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Cardiogenic shock is also sometimes called “pump failure”. It reflects severe left-sided heart failure

The diagnosis of prostate carcinoma is made by means of multiple biopsies of the gland under local anaesthesia It is important to emphasise that, to date, there are no scientifically proven alternative methods for the diagnosis of prostate…

In hypovolemic shock, reduced intravascular blood volume causes circulatory dysfunction and inadequate tissue perfusion

The term 'nervous exhaustion' (neurasthenia or neuroasthenia) was introduced in the 19th century by an American neuropsychiatrist, George Miller Beard, who used it to refer to a pervasive condition characterised by chronic fatigue and…

Lichen Planus is a disease that causes inflammation and has the ability to impair the healthy state of the skin as well as the mucous membrane

If blood tests have shown cholesterol levels that are too high, what can be done to limit the damage

Pink eye is a condition where you suffer inflammation of a thin membrane that coats the surface of your eye and eyelid. It is also referred to as conjunctivitis

Electrical cardioversion, CVE, is a therapeutic procedure used to restore normal cardiac rhythm in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation, flutter or tachycardia and in whom pharmacological cardioversion has not been effective

The presence of blood in the stool is an event that alarms us, sometimes even exaggeratedly, because often the first thing that comes to mind is cancer

Celiac disease is a chronic condition that leads to malnutrition and therefore interferes with the weight and growth of children, selective malabsorption of some minerals and vitamins that can lead to disease conditions, therefore it must…

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects one or more joints and can present in an acute or chronic form

It is also important that the diet in winter follows a healthy regimen, based on seasonal products. Which foods to prefer and how to regulate yourself during the coldest season of the year? Nutrition: because we eat more in winter The…

Phimosis refers to a narrowing of the preputial ring, which does not allow the foreskin to be retracted downwards and therefore the glans to be uncovered

The generic term 'heart attack' or 'heart attack' refers to a condition that is referred to in medical jargon as a 'myocardial infarction'

By constipation we mean both a reduction in bowel frequency, both the difficult evacuation of hard stools and the daily evacuation of goat feces

Creatinine is a waste product of creatine phosphate (or phosphocreatine), found primarily in skeletal muscle tissue

Sports-related injuries range from very minor bruises to life-threatening accidents: sports injuries must therefore be looked at as a whole

What is a stool analysis? Faeces are the excrement produced by the intestine, composed of 70%-85% water and the rest of food residues

The double-contrast barium enema is an x-ray of the colon and rectum which is performed first by using a suspension of water and barium introduced rectally and then by air which makes it possible to make the structure of the organ visible…

Astigmatism is a condition in which there is a difference in the refractive power of the ocular diopter on the different axes, otherwise defined as meridians, and in most cases this anomaly is localized in the cornea causing visual problems

Cholangiography is a radiological examination of the bile ducts (common bile duct, cystic duct, hepatic duct and gallbladder, i.e. all the channels that are crossed by the bile) which is carried out by administering a radio-opaque contrast…

Bilirubin is the main breakdown product of haemoglobin. It is divided into direct or conjugated bilirubin (water-soluble and can be excreted by bile) and indirect or unconjugated (only partially soluble)

It is true that chest pain should not be ignored, but it is also true that it can be caused by factors that are in reality not life-threatening

Nickel allergy is one of the main causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). It can cause even major discomfort in daily life, due to the fact that this metal is found in many objects, from keys to kitchen utensils, but also in many…

Inguinal hernia is a very common pathology in childhood, it affects 1 child out of 100 and is much more frequent in males and preterm infants, especially if they are of low weight

Resulting to be a traceable environment within hospital centers, during which it is probable to breathe more oxygen than is possible within the environment, it is the hyperbaric chamber

Bronchoscopy is the analysis of the bronchi by visualising the bronchial tree: it allows direct observation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi, through which air reaches the lungs

The term Alopecia refers to the "lack of hair or hair in all body districts", secondary to the various mechanisms defining its etypathogenesis

Cyclothymia (or cyclothymic disorder) belongs to the group of bipolar disorders. It is characterised by alternating hypomanic periods and periods of mild depression

When is abdominal pain severe enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room? Very often patients come to the emergency room complaining of stomach pain

Everyone can go to the mountains, if the pressure is well controlled, but those suffering from a heart condition must adopt some more fundamental precautions

A biopsy consists of taking and analysing a patient's biological tissue and is therefore to be considered a medical test in its own right

Electrocardiography, how important is it? Routine checks for our health are really very important

Knowing when to treat a medical situation as an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. While the following list is not intended to include every kind of potential medical emergency, it does provide some common issues that…

What is bipolarism? Bipolar disorder (or bipolar depression or bipolarism), although not particularly frequent, is a serious and disabling problem

Medical transport has evolved, and has benefited significantly from the technological innovation that has characterized the last twenty years

Cholesterol is a fat found in the blood. A part is produced by the body, while another is introduced with the diet

When we talk about patellar chondropathy, we often refer to the pathology that affects the anterior region of the knee, therefore we are talking about anterior knee pain

The nose has the important function of filtering, warming and humidifying the air before it reaches the lower airways, but what happens when you suffer from turbinate hypertrophy?

