusion technique, is an innovative test that uses the information generated, mainly by nuclear magnetic resonance, during an ultrasound scan to fuse and superimpose the two images

A motorcyclist is on the ground, a traffic accident has resulted in his injuries. The question of what to do is triggered in the ordinary citizen

The carry sheet is one of the most familiar aids to the rescuer: it is in fact a tool used in emergencies to load patients, unable to move independently, onto the stretcher or to transfer the injured from the stretcher to the bed

Bronchiolitis is an acute viral infection that affects the respiratory system, particularly that of children under one year of age

A liver biopsy is a test that consists of taking a small fragment of liver tissue (approximately 1/160,000 of the liver mass)

Benorrhea is more commonly known as gonorrhea. It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium called Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

Also called basal cell carcinoma (BCC), basalioma is a malignant skin cancer. Its causes can be diverse, from excessive UV exposure to frequent use of tanning beds, and its typical manifestation is a skin sign of varying shape and size

Eating disorders (or eating disorders) can be defined as persistent disturbances in eating behavior or behaviors aimed at weight control, damaging physical health or psychological and social functioning, which are not secondary to any known…

Umbilical hernia is a protrusion of a small portion of the intestine (omentum, intestinal loops) through the abdominal muscles, due to incomplete closure of the umbilical ring

Have you ever experienced burning in the eyes, accompanied by other symptoms such as itching, tearing and redness

Hyperemic gastritis is an inflammation, to which our organism, or more precisely the gastric mucosa, is subjected, of mild or life-threatening magnitude

Bronchospasm refers to an unusual and excessive contraction of the smooth muscles that surround the bronchi and bronchioles

The prostate is an important anatomical structure of a man's uro-genital system: it is the gland that produces, together with the seminal vesicles, about 80% of the seminal fluid that is normally ejaculated

Fever is the most frequent sign of a child's illness. This situation is experienced by parents with particular anxiety and apprehension, in most cases without reason

Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as a diffuse connective tissue disease

Interventricular septal defect, is an opening in the interventricular septum that will cause communication between the ventricles

There is some confusion at the diagnostic-therapeutic level between musculo-skeletal pathologies, myofascial syndrome and fibromyalgia, in particular between Tender points and Trigger points, to which is added the complication due to the…

When a pathology affecting the veins or arteries is suspected, but also as a preventive measure, reference is usually made to a very reliable and precise diagnostic test: the Doppler examination

Dysthymia is one of the mood disorders, as it involves a mild but chronic form of depression

Invasive mechanical ventilation is a frequently used intervention in acutely ill patients who require respiratory support or airway protection

Cervical and spinal immobilization techniques: emergency medical services (EMS) personnel continue to be the primary caregivers in the management of most out-of-hospital emergencies, including trauma situations

Vaginal candida is a fairly common fungal infection that affects about two-thirds of women from puberty to menopause at least once in their lifetime (but can also affect men)

Acariasis is a skin disease caused by mites. The bites of these arachnids can cause intense and very unpleasant itching, but above all lead to certain diseases

Adjuvant therapy targets cancer cells that primary cancer treatment didn’t destroy. Having adjuvant therapy means more time spent in cancer treatment, but reduces the chance you’ll have the same cancer again

Defecography is a radiological examination used to study pelvic floor dysfunctions that cause problems with defecation It is performed using a diluted baryta contrast medium, injected directly into the rectal ampulla. In some cases, if…

Dysbiosis and hydrocolon therapy: the gut and its well-being play an increasingly important recognised role in the human body

ADHD medication treats the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as hyperactivity and impulsivity

More than 396,000 people affected by the Ukrainian crisis have received humanitarian aid from the Russian Red Cross (RKK), Russia's oldest humanitarian organisation, since 18 February 2022

Project HOPE Teams Continue Supporting Ukrainians a Year into the Full-Scale Russian Invasion 

Coulson Aviation announced that it is providing aerial firefighting support services to Argentina via a CDN $6.8 million dollar government to government (G2G) contract between the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and Argentina’s…

The Italian Red Cross has been at the side of the affected communities and the most fragile people since the beginning of the conflict

Countless people have to deal with high blood pressure emergencies every day. But when do the effects of high blood pressure necessitate a visit to the emergency room?

Bronchopneumonia consists of acute inflammation of the bronchi and lungs. It differs from normal bronchitis in that it also extends to the pulmonary alveoli and the pulmonary interstitium

The Holter ECG is a non-invasive diagnostic test that involves recording the heart's electrical activity by means of a small portable device (recorder) connected to the skin via some electrical wires and electrode pads (small platelets)…

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, as it affects 2% of the population; the likelihood of developing this condition increases with age

Proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole and rabeprazole) are drugs commonly used especially in the short and long-term therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease, in the eradication of Helicobacter…

Hippocrates was the first, in 400 BC, to describe a depressive disorder linked to seasonality and, in the 2nd century BC, Greco-Roman doctors used to treat depression with exposure to sunlight directly in the eyes

The Madrid Fire Department took delivery of 13 Renault Trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions at a ceremony attended by the mayor

Fibromyalgia: pain can also originate in the brain, without being generated by external or internal body stimuli

Urinary tract infections are not uncommon. They potentially affect your bladder, urethra, and kidneys. Most people who have experienced them will tell you they come with pain and are very disruptive to daily life

Early miscarriage occurs within the first three months of gestation and is unfortunately a frequent occurrence, affecting about 15-20% of clinically recognised pregnancies

Gastro-cardiac syndrome, also known as 'Roemheld-Techlenburg-Ceconi syndrome' or 'gastric fundus hyperdistension syndrome', was first reported by Ludwing Roemheld (1871-1938) in the late 1900s. It is little described in the literature, but…

Enlarged lymph nodes are an immune defence reaction against external attacks by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites

The prick test is used to identify possible allergies (to food allergens or inhalants) and in particular to demonstrate the presence of immunoglobulin E specific to the allergen tested

Ventricular fibrillation is characterised by disorganised and chaotic electrical activity of the heart starting in the ventricle

In oncology, CT and MRI are the two most widely used digital imaging methods in the approach to the neoplastic patient

Liver cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterised by widespread destruction and fibrotic regeneration of liver cells

Angina pectoris is a chronic condition characterized by chest pain in the retrosternal region, sometimes radiating to the arms, shoulders, back, or neck

The glycaemic curve (or rather oral glucose load curve, also known by its acronym OGTT) is a test used to diagnose diabetes mellitus

Contrast medium is a substance used during radiological tests to improve the visibility of body structures by increasing the contrast between various organs and tissues

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, often shortened to ACE inhibitors, are a type of medications that lower your blood pressure

The debate over the preventive intake of iodine to protect the thyroid against possible nuclear accidents is back in the news these days

The endothelial count consists in the evaluation of the deepest layer of cells of the cornea, the corneal endothelium, essential for the health and transparency of the cornea

Echocardiography is a method by which the heart and blood flow through the valves are studied using ultrasound

Bronchitis is one of the most common diseases of the respiratory system. It is the inflammatory process of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi, the tree-like structures that transport air to and from the lungs