Let's talk about hypothyroidism: the thyroid gland is a very important gland for our body and is located at the base of the neck

Diarrhoea is a condition characterised by liquid or semi-liquid stools, which are emitted several times over a twenty-four-hour period and which is often associated with a series of gastrointestinal symptoms such as belly cramps, bloating,…

Asthenopia is a visual disorder also known as eye fatigue. It occurs due to excessive strain on the eyes and in particular on the eyeball muscles

Bruxism is a common condition that can occur during the day or night, caused by stress and anxiety. It can cause pain in the face, ears and/or head and lead to a number of consequences for the teeth

High blood glucose occurs when blood glucose values rise significantly above the standard values. Hyperglycaemia is the hallmark of diabetes mellitus: in this case, hyperglycaemia must be adequately treated, because if normal values are not…

Following a respiratory pathology, or breathing problems, the doctor may ask to have a spirometry performed

Northumbria, key milestone for trail-blazing medical drones project as test flights start

When you witness your child's convulsions for the first time, it is easy to get caught up in a feeling of panic and not know how to react and behave

Colposcopy is a test that allows an accurate visualisation of the skin of the vulva, the mucous membrane (i.e. the lining surface) of the vagina and the cervix

Hearing function disorders can currently be diagnosed with different sophisticated instrumental methods

Contact dermatitis, a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction, is an acute or chronic skin inflammation resulting from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergens

Chest pain is a symptom that immediately raises alarm bells. Feeling a strong pain in the chest immediately leads one to think of a heart attack, one of the most common causes of this type of pain, but this is not always the case

Although it is not talked about too often and is underestimated in most cases, hallux valgus is not just a cosmetic problem, but a condition that can affect anyone and cause serious complications ranging from intense pain to difficulty…

The computerised visual field test is used to assess whether there are both retinal sensitivity changes and changes to the optic nerve

The new unit was created within the BEC, South Sudan's first eye centre in Juba, which CBM started in 2015

Cystography is an X-ray test that allows visualisation of the lower urinary tract, i.e. the bladder and urethra, in order to study their function and morphology, with X-rays taken with a contrast medium

When it comes to gastric lavage, many people associate the treatment with some voluntary event, such as a suicide attempt

MAN, Commercial vehicle manufacturer provides money for relief supplies, emergency vehicles, transports and other support - diverse activities in and outside Turkey

Let's talk about Holter pressure: there are many people who suffer from 'blood pressure', as it is commonly called

Let's talk about Urgent Emergencies in Neurology: according to various epidemiological studies, 25-30 % of hospital emergency room admissions are due to acute or subacute pathologies of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and/or Peripheral…

Let's talk about liver diseases. There are a number of pathologies that fall under what are called liver diseases, i.e. those that are borne by the liver

Depression is a term used to indicate the presence of a sad, empty or irritable mood, accompanied by physical, physiological and cognitive changes that significantly affect the individual's ability to function

Let's talk about electromyography: many people, having reached a certain age, experience motor disturbances. They are unable to grasp objects, can no longer walk properly, or have difficulty performing normal everyday gestures

Very often one hears about cerebral haemorrhage, but in fact one does not always know what exactly it is. Yet it is a condition in which anyone can find themselves, since the main cause is a head injury, especially in people under 50 years…

Arteriopathy is a pathology affecting the cardiovascular system. It is a pathology that develops in the arterial district and consists of the obstruction of peripheral arteries

When a child, but also an adult, presents symptoms of fever, the first thing that comes naturally to one's mind, often even without first talking to a doctor, is to give Tachipirina

Let's talk about polysomnography and sleep apnoea: people who suffer from sleep disorders are diverse, with estimates indicating around 9 million Italians who do not sleep properly

Osteoporosis is called a silent disease because its evolution is almost asymptomatic. However, to speak of a disease is incorrect, as it is more of a condition that occurs in at-risk individuals

A cough is a rapid forced exhalation with a closed glottis, voluntary or reflex, aimed at clearing the airways of foreign bodies or irritants

It can happen that you go to the cardiologist for a check-up and are told that 'there is a heart murmur'. Panic. Here come the worst thoughts, the worst conjectures and you find yourself looking for news about this infamous heart murmur

February 11 marks the European Day of the Single European Emergency Number (NUE) 112, which citizens can use across Europe to call for help in the event of medical, police, fire and sea emergencies

Let's talk about throat plaques: the first cold weather arrives and with it also what are called seasonal maladies

The breath test or breath test is a diagnostic test that is carried out by analyzing samples of exhaled air. The glucose breath test is useful for diagnosing bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine

Helicobacter pylori infection is now well known, as are its consequences and the benefits of eradication, since it was first identified in the early 1980s

Cystitis, a mainly female problem: about 40% of Italian women have had a urinary tract infection at least once in their life

Kidney stones, what trouble! A sharp twinge, a dull, intense pain in the back or side, immediately makes us think of a colic

The term arthralgia refers to any type of joint pain and, therefore, pain that affects a joint and the tissue surrounding it

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of eye problems that affect the retina. This condition changes the way the retina responds to light, making vision difficult

The victims number at least 18,000 in Turkey and more than 3,300 in Syria: people continue to dig through the rubble, but with less and less hope of finding people alive

Acute abdomen is a clinical condition, of rapid onset, characterised by abdominal pain, more or less localised, which may lead, considering its severity, to surgical intervention, even on an emergency basis

Cardiac asthma is a symptom of a dysfunction of the heart, i.e. cardiac insufficiency, a condition in which the heart muscle can no longer provide the blood flow needed by the body

Echo-colour Doppler allows the study of both the morphology (anatomy) and the flows (haemodynamics) of the renal arteries

Published data indicate that about 7% of the general population suffers from functional dyspepsia or poor digestion, but the figure appears lower than the real numbers, above all because most patients do not get to see a doctor to solve the…

Heart palpitations or palpitations occur in various conditions: when the normal and regular heartbeat increases in frequency to the point of perceiving an accelerated and very fast beat in the chest, throat or neck, when due to an…

Streptococcal infection: the rapid test is used to check whether a person with a sore throat (pharyngitis) has streptococcal pharyngitis, i.e. an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also…

Seizures in children: Seizures are the result of abnormal activity in the brain. We are referring to a serious electrical problem within the brain

"Aviation Psychology: areas of intervention and perspectives" is the theme of the first national conference organized by the Italian Association of Aviation Psychology (ITAPA)

First aid implies knowledge that each of us should have, at least at a basic level. And along with them, it's always good to have a first aid kit ready

Eco anxiety or climate anxiety in the scientific literature indicates the concern, fear or chronic anxiety related to the environmental fate of the planet due to severe climatic events

First of all, it should be said that, despite making use of radiological support, coronarography is an examination performed by interventional cardiologists and is not a surgical procedure, even if, involving the puncture of an artery, it…

Climate change and disaster management have heightened the importance of protocols relating to hypothermia emergencies, which must be known by the rescuer also for the management of everyday life

To diagnose Multiple Sclerosis, the doctor essentially relies on instrumental and laboratory tests which confirm the demyelination process typical of the disease Multiple Sclerosis, what is Computed Tomography (CT) used for? CT scan with…

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease occurs in 10-20% of adults. Reflux occurs due to incompetence of the lower oesophageal sphincter, which results in loss of sphincter tone and recurrent transient releases not related to swallowing but…

Liver cirrhosis is a disorder of the liver. The disease manifests itself in a slow and progressive deterioration of this organ, which, due to chronic lesions, stops functioning properly

Breast cancer is a neoplasm. It consists of cells that grow in an uncontrolled manner. Diseased cells can form in all types of breast tissue, but predominantly tumours form in the glandular cells, i.e. in the lobules, or in those that make…

When we experience pain, we do not always worry immediately, unless this pain is localised in the left arm

What is paroxysmal positional vertigo (PPV)? Vertigo is one of the symptoms that most often prompts patients to seek medical attention or go to the emergency room, a symptom in the presence of which the sufferer has the impression that…

Let's talk about inguinal hernia: the term hernia indicates the protrusion of a viscera, or part of it, from the natural cavity that normally contains it

Although the word tends to make you think so, dysmorphia is not a phobia, but an anxiety disorder as it has to do with the emotion of fear

During the important supply to the Local Health Authorities of Brindisi, Taranto and Lecce, Focaccia Group accelerates the growth process of the Medical Vehicle Division by immediately offering a complete range of dedicated products and…

Turkey and Syria, rescue operations continue: according to Afad, about 8,000 survivors have been pulled from the rubble by search and rescue teams